Firefighters wear numerous pieces of equipment that provide greater protection from blazing flames and dangerous toxins.
One of our most critical pieces of equipment is the self-contained breathing apparatus, which supplies firefighters with a fixed supply of breathable air.
SCBAs have several features, including a facepiece, hose and regulator, an air cylinder, and more.
Each air cylinder can weigh roughly 8 to 20 pounds and provide anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes of air to the firefighter wearing it, depending on their breathing rate.
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