For this skills evaluation checklist, firefighter will correctly Don SCBA mask for IDLH atmosphere. Don all PPE (pants, boots, coat, hood, SCBA on back, Helmet on Head, optional:gloves), turn on SCBA ...

You arrive on scene of a fire on the first floor of a private dwelling. The incident commander orders you and your ladder crew to search the floor above. You exit the apparatus with your SCBA and ...

Here is an instructional video on how to don your SCBA face mask in less than 15 seconds while being able to maintain a proper seal.

One of the most common issues for new users of any SCBA system is SCBA claustrophobia. The unfamiliar sensation of a mask covering one’s face can make people feel as though their entire body is ...