One of the biggest issues the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment has struggled with during the current revision cycle of NFPA 1981, ...

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A few months back, we talked about the positions, assignments and tools carried by a rapid-intervention team (RIT). One of the most important aspects of their operation, after a downed firefighter has ...

The most important part of air management is maximizing the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) strapped to our backs. Efficient air management also requires a combination of good cardiovascular ...