Over the decades, milestones in firefighter safety technology have included the open-circuit breathing apparatus, flame-resistant fabrics, thermal-imaging cameras and Bluetooth communications. Today, global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announced the availability of LUNAR, a new multi-purpose search and rescue…
MSA Safety acquires U.K. firefighter turnout gear manufacturer Bristol Uniforms
Acquisition strengthens MSA’s position as a global market leader in fire service personal protective equipment (PPE) products, which include breathing apparatus, firefighter helmets, thermal imaging cameras and firefighter protective apparel Transaction is valued at approximately $60 million, or about 1.5…
MSA Safety acquires UK firefighter PPE manufacturer Bristol Uniforms
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced it has acquired UK-based Bristol Uniforms (‘Bristol’) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million. The acquisition strengthens MSA’s position as a global leader in fire-service PPE products…
Telemetry, Technology and Connectivity: How can innovation improve firefighter safety? – New podcast now available!
How can the evolution of new firefighting technology create better monitoring, communication and accountability for firefighters? Join us for a conversation with some of the UK’s leading experts on the application of new technologies for increased firefighter safety and efficiency…
Stay at the forefront of Safety, Technology, and Standards
Configuration according to your needs and retrofitting at any time. With the M1 SCBA Platform and its modular approach you are ready for the future. Getting ready for the future of breathing protection Even though INTERSCHUTZ Hannover was rescheduled to…
Earn best practices to help reduce Firefighter risk
The M1 SCBA allows for a deeper, more efficient clean and easy service and maintenance without compromising on safety. Getting ready for the future of breathing protection Even though INTERSCHUTZ Hannover was rescheduled to 2021, MSA didn’t want to miss…
Experience better physical protection
The M1 SCBA allows for a deeper, more efficient clean and easy service and maintenance without compromising on safety. Getting ready for the future of breathing protection Even though INTERSCHUTZ Hannover was rescheduled to 2021, MSA didn’t want to miss…
Improve communication in the most dangerous environments
When your team arrives on the scene of a fire, it is critical to share information quickly and accurately from the very first minute. Even though INTERSCHUTZ Hannover was rescheduled to 2021, MSA didn’t want to miss the opportunity to…
Gas detection: unlocking compliance insights the smart way
Portable gas detection equipment needs to work faultlessly and in conjunction with safety best practice. Lives depend on it. But, faced with many daily demands on a safety manager’s time, maintaining compliance across a fleet of equipment is a constant challenge. Matt DeLorenzo, Business Director for Safety…
Tomorrow’s Firefighter – meeting the technological challenge
The changing role of the firefighter in recent years has largely been driven by an overall reduction in requirement to respond to fires but, more importantly in many ways, by the emergence of new risks and hazards. This is borne…
MSA is looking for the Best Firefighting Buddies
For firefighters, their buddy is absolutely crucial – someone who has their back and they can trust and rely upon in any situation. Now there’s a chance to reward them and say “thanks for always being there”. MSA is running…
MSA Safety
MSA introduced one of the first firefighting thermal imaging cameras over a decade ago. In the years following, we’ve refined TIC design through innovation and expertise, delivering several successful generations of market-leading TICs. Our state-of-the-art cameras help you in various…
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