What is the primary function of the SCBA tag system?

The primary function of the SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) tag system is to monitor personnel entry and exit based on SCBA pressure. This system is essential in fire suppression operations as it enables incident commanders and safety officers to keep track of firefighters operating in hazardous environments. By using the SCBA tag system, personnel can report their remaining air supply, which is critical for ensuring their safety and allowing for effective monitoring of their well-being during firefighting efforts.

As firefighters operate in potentially life-threatening situations, knowing how much breathable air they have left helps to manage their time on the scene and assists in making decisions regarding when to evacuate or provide assistance. Furthermore, this system enhances overall accountability and ensures that rescuers can act accordingly if they need to locate and assist any firefighters who may be in distress.

In contrast, tracking equipment inventory, signaling for assistance, and recording incident details, while also important in different contexts, do not directly pertain to the primary safety and monitoring function of the SCBA tag system during firefighting operations.