PPE & SCBA

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PPE SCBA
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Main Topics

• Basic PPE Identification
• PPE Function
• PPE Maintenance
• Types of SCBAs at NLT
• SCBA Maintenance

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Structural Bunker Gear

• NFPA 1971
• Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural
  Firefighting
• This Includes
• Bunker Coats
• Bunker Pants
• Bunker Boots
• Helmets
• Gloves
• Hoods

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Labels

• Manufacturers Name
• Manufacturers Address
• Country of Manufacture
• Manufactures ID, Lot, or Serial Number
• Month and Year of Manufacture
• Model Name or Design
• Garment Materials
• Cleaning Procedures

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Structural Helmets

• Protects the head from impact
• Provides protection from heat and cold
• Provides secondary eye and neck protection

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Eye Protection

• Provides protection from smoke
• Provides protection from debris
• Eye Protection Types
• Safety Glasses
• Goggles
• Helmet Face Shields
• SCBA Masks

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Helmet Eye Protection Uses

• Collisions
• Structure Fires
• Vehicle Fires
• Dumpster Fires
• Brush Fires
• Grass Fires
• Technical Rescues
• Swift Water Rescues
• Medical Responses
• Hard Hat Areas
• Daily Station Duties

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Structural Hoods Gloves

• Hoods
• Provide ear protection
• Provide neck protection
• Provide some facial protection
• Gloves
• Provide protection from heat
• Provide protection from some hand injuries

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Bunker Coats Pants

• Three Different Layers
• Outer Shell
• Moisture Barrier
• Thermal Barrier
• Protects You From
• Direct flame contact
• Hot water and vapors
• Radiant Heat
• Some sharp objects
• Cold Weather
• Toxic exposures

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Bunker Boots

• Two Types
• Rubber Boots
• Leather Boots
• Protects Your Feet From
• Falling objects
• Hot embers
• Penetrating injuries
• Some radiant heat and direct flame contact

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Structural Gear Uses

• Structure Fires
• Vehicle Fires
• Dumpster Fires
• Collisions
• Brush and Grass Fires (if thats all you have
  with you)
• Minor HAZMAT Incidents
• Minor WMD Concerns

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Wildland Gear

• NFPA 1977
• Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for
  Wildland Firefighting
• This Includes
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Brush Coats and Pants
• Helmets and Hoods
• Boots

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Wildland Helmets

• Protects your head from falling objects
• Protects your head from hot embers
• Protects your head from some radiant heat

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Wildland Hoods Gloves

• Hoods
• Provide ear protection
• Provide neck protection
• Provide some facial protection
• Gloves
• Provide protection from heat
• Provide protection from some hand injuries

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Wildland Coats and Pants

• Wildland coats and pants are only one layer
  primarily made up of cotton, treated cotton, or
  inherently flame resistant materials.
• Wildland Coats and Pants protect you from
• Some radiant heat
• Hot embers
• Cold Weather
• Some toxic exposures

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Wildland Boots

• Wildland Boots are generally leather boots
• Protects Your Feet From
• Falling objects
• Hot embers
• Penetrating injuries
• Some radiant heat and direct flame contact

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Wildland Gear Uses

• Grass Fires
• Brush Fires

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Gear Maintenance

• Gear Inspection Once a Month
• Proper Fit
• Functioning buttons
• Functioning zippers
• Functioning velcro
• Reflective Tape
• Clean
• Check the in service dates
• Any obvious signs of degradation
• Keep gear out of direct sun light

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SCBAs

• Four Primary Functions
• Protects from oxygen deficiency
• Protects from elevated temperatures
• Protects from smoke
• Protects from toxic atmospheres (with or without
  fire)

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SCBAs

• Three Types of SCBAs
• Drager
• Scott
• MSA

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SCBAs

• Drager
• On very few trucks
• Heavy
• Bulky
• 30 min. cylinders
• Non-integrated PASS devices
• Old

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SCBAs

• Scott
• Mostly on back up trucks
• Light weight
• Less Bulky
• 30 min. cylinders
• Integrated PASS device

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SCBAs

• MSA
• On all first out engines
• Light weight
• Less bulky
• 45 min. cylinders
• Integrated PASS devices
• Voice amplified masks

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Components of SCBAs
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SCBA Maintenance

• SCBA Inspection Every Day
• Proper Fit (Pull out straps)
• Obvious signs of degradation
• Cylinder Pressure
• Cleanliness
• Operate the PASS device
• Operate the mask

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Medical Response Gear

• Gloves
• Eye Protection
• Mask (if needed)
• Medical Gear

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Conclusion

• Know your gear
• Know when to use it
• Know how to use it
• Use it properly
• Take care of it
• It could mean the difference between LIFE AND
  DEATH!!!

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Questions or Comments?
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