Training Program
TRAINING PROGRAMME SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
- The goal of this certification is to ensure that the fire fighters or a persons is a aware of the proper technique to don an SCBA and can demonstrate this correctly in a timely fashion.
- The course is ideal for fire fighters and for persons using SCBA in confined space entry.
- Confined Space Training courses offered by FASTC provides participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to work safely with an SCBA.
Module 1: Introduction To SCBA
- Conditions Requiring Use
- Limitations Of SCBA
- Legal issue
Module 2: Types Of SCBA
- Open Circuit SCBA
- Closed Circuit SCBA
- Supplier Air Breathing Apparatus
Module 3: Donning/Doffing Procedures
- Over The Head Method
- Coat Method
- Seat Mounted SCBA
Module 4: Introduction To SCBA
- Conditions Requiring Use
- Limitations Of SCBA
- Legal issue
Module 5: Use Of SCBA
- Standard Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Reduced Profile Methods
- Buddy Breathing Procedures
Module 6: Inspection And Maintenance Procedures
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Inspection Procedures
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Changing SCBA Cylinders
Module 7: Filling SCBA Cylinders
- Cascade Systems
- Compressor Systems
