Air Management NFPA 1404

WHAT WE KNOW The modern smoke environment is: Toxic / Poisonous Carcinogenic Asphyxiating Who Disagrees?

WHAT WE KNOW Why has Air Management to this point been ineffective? Intermittent use of SCBA Waiting until the bell hits Reliance on others

WHAT WE KNOW Progressive Air Management means: You Wear your SCBA Leave before your bell hits Your air, is your responsibility

WHAT WE KNOW Air Management Philosophy Three Simple Things: Don’t Breathe Smoke Your Air is Your Responsibility Alarm-Free Fireground

Rules of Air Management NFPA 1404 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training “Every department shall have an individual air management program for their members.”

Rules of Air Management NFPA 1404 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training Three Simple Things: Exit BEFORE you use your reserve air. Alarm indicates use of reserve. Alarm activation is an “immediate action item.”

“Out of Air” 60-minute video training program produced by the Fire Smoke Coalition and funded by the Department of Homeland Security. (Full Program Included in Participant Information)

WHAT WE KNOW Three necessary elements to do the job: PPE Water Air Air & Air alone is the only tool you have to complete the job!

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