Program Intent

This 6-hour course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills necessary to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.). Students will receive a certificate that is valid for 2 years, however S.C.B.A. Orientation is recommended annually.

Who Should Attend

Persons who presently work or plan to work in an area were S.C.B.A. is required. Designated first responders who are required to enter dangerous atmospheres during a rescue or during fire suppression.

Course Content

• Legislation
• Physiology
• Limitations
• Hazardous Environments
• Emergency Procedures for Loss of Air
• S.C.B.A. Components
• Pre-use Inspections
• Maintenance & Operation of SCBA
• Donning Breathing Apparatus
• Doffing Breathing Apparatus

Certificate of Responsibility and Physical Fitness

Course participation can be physically demanding and may involve risks incidental to the function of such training. By registration and signing our waiver, the attendee and/or their sponsor assume all such risk and responsibility for participation in the programs and have the physical ability to participate. Any existing and/or previous medical problems, or those that may arise as a result of physical activity, must be brought to the instructor's attention before the commencement of the program. This course may require the student to wear breathing apparatus. Wearing self-contained breathing apparatus can be physically demanding. If you have any underlying medical conditions, please let your instructor know as soon as possible if there might be any complications in wearing S.C.B.A. and participating in the course.