Breathing Apparatus Weekly/Monthly Service Record

The purpose of this is to maintain a record of the use and service history of Breathing Apparatus (BA) equipment within the NSW Rural Fire Service. BA equipment is to be checked on a weekly basis by a QUALIFIED BA OPERATOR and worn monthly by a QUALIFIED BA OPERATOR. Any issues are to be identified in this service book and reported immediately to the Fire Control Centre utilizing the Equipment Repair Request Flickform . Repairs to and servicing of BA Equipment is to be completed by a QUALIFIED BA TECHNICIAN with a general service conducted on a yearly basis and a major service every 6 years

Service Record

Serial number located on the sticker of the backplate.

Service Interval
Complete visual inspection of all component parts
Harness & mask straps fully extended
Check cylinder & band for correct fit
Operate Positive pressure, demand valve, bypass, constant flow valve & reset
Conduct leak test (Max 10 Bar/Min)
Check warning whistle
Check torch functionality
Check DSU functionality (1st and 2nd Alarms) & tally
Check portable radio functionality
Wear Set for Duration of Cylinder
Cylinder Wear
Completed Wear
Not Completed Wear
Clean Set & Re-stow on appliance
Clean set and re-stow on appliance
Not completed Clean and Re-stow
FAULT INSTRUCTIONS

If a fault is identified by the Brigade or District please complete an Equipment Repair Request Flickform