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Margaretta
Twp. Fire Department
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When a Firefighter enters a burning building he wears a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for respiratory protection breathing compressed air. One of the most important things that we must do is to make sure his breathing air is clean. Our old system had the breathing air compressor located in the apparatus bay. This posed problems any time any of the apparatus were started as it would place Carbon Monoxide inside the station. The compressor was also exposed to dirt inside the bay area as well as water spray when cleaning the floors or apparatus. During the remodeling project it was decided to take an inside area of the station and build an enclosed room to house the breathing A/C, cascade system and provide a clean place to repair the SCBA. As part of the remodeling project, materials were provided by the Township Trustees and our members did the work. A pad was poured and block laid to provide the exterior walls and foundation. A ceiling / roof was installed and the room wired for compressor operation, lights and exhaust fan. The single biggest benefit was by moving to an outside wall we were able to pipe the compressor intake for outside air. This eliminated any CO problems. As part of the design we also allowed for a containment vessel to place the SCBA bottles while being filled. The bottles hold 2216 PSI pressure and if one would ever rupture the results could be fatal. This device holds two bottles at a time and completely protects our personnel while filling bottles from any type of rupture. The room also protects the compressor, cascade system and fill station from dirt and moisture. The cost of the materials was around $400.00, labor was provided by the department members at no cost.
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