Click to Skip Navigation
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service -
- Working to protect life & property and to provide a quality fire safety service
--
*Home
*About Us
Combined Fire Authority
Structure
History
Role of the Fire Service
Local Fire Stations
Command, Control & Communications
Operational Vehicles & Equipment
Fire Service Personnel

*Community Safety
*Fire Safety Legislation
*Training
*Business
*Careers
*Equality & Diversity
*News & Events
*Contact Us
*Useful Links
*Site Map
*Site Search
*A-Z



-

Breathing Apparatus

Resuscitation Equipment

The administration of oxygen during resuscitation or for casualties suffering from hypoxia (depletion of oxygen in the blood) is a vital part of the firefighter's role. To meet this need a resuscitation kit is carried on all fire appliances.


Resuscitation Equipment


Each resuscitation kit consists of:
  • 1 carrying bag containing;
  • 1 life support products oxygen regulator;
  • 1 oxygen cylinder;
  • 2 adult non-rebreather mask ;
  • 1 child non-rebreather mask;
  • 1 resuscitation mask (with oxygen inlet);
  • 1 adult bag - valve - mask;
  • 1 child bag - valve - mask;
  • 1 infant mask;
  • Oxygen tubing with push on fitting;
  • 3 oral airways (Size 1, 2 & 3);
  • Aspirator;
  • 4 clinical waste bags; and
  • 2 cervical collars.

Back to Breathing Apparatus



Top of Page


-

Breathing Apparatus-Fire Appliance-Fire Station
-
In this section:
-
-
Breathing Apparatus
-
Health & Safety
-
Local Fire Stations

Copyright © 2007 County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service. Page Last Modified 10/03/2005