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SUBJECT:
SCBA DONNING & DOFFING
REFERENCE:
CANCELS
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FILE CODE
S.O.G. # 404
AMENDS
EFFECTIVE DATE
Same
Pg. 1 of 3
EXPIRATION DATE
Indefinite
PURPOSE
It is the policy of the Walled Lake Fire Department that all personnel expected to respond and
function in areas of potential oxygen deficiency or atmospheric contamination shall be trained in
the proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Donning and doffing your SCBA
firefighters need to be proficient in a number of different ways.
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DIVISIONS AFFECTED
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RESPONSIBILITY
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It shall be the responsibility of all officers and members on the department to conform with
and utilize this policy.
PROCEDURE
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G.
H.
Balance the unit on your back by leaning forward, and tighten the shoulder straps by
pulling out and down. Grasp the waist strap and buckle the belt, adjusting the belt for
a firm fit on the hips.
Once the SCBA unit is in place, refer to the section on the SCBA face piece for
detailed donning instructions.
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in this paragraph. 1910.134(f)(2). The employer shall ensure that an employee using a
tight-fitting facepiece respirator, when ever a different respirator facepiece (size, style,
model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.
B. In addition, 29 CFR 1910.134, NFPA 1404, and SCBA manufacturers
recommendations prohibit any facial hair, which may interfere with proper fit
and seal of the face piece.
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