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Annual SCBA Refresher PDF
Annual SCBA Refresher PDF
Breathing Apparatus
Training and Refresher
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General Order 08-17
Training Policy
The initial qualification process to use a respirator,
including SCBA, requires:
Medical evaluation that includes the an OSHA Respiratory
Medical Evaluation Questionnaire.
Fit testing.
Training.
Demonstration of proficiency.
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General Order 08-17
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General Order 08-17
Training Policy
Members must qualify annually to use respirators.
Qualification requires:
Annual refresher training within 60 days of scheduled fit
testing.
Fit testing.
Demonstration of proficiency.
Annual medical clearance utilizing an OSHA Respiratory
Medical Evaluation Questionnaire.
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AV-3000 Facepiece
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AV-3000 Facepiece
Voice Emitter
Nose Cone
Regulator Adapter Port
Head Harness
Head Straps
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AV-3000 Facepiece
Head Harness
Head Straps
Nose Cone
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E-Z FLO Regulator
Parts
Air Saver Switch or Don/Doff Switch
Purge Valve
Regulator Quick Disconnect
Face Piece Lock Tab Mechanism
Heads Up Display (HUD)
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E-Z FLO Regulator
Heads Up
Purge Display (HUD)
Valve
Face Piece Lock
Tab Mechanism
Regulator
Quick
Disconnect Air Saver Switch
with HUD or the
Connector Don/Doff Switch
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E-Z FLO Regulator
Viberalert Alarm
Alarms at 1125 psi or 25% of
air left in the cylinder
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E-Z FLO Regulator
Heads Up Display
Full Bottle
Bottle
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Pack Components
Harness
Remote Gauge
PASS Device
RIC Universal Air Connection
Quick Disconnect
Emergency Breathing Support System
Pressure Reducer
High and Low Pressure Supply Lines
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Pack Components
Shoulder
Strap
Cylinder Larch
SCBA
Harness
Waist
Strap
Low Pressure
Supple Line
Pressure
Reducer
Remote
High Pressure Gauge
Supple Line
RIC Universal
Air Connection
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Pack Components
EBSS
airline Hold
Down Strap
Dust Cap
Quick
Disconnect
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Pack Components
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Pack Components
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Pack Components
Pressure Gauge
Manual Alarm
Warning Button
Light Activator
Button
Pressure
Gauge
Open &
Close Valve
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Pack Components
Pressure Gauge
Should Be less than a 100 PSI difference between the two
gauges
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Inspecting the SCBA and
Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Daily Inspection
Each SCBA unit should be inspected daily or at the
beginning of each shift.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Skill Drill
Daily SCBA Inspection
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Skill Drill
Replacing an SCBA Cylinder
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Operating the SCBA
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Operating the SCBA
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Operating the SCBA
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Operating the SCBA
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Donning and Doffing
the PPE and SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Donning Personal Protective Clothing
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Donning SCBA from a Seat-Mounted Bracket
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Donning SCBA Using the Over-the-Head Method
Step 1: Open the case and lay Step 2: Fully open the
out the SCBA with the cylinder main cylinder valve.
valve away from you and the
shoulder straps out to the sides.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Donning SCBA Using the Coat Method
Step 1: Open the case and lay out the SCBA with the cylinder
valve away from you and the shoulder straps out to the sides.
Fully open the main cylinder valve. Place your dominant hand on
the opposite shoulder strap.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Step 2: Lift the SCBA and Step 3: Slide your other hand
swing it over your between the SCBA cylinder
dominant shoulder. and the corresponding
shoulder strap.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Donning a Face Piece
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Doffing SCBA
Step 1: Use caution! Your regulator,
helmet, SCBA Pack and facepiece can
be hot. If your equipment is warm or
hot, do not remove your structural
firefighting gloves to remove your
equipment. If you remove your gloves,
you could get burned. Remove the
regulator from the face piece or
disconnect the low-pressure hose
from the regulator.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill Drill
Doffing Personal Protective Clothing
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
Regulator Failure
Occurs when the regulator will not deliver air to the
facepiece during normal operations.
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Emergency Procedures
Regulator Failure
Procedure for using the Purge Valve
Call Mayday and follow the Mayday Procedures.
Slowly open and close the purge valve to allow air flow to
the facepiece.
Purge
Valve
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Emergency Procedures
Facepiece Failure
This can occur when the facepiece cracks or breaks,
where you loose the seal, during operations that allows
continuous airflow out of the mask.
This will waste the air in your SCBA.
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Emergency Procedures
Facepiece Failure
Procedure for Facepiece Failure
Call Mayday and follow the Mayday Procedures.
Attempt to cover the possible crack or break in the facepiece.
Reset the Air Saver Switch or the Don/Doff Switch to stop the air
rushing out of the mask.
If needed, use the Purge Valve.
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Emergency Procedures
Out of Air
Your first indication of low air is your Viberalert Alarm. It
alarms at 1125 psi or 25% of air left in the cylinder. You still
have 2 to 5 minutes of air left.
Do Not Panic!
Never Rip Your Facepiece Off!
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Emergency Procedures
Out of Air
Procedure for Out of Air
Call Mayday and follow the Mayday Procedures.
If you run out of air, you have two options.
1. Use buddy breath connection (EBSS) with your partner
and get out.
2. Just Pull the mask slightly off your face to relieve the
collapsing face piece and get out!
Get as low to the ground as possible so you can
breath and the hood that is surrounding the face
piece will filter the smoke that you breath in.
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Emergency Procedures
Conserving Air
During emergency operations, you will be using the air
in your SCBA. When you use about 75% (1/4 tank or
about 1125 psi) of your air supply, your regulator will
start vibrating to notify you your air supply is getting
low.
When this happens, you will need to start evacuating
yourself/team out of the area.
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Emergency Procedures
Conserving Air
Procedures
Reset the Air Saver Switch or the Don/Doff Switch
Call Mayday and follow the Mayday Procedures.
Slowly open and close the purge valve to allow air flow to
the facepiece.
Take a deep breath of air and hold your breath for 5 seconds.
Repeat the process until you are out of the building/IDLH
environment.
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
Manual
Warning Alarm
Light Button
Green Light Normal
Red Light Warning
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Review
Equipment needed:
PPE
SCBA
AV-3000 Facepiece with Regualtor
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Practical Session
Demonstrate
Inspecting the SCBA
Donning PPE
Donning SCBA
From a Seat-Mounted Bracket
Using the Over-the-Head Method
Using the Coat Method
Donning a Facepiece
Activating your PASS
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