sog 2021 SCBA

Question 1

Respiratory protection will include:

Answer 1

self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),
high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter mask, and supplied air breathing apparatus
(SABA).

Question 2

Each member of the _________ shall be assigned and accountable for a personal,
fit-tested, SCBA mask.

Answer 2

Each member of the Operations Division shall be assigned and accountable for a personal,
fit-tested, SCBA mask.

Question 3

Personnel shall check the condition of assigned SCBA at the _______, and ______.

Answer 3

Personnel shall check the condition of assigned SCBA at the beginning of each shift/assignment, and after each use.

Question 4

No SCBA shall be placed in service with a cylinder that

is less than 90% full (e.g. a 4500 psi bottle must have a minimum of 4050 psi).

Answer 4

No SCBA shall be placed in service with a cylinder that

is less than 90% full (e.g. a 4500 psi bottle must have a minimum of 4050 psi).

Question 5

Crew members must sync their mask to an air pack at the beginning of each
shift/assignment.

Answer 5

Crew members must sync their mask to an air pack at the beginning of each
shift/assignment.

Question 6

All connections on the SCBA are to be “hand tight” only.

Answer 6

All connections on the SCBA are to be “hand tight” only.

Question 7

Do not attempt to make any

repairs on the SCBA. Only _______l are authorized to make repairs on SCBA.

Answer 7

certified personnel

Question 8

Members shall achieve a _____ facepiece-to-skin seal with the mask.

Answer 8

Members shall achieve a non-leaking facepiece-to-skin seal with the mask.

Question 9

If an SCBA is malfunctioning it will be taken out of service, red tagged, reported to a ________, and replaced immediately.

Answer 9

If an SCBA is malfunctioning it will be taken out of service, red tagged, reported to a certified repair
technician, and replaced immediately.

Question 10

All SCBA units shall be properly secured in the bracket provided on each vehicle. Spare
cylinders shall be stored in the brackets or holder provided and will not be _______ or
where they may be at risk for damage.

Answer 10

All SCBA units shall be properly secured in the bracket provided on each vehicle. Spare
cylinders shall be stored in the brackets or holder provided and will not be stored loose or
where they may be at risk for damage.

Question 11

A Rapid Intervention Team with full cylinders shall also be deployed by the ______ to perform the rescue operation.

Answer 11

A Rapid Intervention Team with full cylinders shall also be deployed by the Incident
Commander to perform the rescue operation.

Question 12

After Use:
Ensure SCBA is in a ready state after each use. The unit will be inspected and cleaned prior
to being placed back into service.
 Full SCBA Bottle
 Inspect all straps and harness
 Clean unit
 Clean personal face piece regularly using ________

Answer 12

After Use:
Ensure SCBA is in a ready state after each use. The unit will be inspected and cleaned prior
to being placed back into service.
 Full SCBA Bottle
 Inspect all straps and harness
 Clean unit
 Clean personal face piece regularly using manufacturer recommendations

Question 13

If there is any doubt about respiratory safety, SCBA use shall be maintained until the
atmosphere is ________. The Incident Commander is responsible for this determination.

Answer 13

If there is any doubt about respiratory safety, SCBA use shall be maintained until the
atmosphere is established to be safe by testing. The Incident Commander is responsible for
this determination.

Question 14

Premature removal of SCBA must be avoided at all times. This is particularly significant
during overhaul when smoldering materials may produce increased quantities of ______ and other toxic products.

Answer 14

Premature removal of SCBA must be avoided at all times. This is particularly significant
during overhaul when smoldering materials may produce increased quantities of Carbon
Monoxide and other toxic products.

Question 15

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus shall be used by all personnel operating:
 In an Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) environment
 In an atmosphere which has potential to become contaminated
 In a potential explosion or fire area, including gas leaks and fuel spills
 Where products of combustion may be in the atmosphere, including structure fires,
vehicle fires, dumpster fires, and during overhaul
 Where toxic products are present, suspected to be present, or may be released
without warning
 In any ______ with potential for atmospheric contamination and/or oxygen
deficiency

Answer 15

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus shall be used by all personnel operating:
 In an Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) environment
 In an atmosphere which has potential to become contaminated
 In a potential explosion or fire area, including gas leaks and fuel spills
 Where products of combustion may be in the atmosphere, including structure fires,
vehicle fires, dumpster fires, and during overhaul
 Where toxic products are present, suspected to be present, or may be released
without warning
 In any confined space with potential for atmospheric contamination and/or oxygen
deficiency