FireHawk™ Air Mask (SCBA)

Features and Benefits

Safety, Simplicity and Reliability
Firehawk MMR for ease of use and ergonomics
Low Cost of Ownership
Assemble-to-Order System makes ordering easy
Full Line of Carbon Cylinders available in 30', 45' and 60' Capacities

Applications

Chemical
Electric Utility
Fire Fighting
Nuclear
Oil and Gas

Hazards

Confined Space
Fire
Oxygen Deficiency
Toxic Atmosphere IDLH

Product Information

MSA’s FireHawk™ air mask, our latest SCBA platform, takes its name from our highly successful FireHawk mask-mounted regulator and demonstrates innovation with an all-new Airframe™ carrier and harness assembly. The FireHawk gives you more safety and ergonomic features than any other SCBA on the market, and some of them can even be added to existing Vulcan carrier and harness assemblies for firefighters who want more features on their same great SCBA. MSA is standardizing our family branding of SCBA, and the “FireHawk” name will identify NFPA-compliant air masks used by firefighters. Industrial air masks now bear the trademark “AirHawk,” and law enforcement (tactical) SCBA are called “BlackHawk” air masks, replacing the “Custom 4500,” “Ultralite,” and “MMR Xtreme” names.

“Protecting the protector” has been our calling for 90 years, therefore, MSA works hard to provide firefighters with the most safety features available on any SCBA. MSA’s patented Quick-Fill® system makes every SCBA capable of both receiving and donating air to firefighters in need. Although the NFPA standard requires all brands of SCBA to incorporate the RIC connection, only the MSA air mask can make full utilization of the fitting with our exclusive transfilling capability. An NFPA-compliant emergency egress system, integral to the SCBA waist belt, is available as an option. This rescue belt comes complete with Kevlar line (50 feet or 75 feet) and rappelling hardware. The Airframe™ carrier and harness comes standard with large side handles and a central attachment point for pulling firefighters to safety in rescue scenarios. MSA’s Ultra Elite® facepiece is designed with a one-way check valve to prevent cross contamination among firefighters. Although regulators are shared among users, harmful pathogens (SARS, hepatitis, flu virus) are kept within each individually-issued facepiece. Wireless electronics add safety benefits by eliminating snag hazards that can accompany unnecessary wires on an SCBA. CBRN positive protection is provided by MSA’s exclusive Tetraplex™ shield, which serves as the first line of defense in preventing chemical warfare agents from any initial contact with the critically important second-stage diaphragm. A new insert, now standard on all MSA cylinder valves, reduces the thrust of cylinders if they are mishandled. A buddy light on the MSA heads-up display lets others know when you are low on air, reinforcing the distinct communication of the Audi-Larm®. The Heads-Up display has an automatic dimming feature in low ambient light to protect the visibility of firefighters.

AirHawk® MMR Air Mask (SCBA)

Features and Benefits

Safety, Simplicity and Reliability
Firehawk MMR for ease of use and ergonomics
Optional Workline Available
Ultra Elite Facepiece compatible with PremAire Supplied Air Respirator System.
Full Line of Carbon Cylinders available in 30', 45' and 60' Capacities
Available with a Nylon or Kevlar Harness Assembly

Applications

Chemical
Electric Utility
Hazardous Materials
Nuclear
Oil and Gas
Paper & Pulp

Hazards

Confined Space
Oxygen Deficiency
Toxic Atmosphere - IDLH

Product Information

A pressure demand apparatus designed to maintain a slight positive pressure of air inside the facepiece during inhalation and exhalation. Positive-pressure helps prevent contaminants from entering the facepiece, should there be small breaks in the face-to-facepiece seal. Already one of the most popular families of industrial SCBAs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) on the market today, MSA’s AirHawk MMR air mask, incorporates SCBA technologies available for industrial, agricultural, wastewater, HazMat and HVAC work. Offers lightweight, durability and comfort in an economical package. Designed with the user in mind, the AirHawk SCBA will go with you in the many applications that do not require NFPA-1981 compliance. In addition, the AirHawk is available in both low-and high-pressure versions.

Features and Benefits

Safety, Simplicity and Reliability
Designed for Stealth Operations (Law Enforcement)
Firehawk MMR for ease of use and ergonomics
Noise Emitting devices have been replaced with the Heads-Up Display for cylinder status
Optional Kevlar Harness Assembly

Applications

Chemical
Electric Utility
Fire Fighting
Nuclear
Oil and Gas

Hazards

Confined Space
Fire
Oxygen Deficiency
Toxic Atmosphere IDLH

Product Information

All-black Hycar or silicone Ultra Elite ® facepiece available in three sizes, Nightfighter Heads-Up-Display mounting bracket, and SpeeD-ON® Kevlar facepiece harness. Firehawk Push-to-Connect Mask-Mounted regulator has neoprene intermediate pressure hose, variable flow bypass system and purge button. Nightfighter Heads-Up-Display (HUD) low-pressure warning device and cylinder pressure gauge system consists of a transmitter mounted on a gauge line and facepiece-mounted receiver. Features glass-reinforced composite backplate, harness with flame-and-heat-resistant (FHR) Kevlar waist belt, shoulder straps, pull strap, optional FHR shoulder pads, lumbar pad, FHR chest strap and an adjustable Kevlar cylinder retention strap with over-center latching system. A black FHR cylinder shroud encompassing cylinder and air mask components eliminates reflections that would compromise concealment. Choice of low-pressure L-30 Stealth , or high-pressure H-30 Stealth, H-45 Low-Profile Stealth or H-60 Stealth carbon fiber cylinders. Optional shoulder-mounted Quick-Fill® system for rapid cylinder filling in tactical situations. Work-line accessory enabling SCBA connection to portable air-supply system and hard or soft storage carrying case available.

Product Information

C.A.R.E., Certified AirMask Repair Education, is a new training program that combines and replaces MSA's prior Level II and Level III self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) maintenance courses. Successful completion of the “Technician” level C.A.R.E. program certifies an organization as an authorized MSA air mask maintenance center, enabling C.A.R.E.-certified technicians to perform the highest level of SCBA maintenance and repair on MSA air masks. Prior to attending a training course, the sponsoring organization must have the necessary tools, lubricants and sealants and an authorized MSA tester to perform proper air mask maintenance and repair. The authorized MSA air mask testers are the Posichek 3 with MSA software, the Procheck tester and the Accucheck tester. At the completion of the one-day training program, each attendee must successfully complete a written examination of information presented during the course. Based upon examination results and an evaluation by the instructor of the attendee's performance during the course, MSA will notify the sponsoring organization as to its certification as an authorized MSA air mask maintenance center.

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