SCBA and use shall meet NFPA 1981 2007 ed., Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for firefighters.
Per the SCBA SOG, select the appropriate hazards that SCBAs protect the member from breathing
Particulates
Products of Combustion
Atmospheres that are hazardous, toxic or oxygen deficient
Environments that are IDLH
Smoke and Odor investigations
Possible undected CO environments
Confined space incidents
A written medical clearance shall be obtained before an employee is required to wear a mask that requires a tight fitting face seal, if the member had a positive history outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134.
What are the minimum training requirements that a member must complete to wear and use SCBAs?
29 CFR 1910.134, NFPA 1404, and any other applicable standards or codes
NFPA 1910 only
Agency specific maze or SCBA confined space test without pulling mask off
Fire academy and stress test
Per the SCBA SOG, select the situations that require MANDATORY use of SCBA while operating.
Atmosphere that may become contaminated
Contaminated atmosphere
CO levels are greater then 25 PPM
Hydrogen Cyanide levels greater then 4.5 PPM
Atmosphere that is oxygen deficient at 19.5% or higher then 23%
During overhaul of structure fire
Vehicle Fires
Inside commercial smoke investigation
Additional operating conditions that require the use of SCBA include: active fire areas, potentially exlposive gas leaks or fuel spills, visible products of combustion including vehicle and dumpster fires.
Select the list of approriate conditions that require SCBA use.
Invisible contaminants suspected including CO or asbestos, where toxic products maybe present, any confined space that has not been tested.
When your crew members are experiencing bad gas in the firehouse.
SCBA use can stop and can be removed after the the fire is deemed out and ventilation has been completed.
Air monitoring shall include monitoring for? Select all appropriate hazards.
CO
HCN
LEL
02%
H2S
Methane
Flammable Gas
All SMFR truck companies and Haz Mat units carry 4 gas detectors.
Strong consideration should be given to continued SCBA use to the completion of overhaul and until all units have exited the structure.
The SCBA indicates low air alarm by 2 methods.
Select the appropriate heads up display lighting color and air pressure readings.
2 Green Full, 1 green 3000, amber 2000, red 1100-1125
2 green full, 1 green 2500, amber 1500, red 1000
2 green 4000, 1 green 3000, amber 2000, red 1125
When used, the face piece will be worn under the protective hood and proir to plugging in the regulator, a proper seal shall be checked.
The full facepiece of SCBA shall constitute face and eye protection when worn. The regulator shall be attached in order to be considered eye and face protection.
Which answer is the most true regarding facial hair and face piece seal?
Goatees and mustaches are allowed as long as face piece seal is adequate
No facial hair is permitted that interferes with the face piece seal.
Sideburns must not be longer then bottom of ear
Facepiece may not seal appropriately if the employee is not properly groomed
Select the most appropriate considerations to be planned when entering into a contaminated or unknown atmosphere.
Sufficient air to enter
Ability to carry out the task required
Return to a safe breathing area prior to low air alarm sounding
Have a TIC and search rope
Start with heads up display on 2 greens and ensure full bottle
SMFRA has equipped all airpacks with three emergency devices.
All employees are required to use SCBAs shall be evaluated annually and demonstrate the following proficiencies. Select the required ones.
Working knowledge of field maintenance and are familiar with SMFRA 200.1.1
Proficient in job scenarios including burn building, maze practice, and entanglement drills
Ability to pass a timed test for donning in under 1 minute
RIT drills including emergency airpack connections
Low profile and escape exercises
