MMR Xtreme® Air Masks are first to meet latest NFPA demands

On August 22, 2002, MSA received notification from SEI that MSA’s MMR Xtreme Air Mask with Nightfighter™ Heads-Up-Display and Quick-Fill® Universal Rescue Connection was the first SCBA to successfully pass independent testing that assures its compliance with the latest NFPA-1981 2002 Edition Standard.

New safety enhancements to MSA’s premier MMR Xtreme Air Masks ensure that they meet and exceed the constantly more demanding expectations of the Fire Service. Innovative MSA engineering and technology continue to satisfy the NFPA’s annual advances in SCBA standards for protection and performance.

This year’s MMR Xtreme Air Masks have two major additions.
• The Nightfighter™ Heads-Up Display (HUD) wireless system displays the remaining air volume in the SCBA user’s cylinder through a series of lights that are easily visible inside the facepiece A built-in light-intensity sensor measures the amount of ambient light, automatically adjusting the HUD’s light pipes to 16 preset levels of brightness. A flashing low-air warning light alerts the wearer to 25% or less cylinder air. A viewing window allows the partner to see the alarm condition.

• Emergency Breathing Systems developed by MSA are now standard equipment on all Xtreme Air Masks. The Quick-Fill® URC provides a universal rescue connection for replenishing breathing air supplies. MSA’s Quick-Fill System also remains the only system capable of transfilling from one firefighter’s SCBA to another.