Compressed Breathing Air: Impacts of Oxygen Levels on the Body
Firefighters are constantly exposed to dangerous hazards while on the job. It’s critical that the air in their SCBA be free of contamination and safe to breathe. It’s important to [...]
How Firefighters Can Reduce Inhalation Risks
Original article published on FireRescue1. For many years, the consequences of not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) were overlooked. Inhaling unseen toxic vapor [...]
Compressed Breathing Air: Carbon Monoxide
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide The dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) are well documented. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), each year more than 400 people die and 2 [...]
