TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-14-1
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Firefighters work in hazardous environments of toxic vapors, combustible
gases, and smoke. You will use the self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) as protection from these hazards. You will wear an SCBA in the
Firefighting Laboratory when extinguishing fires.
B. Enabling Objective(s):
16.1 Identify the purpose and characteristics of the self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and its components.
16.2 Explain SCBA procedures for:
a. A predonning inspection
b. Donning
c. Activating
d. Securing and doffing
16.3 Perform SCBA procedures for:
a. A predonning inspection
b. Donning
c. Securing and doffing
16.4 Identify SCBA-related safety precautions.
16.5 Identify the purpose and characteristics of the self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and its components.
16.6 Identify SCBA-related safety precautions.
22.5 Explain the relationship between teamwork and using an SCBA.
23.14 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and using an
SCBA.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
a. Purpose of SCBA
(1) Protects the wearer from lack of __________ and a
__________ atmosphere.
(2) Provides the user with __________ air.
(3) Can be worn as breathing protection when fighting fires.
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