What SCBA do you use and Why?

bobcoop06

I prefer Scott. They are definitely easy to use and maintain. They only thing I don't like is the waist belt, it' kind of hard to tighten both straps without cinching up your coat. And there has been a big problem with cracks forming around the mask/regulator interface on the AV2000 masks. This is caused by the regulator being turned before it is fully inserted into the mask. It can be easy to do if you're not paying attention. Not sure if this has affected he AV3000 masks or not.

My old department uses all MSA. They are definitely sweet. I especially like the chest strap, it provides A LOT of stability to the pack and makes it more comfortable to wear. However, the mask mounted regulator is harder to fit and snap in than the Scotts. One huge downside to the MSA's are the constant changes. Each truck they order gets spec'ed with the current model MSA SCBA. There are five different models within the department, the most current being the Firehawk, and none of them are compatible. They all use a different style of regulator, this requires each pack being paired with a compatible mask. This throws out any possibility of each member having their own, fit tested, mask.

MATT3045

We use MSA, got them about 2 years ago. When we looked at SCBA's we had demo's from Scott, ISI, Drager, and MSA. The MSA packs had the most options that we wanted for the best price. They are also very comfortable.
My old FD used to have ISI, they were also nice packs and worked great, never had a problem. They now have ordered Drager and most of the guys do not like them and have had several problems.
Our county HazMat team just ordered Dragers, When we finally get them in (its only been 5 months) and start using them I will let you know what I think. The delay in getting them so far, and hearing what others have to say so far is not leaving a very positive taste in my mouth if you know what I mean.

kiwibagpiper

[quote:1279e8d933=\"Bonanno\"]We have Scotts... Always have. Almost every Agency and Dept in my county has them accept for Freehold Boro Fire Dept.

Posted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 23:10 Post subject:

Tinton Falls uses ISI's ...Couldn't update my previous post...

Posted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 23:15 Post subject:

[quote:7a5627e493=\"kiwibagpiper\"] ... All of Tinton Falls uses them, that's 4 departments with 125+ packs in service

Posted: Mon 17-Nov-2008 05:53 Post subject:

we use msa fire hawks

Posted: Mon 17-Nov-2008 22:44 Post subject: Re:

[quote:aa1731118f=\"Bonanno\"][quote:aa1731118f=\"kiwibagpiper\"] ... All of Tinton Falls uses them, that's 4 departments with 125+ packs in service

Posted: Tue 18-Nov-2008 01:56 Post subject:

OH, ok. Didn't see that when i was trying to post. See, told you i wasn't sure.

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