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.
Stay current on NIOSH program layoffs, the status of the National Fire Academy and changes to FEMA
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
MSA Safety has secured a $10 million contract to supply SCBA to the Orange County Fire Authority, further expanding its presence in Southern California’s fire service market
The NIOSH layoffs impact nearly 200 employees, including mining safety and protective equipment programs as part of a broader federal workforce reduction under a Trump-era executive order
Firefighters from several states spent six days training on self-survival, firefighter rescue, teamwork and situational awareness
Decatur Firefighter Jeremy Bevis said he began preparing for his certification almost a year before by doing extra conditioning and weightlifting
The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces
Ignoring PASS alarms highlights need to better manage false activations and maintain situational awareness
Detailing how FARS works to enhance safety and efficiency
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
These Bluetooth-enabled SCBA systems that meet requirements of the new NFPA 1970 are a leap forward in fireground communication
Revisions for selection, care, and maintenance of turnout gear and SCBA
NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS
The mindset you adopt can affect your fireground decision-making
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
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
Download this FireRescue1 SCBA buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
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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