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By Mark van der Feyst
Every SCBA has a docking device to hold the regulator when it is not being used on the face piece. By docking the regulator in this holder, we are ensuring the regulator is being kept safe out of the way.
Not properly docked, the regulator can get in the way if it’s hanging down or dangling while the firefighter performs fireground tasks. It can get snagged or caught in items such as ladder rungs. When banged against other items, the doffing switch can activate and release breathing air. An undocked regulator can also accumulate dirt.