SCBA
medium
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for firefighting
Known Models (11)
Dräger PSS 5000
30 min at moderate work
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
cylinder_l: 6.8
pressure_bar: 300
duration_min: 30
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Mask seal degradation
- • Cylinder valve O-ring leak
- • Demand valve diaphragm failure
- • Pressure gauge inaccuracy
Service: Annual service by certified technician. Cylinder hydrostatic test every 5 years. Mask fit test annually.
Spares: Dräger: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
Dräger PSS 3000
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
cylinder_l: 6.8
pressure_bar: 300
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Mask strap deterioration
- • Demand valve failure
- • Cylinder valve leak
Service: Budget SCBA option. Same service intervals as PSS 5000.
Spares: Dräger: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
Dräger PSS AirBoss
45 min with 9L cylinder
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
cylinder_l: 9
pressure_bar: 300
solas: True
hud: True
Common Failures:
- • Electronics module failure
- • HUD display malfunction
- • Cylinder valve issue
Service: High-end SCBA with integrated electronics. Annual service mandatory.
Spares: Dräger: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
Dräger PSS 7000
45 min with 9L cylinder
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
cylinder_l: 9
pressure_bar: 300
telemetry: True
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Telemetry transmitter failure
- • Cylinder valve O-ring leak
- • Demand valve freeze
Service: Top-tier SCBA with wireless telemetry to base station. Annual service.
Spares: Dräger: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
Honeywell Cougar SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Demand valve diaphragm failure
- • Harness buckle wear
- • Cylinder retention issue
Service: Honeywell Safety product. Annual service mandatory.
Spares: Honeywell: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
Interspiro Incurve SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
solas: True
origin: Sweden
Common Failures:
- • Demand valve failure
- • Mask communication device failure
- • Cylinder valve leak
Service: Swedish manufacturer. Common on Scandinavian fleet.
Spares: Interspiro: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
MSA G1 SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
cylinder_l: 6.8
pressure_bar: 300
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Mask lens fogging
- • Demand valve freeze in cold
- • Electronics failure
- • Cylinder gauge inaccuracy
Service: Premium SCBA. Optional thermal imaging camera. Annual service.
Spares: MSA: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
MSA AirMaXX SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Demand valve diaphragm wear
- • Mask seal degradation
- • Harness buckle failure
Service: Lightweight design for extended use. Annual service.
Spares: MSA: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
MSA AirGo Pro SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Regulator first-stage failure
- • Cylinder retention mechanism
- • Low-pressure alarm malfunction
Service: Ergonomic harness system. Annual full service.
Spares: MSA: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
MSA M1 SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Mask seal deterioration
- • Regulator first-stage failure
- • Battery for alarm
Service: Budget SCBA option. Same service intervals as premium models.
Spares: MSA: Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.
Scott Safety (Tyco) ACSi SCBA
30 min
· Compressed Air (Breathing)
· scba
type: scba
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Mask seal wear
- • PASS device battery failure
- • Regulator freeze
Service: 3M/Scott product. Annual service by certified tech.
Spares: Scott Safety (Tyco): Ersatz-Masken, Atemluftflaschen und Prüf-Kits an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-3 Wochen.