Rapid deployment of breathing apparatus
Control Measure Knowledge
This control measure is supported by the:
- Breathing apparatus foundation material: Procedures for rapid deployment of breathing apparatus
- Breathing apparatus foundation material: Responsibilities during rapid deployment of breathing apparatus
There may be exceptional circumstances where immediately available resources are unable to deliver the full incident plan, but it may be possible to carry out immediate life-saving actions, or to take actions to prevent an incident escalating. In these circumstances, rapid deployment of BA may be used under strict criteria and control.
Rapid deployment of BA should only be initiated following an appropriate assessment of risks and likely benefits. The fire control room should be informed that rapid deployment procedures are in use and why this decision has been made.
Further resources should be requested to establish the appropriate level of BA entry control, and the appropriate BA entry control procedures should be implemented as soon as resources allow.
Communication should be established between the BA wearers, the person monitoring the BA wearers and the incident commander.