Air Packs

[huzzie59 75]

I notice in the Valhalla pictures, firefighters with air packs. This was 1962. What is the history behind air packs and there use?

[ffmc36 1]

Here's a link to a pretty good look at the history of SCBA:

http://firechief.com/training/apparel/firefighting_first_breath/

[TR54 239]

I notice in the Valhalla pictures, firefighters with air packs. This was 1962. What is the history behind air packs and there use?

Fire Engineering - February 1952 advertisement introducing Scott Air pack products. The Chief orders get in there fast ! "Get the Scott Air Paks"