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What is the purpose of the respiratory protection program established by the Spring Fire Department?
What is the purpose of the respiratory protection program established by the Spring Fire Department?
- To provide safety training for firefighters
- To reduce the number of fires in the community
- To ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards (correct)
- To enhance the physical fitness of personnel
What does SCBA stand for?
What does SCBA stand for?
- Supplied Chemical Breathing Apparatus
- Specialized Compressed Breathing Apparatus
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (correct)
- Safety-Controlled Breathing Apparatus
Which personnel are responsible for reviewing the respiratory protection guideline?
Which personnel are responsible for reviewing the respiratory protection guideline?
- The state fire marshal
- The Fire Chief or designated representative (correct)
- All fire department members
- An external safety consultant
In which situation should personnel wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?
In which situation should personnel wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?
What does IDLH stand for in the context of the guideline?
What does IDLH stand for in the context of the guideline?
Which item is NOT considered part of the Personal Protective Ensemble (PPE)?
Which item is NOT considered part of the Personal Protective Ensemble (PPE)?
What defines a hazardous atmosphere according to the guidelines?
What defines a hazardous atmosphere according to the guidelines?
Which of the following is a requirement for the maintenance of respiratory equipment?
Which of the following is a requirement for the maintenance of respiratory equipment?
Who is responsible for documenting the fit testing records of all respirators used by the Spring Fire Department?
Who is responsible for documenting the fit testing records of all respirators used by the Spring Fire Department?
What is the main responsibility of the Deputy Chief of Support Services regarding SCBA?
What is the main responsibility of the Deputy Chief of Support Services regarding SCBA?
What does the Spring Fire Department ensure regarding SCBA performance?
What does the Spring Fire Department ensure regarding SCBA performance?
What will the Spring Fire Department purchase regarding respiratory equipment?
What will the Spring Fire Department purchase regarding respiratory equipment?
What is the duration of air supply for the SCBA under normal conditions?
What is the duration of air supply for the SCBA under normal conditions?
In what situation can SCBA be used?
In what situation can SCBA be used?
What must all SCBA units comply with in terms of standards?
What must all SCBA units comply with in terms of standards?
What is a component of the quality assurance program for SCBA?
What is a component of the quality assurance program for SCBA?
What should be done with SCBA cylinders that have been in service for over 12 months?
What should be done with SCBA cylinders that have been in service for over 12 months?
Where must apparatus mounted SCBA be stored?
Where must apparatus mounted SCBA be stored?
How long should records of SCBA testing be maintained?
How long should records of SCBA testing be maintained?
What is required if an SCBA component shows signs of degradation?
What is required if an SCBA component shows signs of degradation?
Who is responsible for ensuring the annual inspection and testing of SCBA assemblies?
Who is responsible for ensuring the annual inspection and testing of SCBA assemblies?
What must be done with contaminated SCBA before storage?
What must be done with contaminated SCBA before storage?
What should be included in the notification to the SCBA manufacturer if an SCBA shows degradation?
What should be included in the notification to the SCBA manufacturer if an SCBA shows degradation?
Under what circumstances can the public be exposed to soiled SCBA?
Under what circumstances can the public be exposed to soiled SCBA?
Who holds overall command during an emergency incident?
Who holds overall command during an emergency incident?
What does CBRN stand for in the context of hazard assessment?
What does CBRN stand for in the context of hazard assessment?
Which NFPA standard is specifically concerned with personal alert safety systems?
Which NFPA standard is specifically concerned with personal alert safety systems?
What is the primary responsibility of District Chiefs and company officers regarding respiratory protection?
What is the primary responsibility of District Chiefs and company officers regarding respiratory protection?
What should employees do regarding the sanitization of respiratory equipment?
What should employees do regarding the sanitization of respiratory equipment?
When should quantitative fit testing for employees be performed?
When should quantitative fit testing for employees be performed?
What criteria is used by Spring Fire Department to determine risk during the assessment?
What criteria is used by Spring Fire Department to determine risk during the assessment?
What action should be taken if equipment is found defective upon inspection?
What action should be taken if equipment is found defective upon inspection?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all SCBA and PASS devices?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all SCBA and PASS devices?
What must be done before attempting maintenance or repairs on SCBA equipment?
What must be done before attempting maintenance or repairs on SCBA equipment?
What is a reason for retiring SCBA air cylinders?
What is a reason for retiring SCBA air cylinders?
What occurs to retired SCBA and air cylinders?
What occurs to retired SCBA and air cylinders?
Which members are authorized to make repairs on SCBA equipment?
Which members are authorized to make repairs on SCBA equipment?
What should be displayed in the Airpack Shop according to the manufacturer’s parameters?
What should be displayed in the Airpack Shop according to the manufacturer’s parameters?
Under which conditions will SCBA be retired?
Under which conditions will SCBA be retired?
What is a stipulation for SCBA technician course certifications?
What is a stipulation for SCBA technician course certifications?
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Study Notes
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Spring Fire Department Guidelines (SFD.066) for SCBA outlines specifications for use, inspection, and maintenance of SCBA.
- The document applies to all Spring Fire Department personnel.
- SCBA is an essential piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters.
- SCBA provides breathable air in hazardous atmospheres.
- SCBA is required in IDLH atmospheres, hazardous atmosphere environments, and when instructed by an officer.
- SCBA must comply with NFPA 1852, 1981, 1989 and 1982 standards.
- All SCBA is required to undergo an annual full-function test by an authorized service provider in accordance with NFPA 1852.
- The Spring Fire Department maintains a quality assurance program for effectiveness and safe performance of SCBA.
Storage and Maintenance of SCBA
- SCBA cylinders must be stored fully charged.
- SCBA cylinders must be stored in a secure compartment or NFPA approved device.
- Compressed breathing air in cylinders older than 12 months must be purged and refilled.
- Contaminated SCBA must be decontaminated prior to storage.
- SCBA is not to be stored in the living quarters of the station.
- SCBA maintenance or repairs can only be performed by trained personnel.
- SCBA maintenance must only use manufacturer-approved parts.
- SCBA technicians must have a current SCBA Technician Course certification.
- SCBA technicians must maintain their certifications and qualifications according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- All SCBA technician certifications must be displayed in the Airpack Shop.
Retirement and Disposal
- SCBA and SCBA cylinders must be retired when they meet the criteria of the document.
- SCBA that has been in service through four (4) NFPA edition cycles must be retired.
- SCBA that is not maintained in accordance with annual testing must be retired.
- SCBA that is beyond the ability to be decontaminated must be retired.
- SCBA cylinders that have reached 15 years of age must be retired.
- SCBA cylinders that are not maintained in accordance with annual testing must be retired.
- SCBA cylinders that are beyond the ability to be decontaminated must be retired.
- Retired SCBA and air cylinders cannot be used for training.
- Retired equipment must be rendered incapable of operation and discarded.
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