Describe the proper donning sequence for a firefighter donning an SCBA with a hood.

Describe the proper donning sequence for a firefighter donning an SCBA with a hood.

• A. Don hood, secure harness on back, don facepiece with hair away, perform seal checks, open cylinder valve and verify regulator function, adjust straps for fit, confirm radio/communication and buddy state.
• B. Don hood, don facepiece first, then secure harness, adjust straps, and perform seal checks.
• C. Don hood, secure harness on back, open cylinder valve before donning facepiece, then perform seal checks.
• D. Don hood last, skip seal checks.

Answer: (C)