PPE CASE – Evaluation of Six Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Potential Contribution to a Fatal Event in the Fire Service, TN-21198-Wilmington Delaware Fire Department Request for five MSA Model Firehawk® M7 and one MSA Model G1 units

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PPE CASE – Evaluation of Six Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Potential Contribution to a Fatal Event in the Fire Service, TN-21198-Wilmington Delaware Fire Department Request for five MSA Model Firehawk® M7 and one MSA Model G1 units

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02/17/2017

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This report provides a summary of NPPTL’s inspection and evaluation methods and findings for the six self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) used by the Wilmington Fire Department fire fighters during a fatal event. The SCBAs being used were five MSA Model Firehawk® M7, 4500 psi, 45 minute units and one MSA Model G1, 4500 psi, 45 minute unit. The Wilmington Fire Department was advised that NIOSH NPPTL would provide a written report of the investigation and any applicable test results.
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Report
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NIOSH
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NIOSH_NPPTL
Location:

North America
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nn:20058074
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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