Throw Back to Basics: Buddy Breathing

Firefighters training on buddy breathing techniques.

By Brian Zaitz

好友呼吸是在招募学校期间钻探的一项技能,但此后经常被忽视,训练不足的活动。相对于低空气紧急情况存在许多变化。这些取决于制造商和部门的标准操作指南,以处理低空紧急情况。

The premise of thistrainingbulletin is not looking for a specific “one-size-fits-all” approach but options. These stressful and chaotic emergencies can be easily and quickly mitigated if personnel are properly trained and comfortable with their SCBA and all its operations.

Take the time to review your SCBA–understand fully all components and operations. Determine how you would get air to afirefighterfacing a low-air emergency, and work through all the options specific to your department’s SCBA. This simple drill will ensure that if this emergency is faced on the fireground your personnel are trained and proficient in how to handle it.

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布莱恩·扎伊茨(Brian Zaitz)is a 14-year student of the fire service, currently assigned as the captain/training officer with the Metro West (MO) Fire Protection District. Brian is an instructor with Engine House Training, LLC as well as instructor at the St. Louis County Fire Academy. Brian holds several degrees, including an associates in paramedic technology, a bachelors in fire science management, and a masters in human resource development. Brian is currently and accredited chief training officer and student of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.

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