personal protective equipment state of georgia basic fire fighter training course
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
State of GeorgiaBASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE
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HELMET
Protect the firefighter’s head • impact• water• temperature extremes
Care of helmet
• clean
• inspect
• repair
• replace as necessary
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PROTECTIVE HOODS
Protects portions of the firefighter’s face, ears, and neck
Care of protective hoods
• clean
• inspect
• replace as necessary
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BOOTS
Protects the firefighter’s feet• water• injury
Care of boots
• clean
• inspect
• replace as necessary
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PROTECTIVE COAT & TROUSERS
To provide protection for the arms, legs, and torso• temperature extremes
• direct flame contact
• hot water/steam
Care of protective coat & trousers
• clean
• inspect
• repair
• replace as necessary
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GLOVES
Protect the firefighter’s hands• injury• temperature extremes
Care of gloves
• clean
• inspect
• replace as necessary
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PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM (PASS)
Sounds alert tone if firefighter becomes disabled
Care PASS device
• clean
• inspect
• replace as necessary
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EYE PROTECTION
Protects the firefighter’s eyes Care equipment to protect the eyes
• clean• inspect• replace as necessary
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RESPIRATORY HAZARDS
Oxygen deficiency
Elevated temperatures
Smoke
Toxic gases
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SCBA SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Provides firefighters with protection against hazardous respiratory
environments
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Regulator
Air cylinder
Backpack and Harness
Face piece
SCBACOMPONENTS
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SCBAPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Be in sound physical conditionPosses good agilityProper fitHave good motor coordinationPossess adequate strength and size
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SCBA LIMITATIONS
Added weight / reduced mobilityReduced visibilityDecreases ability to communicateLimited duration of air supply
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SCBAEMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Do not panicStop and think
• check cylinder valve• open emergency by-pass/purge valve
– take breath then close• filter breath as last result
DO NOT Remove Facepiece
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SCBACONSERVING AIR
Consciously slow down breathingBreath in through nose, exhale
through the mouthSkip breathing
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Facepiece• elastomer portions
• lens
• straps
Regulator• mainline valve
• by-pass valve (purge)
SCBAPERIODIC INSPECTION
Cylinder• hydrostatic test date
• pressure
• connections
Gauges Backpack/Harness
• straps
• frame
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SCBAREADY FOR IMMEDIATE USE
Cleanliness / damage Full cylinder Low pressure alarm Gauges Hoses Facepiece Backpack/Harness assembly Regulator
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After each use
• Facepiece
• Other components
• Backpack/Harness
SCBACLEANING & SANITATION
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SCBACHANGING AIR CYLINDER
Close the cylinder valve Bleed remaining pressure Disconnect hi-pressure hose from cylinder Remove cylinder Replace cylinder and secure Reconnect high pressure hose Open the cylinder valve and check gauges
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Compressor / Purifier System
Cascade System
SCBAFILLING CYLINDERS
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGDONNING