AUC 220 SCBA Flashcards
All members shall use SCBA when
- Performing interior structural firefighting operations
- Performing interior structural emergency operations when toxic substances or smoke are present
- Operating at exterior positions where exposed to smoke or toxic substances
The wearing/use of SCBA’s may be dispensed with only when authorized by the
IC
Members operating in smoke or toxic atmospheres should not remove their SCBA regulator except
- Cylinder becomes depleted
* SCBA is malfunctioning so as to cut off the air supply
Facepiece sharing with other members and/or civilians is
Prohibited
For trapped members utilize
- The nearest FAST PAK
* Utilize a spare SCBA
For civilians utilize a
- FAST PAK other than the one assigned to the FAST Unit
* Utilize a spare SCBA
When it is determined that operations may continue without wearing/use of SCBA’s they shall be assembled in a
Safe centrally located area within the fire building and placed under guard. If it is decided the SCBA’s will be located in the street the same procedure applies.
If the SCBA’s are to be returned to the rig then the
Chauffeur shall be given the responsibility to guard the SCBA’s