SCBA Policy Add 11 Flashcards
The wearing/use of SCBA‘s may be dispensed with only when authorized by the ———-?
1.3
IC
T/F All members shall use SCBA when:
Performing interior, structural firefighting operations.
Performing interior structural emergency operations with toxic substances or smoke are present.
Operating at exterior positions where exposed to smoke or toxic substances
Operating in confined spaces as defined in TB: as SCBA and emergency procedures confined space operations
When it is possible that the atmosphere in a work environment is an IDLH. 2.1
True
FF’s operating in smoke or toxic atmospheres should not remove SCBA regulator except? Two reasons. 2.2
Members cylinder becomes depleted.
If members SCBA is malfunctioning
SO AS TO CUT OFF AIR SUPPLY.
T/F
The removal of the SCBA facepiece must be done in an uncontaminated atmosphere.2.4
False
Whenever possible
T/F When a member has a depleted cylinder or a malfunction cutting off the air supply, the member shall notify the officer and immediately leave with another member using the SCBA. Once the company officer is notified by the member he has to inform the IC of the operation or next level and command within the sector. A member under the supervision has depleted or malfunction SCBA and it’s been accompanied to a safe area by another member who is using an SCBA Similar notification must be made by the company officer when confirmation is received that members have exited the area safely 2.4.
True
T/F SCBA.
All members must be teamed up when operating within an IDLH atmosphere. 2.5
True
What is the proper procedure when an officers SCBA malfunctions as due to loss of air.2.6
Notify the IC of the operation or next level of command. And be accompanied to a safe area by another member using the SCBA. Such officer must ensure the temporary supervision is provided for the remaining members under their direct supervision during their absence. Circumstances that prevent the officer from providing temporary supervision shall require the withdrawal of all members under the officers direct supervision.
T/F Facepiece sharing in emergency situations with members is allowed, but not with civilians. 2.7
False
It’s prohibited for everyone
If it’s not possible to remove a member or civilian in a contaminated atmosphere fill in the blanks.
For trap members utilize the ?
For civilians?
Utilize spare SCBA to provide air strictly to ? 2.8
Nearest available Fast Pak.
Utilize a Fast Pak other than the one assigned to the Fast unit.
Trapped members or civilians .
Storage of SCBA’s at an operation shall be assembled where? 4.2.
In the street who is responsible? 4.3
In a safe area, Centrally Located within the fire building and placed under guard.
In the street, it will be the chauffeur of their assigned apparatus .
