It’s not common for ambulance crews to need to don a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), but about a dozen Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company members, many of whom ride Medic 325, participated in a recent refresher SCBA lesson at Station 32. Among the calls that might necessitate wearing an SCBA include elevated carbon monoxide levels, a decomposing body, hazardous materials, confined space, and biological/chemical substance incidents. “Your SCBA is a tool to help with patient care,” said PVFC Lt. Larry Goldberg, who led the training, demonstrating the correct way to check, test, and wear an SCBA.  PVFC is hoping to obtain additional SCBA equipment for medical personnel through the Baltimore County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and current Baltimore County budget funding.