SCBA
The SCBA topic features articles, news and videos related to the importance of wearing SCBA, best practices for SCBA training and a variety of other operational and safety factors.
Grant County Fire District 7 will use AFG funds for news SCBA and a new pumper/tanker
The Louisville Volunteer Fire Department is using AFG funding to replace SCBA bought in 2003 and 2009
Amid a revolving door of new members, it can become tiresome to repeat the same training over and over, but we must dig deep and keep teaching
The Vermilion Fire Department will be able to replace 30 sets of aging self-contained breathing apparatus
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Firefighters in Elmwood Park cut down a fence at the rear of the motel to reach the trapped guest
A friendly game of dodgeball allows Plaistow junior firefighters to learn about managing their air supply
Lawsuit contends Firefighter Benjamin Polson’s PASS device did not go off, alerting firefighters to his location
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Plus, 10 tips for new firefighters on how to maximize their SCBA
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Ill. OSHA report highlights accountability, communication among several errors in the death of a relatively new firefighter
From the specifications for soft goods to ratings for electronics in explosive environments, the upcoming consolidation of standards will offer greater protection for firefighters
Tips for securing AFG funding for SCBA
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What you need to know to prepare for the likely changes ahead
Ashtabula firefighters are expected to use the AFG funding for new SCBA
A preview of what is likely to come to fruition in the next editions of NFPA 1971 for turnout gear and NFPA 1981 for SCBA
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North Bend Fire Chief Jim Brown said the department’s current facepieces meet a 21-year-old NFPA standard for thermal protection
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will be using the MSA G1, newly redesigned for comfort and ergonomics
A grant from Firehouse Subs allows the Altoona Fire Department to purchase buddy breathing systems, TICs and RIT bags
Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold said the grant will allow for the replacement of all of their SCBA
Firefighters from three departments were able to train inside several of Lynnewood Hall’s rooms
Anniston firefighters will have LUNAR devices added to their gear to enhance safety and communication
AFG funds will help 3 departments replace their complete inventory of self-contained breathing apparatus
Fire apparatus from Salem and Wenham, along with full sets of PPE and SCBA will ship out to first responders in the war-torn country
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