Cleaning your MSA face piece

After each use and prior to fit testing you should clean your face piece. This is a simple process.

1. You should remove any attached accessories such as the HUD.
2. Rinse off any large debris with water that is less than 120 degrees F.
3. Clean and disinfect the mask with "Care Plus" (1/2 ounce to 1 gallon) in a spray bottle.
4. Rinse with water.
5. Towel dry.
6. Hang to air dry.

Cleaning your mask will improve your health and safety by insuring that your mask is working in top condition. If you have any questions contact your department's certified SCBA technician.

Large Area Search Bags and Procedure

Here is a slide show presentation of a proposed large area search bag and procedure.

Apparatus Defensive Driving

Driving Fire Apparatus: It's Not the Family Sedan

Seatbelt PSA

Please watch and wear your seatbelts. It's for your family.

Firehouse Etiquette - Reporting for Duty

Reporting to the Station

Do you know which station you are assigned to work in today? If you are regularly detailed, be sure that you are reporting to the correct station.

You should arrive early - 10 or 15 minutes early gives you time to exchange information with the person you are relieving. Earlier is better. You will find if you are known to relieve early, your relief will usually respect that and give you the same consideration.

What is the uniform of the day? Long sleeves or short? Any special events? If it is cold are you going to wear enhanced under clothing for warmth?

Anything else?