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2. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is a respirator worn to provide an autonomous supply of breathable gas in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health from a gas cylinder. [1] They are typically used in firefighting and industry.

3. 3M Scott Fire & Safety - Wikipedia

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   In 1945 they began producing the Air-Pak SCBA, after which use of the SCBA began in the field of firefighting. Scott Aviation was acquired by Figgie International in 1967, and in 1976 Scott Aviation partnered with NASA to produce the first high-pressure SCBA. The company was renamed Scott Technologies in 1997, and in 1999 it separated into two ...

4. Scott Air-Pak SCBA - Wikipedia

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   The Scott Air-Pak SCBA is an open-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus designed to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1981. All components, excluding the air cylinder, were designed and manufactured by Scott Safety .

5. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   (Attack line) A use classification of a fire fighting hose connected to output of a pump or other pressure source (e.g., gravity). Fire hose used to apply water or other fire fighting agent directly to a fire or burning substance. Typically of 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (64 mm) diameter or less in the United States. Historically 1.5 inch hose was the ...

6. PASS device - Wikipedia

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   The PASS device is normally used in conjunction with breathing apparatus; it is a small, battery-powered device attached to the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) harness which enables the firefighter to summon help by activating a loud, piercing electronic bleeper.

7. Self-contained self-rescue device - Wikipedia

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   Test bench for a miner's closed circuit self-rescuers. A self-contained self-rescue device, SCSR, self-contained self-rescuer, or air pack is a type of closed-circuit SCBA [1] with a portable oxygen source for providing breathable air when the surrounding atmosphere lacks oxygen or is contaminated with toxic gases, e.g. carbon monoxide.