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.
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
New technology, like PASS devices, in-mask SCBA TICs and communications must be implemented proactively though incident command
Balancing different committee recommendations, integrated equipment and technological advances in personal protective equipment
As part of the $12.5 million partnership, Scott Safety will provide 2,400 SCBAs to 237 California fire stations
AFG grant funding for SCBA is the best route for fire departments to replace allocation of SCBA packs and spare cylinders
Three packages were created to address the different needs and budgets of departments
New rules governing SCBA and PASS features and testing requirements are set to roll out late this year
The two men were previously arrested last year for impersonating emergency responders
Miguel Rivas was getting a glass of water when he saw a man taking his turnout coat and SCBA gear from his vehicle
The report discusses a range of department issues, such as training and outdated equipment
The departments will use the funds to purchase upgraded SCBA, which feature a display inside the face mask denoting the amount of remaining air in a tank
A recent study makes some fundamentally wrong, and right, assertions about firefighter safety practices
Simple tools and processes can reduce exposure risk without compromising the fire mission
Officials are still investigating how and where the fire gear grant money went
Over $400,000 was awarded through the Assistance for Firefighters Grant program
The funds will help the fire department replace aging equipment
Battalion Chief Mark Burns suffered severe smoke inhalation after battling a blaze, leaving his lungs destroyed
Reports cited Lt. Jack Rose’s use of someone else’s SCBA and failing to maintain contact with others as contributing factors in his death
The grant allows the dept. to purchase 45 new SCBA units to replace the nearly 15-year-old ones
The firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after his SCBA mask failed
Additional testing required by the revised NFPA standard requires facepieces stand up to more heat
The impact of Clark’s thoughts on the mayday, LODDs and fire service leadership stays in your head after it’s finished
Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards; here’s a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase
The design uses 7500 psi to decrease fill times and increase capacity
The in-mask thermal imager hit the market after a year of development
“We discarded all caution and used a hose pipe to spray water ahead of us as we climbed the building. We rescued each person by bringing them down on our shoulders.”
Officials said the units were prone to failure and caused the air supply to deplete in less than one minute
Danny Lovato shared his mask with a 65-year-old woman who had been preparing to jump from a burning apartment building
SCBA’s ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they’ll be tested to find out just how good they are
The firefighter climbed a ladder to a burning third-floor apartment to share his mask with the woman; both are being treated for smoke inhalation
