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What tactical ventilation phases are used within your Regions?

In Scotland we are still working with phase 1 ventilation only, one the fire has been extinguished. Prior to the creation of the Single Scottish Service, in Grampian, we were quite advanced with our tac vent but it became a bit of a race to the bottom in Scotland and has never really progressed. What phases are used within your brigades/services? Cheers Scott

asked Jan 12, 2024 in Health and Safety

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Have other Brigades experienced problems with Draeger PSS7000 SCBA sets?

Good Morning Comrades, In Scotland we have seen a rise this year, in our BA sets failing, often due to air leaking from the first stage reducer. H&S have carried out an investigation and have confirmed there is a trend. The problem with the reducer was ... to terminate their contract? Was it of a similar nature to our situation. Cheers Scott MacRory Regional H&S Representative Region 1 - Scotland

asked Jul 10, 2023 in Health and Safety

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Have any other Brigades experienced decommissioning/removal of LEV systems?

Good Morning All, In Scotland, we are seeing the decommissioning/removal of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems once they reach end of life or are deemed uneconomical to repair. There was a period of air quality monitoring done back in 2018 and the results ... greatest deal of concern. Keen to hear how things are done elsewhere. Cheers Scott MacRory Regional H&S Representative Region 1 - Scotland

asked Jul 10, 2023 in Health and Safety

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Have any Brigades carried out studies on the use of PPV fans for decontamination?

Good Morning Comrades, I am currently looking into the use of positive pressure ventilation as a means of immediate decontamination, post BA wear. My Service (Scottish Fire & Rescue Service) are interested, but have asked whether there have been any form of studies ... see if it has been looked into, anywhere else in the country? Thanks Scott MacRory Regional H&S Representative Region 1 - Scotland

asked Jul 10, 2023 in Health and Safety

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