SCBA

MSA's FireHawk™ air mask, the latest SCBA platform, takes its name from the highly successful FireHawk mask-mounted regulator and demonstrates innovation with an all-new Airframe™ carrier and harness assembly. The FireHawk gives you more safety and ergonomic features than any other SCBA on the market, and some of them can even be added to existing Vulcan carrier and harness assemblies for firefighters who want more features on their same great SCBA. MSA is standardizing their family branding of SCBA, and the “FireHawk” name will identify NFPA-compliant air masks used by firefighters. Industrial air masks now bear the trademark “AirHawk,” and law enforcement (tactical) SCBA are called “BlackHawk” air masks, replacing the “Custom 4500,” “Ultralite,” and “MMR Xtreme” names.

• Safety, Simplicity and Reliability
• Firehawk MMR for ease of use and ergonomics
• Low Cost of Ownership
• Assemble-to-Order System makes ordering easy
• Full Line of Carbon Cylinders available in 30', 45' and 60' Capacities

Incorporates a transmitter assembly mounted to your SCBA's shoulder gauge pressure hose. The transmitter senses when your SCBA is pressurized, sending out a digitally-coded signal to your facepiece-mounted receiver. The receiver is securely attached to your Ultra Elite® facepiece by a mounting bracket and held securely by a thumbscrew. The receiver lets you know when the signal from the transmitter is received by cycling through a series of pre-program lights. Once this handshake has occurred, the Nightfighter receiver will display your cylinder volume through a series of lights in 25% increments. The Nightfighter HUD lights are in a position in the lower right quadrant of your UltraElite facepiece to be easily seen, yet out of your direct line of sight. Four green lights indicate a cylinder volume of 76% or greater, three green lights between 51 and 75%, two flashing amber lights between 26 and 50% and one flashing red light indicates when the cylinder volume is 25% or lower. A low battery warning indicator tells you when the batteries need replacing in the transmitter, receiver or both.

An emergency egress system designed to help firefighters rappel to safety, should they become trapped in an upper story of a building. Comes complete with the appropriate rappelling hardware and rescue line and meets the NFPA 1983-2001 edition standard on fire service life safety rope and system components. Designed for use as an integral part of any MSA MMR air mask (with Vulcan™ or AirFrame carrier and harness), it is the only system that meets both the NIOSH CBRN and NFPA 1981-2002 edition SCBA standards. The complete system is capable of a 1,000 pound static load, exceeding the NFPA minimum requirement of 300 pounds. It is available in two waist sizes and two rescue line lengths. The rescue belt can be ordered as an option on new SCBA or an individually sold component for upgrading your existing MSA SCBA.

Both ICM 2000 and ICM 2000 Plus combine a Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) and redundant alarm into one compact unit. Options for both versions include a temperature sensing unit that measures heat on a time-weighted average and a new pivoting coupling for optional use of MSA's Quick-Fill® System to replenish your air cylinders.

Integrated computer modules designed to meet the new NFPA-1982, 1998 Edition PASS standard and NFPA-1981, 1997 Edition SCBA requirements for redundant End-of-Service Time Indicators (EOST).

The DragonFly SA PASS (Personal Alert Safety System) complies fully with NFPA-1982, 1998 edition, a standard that requires stand-alone PASS devices to activate automatically. In addition, the standard requires two jumps into pre-alarm volume and a two-step deactivation. A specially designed tethered key attaches to a jump seat, locker or vehicle interior. When the wearer leaves for the hazardous area, the key snaps off, activating the DragonFly SA PASS. For enhanced protection, the DragonFly SA PASS not only meets NFPA's required volume changes, but also extends the safeguard by delivering changes in tone. Furthermore, it's a low profile, lightweight device that can withstand crushing impact. Integrated versions of PASS devices must connect to the SCBA for activation. But because it's an all-in-one, independent unit, the DragonFly SA PASS doesn't require integration with any other equipment. It can be used even when the job doesn't call for an SCBA. With the DragonFly SA PASS, the wearer has the freedom to choose where and how to use it. Whether the wearer uses another manufacturer's SCBA, an older version SCBA or no SCBA at all, the DragonFly SA PASS is compatible with your selection. The device fastens securely to a belt or clips onto turnout gear and is designed to accommodate different belt sizes. As an option, the DragonFly SA PASS can be equipped with a heat sensor. The temperature-sensing unit (thermistor) measures heat on a time-weighted average. This design is based on the guideline that exposure to 180 degrees F for 18 minutes is just as hazardous as 600 degrees F for one minute. At either extreme, and for every temperature in between, the device will sound an alarm to alert you that dangerous heat levels are looming.

In 1976, MSA introduced the Composite I Cylinder -- the first fully-wound composite cylinder. A combination of aluminum and fiberglass, the Comp I cut cylinder weight virtually in half at that time. Since then, more than 300,000 MSA fully-wound composite cylinders have been placed into service with an untarnished record of performance.

Designed exclusively for MSA Air Masks, Carbon-Wrapped Cylinders incorporate the same proven technology found in earlier MSA fully-wound composites. And they're available in both high-and low-pressure models.

The patented Quick-Fill System lets MSA Air Mask users refill and transfill air cylinders while the SCBA is worn, without removing the air cylinder, even in IDLH atmospheres. Use this MSA-exclusive option to: Fill an SCBA cylinder from a mobile compressor or cascade system in less than a minute. Transfill between two cylinders, providing an Emergency Escape Breathing System. Extend the air supply over longer durations, using a remote compressed air source. Because performance is not affected, MSA air masks retain NIOSH certification during use of the Quick-Fill System. It is available on Ultralite II and MMR and Custom 4500 II and MMR Air Masks, including dual-purpose models.

Designed to meet the needs of the rapid intervention teams (RITs) that use them, the versatility of the RescueAire systems allows the selection of the right system for the application. From the RescueAire with its three-foot Quick-fill recharge hose to the unsurpassed feature-packed RescueAire II consisting of a lightweight Stealth carbon cylinder, a Quick-Fill® emergency breathing system (EBS), an ExtendAire emergency breathing system and a mask-mounted regulator (MMR), supported by a flame- and heat-resistant carrying harness (made from Nomex and Kevlar materials). The RescueAire systems allow firefighters to provide emergency breathing air in almost any situation quickly and easily. The flexibility of the RescueAire system allows RIT rescuers to select the portable air-supply system best suited to provide emergency breathing air to trapped firefighters who have SCBA with compatible system(s). In addition, the RescueAire II's MMR regulator is designed to connect to MSA facepieces for maximum rescue capabilities. Built for the extreme conditions required by the fire service, the RescueAire portable air-supply systems can accommodate both low-pressure (2216 psig) and high-pressure (4500 psig) cylinders. An optional-use shoulder strap provides for hands-free carrying.

Features an internally mounted microphone coupled with a large-diameter (50mm) amplifier speaker for optimal clarity and volume. Using a patented circuit design, the system delivers over twice the volume as a facepiece alone. Mounted in an "out-of-the-way" position, the ClearCommand system does not block vision or mechanical communication. The Ultra Elite facepiece's mechanical voicemitter still functions fully with the system installed. The radio interface version features the same amplifier as the amp-only version, combined with an ear-speaker for incoming radio messages and a push-to-talk assembly for interface with over 100 radios. Also, the push-to-talk assembly features a front-mounted button for easy use inside Hazmat suits, and a lapel mic for use without a facepiece. Features a removable/transferable, water-resistant amplifier per MIL-810E (blowing rain) and submersible internal microphone. Operates on two AAA batteries, with a battery life of 15 hours. A low battery is indicated by blinking LED, which indicates one hour remaining.