1. MSA FIREHAWK HP 4500psi SCBA
SOP
Operation and Instructions

2. YOUR SAFETY Why is this training important ? Familiarity Security
Tool of the Trade
Knowledge of equipment
Skill
YOUR SAFETY
Life Safety
Security
Protection
CONFIDENCE
Familiarity
Public Expectation

3. REFRENCES NFPA 1981 WAC 296-305-04001 WAC 296-305-02017 EFD POLICY #30
MSA SCBA USERS MANUAL

4. OBJECTIVES
Identify and describe the different components of the MSA breathing apparatus.

5. OBJECTIVES
2. Demonstrate knowledge and proper use

6. OBJECTIVES
3. Properly Don and Doff the SCBA

7. OBJECTIVES
4. Identify care and maintenance

8. OBJECTIVES
5. Demonstrate proper Transfill technique

9. OBJECTIVES
6. Demonstrate the proper use of the ICM TX* and identify the alarm indications
*ICM TX is the current PASS device used in the department.

10. OBJECTIVES
7. Demonstrate use of emergency bypass valve

11. OBJECTIVES
8. Replace an exhausted cylinder

12. OBJECTIVES
9. Demonstrate a positive and negative pressure fit.

13. OBJECTIVES
10. Cold Weather Operation

14. In-Service Training: Orientation Mask selection and fitting
Documented mask fit testing
Assign masks to firefighters
Performance objectives
Add air packs to apparatus

15. Terminology: ANSI - American National Standards Institute
APR - air purifying respirator
Audi-Alarm - MSA bell alarm at base of pack, activates at 25% cylinder volume
HUD - Heads Up Display
ICM or ICMTX* - Integrated Computer Module with pressure gauge and Redundant Alarm.
*No pressure gauge on TX units.

16. Terminology, cont’d
IDLH - atmosphere Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
MMR - Mask Mounted Regulator (also referred to as 2nd stage regulator)
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

17. Terminology, cont’d
Redundant Alarm - ICM 2000 w/gauge or ICMTX w/out gauge.
Transfill - the process of sharing air via the URC from a donor scba (2,000psi+) to a receiving scba
URC - Universal Rescue Connection

18. CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
HYDROGEN SULFIDE
HYDROGEN CYANIDE
NITROGEN OXIDES
VINYL CHLORIDE
HYDROCHLORIC ACID

19. CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
SULFURIC ACID
NITRIC ACID
FORMIC ACID
ACETIC ACID
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
VINYL CHLORIDE
BENZENE

20. CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
POLYAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
(METALS) CADMIUM, CHROMIUM
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
PHOSGENE
PCB’S
ASBESTOS
CREOSOTE

21. CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
PLASTIC DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
POLYCARBONATES
POLYSTERENE
POLYURETHANE
PVC

22. CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
ARSENIC
CHLOROPHENOLS
ETHYLENE
FORMALDEHYDE
ORTHOTOLUIDINE

23. SECTION 2
MSA FIREHAWK
MMR
INTRODUCTION

24. COMPONENTS Seven Major Sub-Assemblies First Stage Regulator
Second Stage Regulator
Air Cylinder
Audi-larm
Carrier and Harness
Facepiece
Redundant Alarm

25. FIRST STAGE REGULATOR Two versions exist:
Standard and PR14, both perform the same function
Standard
PR14
The first stage regulator is a “balanced-type” pressure reducer that keeps the pressure in the mask-mounted regulator at approximately 80 psig throughout the entire operating pressure range of the cylinder. Regulator has a redundancy feature to minimize the possibility of first stage failure.

26. Second Stage Regulator
MMR second stage regulator shown in belt holster position. Regulator is Pressure Demand.
This is a pressure-demand regulator, which keeps a positive pressure in the face piece at all times. For regulator failure remove, cover the outlet on the face piece with nomex and exit.

27. AIR CYLINDER Green band on cylinders indicates High Pressure (4500psi)
Carbon wrapped cylinders are required to be hydrostatically tested every 5 years. Cylinders that are past due for their hydro test should be taken out of service. Filling should take place in a fragment proof fill station. Breathing air quality is tested every quarter.Cylinders should be re-charged ASAP. Cylinders should not be stored partially charged for two reasons
If used partially charged, the duration of the SCBa is reduced.
The pressure relief device is only designed to protect a fully charged cylinder from the effects of a fire. Never carry by the handwheel.
Green band on cylinders indicates High Pressure (4500psi)
Yellow bank on cylinders indicates Low Pressure (2216 or 3000psi)

28. Audi-larm
The audi-larm audible alarm rings when there is approximately 25% of the SCBA’s rated service time remaining or 1175psig ICM/Heads up display also. When the bell rings, you have approximately 11 minutes of air left! If alarm sounds both members of the team should exit.

29. Carrier and Harness
Vulcan Style
Airframe Style

30. Facepiece
Batteries! Don’t submerse, Don’t store with net over face piece. In the event your face piece fails, you should remove your pace piece and breathe directly from the regulator.

31. Redundant Alarm or PASS device
ICM 2000 Series
ICM TX
If the user is motionless for approximately 20 seconds, the ICM Tx unit enters pre-alarm During pre-alarm, the device sounds 3 progressively louder tones and the RED LED on the ICM tx unit flashes slowly. Also during pre-alarm, an ORANGE LED will be displayed in the HUD receiver. Movement of the unit cancels the pre-alarm.
If the user remains motionless for 30 seconds the ICM Tx enters full alarm, During full alarm, The PASS repeatedly sounds two high pitched tones followed by a buzz. During full alrm, the RED LED on the ICM Tx unit also flashes rapidly.
The ICM Tx unit can be set into full alarm at any time by pressing and holding the ALARM Button.
The ICM Tx has three controll buttons
The RESET/OFF (yellow) button resets the device from full alarm mode. It also shuts the unit off after the cylinder valve is closed and all air pressure is bled from the unit.
The center lighted ALARM button (GREEN/RED) activates the full alarm mode with or without air pressure.
The top MODE button (green) will refresh the receiver display, set the receiver to continuous mode, and change the ICM Tx unit digital display mode between pressure remaining and calculated service life remaining.
The PASS function uses RED and GREEN light-emitting diodes (LED’s) behind the alarm button to display its status visually:
GREEN LED’s start to flash when the cylinder valve is opened and shows that the device is operational.
RED LED’s flash slowly when the device is in pre-alarm and flash rapidly when the device is in full alarm, RED LED’s also flash when the SCBA pressure is at or below 25% of the rated pressure.

32. DONNING
The Air-Pack

33. Warning!
The model used for this piece is extremely good looking and intelligent.

34. DONNING Remove Facepiece from pouch Check cylinder pressure. Min 4000
Reach inside right shoulder straps, grasp the redundant
alarm and pressure gauge, slide left arm through the Left shoulder straps

35. 4. Bend over slightly, attach chest strap

36. 5. Fasten the waist strap, and pull tight for a snug fit
5. Fasten the waist strap, and pull tight for a snug fit. The weight is designed to be carried on the waist, not the shoulders.

37. 6. As you straighten, pull the strap tabs out and adjust for a comfortable fit.
7. The shoulder and waist strap ends must be tucked in and lay flat across the body.

38. DONNING the FACEPIECE
1. Loosen the neck straps so the end-tabs are at the buckles.

39. DONNING the FACEPIECE 2. Insert your chin into the facepiece.
Note: harness may take a “memory” if stored over mask.
3. Pull the harness “net” over the crown of your head.

40. 4. Tighten the neck straps; if necessary tighten the temple strap adjustments. Tuck in the straps so they lay flat across the head.

41. Facepiece fit check
First, check the inhalation valve. Inhale. If you do not receive sufficient flow of air, do not use the facepiece. The facepiece must be repaired or replaced.

42. Facepiece fit check
To check for facepiece fit, hold your hand over the inlet and inhale. Hold your breath at least 10 seconds.
The facepiece should collapse and stay collapsed against your face. If it does not, readjust the facepiece and test again. If this does not correct the leak, do not use the facepiece.

43. Test the exhalation valve, take a deep breath and hold it
Test the exhalation valve, take a deep breath and hold it. Block the inlet with the palm of your hand and exhale. If the exhalation valve is stuck, you may feel a heavy rush of air around the facepiece. You may need to exhale sharply to open the valve if this does not release the valve, do not use the facepiece

44. Don Hood and Helmet

45. Open the Cylinder Valve fully
If air is flowing, push in the slide button on the MMR to stop air flow
Listen for any sound of hissing or popping from the Audi-larm Alarm or quick fill valves. If heard, place out of service.
Damaged or missing o-ring

46. As the pressure rises from 50 to 200 psig, both visible and audible alarms activate automatically, indicating that the alarms are functional. When the system is fully pressurized, the alarms enter the Monitor(normal) mode.

47. Warning
If the Audi-larm fails to ring, ICM, or HUD system fails to light and tone, place the SCBA out of service. All gauges should be within 225 psig of each other at 4500 psig. If not, place the SCBA out of service. Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious personal injury or death.

48. Push the release buttons to remove the MMR from the standby belt mount

49. Installing slide Mask Mounted Regulator
Grasp regulator and orient regulator so that the red bypass knob is pointing to the right and slide connector is on top.

50. Installing slide Mask Mounted Regulator
Slide regulator onto rail (fast track) of facepiece cover. Slide regulator down the rail until regulator stops.

51. Installing slide Mask Mounted Regulator
Insert regulator into facepiece by pushing upward.
Check proper engagement by pulling on the regulator to ensure the regulator is secure.

52. Inhale sharply to start the airflow.

53. Check the bypass by turning the red knob counter-clockwise until you feel increased airflow. Close the bypass.
1 complete turn is fully open.

54. Warning
There must be a continuous flow of air when the bypass knob is opened. If not place the SCBA out of service. Failure to follow this precaution may result in serious personal injury or death.

55. MMR in the standby position on the mask.
Secure in storage position during overhaul or other tasks if still wearing scba.

56. Removing the SCBA
Push the release buttons on the top & bottom of the regulator and pull the regulator down and out of the facepiece.
Before removing the SCBA after being in IDLH Gross Decon!

57. Slide the regulator up the rail and off of the mask.

58. Turn off cylinder. Open the bypass on MMR to release system pressure
Turn off cylinder. Open the bypass on MMR to release system pressure. Close the bypass.

59. When the pressure falls below 200 psig, turn the ICM off by pressing the reset (yellow) button* twice quickly.
*Both ICM 2000 series and TX series units turn off with the yellow/reset button.

60. Stow the regulator with the slide button at bottom in the stand-by belt mount when not in use.

61. To remove the facepiece, fully loosen the harness straps and pull the facepiece up and away from your face.

62. To remove the carrier harness, loosen the waist strap and press the belt buckle release button IN.

63. If connected, disconnect chest strap.

64. To loosen the shoulder strap, grasp the release loops
To loosen the shoulder strap, grasp the release loops. Push them out and away from your body.
Slip your right arm out of the shoulder pad first, then remove the harness.

65. Changing Cylinders
1. Be sure there is no pressure in the system. Disconnect the
Audi-larm coupling nut.
2. Lift and turn the latch wing to loosen the the cylinder clamp.
3. Slide out the empty cylinder and install one that is fully charged, ensure that the cylinder band latch is in the proper slot. Make sure lock tab on the carrier is fully engaged In the cylinder band slot.
4. Slide the new cylinder in the carrier with gauge out, turn latch wing.Push the latch wing toward the back plate, locking in place.

66. 5. Ensure the cylinder is secure, to check, attempt to pull
the cylinder down and out, away from carrier.
If the cylinder feels loose, retighten and recheck.
6. Check that the O ring is inside the coupling nut. If the O ring
is damaged it MUST be replaced.
7. Thread the coupling onto the cylinder valve, hand tight.

67. Cold Weather Operations
To keep moisture from entering the MMR, stow the MMR in the stand by belt mount holder.

68. Cold Weather Operations
Watch for ice build up on the release buttons and bypass valve. Check for proper operation prior to entering a hazardous atmosphere.

69. Cold Weather Operations
When replacing cylinders, be careful to prevent moisture from entering the system. Water can contaminate the system and freeze.

70. Cold Weather Operations
Thoroughly dry the facepiece and MMR after cleaning.

71. Quick Fill System Operation
The Quick Fill system lets MSA airmask users refill and transfill air cylinders while the SCBA is worn, without the need to remove the air cylinder, even IN IDLH atmospheres.

72. Emergency Breathing Support System
Normal Use
If available, can quickly refill from secondary compressed air source to 4500 psi.
Emergency Breathing Support System
Transfill from Donor SCBA

73. Transfill from a Secondary Air Source
Key Points
Locate transfill adaptor on air source.
Remove the rubber dust covers from fittings.
Attach hose to the male fitting by pushing the
female fitting onto the male fitting
until it snaps in place.
Transfilling begins upon connection.
Compare gauge readings, disconnect by pulling
back the gray sleeve.
Immediately reinstall the dust cover.
Return to service.

74. Emergency Breathing Support System
Key Points
Donor SCBA should or greater than 2000 psig +
Remove the emergency hose from pouch
Remove dust covers from the hose fittings.
Remove dust cover from male connection
Push the female fittings from the hose onto the male
fittings on SCBA until they snap into place.
Visualize gauges, after seconds the pressure
will be equal.
Disconnect the hose from the SCBA’s, reinstall the dust
cover and return to fresh air.

75. Cleaning and Disinfecting
Water temperature NOT above 120
degrees.
Use supplied cleaning solution to scrub parts, taking care to not immerse regulator or ICM.
Rinse, using as little water as possible.
Let the unit AIR dry.
Masks need to be cleaned after each use.

76. Cleaning and Disinfecting
Remove HUD receiver and Voice amp before starting
Water Temperature below 120 degrees
Rinse large debris off with water
Wash with disinfectant provided at stations
Rinse
Confidence Plus- 1 oz in a gallon of water
or use spray bottles provided.
Rinse with water
Towel and AIR DRY- hung upside down.

77. Inspection Don pack per procedures Inspect Mask
Cylinder and Redundant Alarm Gauges
Audible Alarm
Redundant Alarm and Pressure Gauge
High Pressure Hose
SCBA’s not in proper working order should be taken out of service. SCBA’s should be checked after each use, weekly, and by each oncoming shift.

78. Inspection
Cylinder
Harness
Carrier