1 Revision 2009Fire/EMS Training Academy

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Training and Refresher

2 Given the SCBA Training and Refresher Course, the student will be able to: Describe the training requirements for SCBA in

General Order 08-17 Identify the different parts of the SCBA

Scott AV-3000 Facepiece Scott E-Z FLO Regulator Scott Pack

Describe how to inspect the Scott Pak SCBA and AV-3000 Facepiece

Describe the operation the Scott Pak SCBA Describe the emergency procedures for the SCBA Demonstrate don and doffing of the PPE and SCBA

Course Objective

3Overview

General Order on Respiratory Protection ProgramAV-3000 FacepieceE-Z FLO RegulatorPack Components

Inspection of the SCBA and FacepieceOperating the SCBA

Emergency ProceduresDonning and Doffing the SCBA

4General OrderDivision 08: Health and Safety

Chapter 17: Respiratory Protection Program

5General 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.

6General Order 08-17

The initial training shall ensure that the member is thoroughly familiar with the respirator and has experience in using it in a non-hazardous environment. The initial training shall address:

Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, use, or maintenance can compromise its protection.

Capabilities and limitations of the respirator. Inspection, donning, doffing, seal checking, and normal use of

the respirator. Emergency procedures, including situations that involve

malfunction of the respirator, maintenance, and storage procedures.

Recognition of medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use of the respirator.

The general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.

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Each member shall demonstrate proficiency in the proper procedures for:

User inspection of the respirator. Donning the respirator, including the seal check. Confident use of the respirator. Emergency procedures. Doffing, cleaning, and maintenance.

8General 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.

9AV-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

Voice Emitter

Nose Cone

Regulator Adapter Port

Head Harness

Head Straps

Head Straps

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E-Z FLO Regulator

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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

Air Saver Switch or the

Don/Doff Switch

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Face Piece Lock Tab Mechanism

Regulator Quick

Disconnect with HUD Connector

Purge Valve

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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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Heads Up Display Full Bottle

Bottle

Bottle Yellow Light Flashing Slowly

bottle Red Light Flashing Rapidly

Low Battery for Heads Up Display

E-Z FLO Regulator

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Pack Components

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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

Waist Strap

PASS Sensor Module and Batteries

Cylinder LarchSCBA

Harness

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Pack Components

Pressure Reducer

High Pressure Supple Line

Low Pressure Supple Line

RIC Universal Air Connection

Remote Gauge

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Pack Components

Emergency Breathing Support System

Quick Disconnect

Dust Cap

EBSS airline Hold Down Strap

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Pack Components

Emergency Breathing Support System Emergency breathing support system (EBSS), the Life-Link

permits two users to share a common air supply in emergencies. Life-Link features a tactile-feel, quick-connect coupling on the regulator supply line.

The quick disconnect on the EBSS does not have a Heads Up Display connector.

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Pack Components

RIC Universal Air Connection (UAC) The RIC/UAC allows air to be supplied to a down or

trapped firefighter by either a Scott RIT-PAKII or another compressed air source.

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Pack Components

Pass Manual Reset Button

Warning Light

Manual Alarm Button

Activator Button

Pressure Gauge

Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)

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Pack Components

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

SCBA must be properly serviced and prepared for the next use each time it is used.

Air cylinder must be changed or refilled. Face piece and regulator must be sanitized

according to the manufacturers instructions. Unit must be cleaned, inspected, and checked for

proper operation.

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It is the users responsibility to ensure that the SCBA is in ready condition before it is returned to the fire apparatus.

The daily inspection procedure should be used when restoring a unit to service after it has been used.

Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

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If an SCBA inspection reveals any problems that cannot be remedied by routine maintenance, the SCBA must be removed from service for repair.

Only properly trained and certified personnel are authorized to repair SCBA.

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 DrillDaily SCBA Inspection

Step 1: Check backback and harness straps.

Step 2: Check air-cylinder pressure. Turn on the air-cylinder valve and check gauge pressure.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 3: Check condition of all hoses while pressurized.

Step 4: Activate integrated PASS device, if present.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 5: Check the face piece.

Step 6: Connect the regulator to the face piece and take test breaths.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 7: Close the cylinder valve and open the emergency by-pass valve to bleed the pressure.

Step 8: Check function and activation pressure of low-air alarm. Close by-pass valve and restore unit to a ready condition.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Skill Drill Replacing an SCBA Cylinder

Step 1: Place the SCBA on the floor or a bench. Step 2: Turn off the cylinder valve.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 3: Open the by-pass valve to bleed off pressure.

Step 4: Disconnect the high-pressure supply hose.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 5: Release the cylinder from the backpack.

Step 6: Slide a full cylinder into the backpack. Align the outlet to the supply hose. Lock the cylinder in place.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 7: Check that the O ring is present and in good shape.

Step 8: Connect the high-pressure hose to the air cylinder.

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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece

Step 9: Open the cylinder valve. Check gauge reading.

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Operating the SCBA

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Operating the SCBA

Connecting the regulator to the pack Parts

Female quick disconnect with Heads Up Display connector Male quick disconnect with Heads Up Display connector

Male Quick Disconnect

From Regulator

From SCBA Pack

HUD Connector

HUD Connector

Female Quick

Disconnect

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Operating the SCBA

Connecting the regulator to the pack Line up both the female quick disconnect (from the

SCBA pack) to the male adapter (from the regulator) and the Heads Up Display connector.

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Operating the SCBA

Disconnecting the regulator from the pack Push both quick disconnects and hold Push the quick disconnect sleeve back to release the

connectors

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Turning on the air supply Fully open the main cylinder valve.

Operating the SCBA

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Donning and Doffing the PPE and SCBA

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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA

Skill DrillDonning Personal Protective Clothing

Step 1: Place your equipment in a logical order for donning.

Step 2: Place your protective hood over your head and down around your neck.

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Step 3: Put on boots and pull up bunker pants. Place the suspenders over your