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SECTION Maintenance <br /> STANDARD <br /> OPERATING S.O.G. No 504.01 <br /> GUIDELINES <br /> SUBJECT Respiratory Protection&SCBA <br /> c. Team members will enter and leave together. <br /> 3. During an SCBA or SABA operation, at least one person will be <br /> assigned to remain outside the area where SCBA or SABA is in use. <br /> This person is responsible for: <br /> a. Maintaining a constant knowledge of the number and identify of <br /> personnel using SCBA or SABA. <br /> b. Their location and function. <br /> c. Time of entry of the SCBA or SABA team(s). <br /> 4. Additional personnel with SCBA or SABA will be on stand-by outside <br /> for emergency assistance. <br /> 5. Ample SCBA or SABA will be ready at the scene to have one unit for <br /> each member who may be exposed to respiratory hazards. <br /> P. Sufficient reserve air supply will be supplied by the use of spare tanks or <br /> by an on scene refill capability or a combination of both. <br /> 1. A service area to change out air tanks will be provided by support <br /> personnel. <br /> 2. Spare tanks will be brought to the designated change out area. <br /> 3. Rescue 5, the mobile air refilling unit, will be set up in a designated <br /> location away from the hazardous area. <br /> VI. INSPECTION. <br /> SCBA or SABA equipment shall be inspected periodically to determine its <br /> readiness for use and to discover and repair any damage or excessive wear <br /> sustained by the unit. The frequency of inspection is as follows: <br /> A. Before and after each use: <br /> 1. Before each use, each SCBA or SABA should be inspected for the <br /> following: <br /> a. Cylinder pressure: The minimum pressure should not fall below 90 <br /> percent of the full cylinder pressure. Example: A 4,500 psi cylinder <br /> should not contain less than 4,050 psi. <br /> b. Low-air alarm: This should sound when the cylinder valve is <br /> opened. <br /> c. Facepiece: This should be clean and free of debris, and it should <br /> seal properly on the wearer's face. <br /> d. Exhalation valve, bypass valve, and operation: All should function <br /> normally. <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br />