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SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) Training Course

Comprehensive SCBA Training Course aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, NFPA 1981, and ANSI Z88.2 standards.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

Course Duration

1 Day

Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

IADC - USA

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This intensive SCBA Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective self-contained breathing apparatus operations in emergency response, industrial, and hazardous environment applications. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on SCBA fundamentals, respiratory protection procedures, and emergency operations in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection standards, NFPA 1981 Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and ANSI Z88.2 American National Standard for Respiratory Protection.


Participants will gain hands-on experience in SCBA operations, equipment maintenance, emergency procedures, and air management techniques through interactive exercises and realistic emergency scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for SCBA operations and respiratory protection while maintaining focus on user safety and emergency response effectiveness.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Master fundamental SCBA operation principles and respiratory protection procedures

  • Perform effective equipment donning, operation, and emergency procedures

  • Execute proper air management and breathing techniques

  • Apply maintenance and inspection procedures for SCBA systems

  • Develop emergency response and rescue capabilities

  • Implement effective communication and coordination protocols

  • Establish safety procedures and hazard recognition

  • Create operational readiness and equipment care practices

Group Exercises

  • Operational procedures including (donning sequences, safety checks, and emergency protocols)

  • Air management calculations including (consumption rates, duration estimates, and safety margins)

  • Maintenance procedures including (inspection checklists, cleaning protocols, and service schedules)

  • Emergency response plans including (evacuation procedures, rescue protocols, and communication methods)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions including (SCBA operations, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures)

  • Equipment identification including (component recognition, system functions, and operational features)

  • Emergency scenario analysis including (response procedures, decision-making, and safety protocols)

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA standards, NFPA requirements, and ANSI guidelines)

Course Outline

1. SCBA Fundamentals and Respiratory Protection

  • SCBA definition including (self-contained systems, respiratory protection, and life safety equipment)

  • Regulatory requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 compliance, NFPA 1981 standards, and ANSI Z88.2 guidelines)

  • Equipment types including (open-circuit SCBA, closed-circuit systems, and emergency escape respirators)

  • Applications including (firefighting, hazmat response, confined space entry, and industrial operations)


2. SCBA Components and Systems

  • Major components including (facepiece, regulator, air cylinder, and harness assembly)

  • NFPA 1981 specifications including (performance requirements, testing standards, and certification criteria)

  • Safety systems including (positive pressure operation, bypass valve, and emergency features)

  • Air supply systems including (compressed air cylinders, pressure regulation, and flow control)


3. Pre-Operational Inspections and Equipment Check

  • Daily inspection including (OSHA 1910.134 requirements, visual examination, and functional testing)

  • Pressure testing including (system pressurization, leak detection, and pressure verification)

  • Component inspection including (facepiece condition, regulator function, and harness integrity)

  • Documentation requirements including (inspection logs, defect reporting, and maintenance records)


4. SCBA Donning and Operation Procedures

  • Donning sequence including (systematic procedures, proper fitting, and seal verification)

  • Operational checks including (positive pressure test, negative pressure test, and alarm function)

  • ANSI Z88.2 operational procedures including (use protocols, safety checks, and performance monitoring)

  • Emergency activation including (emergency procedures, bypass operation, and alarm response)


5. Air Management and Breathing Techniques

  • Air consumption including (breathing rates, work level effects, and conservation techniques)

  • Pressure monitoring including (gauge reading, alarm systems, and remaining air calculations)

  • Emergency air procedures including (low air alarms, emergency egress, and air sharing)

  • NFPA 1981 air management including (minimum operating pressure, emergency reserves, and safety margins)


6. Emergency Procedures and Rescue Operations

  • Equipment emergencies including (regulator failure, facepiece damage, and air supply loss)

  • Emergency egress including (escape procedures, route planning, and emergency signals)

  • Rescue operations including (buddy system, emergency air sharing, and victim assistance)

  • OSHA 1910.134 emergency procedures including (escape respirators, emergency protocols, and rescue planning)


7. Communication and Coordination

  • Communication systems including (voice communication, radio integration, and signal procedures)

  • Team coordination including (buddy system, accountability procedures, and team operations)

  • Emergency communication including (distress signals, emergency calls, and evacuation coordination)

  • Operational coordination including (work assignments, safety monitoring, and progress reporting)


8. Maintenance and Equipment Care

  • Routine maintenance including (cleaning procedures, disinfection, and component inspection)

  • NFPA 1981 maintenance including (testing schedules, component replacement, and service intervals)

  • Air quality testing including (breathing air standards, contamination detection, and system verification)

  • Storage procedures including (proper storage, environmental protection, and inventory management)

Practical Assessment

  • Equipment operation including (donning procedures, operational checks, and emergency protocols)

  • Air management including (pressure monitoring, consumption calculation, and emergency procedures)

  • Emergency response including (equipment failure response, rescue techniques, and evacuation procedures)

  • Maintenance procedures including (inspection protocols, cleaning procedures, and documentation)

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • Fundamental SCBA operation and respiratory protection capability

  • Comprehensive equipment inspection and maintenance proficiency

  • Effective air management and breathing technique implementation

  • Professional emergency response and rescue operation skills

  • Hazard recognition and safety procedure application

  • Equipment care and operational readiness maintenance

  • Communication and team coordination capability

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Firefighters and emergency responders

  • Industrial workers and safety personnel

  • Hazmat response team members

  • Confined space entry workers

  • Chemical plant and refinery personnel

  • Emergency rescue team members

  • Safety officers and supervisors

  • OSHA respiratory protection program participants

Why Choose This Course

  • Essential SCBA Operation Training

  • Hands-on Equipment Experience

  • Respiratory Protection Compliance

  • Expert Emergency Response Instruction

  • Life Safety Skills Development

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client. For more information about our accreditations, click here.

Course Outline

1. SCBA Fundamentals and Respiratory Protection

  • SCBA definition including (self-contained systems, respiratory protection, and life safety equipment)

  • Regulatory requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 compliance, NFPA 1981 standards, and ANSI Z88.2 guidelines)

  • Equipment types including (open-circuit SCBA, closed-circuit systems, and emergency escape respirators)

  • Applications including (firefighting, hazmat response, confined space entry, and industrial operations)


2. SCBA Components and Systems

  • Major components including (facepiece, regulator, air cylinder, and harness assembly)

  • NFPA 1981 specifications including (performance requirements, testing standards, and certification criteria)

  • Safety systems including (positive pressure operation, bypass valve, and emergency features)

  • Air supply systems including (compressed air cylinders, pressure regulation, and flow control)


3. Pre-Operational Inspections and Equipment Check

  • Daily inspection including (OSHA 1910.134 requirements, visual examination, and functional testing)

  • Pressure testing including (system pressurization, leak detection, and pressure verification)

  • Component inspection including (facepiece condition, regulator function, and harness integrity)

  • Documentation requirements including (inspection logs, defect reporting, and maintenance records)


4. SCBA Donning and Operation Procedures

  • Donning sequence including (systematic procedures, proper fitting, and seal verification)

  • Operational checks including (positive pressure test, negative pressure test, and alarm function)

  • ANSI Z88.2 operational procedures including (use protocols, safety checks, and performance monitoring)

  • Emergency activation including (emergency procedures, bypass operation, and alarm response)


5. Air Management and Breathing Techniques

  • Air consumption including (breathing rates, work level effects, and conservation techniques)

  • Pressure monitoring including (gauge reading, alarm systems, and remaining air calculations)

  • Emergency air procedures including (low air alarms, emergency egress, and air sharing)

  • NFPA 1981 air management including (minimum operating pressure, emergency reserves, and safety margins)


6. Emergency Procedures and Rescue Operations

  • Equipment emergencies including (regulator failure, facepiece damage, and air supply loss)

  • Emergency egress including (escape procedures, route planning, and emergency signals)

  • Rescue operations including (buddy system, emergency air sharing, and victim assistance)

  • OSHA 1910.134 emergency procedures including (escape respirators, emergency protocols, and rescue planning)


7. Communication and Coordination

  • Communication systems including (voice communication, radio integration, and signal procedures)

  • Team coordination including (buddy system, accountability procedures, and team operations)

  • Emergency communication including (distress signals, emergency calls, and evacuation coordination)

  • Operational coordination including (work assignments, safety monitoring, and progress reporting)


8. Maintenance and Equipment Care

  • Routine maintenance including (cleaning procedures, disinfection, and component inspection)

  • NFPA 1981 maintenance including (testing schedules, component replacement, and service intervals)

  • Air quality testing including (breathing air standards, contamination detection, and system verification)

  • Storage procedures including (proper storage, environmental protection, and inventory management)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential SCBA Operation Training

  • Hands-on Equipment Experience

  • Respiratory Protection Compliance

  • Expert Emergency Response Instruction

  • Life Safety Skills Development

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client. For more information about our accreditations, click here.

Practical Assessment

  • Equipment operation including (donning procedures, operational checks, and emergency protocols)

  • Air management including (pressure monitoring, consumption calculation, and emergency procedures)

  • Emergency response including (equipment failure response, rescue techniques, and evacuation procedures)

  • Maintenance procedures including (inspection protocols, cleaning procedures, and documentation)

Course Overview

This intensive SCBA Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective self-contained breathing apparatus operations in emergency response, industrial, and hazardous environment applications. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on SCBA fundamentals, respiratory protection procedures, and emergency operations in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection standards, NFPA 1981 Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and ANSI Z88.2 American National Standard for Respiratory Protection.


Participants will gain hands-on experience in SCBA operations, equipment maintenance, emergency procedures, and air management techniques through interactive exercises and realistic emergency scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for SCBA operations and respiratory protection while maintaining focus on user safety and emergency response effectiveness.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Master fundamental SCBA operation principles and respiratory protection procedures

  • Perform effective equipment donning, operation, and emergency procedures

  • Execute proper air management and breathing techniques

  • Apply maintenance and inspection procedures for SCBA systems

  • Develop emergency response and rescue capabilities

  • Implement effective communication and coordination protocols

  • Establish safety procedures and hazard recognition

  • Create operational readiness and equipment care practices

Knowledge Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions including (SCBA operations, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures)

  • Equipment identification including (component recognition, system functions, and operational features)

  • Emergency scenario analysis including (response procedures, decision-making, and safety protocols)

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA standards, NFPA requirements, and ANSI guidelines)

Targeted Audience

  • Firefighters and emergency responders

  • Industrial workers and safety personnel

  • Hazmat response team members

  • Confined space entry workers

  • Chemical plant and refinery personnel

  • Emergency rescue team members

  • Safety officers and supervisors

  • OSHA respiratory protection program participants

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