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Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 11-08-2015
Does anybody know if Boston changed from Scott SCBAS's to MSA?
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 11-10-2015
No, we have not. We had some companies field testing MSA's, but we currently are still using Scott. That may change in the future, but it hasn't yet.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 11-13-2015
Thanks for the info, Skip. Are you guys generally happy with your Scotts?
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 11-13-2015
Generally. We had some problems with shoulder straps twisting on the harness that Scott was initially unresponsive to, but once we began field testing MSA's they dispatched a team to make repairs to every harness in the department. On my truck we carry 7 harnesses, so I'm guessing that saw the gravy train leaving the station & decided to flag it down before it was out of sight.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - edburke - 11-13-2015
Skip,
Since I'm way out of the loop, any idea if they addressed the same issue with EMS's Scotts?
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 11-15-2015
Quote:Skip,That's an excellent question. I'll check with a couple of the field guys on Tuesday & with our Mask Repair Unit on Wednesday & let you know.
Since I'm way out of the loop, any idea if they addressed the same issue with EMS's Scotts?
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 11-19-2015
Thanks for the info Sean!
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 02-23-2016
Sean...heard Boston signed the contract with MSA, or at least the local dealer is bragging about they did. Any truth?
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 02-24-2016
I will verify, but I believe that that's true.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 03-11-2016
Just confirmed that Boston FD has signed a contract with MSA for 700 packs.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - Will - 03-12-2016
The new G1 packs are nice. My dept switched from Scott to them.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 03-21-2016
Quote:Just confirmed that Boston FD has signed a contract with MSA for 700 packs.
They will be here in late July or early August. Delay due to funding going over two different fiscal year budgets.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 10-22-2016
Here's a press release that came out today:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boston-fire-department-selects-msas-g1-breathing-apparatus-300349281.html?tc=portal_CAP#continue-jump
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 10-22-2016
Rollout began at 0830 this morning. All cos should be equipped now.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 10-23-2016
Quote:Rollout began at 0830 this morning. All cos should be equipped now.Sean, what kind of training was given on these packs before they went into service?
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 10-25-2016
Quote:Sean, what kind of training was given on these packs before they went into service?
Every company went through a 2-3 hour class at the Academy that consisted of a film, PowerPoint presentation & a 60-90 minute hands on component. It was pretty thorough.
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 10-26-2016
Thanks again Sean!
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - TacSupport1 - 11-30-2016
Intersting photo:
https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/804000495455113216/photo/1
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - SOlsonBFDL14 - 12-02-2016
Quote:Intersting photo:
<a class="bbc_url" href="https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/804000495455113216/photo/1">https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/804000495455113216/photo/1</a>
The Scott pak holds an hour bottle. I believe those bottles/harnesses are remaining in service for the time being. We typically carry 2 hour bottles/harnesses & 6 of the MSA's
Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA? - alex3610 - 02-18-2017
How have the MSA's been received so far compared to Scott? We are in the middle of evaluation phase of our SCBA replacement and I believe it's down to Scott and MSA. I have experience with Scott and would go to them in a heartbeat but I'm really curious about MSA.