FIREFIGHTER I – SCBA care



Instructor Guide

Title: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Disinfecting and Sanitizing

Session Reference: 7-1

Level of Instruction: Psychomotor

Time Required: 1.5 to 2 Hours

Materials:

• One (1) complete SCBA unit per three (3) students.

• One (1) 16 oz. spray bottle with properly diluted Iodine based

disinfectant/sanitizer solution. Three (3) per student

• One (1) 16 oz. spray bottle with drinking (potable) water.

Three (3) per student.

• Laundry type sink with warm (110 degree maximum) water,

mild soap or detergent solution and a soft scrub brush.

• Clean, lint free cloth for each student.

• TASK EVALUATION SHEET for each student.

References:

• IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting (5th ed.), Chapter 5, pp. 180-229

• MFRI Fire Fighter I Student Manual, Lesson 7-1

• Scott AV-3000 FULL FACEPIECE DOCUMENT A47D155, Revision B

• Material Safety Data Sheet for: wescodyne plus

PREPARATION

Motivation:

The fire service in general is very pro-active in the use of self-contained

breathing apparatus. The fire fighter has superior protection from products

of combustion and IDLH atmospheres. The SCBA unit (harness, cylinder

regulator and facepiece) however can be a breeding ground for numerous

individual health threats.

Objective (SPO):

After discussion and demonstration of proper technique by the lead instructor

the student will properly disinfect and sanitize a SCBA unit. The student

will utilize a SCBA DISINFECTING/SANITIZING task evaluation sheet.

The lead instructor will complete a task evaluation sheet for each student

All items on the task evaluation sheet MUST receive a satisfactory mark.

Overview:

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Facepiece

• Regulator

• Cylinder

• Harness

This lesson is based on the use of the SCOTT AV-2000 and AV-3000

SESSION 1 DISINFECT AND SANITIZE SCBA UNIT

EO 1-1 The student will demonstrate disinfecting and sanitizing a SCBA facepiece.

EO 1-2 The student will demonstrate disinfecting and sanitizing a SCBA regulator.

EO 1-3 The student will demonstrate disinfecting and sanitizing a SCBA cylinder.

EO 1-4 The student will demonstrate disinfecting and sanitizing a SCBA harness.

I. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus facepiece

A. With the facepiece removed from the regulator carefully wash the

facepiece and webbing with warm soap or detergent solution.

B. Thoroughly rinse with drinking (potable) water.

C. Spray three (3) full pumps of the properly diluted disinfectant/

sanitizer solution on the regulator side of the mask.

D. Spray three (3) full pumps of the properly diluted disinfectant/

sanitizer solution on the face side of the mask.

E. Ensure the entire mask including all rubber and plastic areas are wet.

F. ALLOW TEN (10) MINUTE CONTACT TIME.

G. Thoroughly rinse with drinking (potable) water.

H. Gently shake excess water off of facepiece.

I. Hand dry with a clean, lint free cloth.

J. Optional: Dry breathing air of 30 psig or less may be used.

Do not use shop air or air containing lubricant

or moisture!

II. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus regulator

A. With the regulator removed from the facepiece carefully wash the

exterior of the regulator with warm soap or detergent solution.

B. Thoroughly rinse with drinking (potable) water.

C. Visually inspect the inside of the regulator assembly through

the regulator opening (where the air is delivered).

If the inside of the regulator contains excessive dirt or soil,

the regulator should be serviced by SCOTT trained and

authorized personnel.

D. Depress the donning/air saver switch.

E. Close the purge valve by turning fully clockwise.

F. Spray six (6) full pumps of the properly diluted disinfectant/

sanitizer solution into the regulator opening.

G. Ensure the entire area around the regulator opening is wet.

H. Swirl to cover all internal components.

I. ALLOW TEN (10) MINUTES CONTACT TIME.

J. Thoroughly rinse with drinking (potable) water.

K. Gently shake excess water out of regulator.

L. Completely air dry the regulator prior to use.

M. Optional: Dry breathing air of 30 psig or less may be used.

Do not use shop air or air containing lubricant

or moisture!

III. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus cylinder

A. Thoroughly rinse with drinking (potable) water.

B. Apply mild soap or detergent solution to entire cylinder

C. Gently scrub entire cylinder with a soft scrub brush.

D. Thoroughly rinse with drinking (potable) water.

E. Repeat process if required.

F. Completely air dry the cylinder prior to use.

IV. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus harness

A. Remove the PASS Sensor module from the harness

(Depress clip and slide from harness)

B. Thoroughly rinse harness with drinking (potable) water.

Avoid directly spraying the PASS Sensor module and

the remote gauge.

C. Wipe the PASS Sensor module and the remote gauge with

a damp, clean, lint free cloth.

D. Apply mild soap or detergent solution to the entire harness.

E. Gently scrub the entire harness with a soft scrub brush.

F. Thoroughly rinse harness with drinking (potable) water.

Avoid directly spraying the PASS Sensor module and

the remote gauge.

G. Wipe the PASS Sensor module and the remote gauge with

a damp, clean, lint free cloth.

H. Repeat process if required.

I. Completely air dry the unit prior to use.

SUMMARY

Review:

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Facepiece

• Regulator

• Cylinder

• Harness

Remotivation:

Remind the student of the importance of SCBA use. The SCBA will provide

superior protection from products of combustion and IDLH atmospheres.

The SCBA could also be harmful to our respritory system if the unit has

not been properly disinfected and sanitized. REMEMBER: WHO WAS

THE LAST PERSON TO USE THIS UNIT!

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