D202.3 SCBA and PASS inspection Flashcards
What TCFP chapter governs SCBA and PASS?
435, Section 8 is SCBA, Section 9 is PASS
According to TCFP’s chapter 435, Section 9, a PASS device assigned to or available to be assigned to an individual should be inspected when?
beginning of each duty period
AND, before each use
Each individual user shall BE RESPONSIBLE FOR logging onto FireNet and completing the inspection for ___, ___, and ___ that they will be using that shift.
SCBA, PASS, face piece
*differs from a subsequent sections that states “Each individual user shall LOG ON to the station computer and complete the inspection record to their SCBA and mask.” No mention of PASS there.
How often will SCBAs not assigned to an individual or unit be inspected?
weekly
The inspection form is accessed through ___.
Air Shops page on main page of FIREnet (also found on Fire Depot page of FIREnet
if the computer system is down, try again later. If still down at 11:30am, record the inspection where, and include what info?
company journal
serial number and points of failure
when will section heads of SCBAs requiring weekly inspections receive a “have not been inspected” page?
on or before friday morning
in the event of critical event (LODD or life-threatening injury) involving a member wearing SCBA, a very important step to assist with the investigation is ____.
immediately remove batteries
in the event of critical event (LODD or life-threatening injury) involving a member wearing SCBA, ____ should not be fucked with until when? Even if ___.
mask regulator and air tank valve knobs
positions are noted and documented
PASS alarms cannot be silences
how should valve knob positions be documented when photography isn’t readily availabe? How many witnesses?
count # of turns and note remaining pressure
atleast 2
only call for an air tech after hours if ____.
putting an SCBA OOS reduces the number available below current apparatus staffing.
