FFII Module A Hillcrest Fire Department © 2001 SCBA FFII Module A Hillcrest Fire Department © 2001

Requirements for wearing an SCBA Physical Requirements Agility Facial Features Medical Mental

Limitations when wearing SCBA Limited visibility Decreased ability to communicate Increased weight Decreased mobility

Types of breathing apparatus Open Circuit Most common in fire service Uses compressed air Exhaled air is vented outside Closed Circuit Uses compressed or liquid Oxygen Exhaled air is processed through a “rebreather” 30 min – 4 hours

Parts of the SCBA Backpack Air cylinder assembly Regulator assembly Facepiece assembly

Air Cylinder Assembly Low pressure 2216 psi 45cf air 30 min Low pressure 3000 psi 66cf air 45 min High pressure 4500 psi 45cf air High pressure 4500 psi 88 or 90cf air

Regulator Assembly Reduces pressure from tank Bypass valve Remote pressure gauges Should be within 100 psi of tank gauge Low pressure bell

Weekly Inspections of SCBA per NFPA 1404 and 1500 Tank Full Gauge with in 100psi Low pressure alarm works Connections tight Face piece clean Harness good, straps extended All valves operational

Monthly Inspections of SCBA per NFPA 1404 and 1500 Check all components for deterioration Leaks Operation of all gauges and valves

Yearly Inspections of SCBA per NFPA 1404 and 1500 “Factory level” testing Hydrostatic Testing Every 5 years for steel and aluminum Every 3 years for composite