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New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control SCBA Confidence: Lo-Profile 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 low-profile maneuver and re-don the SCBA, 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 all straps, but does not unbuckle any straps 1 Removes one arm and shoulder from one shoulder strap 1 Shifts SCBA unit to one side in line with arm 1 Maintains hand grip on shoulder strap still on shoulder 1 Passes through obstruction in line with SCBA unit 1 Once past obstruction, Firefighter re-dons SCBA unit completely and correctly 1 All straps fastened and tightened 1 Facepiece remains on and in use throughout 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