Safety.  Simplicity.  Reliability.

Safety:

Understanding that "Protecting the protector" has been our calling for 90 years, MSA works hard to provide firefighters with the most safety features available on any SCBA.  Here are just a few of them:

• MSA's Patented Quick-Fill System
• An NFPA-Compliant emergency egress system
• The all new Airframe Carrier and Harness
• MSA's Ultra Elite Facepiece is designed with a One-Way Check Valve
• Wireless Electronics
• CBRN Postive Protection by MSA's exclusive Tetraplex Shield
• A new insert now standard on all MSA culinder valves, reduces the thrust of cylinders if mishandled
• A Buddy Light on the MSA Heads-up display lets others know when you are low on air
• The Heads-Up Display has an Automatic Dimming Feature

Simplicity:

The new FireHawk Air Mask has been designed to be simple to use and easy to own.  Ease of use is accomplished with more user options than any SCBA on the market.  Ease of ownership speaks to the Air Mask's low cost of ownership and MSA's long-standing commitment to providing customers with the upgrade options they need.  Here are just a few examples:

• Optional Swiveling Lumber Pad
• Slide-To-Connect or Push-To-Connect regulator attachement
• An Integrated Shut-Off to prevent the loss of cylinder air
• An Open-Form Cylinder Band to allow rapid drop-in cylinder replacement
• Modular "Stand Alone" Electronic Componets for easy maintenance
• A Power Saving Mode on the heads-up display to maximize battery life
• An optional ICM (Integrated Control Module) that serves as an integrated PASS and low-pressure warning device
• Logging and Downloading capabilities to track te most recent 30 hours of use
• A Maintenance policy that delivers the Lowest Possible Cost of Ownership
• State-of-the-art regulator designs that have among the Fewest Number of Parts
• NFPA & CBRN Upgrade Kits to help users meet the most current performance standards

Reliability:

Because your life depends on it, your SCBA must be reliable.  To help ensure continuous reliability of the Air Mask, MSA uses the most progressive design, manufacturing, and quality assurance practices globally available.  We also keep you informed to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of your Air Mask in the field.  Listed are just a few key contributors to the Air Mask's historic reliability:

• In-House Manufacturing of nearly every pneumatic, electronic, and structural componet
• Use of the Highest Quality and grades of stainless steel and aluminum
• Teflon Hard-Coat Anodized valve bodies to minimize friction of internal componets
• Electronics designed for ruggedness and Immunity To Fire Ground RFI (radio frequency interference)
• 100% Inspection of all Air Mask critical attributes in production
• An ISO 9001:2000 Certified organization
• Responsible Maitenance Polocies communicated to users by direct mail and over the internet with training & technical updates
• A "best-in-class" service network with over 2,000 Certified Repair Facilities & a team of service specialists, committed to resolving customer issues any time, anywhere, all backed by a lifetime warranty.