Boston FD Switching From Scott to MSA?

[TacSupport1]

Does anybody know if Boston changed from Scott SCBAS's to MSA?

[SOlsonBFDL14]

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.

[TacSupport1]

Thanks for the info, Skip. Are you guys generally happy with your Scotts?

[SOlsonBFDL14]

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.

[edburke]

Skip,

 

Since I'm way out of the loop, any idea if they addressed the same issue with EMS's Scotts?

[SOlsonBFDL14]

Skip,

 

Since I'm way out of the loop, any idea if they addressed the same issue with EMS's Scotts?

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.

[TacSupport1]

Thanks for the info Sean!

[TacSupport1]

Sean...heard Boston signed the contract with MSA, or at least the local dealer is bragging about they did. Any truth?

[SOlsonBFDL14]

I will verify, but I believe that that's true.

[TacSupport1]

Just confirmed that Boston FD has signed a contract with MSA for 700 packs.

[Will]

The new G1 packs are nice. My dept switched from Scott to them.

[SOlsonBFDL14]

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.

[TacSupport1]

Here's a press release that came out today:


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/...tinue-jump

[SOlsonBFDL14]

Rollout began at 0830 this morning. All cos should be equipped now.

[TacSupport1]

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?

[SOlsonBFDL14]

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.

[TacSupport1]

Thanks again Sean!

[TacSupport1]

Intersting photo:

 

https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/80...16/photo/1

[SOlsonBFDL14]

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

[alex3610]

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.