NFPA 1981
Standard on SCBA
PVC Inhalation is linked to:
leukemia, laryngeal and colon cancer
CBRN
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear
CFR 29 1910.34
Requires 2 in 2 out in IDLH
Standard Breathing Rate is:
40 liters per minute up to 100
When to exchange SCBA cylinders:
90% or less
When are SCBA bottles tested?
3 and 5 year intervals
Pressure reduction for 1st stage reg? Second stage reg?
100 PSI and then just above atmospheric
When should you plan your exit?
Half a bottle
ACR
Air Consumption Rate
NFPA 1404
respiratory protection standard
When does low air alarm activate?
25% of bottle
ROAM
Rule of air Management: know what you have, manage it as you go, exit before the alarm
Reilly Breathing Technique
Breathe slowly while humming a calming song
Filter breathing through hood: Stay away from
carpet: hydrogen cyanide
URC is?
Universal rescue connection on the back of all new SCBAs
RAK
rescue air kit. Spare bottle