PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

State of GeorgiaBASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

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HELMET

Protect the firefighter’s head • impact• water• temperature extremes

Care of helmet

• clean

• inspect

• repair

• replace as necessary

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PROTECTIVE HOODS

Protects portions of the firefighter’s face, ears, and neck

Care of protective hoods

• clean

• inspect

• replace as necessary

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BOOTS

Protects the firefighter’s feet• water• injury

Care of boots

• clean

• inspect

• replace as necessary

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PROTECTIVE COAT & TROUSERS

To provide protection for the arms, legs, and torso• temperature extremes

• direct flame contact

• hot water/steam

Care of protective coat & trousers

• clean

• inspect

• repair

• replace as necessary

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GLOVES

Protect the firefighter’s hands• injury• temperature extremes

Care of gloves

• clean

• inspect

• replace as necessary

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PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM (PASS)

Sounds alert tone if firefighter becomes disabled

Care PASS device

• clean

• inspect

• replace as necessary

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EYE PROTECTION

Protects the firefighter’s eyes Care equipment to protect the eyes

• clean• inspect• replace as necessary

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RESPIRATORY HAZARDS

Oxygen deficiency

Elevated temperatures

Smoke

Toxic gases

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SCBA SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

Provides firefighters with protection against hazardous respiratory

environments

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Regulator

Air cylinder

Backpack and Harness

Face piece

SCBACOMPONENTS

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SCBAPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Be in sound physical conditionPosses good agilityProper fitHave good motor coordinationPossess adequate strength and size

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SCBA LIMITATIONS

Added weight / reduced mobilityReduced visibilityDecreases ability to communicateLimited duration of air supply

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SCBAEMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Do not panicStop and think

• check cylinder valve• open emergency by-pass/purge valve

– take breath then close• filter breath as last result

DO NOT Remove Facepiece

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SCBACONSERVING AIR

Consciously slow down breathingBreath in through nose, exhale

through the mouthSkip breathing

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Facepiece• elastomer portions

• lens

• straps

Regulator• mainline valve

• by-pass valve (purge)

SCBAPERIODIC INSPECTION

Cylinder• hydrostatic test date

• pressure

• connections

Gauges Backpack/Harness

• straps

• frame

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SCBAREADY FOR IMMEDIATE USE

Cleanliness / damage Full cylinder Low pressure alarm Gauges Hoses Facepiece Backpack/Harness assembly Regulator

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After each use

• Facepiece

• Other components

• Backpack/Harness

SCBACLEANING & SANITATION

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SCBACHANGING AIR CYLINDER

Close the cylinder valve Bleed remaining pressure Disconnect hi-pressure hose from cylinder Remove cylinder Replace cylinder and secure Reconnect high pressure hose Open the cylinder valve and check gauges

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Compressor / Purifier System

Cascade System

SCBAFILLING CYLINDERS

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGDONNING