🔥 SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) • A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus permits firefighters to operate safely in atmospheres that cannot support life, including: – Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) conditions – Oxygen-deficient atmospheres (below 19.5% O₂) – Smoke-filled, toxic, superheated, or contaminated air • SCBA is also used when the air is unsafe, irritating, or uncomfortable (heat, smoke, particulates, off-gassing chemicals). ⸻ Composition of SCBA Air Compresse

🟥QUICK REVIEW: SCBA QUICK CHECKS Practice and application of the SCBA are the best ways to improve competency on its usage. However, there are some quick critical checks that you should make for your own safety and peace of mind ✅Check all valves are functioning including the bypass valves ✅Confirm gauges are working showing required pressure (please check manufacturer's spec) ✅Test Low Pressure alarm ✅Please check SCBA Radio attachments (if applicable) **what else can you add? | Online Third M

Day 3 of Lateral Academy 22-01. Lateral recruits practiced donning their SCBA face masks (with gloves on) in less than 15 seconds while being able to maintain a proper seal. Practice makes progress. #scbatraining #recruit #lateralfirefighter #scba #training #everydayisatrainingday #trainingday #firefighter #recruits #firefighters #fireacademy #academy #clackamasfire #hereforyou | Clackamas Fire