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SCBAs-And The Winner Is...
Scott.
We just received a FIRE Act grant to upgrade our SCBAs.
We had sales reps come in for Scott, MSA, Survivair and ISI and after much comparison, research, discussion and demonstrations, we decided that Scott would fit our needs the best.
And they will meet the 2007 NFPA standard.
So, what are the rest of you using?
If you were the decision maker for your department, would you buy more of what you got or would you get something else?
We just received a FIRE Act grant to upgrade our SCBAs.
We had sales reps come in for Scott, MSA, Survivair and ISI and after much comparison, research, discussion and demonstrations, we decided that Scott would fit our needs the best.
And they will meet the 2007 NFPA standard.
So, what are the rest of you using?
If you were the decision maker for your department, would you buy more of what you got or would you get something else?
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Avery Dale on
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We use Survivair Panthers, carbon fiber 45 bottles, integrated PASS, heads-up display, voice amps, buddy breather. Our packs are about 6 years old now so I'm sure the newer models are better. Have not had much experiance with other manufacturers other than when I first started we had the 1970's model SCOTT packs with steel bottles.
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Permalink Reply by derek on
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WE HAVE SCOTTS IN OUR ENGINE HOUSE AND LOVE THEM VERY MUCH.THE HEADS UP DISPLAYS ARE GREAT AND ARE VERY EASY ON BATTERIES(3 NINE VOLT PER PACK INCLUDING MASK)WOULDNT THINK OF USEING ANYTHING ELSE
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Permalink Reply by John Rulli Jr. on
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MSA works for us
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Permalink Reply by Smoke Eater on
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We have the Scott 4.5's and love them!!!
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Permalink Reply by FF Nick on
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Drager is my personal reccomendation, we've used them for years and never a lick of trouble. According to our rep the new drager pack will meet the supposed 2011 statndard change. Check with Tupelo Fire Equipment in Mississippi for further info.
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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on
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We use Scott air packs as well. Specifically the Nexgens. We purchased them two years ago. Actually we were the first on Oregon to take delivery of them. We have been extremely happy with these packs and will purchase more to be installed on our new Pumper we will take delivery on next year. Sounds like you did your homework. Well done Art.
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Hey Hommie!
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Permalink Reply by Luke Summers on
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Well my department upgraded to the Scott NXG's about 3 years ago, we have had some major problems with them, batteries dont last at all, regulators have seized and the bottles leak. While scott makes a good product if i could right now i would probably look around for something different.
Another of my personal complaints is compared to other SCBA's on the market right now the scott is horribly uncomfortable.
We have had scott come once to fix the electrical issued and the leaking bottles, however the electrical problems persist and some of the fixed bottles have begun to leak again.
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Permalink Reply by blair4630 on
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We have scott 4500 packs. I'm not sure if the facepieces are AV2000 or 3000. I personally like them. They are simple, reliable, and user friendly.
I hear MSA is a good SCBA. Most of the dept.'s in our county, including our two bordering dept.'s use them. They all seem to like them.
I've never heard or seen anything about ISI or Draeger.
I've heard horror story upon horror story about Survivair. I know of one dept. 2 counties over that have them, but don't know anyone from that dept. I've heard from others in my county that have had interactions with them and they say they are completely unreliable. I've also seen on the net that they just lost a huge suit involving some LODD's.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on
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My department, after exhaustive research and meetings with all the SCBA vendors on the planet, made the decision to go with the Draeger SCBA's. I believe we spent a little over 1-million dollars on our purchase. We also purchased a couple of new fixed facility refill stations to go along with the new SCBA's.
Here's the contact and SCBA Info:
Manufacturer: Dräger Safety
Model Number: PSS 7000
Description: The PSS® 7000 - The new Draeger PSS 7000 self-contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA) has received NFPA 1981 and 1982, 2007 approvals. It is a new generation of Breathing apparatus. With new harness the advanced compression molded comfort padding combines high temperature performance, exceptional wear resistance and a high grip anti-slip surface, which ensures the harness remains in position.
· Release mechanism on both the waist belt and shoulder harness
· Adjustable & Durable backplate design
· Waterproof Heads up Display
· Integrated Twin Speaker communication system
· 5 second Cylinder Change out
· LDV with 360degree rotation
Duration Rating:
- 30 Minutes
- 45 Minutes
- 60 Minutes
Breathing Air Cylinder: 3000 psig
Dräger Safety Inc.
101 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh , PENNSYLVANIA 15275-1057
UNITED STATES
(412) 787-8383
Email: prodinfo@draeger.net
Website: http://www.draeger.net
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