Let's hear some of the record times out there for donning SCBAs.
We have two tests, one from street cloths to fully geared up and on air, the other test you get to start with turnouts already on (minus whatever you don't want on - usually helmet and gloves with the hood pulled down).
Our department goal is to have everyone pass the second version of the test (already in turnouts) in 1 minute or less, and then push everyone to 45 seconds. My personal goal is under 30 seconds. The best I've done with our new SCBA's (Scott 3.0 w/ mask mounted regulator) is 48 seconds - not bad for practicing only once/twice a month.
We also have a few rules - tank must be fully on, shield down, all skin covered, and throat strap in place.
For those who have their department's record time, please share your techniques for speed.
We have two tests, one from street cloths to fully geared up and on air, the other test you get to start with turnouts already on (minus whatever you don't want on - usually helmet and gloves with the hood pulled down).
Our department goal is to have everyone pass the second version of the test (already in turnouts) in 1 minute or less, and then push everyone to 45 seconds. My personal goal is under 30 seconds. The best I've done with our new SCBA's (Scott 3.0 w/ mask mounted regulator) is 48 seconds - not bad for practicing only once/twice a month.
We also have a few rules - tank must be fully on, shield down, all skin covered, and throat strap in place.
For those who have their department's record time, please share your techniques for speed.
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