Introduction

The Recruit will also practice and master

certain skills and will be tested on these
skills. At the end of each subject there will
be a quiz over the material that was taught.
The firefighter is responsible for studying
the material and practicing the skills.

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References

IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Fifth

Edition

IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Fifth

Edition Fire Fighter I & II Presentations
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SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

SCUBA
Self Contained Underwater Breathing
Apparatus

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There are 4 common hazardous atmospheres

associated with fires or other emergencies.
Oxygen Deficiency
Elevated Temperatures
Smoke
Toxic Atmospheres

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Oxygen Deficiency
The combustion process consumes oxygen
while producing toxic gases that either
physically displace oxygen or dilute its
concentration.
When oxygen concentrations are below 18%,
the human body responds by increasing its
respiratory rate.
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Elevated Temperatures
Exposure to heated air can damage the
respiratory tract, and if the air is moist, the
damage can be much worse.
Excessive heat taken quickly into the lungs
can cause a serious decrease in blood
pressure and failure in the circulatory
system.
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Con’t
Inhaling heated gases can cause pulmonary
edema(accumulation of fluid in the lungs
and associated swelling), which can cause
death from asphyxiation.
The tissue damage from inhaling hot air is not
immediately reversible by introducing fresh,
cool air.
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Smoke
The smoke at a fire is a suspension of small
particles of carbon, tar, and dust floating in
a combination of heated gases.

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Toxic Atmosphere Associated with Fire

The firefighter should remember that a fire
means exposure to combinations of irritants
and toxicants whose toxicity cannot be
predicted accurately.
In haled toxic gases may have several harmful
effects on the human body.

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Con’t
Some of the gases directly cause disease of
the lung tissue and impair its functions.
Other gases have no directly harmful effect on
the lungs but pass into the bloodstream and
to their parts of the body and impair the
oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood
cells.
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Limitations of Wearer
Several factors affect the firefighter’s ability
to use SCBA effectively.
Physical
Medical
Mental

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Limitations of SCBA
Limited visibility- The facepiece reduces
peripheral vision, and facepiece foging can
reduce overall vision.
Decreased ability to communicate-The
facepiece hinders voice communications

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Increased weight- The protective breathing
equipment adds 25 to 35 pounds of weight
to a firefighter depending on the model.
Decreased mobility- the increase in weight
and the splinting effect of the harness straps
reduce the firefighter’s mobility.

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Components &
Safety Features

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Donning
Don means to put on.

Doffing
Dof means to take off.

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Doffing
Make sure your are out of the contaminated
area and the SCBA is no longer required.
Remove the regulator from the facepiece.
Remove the facepiece
Remove backpack assembly while protecting
the regulator.
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Close cylinder valve.
Relieve pressure from the regulator in
accordance with manufacture’s instructions.
Extend all straps.
Refill and replace cylinder.
Clean and disinfect the facepiece.
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That concludes the self study part of the class.
Now the student, that’s you, will watch the
video Essentials of Firefighting Fire Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus 1 & 2,
which are located in the dayroom, right side
of T.V., 2nd top draw. After the completion
of the videos, return to the computer and
take the quiz. There should be some answer
sheets in the Recruit Training Book.
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Quiz

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1. SCBA is an acronym for

A. Self Contained Bubbling Apparatus
B. Self Contained Burping Apparatus
C. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
D. None of the above

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2. CO is the symbol for

A. Carbon Monoxide
B. Chlorine
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. None of the above

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3. When in doubt
A. Run
B. Wear a SCBA
C. Go home
D. None of the above

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4. Several factors affect the firefighter’s

ability to use SCBA effectively, mental,
physical and
A. Historical
B. Medical
C. Want to
D. None of the above
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5. What % does the human body start to

respond by increasing its respiratory rate.
A. 21%
B. 14%
C. 18%
D. None of the above

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6. Elevated Temperatures, Smoke, Toxic

Gases, and Oxygen Deficiency are what?
A. Hazardous environments
B. Bad day at work
C. Found in the bathroom
D. None of the above

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7. What is the Red knob on the regulator used

for.
A. Turn SCBA off
B. Look pretty
C. Bypass
D. None of the above

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8. What is the name of the device that holds

the air on a SCBA
A. Cylinder
B. Tank
C. Bottle
D. All of the above

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9. The locking band is a part of the what of a

SCBA?
A. Cylinder
B. Regulator
C. Backpack Harness
D. None of the above

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10. SCUBA is an acronym for what?

A. Self Contained Under Bubba's Arm
B. Self Contained Utility Box
C. Self Contained Ugly Birthmark
D. None of the above

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