New Vallejo Firefighters are put through a very unique drill- Underwater SCBA Confidence Training. This training instills confidence in our equipment, showing the recruits exactly what capabilities our breathing apparatus have. Very controlled breathing patterns are taught in order to maximize a firefighter’s air supply, along with manually opening and closing the bottle’s air supply valve to prevent any wasted breathable air. Thank you to Cunningham Pool for allowing our continued use of their

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) confidence drill. #Class216 went through the ringer! But this is only the beginning; this test will show them how far they've come by the time Week 7 rolls around. #MSFA | MS State Fire Academy

Building confidence in your SCBA use during a SCBA emergencies class #firefighter #firefighters #scba | The Rescue Boss

Do you hear the firefighter breathing in this video? That’s called being “on air.” This term refers to when firefighters connect their facepiece to their Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to breathe clean air. They “click in” before fighting fires or anytime the air may be unsafe to breathe. In this video, our firefighters are on air as they tackle a vehicle fire on the freeway, ensuring their safety while protecting the community. | Orange County Fire Authority