FF114 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Using It
Sat, Sep 13
|Franklin Fire Training Center
FF114 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Using It Knowledge and skills to safely utilize fire service self-contained breathing apparatus. The need for SCBA, types of SCBA, donning, basic use, return to service, and inspection/basic maintenance.
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
Franklin Fire Training Center, 419 Century Ct, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
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About the event
The TFACA FF114 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Using It course provides firefighters with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills required to safely and effectively utilize Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Here's an overview of what the course covers:
Understanding SCBA:
Need for SCBA: Firefighters learn why SCBA is critical in environments with smoke, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and other airborne contaminants that pose immediate threats to life and health.
Types of SCBA: The course covers the different types of SCBA used in the fire service and their applications.
Components and Limitations: Firefighters learn to identify and understand the function of various SCBA components (e.g., facepiece, regulator, cylinder, harness, gauges, Heads-Up Display, PASS device) and the limitations of SCBA in terms of air supply and temperature resistance.