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SCBA Emergencies SCBA Emergencies – 2002 Edition, NFPA 1001 5.3.1 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Skill Sheet 7-3 Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given a complete set of PPE, an SCBA and various simulated emergency conditions, shall demonstrate the correct procedures to follow for the incident given, as outlined in Delmar, Firefighter’s Handbook, 2 ed., NYS ed. Time limit for this station is 7 minutes. 02/2007 Criteria: Pass Fail CRACKED FACE PIECE LENS Starts immediate exit from area, with partner (verbalized) Partially closes cylinder valve Attempts to re-establish face piece seal If unsuccessful, breathes directly from regulator (verbalized) MISSING FACE PIECE LENS Starts immediate exit from area, with partner (verbalized) Breathes directly from regulator SEVERED LOW PRESSURE LINE Starts immediate exit from area, with partner (verbalized) Joins and holds ends of low pressure hose together or breathes directly from low pressure hose TOTAL REGULATOR FAILURE Starts immediate exit from area, with partner (verbalized) Closes air cylinder and performs full escape Holds breath while performing full escape Removes high pressure line from cylinder Breathes directly from tank by partially opening valve (short mask should remain on) SEVERED HIGH PRESSURE LINE Starts immediate exit from area, with partner (verbalized) Closes air cylinder and performs full escape Holds breath while performing full escape Breathes directly from high pressure hose by partially opening cylinder valve (short mask should EXPENDED AIR CYLINDER Starts immediate exit from area, with partner (verbalized) Disconnects regulator and filters breathing air (short mask should remain on) Verbalizes above to students in clear concise manor Evaluator Notes