North Yorkshire's Fire service has this week deployed new state of the art breathing apparatus sets and associated equipment to firefighters in the county..
This milestone follows a rigorous procurement process and comprehensive training to ensure firefighters are fully equipped and confident in using the new technology.
BA sets are critical pieces of safety equipment for firefighters and are worn in environments where the atmosphere may cause difficulties with breathing such as smoke-filled buildings or chemical incidents.
The new BA sets, provided by MSA Safety, incorporate the most cutting-edge safety features available on the market. These include integrated audio and visual alerts to monitor air supply and automatically activate a distress signal if a firefighter is at risk.
Each BA set transmits live data to an electronic Telemetry Entry Control Board enabling real-time safety monitoring. The new facemasks feature enhanced communication technology, allowing for clear and distinguishable voice transmission
Chief Fire Officer Jonathan Dyson said:
“This significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment reflects our focused commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our crews.
The introduction of new BA sets not only strengthens our operational capabilities but also ensures our teams are equipped with the most advanced technology available.
Crucially, this upgrade enhances our ability to protect the public enabling a safer and more effective response.
I would like to thank the delivery and programme team for their outstanding work in delivering this project.”
Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said:
“Our firefighters show huge courage and professionalism day in and day out, and we are all incredibly grateful for their service.
The new breathing apparatus being introduced by the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will ensure our firefighters have the best possible protection.
Investing in firefighter safety is a really important part of ensuring we have a modern fire service in York and North Yorkshire. It was one of the reasons for the additional investment David Skaith, the Mayor, and I committed to earlier this year as part of our wider commitment to delivering safe places for everyone in our region.”
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