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2. Scott Air-Pak SCBA - Wikipedia

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   Weight with AP-50 = 23.7 pounds (10.8 kg) [3] Testing/burst hazards (Data for 4500 cylinders, 5500 cylinders also exist) The burst pressure for the tri ...

3. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   Elastomeric masks linked to backpack air tanks: self-contained breathing apparatus, worn by firefighters advancing with a firehose. There are two major application areas for SCBA: firefighting, and industrial use in confined spaces. [20] For SCBAs used in firefighting, manufacturers typically prioritize fire resistance and weight reduction over ...

4. 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 ...

5. Canadair CL-415 - Wikipedia

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   The CL-415 has an updated cockpit, aerodynamics enhancements and changes to the water-release system as well, creating a modern firefighting amphibious flying boat for use in detecting and suppressing forest fires. Compared to the CL-215, the CL-415 has increased operating weight and speed, yielding improved productivity and performance.

6. Hard suction hose - Wikipedia

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   5-inch (13 cm) flex suction hose with Storz fittings, mounted on an engine. Flexible suction hose (Flex suction or suction hose), not to be confused with hard suction hose in U.S., is a specific type of fire hose used in drafting operations, when a fire engine uses a vacuum to draw water from a portable water tank, pool, or other static water source.

7. At my heaviest, I weighed 360 pounds, which got in the ... - AOL

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   At my heaviest, I weighed 360 pounds, which got in the way of my job as a firefighter. I lost weight by paying attention to what I ate. Jane Ridley. Updated December 2, 2024 at 11:04 AM.