Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

---

Purchase all 192 videos in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition Skills Video Series:
ifsta.org/shop/essentials-fire-fighting-skills-video-series-6th-edition/36928?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=essentials-6th-skills-video-dvd-series

Purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition Skill Sheet Handbook:
ifsta.org/shop/essentials-fire-fighting-6th-skill-sheet-handbook/36927?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=essentials-6th-skill-sheet-handbook

This skill video demonstrates a low profile maneuver without removing SCBA (SCBA first technique).

1. Remain calm and follow steps for MAYDAY transmission.

2. Once opening has been made, sound floor on the other side of the opening to ensure safety.

3. Sit with SCBA and back toward the opening.

4. Place one arm and SCBA cylinder into the opening.

5. Using a backstroke technique, swim other arm through the opening.

6. Using both arms and wall board for leverage, pull through the space.