Tag: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Facemasks
The Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate, Acquisition Support & Operations Analysis, Office of Standards identified a critical flaw in first responder Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) facemask facepiece lenses. S&T funded “live burn” studies and laboratory tests conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Studies found that firefighter’s SCBA facepiece…
