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.
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
Detailing the diagnosis process, plus the ‘lightbulb’ moment about underestimating the number of toxic fires we face
Lavender Ribbon Report details how to mitigate exposure to carcinogens through proper decontamination practices
The Maine Department of Labor found that firefighters who went to investigate an initial propane leak did not have SCBAs or sufficient hazmat training
Video shows senior firefighter without gear teaching new firefighter how to extinguish a car fire
City and fire officials detailed the changes and investments already made in the wake of nine firefighter deaths over the last 20 years
A judge said the department must allow the four firefighters to return to full duty with short facial hair
MSA’s G1 SCBA integrates a thermal imaging camera, PASS device, enhanced voice communication and GPS locator in one SCBA
The firefighter and three residents were treated for smoke inhalation after the rescue
Training on proper use can help reduce the risk of injury and even cancer
The funds will be used to replace 107 outdated SCBAs and provide specialized training in responding to hazardous incidents
Burn Saver is a body-worn technology that continuously monitors thermal conditions and warns firefighters when those conditions become threatening
Several new technologies are being integrated into apparatus bays to optimize firefighter safety and department efficiency
Use these scenarios to practice monitoring air consumption, operating the SCBA in PPE and buddy breathing
Fire department policies go beyond liability to increase firefighter safety and reduce the risk for preventable injuries and line of duty deaths
The Air-Pak X3 Pro combines high-performance material selection with an easy-to-remove harness for cleaning, decontamination and serviceability
Dalmatian Fire Equipment cleans, refurbishes and tests SCBAs and cylinders to provide critical gear at a fraction of the cost of a new pack
Huber Heights Fire Department will purchase 33 new self-contained breathing apparatus with a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Evaluate team integrity, communication and progress while advancing the hose line to complete a primary search
SCBA life extension and properly cleaning and storing PPE can extend the life cycle and save your department’s budget
Use the following drills to train firefighters in emergency rescue breathing when deployed with the rapid intervention team
Proper storage for self-contained breathing apparatus will reduce contamination in the crew cab and improve firefighter safety on the apparatus
A priority for the fire departments is getting new self-containing breathing apparatuses that provide fire crews with fresh air while firefighting
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
Learn about the common contaminants that affect your compressed breathing air
Training together as the RIT is an essential element in a successful firefighter rescue
The company launched ECLIPSE, which is a lightweight SCBA cylinder
Succession management for the new generations of firefighters as baby boomers retire
The fire department is aware of the SCBA issues, but they must keep using them because they have no additional funds
