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TITAN SELF-CONTAINED BREATHIN APPARATUS:
DONNING THE BACKPACK HARNESS/FRAME
Many SCBA's are mounted in the seats on fire apparatus to facilitate fire fighter readiness en-
route to emergencies. For other situations, the Los Angeles County Fire Department recognizes
two methods of donning self-contained breathing apparatus. They are the overhead and sling
methods. It is necessary that all personnel review and maintain proficiency in all donning meth-
ods. All firefighters should be able to don their breathing apparatus in a rapid, safe manner.
1.
Overhead Method
a.
With the SCBA on the ground, open the air cylinder valve fully. Check the air
cylinder pressure gauge. A full cylinder will read in the green zone.
b.
If the second stage regulator is flowing air, close the red by-pass valve and de
press the manual shut-off button
c.
Position the SCBA with the air cylinder on the
ground and the top of the SCBA facing your
body. Lay the should and waist straps along
the right and left side of the backpack harness.
d.
Grasp the cylinder and backpack near the cen-
ter with both hands in a manner that will place
the shoulder straps on the outside of your
hands.
e.
Lift the SCBA over your head and allow the
shoulder straps to drop below your elbows.
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