SOP 604 SCBA Use and Maintenance

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What is the maximum allowable level of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere for the SCBA to be removed?

5 parts per million (ppm)

20 parts per million (ppm)

10 parts per million (ppm) (correct)

15 parts per million (ppm)

What is the model of the SCBA that Clearwater Fire & Rescue purchased in 2016?

Scott X-3 (correct)

Scott X-4

Scott X-1

Scott X-2

Which feature is NOT part of the Scott X-3 SCBA?

Emergency breathing support system (EBSS)

Integrated personal alert safety system (PASS)

Chemical filter (correct)

Mask mounted regulator

How often must the air produced by the Department compressor be tested?

Four times a year Signup and view all the answers

Under which condition should personnel always utilize the SCBA?

In environments that are or could become IDLH Signup and view all the answers

Which standard do the Scott SCBA model X-3s comply with?

NFPA Standards 1981 and 1982 2013 Signup and view all the answers

What type of SCBA is the Scott X-3 classified as?

Positive-pressure SCBA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of this standard operating procedure (SOP)?

To outline the use, maintenance, fit testing, and inspection of SCBAs Signup and view all the answers

What standards must the air produced meet for breathing?

NFPA and ANSI standards for Air Type 1-Grade D Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for managing the SCBA and breathing air equipment?

The Department Air pack Technicians Signup and view all the answers

How often must each department member undergo fit testing for an SCBA?

Every year Signup and view all the answers

Where should spare self-contained breathing apparatus be stored?

At the Logistics Bureau Signup and view all the answers

What must be checked and logged daily for personal issue SCBA equipment?

Inspections, maintenance, and cleaning Signup and view all the answers

When should Scott SCBAs be inspected?

Immediately upon assumption of riding position, after use, and after cleaning Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if malfunctions or damage are found during an SCBA inspection?

Report to the Lieutenant and complete a Damaged Missing Equipment Report Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is not listed as needing inspection under personal issue SCBA equipment?

Pressure calibration device Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Overview

Outlines the use, maintenance, fit testing, and daily inspections of Scott self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Current operational procedure documented as S.O.P. 604, effective from March 19, 2001, with the latest revision on March 9, 2022.

Apparatus Details

Clearwater Fire & Rescue purchased Scott SCBA models X-3 in 2016.
SCBA compliant with NFPA 1981 and 1982 2013 standards.
Features include a 45-minute carbon fiber cylinder, Heads-up Display (HUD), integrated personal alert safety system (PASS), mask-mounted regulator, and emergency breathing support system (EBSS).

Standards for Use

SCBA must be worn in environments posing an Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
SCBA remains in use until air monitoring confirms safe levels: no visible combustion products and carbon monoxide below 10 ppm.

Air Quality Testing

Department compressor air must be tested quarterly.
Testing adheres to NFPA Standard 1989.
Air must meet NFPA and ANSI standards for Type 1-Grade D breathing air.

SCBA Program Management

Air pack Technicians are tasked with overseeing SCBA and breathing air equipment.
Responsibilities include developing policies for donning/doffing, emergency protocols, maintenance, fit testing, and cleaning of equipment.

Fit Testing and Training

All personnel required to don SCBA must complete either a quantitative or qualitative fit test annually in January or February.
Attendance and successful completion of annual SCBA skill competency training are mandatory.

SCBA Storage and Log Management

Spare SCBA units are stored at the Logistics Bureau.
A log is maintained for all SCBA issued, requiring signatures for each transaction, whether for personal use, apparatus, or events.

Daily Inspection Procedure

Daily inspections documented in PSTrax.
Personal SCBA equipment must be checked and maintained by the assigned individual, covering the facepiece, regulator, and optional voice amplifier.
Inspections are mandatory:
- At the start of each work period or shift.
- After use.
- Following cleaning and sanitizing.

Reporting Malfunctions

Malfunctions or damage should be reported to the designated Lieutenant.
A Damaged Missing Equipment Report (CFR-003) must be filled out when issues are found.

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Description

This quiz covers the use, maintenance, and operational procedures for Scott self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), as documented in S.O.P. 604. It includes details about apparatus standards, testing protocols, and compliance with safety guidelines for emergency responses.