Quincy, MA – Firefighter and emergency response departments should inspect the facepiece lenses of their self-contained breathing apparatus for damage, the National Fire Protection Association ...

As you arrive on scene, you see fire showing in one of the windows on the side of the house. Thick black smoke billows out the front door. Your crew catches the hydrant on the way in, stretches the ...

Ryan Pennington examines four essential points that should be performed each time you check, service or place an SCBA back in service. No other feeling on the fireground is worse than a collapsing ...

During SCBA inspections, the “O” ring should always be thoroughly checked. It’s found on the high pressure hose that connects to the cylinder. This ring plays a significant role in the operation of ...