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2. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   A self-contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA) is a device worn to provide an autonomous supply of breathable gas in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. They are typically used in firefighting and industry.

3. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Self-contained breathing apparatus, or air-pack, worn by firefighters to protect against toxic fumes and smoke, or where the air has insufficient oxygen. Often incorrectly called "oxygen mask" by laypersons.

4. Firefighter - Wikipedia

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   Rescue, fire protection, civil service, public service, public safety. A firefighter (or fire fighter) is a first responder trained in firefighting, primarily to control and extinguish fires that threaten life and property, as well as to rescue persons from confinement or dangerous situations. Male firefighters are sometimes referred to as ...

5. Bunker gear - Wikipedia

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   Bunker gear. Bunker gear (also known as turnout gear, fire kit and incident gear[original research?]) is the personal protective equipment (PPE) used by firefighters. The term is derived from the fact that the trousers and boots are traditionally kept by the firefighters bunk at the fire station to be readily available for use.

6. Light and air unit - Wikipedia

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   An air and light unit, also known as a breathing support unit or mobile air unit, is a specialized firefighting apparatus used by first responders to provide supplemental lighting and self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders and cylinder filling services at the scene of an emergency. [1] During prolonged incidents surrounding an immediate ...

7. PASS device - Wikipedia

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   The PASS device is normally used in conjunction with breathing apparatus; it is a small, battery-powered device attached to the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) harness which enables the firefighter to summon help by activating a loud, piercing electronic bleeper. Early models were only able to be activated manually, such as when a ...