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RELENTLESS PASSION FOR FIREFIGHTER SAFETY
Ken BushFire Market Manager, Shur-Sales & Marketing
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NFPA 1981, 2013 Ed.
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UL Analysis of Changing Residential Fire Dynamics
Larger Homes Open Home Geometrics
Increased Fuel Loads
New Construction Materials
Faster fire propagationShorter time to flashoverRapid changes in fire dynamicsShorter escape timesReduced time to collapse
Changing Fire Dynamics and its Implications
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Do more with less.More fire departments are seeing less fires.
Most departments are doing more training, but
doing less fire related training.
The fire environment has become more dangerous than ever due to synthetic fuel and energy loads.
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• Changing Primary EOSTI (low air alarm) from 25% to 33% HUD – 100%, 75%, 50%, 33%
• EBSS “Buddy Breathing” Standard A universal low-pressure Connection will not be required
• Quick-Connect Regulator Fitting Change To ensure HUD connection
at all times
NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition Face Piece Requirements
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High Heat and Flame Resistance Performance• Soak @ 500°F for 5 minutes • 10 second flame exposure• 6” drop test• System has to stay positive for 24 minutes
following these tests, regardless of the cylinder size
• Breathing rate = 40 L/min @ 24 breaths/min
Radiant heat Resistance Performance• Expose mask to radiant heat load of 15 kW/m2
for 5 min• System has to stay positive for 24 minutes
regardless of the cylinder size• Breathing at 40 L/min @ 24 breaths/min
Flame & Heat Test Requirements
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Mechanical Communication Performance• Mechanical communications is
required• STI = 0.55 @ 1.5 meters• 65 dBC background / pink noise• Must also have any electronic
communications devices attached and powered off during testing
Amplified Communication Performance• Amplifier is still considered accessory• STI = 0.60 @ 1.5 meters• 71 dBC background / pink noise • *71 dBC simulates 3.0 meters
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NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition Changes• NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition
“Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems for the Fire Service”
• Universal Sounding PASS To have more
consistent alarm sounds on the fire ground
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Scott Safety Air Pak X3 5.5 / 4.5
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41,000
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AirPak X3 5.5 / 4.5• Redundancy of safety
features• Weight management/
enhanced backpack design• New shoulder strap
configuration• External HUD • Streamlined design• Console design – large
sweep gauge• Buddy lights
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• 30’ Cylinder 1200L
• Small package almost a 10% reduction in weight!
• 45’ Cylinder 1800L
• .7 lb reduction in weight.
• 2” reduction in height
• Similar to a 4.5 – 30 min.
• 60’ Cylinder 2400 L
• 4500 PSI 45 minute package.
• 1.15 lb. reduction in weight.
• .5” in reduction in cylinder diameter
• 75’ Cylinder 3000L
• An industry first• Only .25 inch longer than a 4.5 – 60 min.
5500 PSI Cylinders
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• Backward compatible – Customers can purchase AV-3000 HT and retain NFPA approvals with ‘02 or ‘07 SCBA
• Forward compatible – Customers can purchase AV-3000 HT face pieces now for use with their ‘02 or ‘07 SCBA, and upgrade to 2013 Ed. SCBA later
AV-3000 SS HT Face Piece
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The Air-Pak® is the only SCBA with two inter-connected redundant pressure reducers.
• Developed with NASA in 1976 with no reported complete failures to date
• A reduction in primary pressure triggers an automatic transfer to the back up reducer to provide the user an uninterrupted air flow.
• The Vibralert® will activate, alerting the user to go to a safe breathing area.
“Two In One”
Redundant
Dual Path Redundant Pressure Reducer
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FDIC 2015 Celebrating Innovation
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