AUC 220 SCBA Policy

Question 1

WEARING an SCBA shall mean?

Answer 1

1.1

Having the harness on, with the facepiece in a standby position.

Question 2

USING an SCBA shall mean?

Answer 2

1.1

Having the facepiece on with the regulator donned.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

1.3

The Incident Commander.

Question 4

Members operating in smoke or toxic atmospheres should not remove SCBA regulator except:
-If the members cylinder becomes depleted.
- If the member’s SCBA is malfunctioning, so as to cut off the air supply.
Why is the regulator removed and not the facepiece?

Answer 4

2.2 & 2.3

Leaving the facepiece donned and removing only the regulator will provide some protection to the member’s face.

Question 5

When a member’s cylinder becomes depleted or his/her SCBA is malfunctioning cutting off the air supply, member shall take what actions?

Answer 5

2.4
In all circumstances, where a member’s cylinder becomes depleted or his/her SCBA is malfunctioning cutting off the air supply, member shall notify their Officer and immediately leave the contaminated area accompanied by another member using an SCBA.

Question 6

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 (or the next level of command within the Sector, Group, or Branch if one has been established) and be accompanied to a safe area by another member using an SCBA. 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 what actions?

Answer 6

2.6
Circumstances that prevent the officer from providing temporary supervision shall require the withdrawal of all members under that officer’s direct
supervision.

Question 7

Facepiece sharing is only prohibited with civilians.

True or False

Answer 7

2.7
False
Facepiece sharing with other members and/or civilians is PROHIBITED. Facepiece
sharing hampers the search for an exit and depletes the limited air supply in less time,
thus posing risk to both member or civilian and rescuer.

Question 8

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. When it is a member we can use?

Answer 8

2. 8 A & C
   - For trapped members, utilize the nearest available FAST Pak.
   - Utilize a spare SCBA to provide air strictly to the trapped member or civilian.

Question 9

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. When it is a Civilian we can use?

Answer 9

2. 8 B & C
   - For civilians, utilize a FAST Pak other than the one assigned to the FAST Unit.
   - Utilize a spare SCBA to provide air strictly to the trapped member or civilian.

Question 10

Use of Cheaters or any other unauthorized modifications are not only hazardous to the
user’s health; there is also a potential liability to who?

Answer 10

The officer who allows its use.
The potential liability a supervisor may incur if they knowingly violate an OSHA/PESH regulation that results in a serious injury or death is both criminal and civil. In addition, the Department can be fined substantially and will be prohibited from paying the monetary penalties on behalf of the
supervisor.