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New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control SCBA Confidence: Full Escape Maneuver NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Practical Examination Pass Fail Company ID # Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, wearing full turnout gear and SCBA, shall perform a full escape maneuver with an SCBA and re-don it, without loss of face piece seal, as outlined in NYS SCBA Confidence Course. Time limit for this station is 5 minutes. Timing starts when the candidate starts breathing air after telling the evaluator he is ready to start. TASK POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED COMMENTS All fasteners on PPE and SCBA are fastened; all flesh is covered, SCBA is secure on back, cylinder valve is opened completely, and positive pressure is applied. 1 Sizes up obstruction to determine course of action 1 Loosens and unbuckles all straps 1 Completely removes SCBA unit without releasing grip on regulator side shoulder strap 1 Holding SCBA unit at back plate, moves unit over or under obstruction 1 Maintains constant hand grip on shoulder strap 1 Firefighter negotiates obstruction successfully 1 Once past obstruction Firefighter re-dons SCBA unit completely and correctly 1 All straps fastened and tightened 1 Facepiece stays on and in use throughout maneuver 1 Total possible points 10 Candidate must achieve a total of 7 points to pass this station and be awarded all points in the shaded, bold areas. Unacceptable performance or failure to complete any task in the shaded, bold areas constitutes a failure of the station. No partial points shall be awarded. SCBA Confidence