AUC 220 SCBA POLICY

Question 1

If it is not possible to remove the member or civilian from the contaminated atmosphere,
then one of the following options can be used to provide an air supply while freeing the
trapped individual. What are they ?

Answer 1

A. For trapped members, utilize the nearest available FAST Pak.
B. For civilians, utilize a FAST Pak other than the one assigned to the FAST Unit.
C. Utilize a spare SCBA to provide air strictly to the trapped member or civilian.
Sec 2.8

Question 2

When it is necessary for an officer to leave the IDLH area to service their SCBA, they
shall notify the Incident Commander (IC) of the operation and be accompanied to a
safe area by another member using an SCBA. Does the officers unit leave with him ?

Answer 2

DEPENDS!!
Such officer must ensure that temporary
supervision is provided for the remaining member(s) under their direct supervision
during their absence.
Circumstances that prevent the officer from providing temporary
supervision shall require the withdrawal of all members under that officer’s direct
supervision
Sec 2.6

Question 3

The wearing/use of SCBAs may be dispensed with only when authorized by

Answer 3

the Incident
Commander
Sec 1.3

Question 4

Members operating in smoke or toxic atmospheres should not remove SCBA regulator
except:

Answer 4

A. If the members cylinder becomes depleted.
B. If the member’s SCBA is malfunctioning, so as to cut off the air supply.
Sec 2.2

Question 5

If it is not possible to remove the member or civilian from the contaminated atmosphere,
then one of the following options can be used to provide an air supply while freeing the
trapped individual. What are they ?

Answer 5

A. For trapped members, utilize the nearest available FAST Pak.
B. For civilians, utilize a FAST Pak other than the one assigned to the FAST Unit.
C. Utilize a spare SCBA to provide air strictly to the trapped member or civilian.
Sec 2.8