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Breathing protection for long missions
Maximum rescue route lengthSpeed for approach and return under breathing protection at zero visibility 15 – 20 m/min
Escape route (m)
Meter/Minute
0 250 500 750 1.000 1.250 1.500 1.750
15
20
25
30
Source: Dipl.-Ing. Reinhold Ortler, Berufsfeuerwehr Salzburg
ZERO VISIBILITY
FULL VISIBILITY
~12 kg
Standard
Standard
No additional restriction
Up to 45 mins for 6.8l cylinder
~16-18 kg
Standard
Standard
Increased profile
Up to 90 mins for 6.8l cylinder
~14 kg
Special user training required
Warm & humid inhalation
Increased profile
Over 240 mins
(User can drink during the mission) Integrated drinking device in full-face mask
Change soda lime cartridge, change oxygen cylinder
Mainly manual cleaning
Usability
Weight
Ease of use
Air quality
Freedom of movement
Safety+
Duration
Hydration
Serviceability
Turnaround on scene
Cleaning
User can only drink before and after the mission
Cylinder Quick fill and quick connect Only quick fill
SCBA 6.8l/300bar cylinder
SCBA twin pack2x6.8l/300bar cylinder
LDBA
Clear voice communication Ergonomically designed in-mask coms for excellent speech quality and hands/free communication dedicated to inside teams, in addition to tactical radio channels
Enhanced situational awareness Automated accountability system, continuously updated overview of all inside teams’ status
Minimizing the unknown Planning the entry based on floor plans and infra-structure data
COORDINATE AND COMMUNICATE
Different Machine cleaning methods approved
How fast can you move forward?
LDBA
SCBA
SCBA twin pack
Kepp 1/3 2/3 rule in mind!
You should have min. 2 x as much breathing air for getting out.
Choose your solution
FIND THE RIGHT
SOLUTION IN 5 EASY STEPS
You can use max 1/3 of the
available breathing air for getting in
Compare various
solutions
Learn how to “coordinate & communicate“
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