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Welcome

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Welcome

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What about an SCBA is important

to Firefighters?1. Rescue Capability2. Safe to Use3. CBRN Protection

4. Air Flow Performance5. Lightweight6. Easy of Use and Comfort7. Rugged Electronics

8. Cost of Ownership9. Service and Support10.Reliability

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Why should the

MSA FireHawk Air Maskbe the SCBA of Choice?

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[ 1 ]Top Ten Reasons to Choose MSA

1 Rescue Capability Every SCBA is

like a RIT Pack!

Only MSA can Transfill Receive or

Donate emergency air through theURC/RIC fitting

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1 Rescue Capability

MSA has more Emergency BreathingOptions than anyone:ExtendAireSAR and ExtendAire hose kits

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1 Rescue CapabilityShoulder-mounted Quick-Fill

Dual Purpose air-line option

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1 Rescue Capability

Large side handlesfor carrying afirefighter to safety

A carabinerattachment point fordragging in a rescuescenario

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1 Rescue Capability

An optional NFPAcompliantEmergency EgressSystem

50ft or 75ft of Kevlarline and rappellinghardware.

Providing a safe andapproved means foremergency egress

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[ 2 ]Top Ten Reasons to Choose MSA

2 Cross Contamination

Protection

Ultra Elite facepiece designed withan Inhalation check valve

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2 Cross Contamination

Protection

Prevents harmful pathogens andother contaminants from enteringthe regulator

Stops spread of illnesses like flu,hepatitis, SARS, etc

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[ 3 ]Top Ten Reasons to Choose MSA

3 CBRN Positive Protection

Diaphragms are extremely thin. Usuallymade from soft rubber Inherently

vulnerable to chemical warfare agents Exclusive Tetraplex Shield is the first

line of defense against chemical agents

Prevents chemical agents from anycontact with the diaphragm

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3 CBRN Positive Protection

Proprietary material in the diaphragm isthe second line of defense

Protection more than passing lab tests MSAs CBRN Protection System is

Positive Protection

Tetraplex Shield

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4 Extreme Airflow

Maximum airflow is important butRegulatorPerformance is most important

Most SCBA can flow at constant rates of500 lpm

The Firehawk can pass the toughest test Two Posi-Cheks maxed out and breathing

simultaneously! Hitting instantaneous flow rates as high as

640 lpm

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[ 5 ]Top Ten Reasons to Choose MSA

5 Lightweight

23 lbs for a 4500 psi 30-minuteAir Mask

Close to 10% lighter than somecompetitors

Compact and simple design

Advanced modern materials forconstruction

MSA Air Masks are light and tough!

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6 Comfortable and Easy to Use Excellent ergonomics put the load on the

hips

Simple design makesdonning and usefast and easy

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6 Comfortable and

Easy to Use Contoured Backplate

provides: Lumbar support

Spine relief

Optimal stability and weightdistribution

Double-pull harness

New! Six-way swiveling lumbarpad for maximum comfort andfreedom of movement

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6 Comfortable and Easy to Use Firehawk Regulator Easy to useSlide-to-Connect or Push-to-Connect

Automatic air shut-off when detached

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7 Best in Class

Electronics

The ICM 2000 Plus Integrated PASS

alarm with lights

Analog and digital airpressure gauge

Air time remaining

Battery status Low pressure

warning alarm withflashing lights

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7 Best in ClassElectronicsBacklightHeat alarm

Panic buttonData logging

downloading IRport

Wireless for easy

maintenanceRugged and

Reliable

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7 Best in Class Electronics CommunicationsClear Command family

of mask mountedcommunications

Features internalmicrophone for

maximum clarityRugged and

water resistant

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7 Best in Class Electronics Communications

Innovative and effective Helmet-

Mounted Radio Interface

Snaps-On to nearly allfirefighting helmets

Eliminates transmittingbackground noise

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7 Best in Class

Electronics

HUD wireless system

Component design makestrouble-shooting easy

Quick change-out of anydamaged components

Advanced refresh buttonfeature enables the user topick the mode of operation

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Electronics

HUD wireless system

Light sensor automaticallyadjusts to ambient light

Not susceptible to RadioFrequency Interference (RFI)

Advance digital encryptionprevents cross-talk or otherinterference

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8 Low Cost of Ownership

Responsible andethical policy

There is no alternativeto preventivemaintenance

Life saving equipmentneeds to be maintained

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8 Low Cost of Ownership

The MSA Air Mask is designed with thefewest possible parts The Firehawk

regulator has only 23 parts

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8 Low Cost ofOwnership

The 1st Stageregulator has only 28

parts

Maintenancerequirements basedon frequency of useand conducting theNFPA requiredannual flow test.

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8 Low Cost of Ownership

Even with reasonably high usage ratesof one cylinder every other day, the

cost of ownership (MSA parts) is lessthan $7 per year!

A small price for preventativemaintenance of life support equipment.

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9 Service and Support

Lifetime Warranty

Certified Repair Center Training

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Support Material

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10 Reliability

90 years of commitment and dedicationto protecting life

Hundreds of thousands of volunteer andcareer firefighters depend on MSA AirMasks to bring them home safely

There is no greater reward than earningthat trust

Choose the best Choose MSA

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