This video will demonstrate a proper way to perform a

pre-donn check of an SCBA.

The pre-donn check consists of 11 steps.

The first step is to check the pack and harness straps for

cleanliness, good repair, and functionality by ensuring that

all the straps are extended fully for

ease of use when donning.

Step 2, check the cylinder air gauge to ensure that the

cylinder is within 90% of full.

Step 3, turn on the main cylinder valve, listening for

the activation of the low air alarm in the

integrated PASS device.

The main cylinder and remote gauges should

read within 100 psi.

In step 4, listen for air leaks while checking the

condition of the high pressure lines.

Step 5 is to check the PASS alarm.

There are three steps to this process.

First allow the PASS device to automatically alarm.

Once this occurs, shake the SCBA to reset.

Next, allow the PASS to go into full alarm.

This time, reset the alarm manually by depressing the

reset button twice.

The third step is a manual activation.

Activate by pressing the manual button and silence

again by using the reset buttons.

The sixth step is to check the face piece for cleanliness and

extension of the straps.

In Step 7, connect the face piece to the regulator.

Hold the face piece against your face, and take a few

breaths to ensure proper operation of the inhalation

and exhalation valves.

Step 8, shut down the main cylinder valve.

Open the emergency bypass valve.

And bleed down the air slowly.

Step 9, listen for low air activation while watching the

gauge to see at what pressure the alarms sounds.

Step 10, close the bypass valve and restore the unit to

ready condition.

Step 11, complete all necessary paperwork as

required by your department

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This video will demonstrate the process for changing an

SCBA cylinder.

The first step in the process is to loosen the cylinder

harness strap.

The second step is to release the high pressure line

cylinder connection.

Step 3, remove the empty cylinder.

In Step 4, check the O ring.

O ring good.

Steps 5 and 6, replace the cylinder, reconnecting the

high pressure line.

Step 7, re-tighten the cylinder harness strap.

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This video demonstrates the donning of your PPE and SCBA

for a simulated vehicle response.

This process consists of 17 steps.

The first step in the process is to accomplish

accountability.

The second step is to donn your hood so that it lays flat

across your shoulders, chest, and back.

Step 3, donn the turnout pants, ensuring that the hood

is under the suspenders and that all

fasteners are fastened.

Step 4, donn the turnout coat, fastening all fasteners,

including the collar.

Step 5, sit down and donn the SCBA

shoulder and chest straps.

Step 6, donn the SCBA waist strap.

Step 7, donn the seatbelt.

Verbalize, seated and belted.

Seatbelt belted.

Step 8, open the SCBA air cylinder fully.

Step 9, donn the SCBA face piece neck strap.

Step 10, pull down the hood.

Step 11, donn face piece, starting with a lower than

mill straps.

Step 12, perform a five-second face piece seal and exhalation

valve check.

Step 13, pull up the hood and check for exposed skiin.

Step 14, connect the regulator to check for normal air and

emergency bypass valve operation.

Step 15, donn the helmet and tighten the chin strap.

Step 16, donn gloves.

Step 17, unbuckle the seatbelt to stand

and exit the apparatus.

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This video demonstrates the donning of PPE in real time,

utilizing the simulated cab seats, where each firefighter

is assisted and evaluated by their coaching partner.

This team of firefighters successfully completed the

donning of their PPE in 1 minute and 26 seconds.

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This video will demonstrate the process for navigating a

wall stud space from a standing and seated position

by utilizing the swim method and consists of three steps.

The first step in the process is to sweep and sound the

floor prior to entering the restricted area.

In step 2, back up to the wall stud space, raise your right

arm, and pass it through the opening.

Step 3, rotate your body while raising your left hand and

swim through the opening.

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This video will demonstrate the process for navigating a

restricted area, other than a wall stud space, and consists

of four steps.

The first step in the process is to loosen your shoulder and

waist straps.

For Step 2, sweep and sound the floor prior to entering

the restricted area.

In step 3, roll your SCBA to one side, narrowing your

profile, and navigate the restricted passage.

In the fourth step, re-tighten your

shoulder then waist straps.

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This video demonstrates the donning of your PPE and SCBA

from a standing position, utilizing the coat method.

This process consists of 15 steps.

The first step in the process is to donn your hood so that

it lays flat across your shoulders, chest, and back.

Step 2, donn your turnout pants ensuring that the hood

is under the suspenders, and that all

fasteners are fastened.

In Step 3, donn your turnout coat, fastening all fasteners,

including the collar.

Step 4, open the SCBA air cylinder fully.

In Step 5, donn the SCBA harness, placing your arms

through the shoulder straps similar for donning a coat.

Step 6, secure and tighten the chest and shoulder straps.

Step 7, donn the SCBA waist straps and tighten.

Step 8, donn the SCBA face piece neck strap.

Step 9, pull down the hood.

Step 10, donn the face piece, starting with the lower, then

middle straps.

Step 11, perform a five-second face piece seal and exhalation

valve check.

Step 12, pull up the hood and check for exposed skin.

Step 13, connect the regulator to check for normal air

emergency bypass valve operation.

Step 14, donn the helmet, secure and

tighten the chin strap.

Step 15, donn the gloves.

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This video will demonstrate the process for removing the

SCBA in order to navigate a wall stud space and consists

of four steps.

The first step in the process is to prepare for navigating

the space by loosening the shoulder,

chest, and waist straps.

Next, remove the shoulder strap opposite the low

pressure line.

In the third step, navigate the area while

protecting the PPE.

In Step 4, reconnect and tighten the chest, shoulder,

and waist straps.

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This video will demonstrate the process for removing the

SCBA in order to navigate a restricted area and consists

of four steps.

In the first step, prepare for navigating the space by

loosening the shoulder, chest, and waist straps.

Next, remove the shoulder strap opposite the low

pressure line.

In the third step, navigate the area while

protecting the PPE.

In Step 4, reconnect and tighten the chest, shoulder,

and waist straps.

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