Embodiments relate generally to a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA comprising a waist pad bumper system. The waist pad bumper system may comprise a soft rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate of the SCBA, operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; a hard rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; one or more magnets located on the waist pad; and one or more magnets located on the backplate operable to interact with the one or more magnets located on the waist pad, wherein the magnets of the waist pad have the same polarization as the magnets of the backplate and therefore repel each other.

Embodiments relate generally to a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA comprising a waist pad bumper system. The waist pad bumper system may comprise a soft rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate of the SCBA, operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; a hard rubber gasket located between the waist pad and the backplate operable to compress to cushion the movement of the backplate with respect to the waist pad; one or more magnets located on the waist pad; and one or more magnets located on the backplate operable to interact with the one or more magnets located on the waist pad, wherein the magnets of the waist pad have the same polarization as the magnets of the backplate and therefore repel each other.

There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt.

There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt.

A breathing system for an aircraft crew member or passenger may include a face-fitting device, a storage area added to a seat headrest for retaining the face-fitting device in a storage position apart from the head, and a back portion for retaining the face-fitting device on the user's head when the breathing system is used. The back portion is retained on the headrest by a removable fixing mechanism when the face-fitting device is in the storage position, and the removable fixing mechanism is released upon the tightening the face-fitting device on the user's head.

A tool holder system for carrying a tool on a person is provided where the tool holder system includes a harness comprising a plurality of body straps, a guide rail strap provided with a guide and an at least one guide locking strap secured to a front end of the plurality of body straps of the harness, and a sheath for supporting the tool wherein the sheath corresponds to said guide with a post secured to said sheath for maneuvering said sheath linearly in relation to the guide on the guide rail strap.

Aspects herein relate to articles of apparel having anchoring devices that engage face masks in a convenient and accessible way. For example, the anchoring devices in accordance with aspects herein can be concealed in a hidden state when not in use, and can be in an anchoring state when in use.

Aspects herein relate to articles of apparel having anchoring devices that engage face masks in a convenient and accessible way. For example, the anchoring devices in accordance with aspects herein can be concealed in a hidden state when not in use, and can be in an anchoring state when in use.

A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes a cab and a body having a storage unit configured to store a self-contained breathing apparatus, contaminated by harmful chemicals at an emergency scene, in the body rather than in the cab where occupants ride, so the occupants are not exposed to the harmful chemicals, which might be hazardous, toxic, carcinogenic or otherwise deleterious to health. The storage unit can include a storage wall mounted on upper and lower telescoping rail systems, and can be selectively movable relative to a compartment opening from a storage mode, where the storage wall is disposed in a compartment to a retrieval mode, where the storage wall extends beyond the opening so a user can access air tank supports to store a self-contained breathing apparatus. Related methods of storing a contaminated apparatus in the storage unit, distal from the cab and occupants thereof, are also provided.

Embodiments of the present invention disclose an equipment carrying system configured for sliding over a valveless end of a gas cylinder. The assembly includes a main body having a plurality of straps forming a webbing; a seat portion formed within the main body, the seat portion being configured to receive the valveless end of the gas cylinder; an auxiliary cylinder assembly coupled to the main body, the auxiliary cylinder assembly configured to hold a second gas cylinder; a handle coupled to the seat portion, the handle used to lift and carrying the main body; and wherein the main body, the auxiliary cylinder assembly, and the handle hang from the seat portion on the valveless end of the gas cylinder.