SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus – SCBA
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills necessary to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.). 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 Outline
- 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
Course Details
Length: Four hours
Certificate: Valid for three years
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $130.00
Note: 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