SOP #2: Self contained breathing apparatus

Question 1

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus shall be worn when personnel are?

Answer 1

Working in areas
a. atmosphere is hazardous
b. atmosphere is suspected of becoming hazardous
c. atmosphere may rapidly become hazardous

Question 2

Other than an atmosphere where it could be hazardous or may become hazardous, when should personnel also use SCBA?

Answer 2

When working
Below grade (manhole, sewer, etc.)
Inside confined space

Question 3

When is it ok not to use SCBA when working below grade or inside a confined space?

Answer 3

If atmosphere can be established by testing and continuous monitoring

Question 4

Which NFPA standard prohibits beards or facial hair that interferes w/ facepiece seal?

Answer 4

NFPA 1500

Question 5

What is important to know if eyeglasses must be worn w/ SCBA?

Answer 5

Use frames that do not pass through the area of the facepiece that is designed to seal w/ the face

Question 6

How can team members remain in communication with each other when using SCBA?

Answer 6

Physical, Visual, audible, electronic/radio or safety guide rope

Question 7

Where respiratory protection is required, how many members are required outside?

Answer 7

1 member
at a structure fire typically Incident command, but if chief is not on scene the pump operator may perform this function.

Question 8

What must incident command ensure, when members are equipped with scba?

Answer 8

That there are members equipped with scba available for rescue.