Hoffman Estates Fire Department MSA Equipment SOP

Questions and Answers

What is the primary reason for mandating the use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)?

To protect against the threat of a contaminated or oxygen deficient atmosphere (correct)

To practice buddy breathing techniques

To assist a firefighter low on air or out of air

To connect with the MSA RIT Packs

What type of hose is used to connect a rescuer's SCBA to a firefighter needing air?

Low-pressure hose

Medium pressure buddy breathing hose (correct)

High-pressure hose

RIT Pack hose

Who should take control of making the connection when using the buddy breathing hose?

The safety officer

The firefighter needing air

The incident commander

The rescuer (correct)

What is a key feature of the buddy breathing hose?

It has both a female and male connection Signup and view all the answers

When can the emergency procedures outlined in this policy be used?

When a firefighter is low on air or runs out of air Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the MSA RIT Packs?

The content does not specify the purpose of the MSA RIT Packs Signup and view all the answers

Who approved this policy?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

When is this policy set to be re-evaluated?

January 1, 2025 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the URC on an SCBA?

To allow air to travel to and from the cylinder Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the 12' High Pressure hose is connected to the URC on the SCBA?

Air is trans-filled from the RIT Pack to the SCBA cylinder Signup and view all the answers

What is the next course of action if the 12' High Pressure hose cannot be connected to the URC?

Connect the RIT Pack's Mask Mounted Regulator to the face mask of the firefighter Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the URC on an SCBA?

Within 4 inches of the cylinder valve Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MSA RIT Pack?

To rescue firefighters in distress Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the RIT Pack's Mask Mounted Regulator is connected to the face mask of the firefighter?

The firefighter begins breathing off both the RIT Pack and SCBA cylinders Signup and view all the answers

What is the last option that should be used in a rescue situation?

Removing the face mask and placing the RIT Pack mask on Signup and view all the answers

What type of valve is the URC on an SCBA?

Two-way valve Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the RIT Pack cylinder has less air than the cylinder of the firefighter needing assistance?

The bottles will trans-fill, draining the SCBA cylinder of the firefighter needing assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the MSA URC (Universal Rescue Connection)?

It is a two-way valve that allows air to flow in both directions. Signup and view all the answers

When should the RIT Pack be disconnected?

When the firefighter is freed from entanglement hazards. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the URC?

For emergency rescue purposes only. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the firefighter's SCBA cylinder when the RIT Pack is connected?

It is automatically turned off. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the URC located within 4 inches of the cylinder valve?

To ensure universal compatibility among manufacturers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not turning the firefighter's SCBA cylinder back on after disconnecting the RIT Pack?

The firefighter will not have a reserve supply of air. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the MSA URC and those from other manufacturers?

The MSA URC allows air to flow in both directions. Signup and view all the answers

If the firefighter needing assistance has an SCBA with a URC, what should the rescue team do first?

Connect the RIT Pack's 12' high pressure hose to the URC on the firefighter's SCBA. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using the RIT Pack's 12' high pressure hose in an emergency situation?

To equalize the air pressure between the RIT Pack and the firefighter's SCBA. Signup and view all the answers

If the firefighter needing assistance does not have a URC on their SCBA, what is the next course of action?

Remove the firefighter's mask and replace it with the RIT Pack's mask. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance the RIT Pack's 12' high pressure hose can be used to transfer air?

12 feet Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to conserve the air of the firefighter needing assistance during a rescue?

To maximize the time the firefighter can breathe and increase their chances of survival. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the URC (Universal Rescue Connection) on an SCBA?

To connect to the RIT Pack's 12' high pressure hose and transfer air. Signup and view all the answers

How does the RIT Pack's mask differ from the firefighter's own SCBA mask?

The RIT Pack's mask is designed to connect directly to the RIT Pack's air supply. Signup and view all the answers

If the firefighter needing assistance has a full SCBA cylinder, would using the RIT Pack to transfer air be necessary?

No, because the firefighter already has a full SCBA cylinder. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

MSA Emergency Equipment & RIT Pack

The Hoffman Estates Fire Department mandates the use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) whenever the threat of a contaminated or oxygen-deficient atmosphere exists.

Emergency Procedures for SCBA Low on Air or Out of Air

If a firefighter wearing a MSA G1 SCBA is low on air or runs out of air, the following emergency procedures can be used:
- Using the medium-pressure buddy breathing hoses located on the SCBA, the rescuer connects their hose to the hose of the firefighter needing air.
- The rescuer should take control of making the connection, attaching either the male or female end of the rescuer's buddy breathing hose to the opposite connection on the firefighter needing air buddy breathing hose.

MSA RIT Pack

The department's engines and towers are equipped with a MSA RIT Pack used for firefighter rescues.
The MSA RIT Pack has several options available for use by a RIT Team while making a rescue of a firefighter in distress.

Use of MSA RIT Pack in Conjunction with MSA SCBA

Upon finding the firefighter, the rescue team's first option should be to connect the 12' High-Pressure hose from the RIT Pack to the URC (Universal Rescue Connector) on the SCBA of the firefighter needing assistance.
If unable to make the connection with the 12' High-Pressure hose, the rescue team's next course of action should be to:
- Connect the RIT Pack's Mask Mounted Regulator to the face mask of the firefighter in need.
- Remove the face mask of the firefighter needing assistance and place the face mask of the RIT Pack on the firefighter.

Use of MSA RIT Pack in Conjunction with a Different Manufacturer of SCBA

Upon finding the firefighter needing assistance, the rescue team would need to determine if the SCBA has a URC (Universal Rescue Connector).
If the firefighter needing assistance has an SCBA with a URC (Universal Rescue Connector), the rescue team should make a connection to the URC (Universal Rescue Connection) using the RIT Pack's 12' High-Pressure hose.
If unable to make this connection or if the SCBA unit does not have a URC (Universal Rescue Connection), the rescue team should remove the mask of the firefighter needing assistance and replace it using the RIT Pack's mask.

Additional Information and Considerations

When a RIT Pack is used for an emergency situation, every effort needs to be made to conserve the air of the firefighter needing assistance until they are able to be removed from the structure.
The rescue team can accomplish this in the following ways:
- Make a connection to the URC (Universal Rescue Connection) of the firefighter needing assistance using the 12' high-pressure hose off the RIT Pack.
- After the air has trans-filled (equalized) from the RIT Pack to the SCBA cylinder of the firefighter needing assistance, their cylinder can then be turned off.
- The firefighter will then be breathing directly from the RIT Pack cylinder and will have a reserve supply of air in their own cylinder.

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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines for MSA Emergency Equipment and RIT Pack used by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. It includes safety operations and NIMS compliance.