MSA Safety will showcase the G1 XR Edition Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and the new FireGrid Incident Command Application Programming Interface (API) at FDIC International this week.
The manufacturer is set to demonstrate how the G1 XR Edition SCBA addresses fireground realities by reducing weight and improving fit for the user.
This next-generation SCBA platform features adjustable lumbar pad options and updated soft goods to allow departments to customize the equipment.
The G1 XR Edition SCBA meets the requirements of the 2025 edition of the NFPA 1970 standard.
Specific design updates include simplified cleaning processes and pull straps along with technology to support clearer radio communication.
The company is expanding its connected safety offerings through the introduction of the FireGrid Incident Command API.
This technology enables the integration of G1 SCBA data directly into MSA-approved incident command systems preferred by individual departments.
Commanders gain increased insight into air pressure and movement as well as alarms and individual firefighter information.
The API facilitates the sharing of alarms via a secure cloud connection with select software partners used for managing apparatus or hydrant locations.
Stephanie Sciullo, President, MSA Americas, said: “We know fire scenes are complex environments, and managing information overload can be a challenge.”
“As the G1 platform evolves, we are focused on delivering not only protection, but also the information that helps keep firefighters safe, accounted for, and better equipped to operate when every second matters.”
MSA Safety is also presenting its wider range of protective equipment at FDIC, including Globe Manufacturing Company turnout gear and Cairns helmets.
Attendees can now order the Globe G-XTREME PRO Jacket, which features a unique three-panel design to reduce bulk and increase mobility.
The jacket includes a mic pass-through option for wearing a radio beneath the garment and offers a broader range of fit options.
Globe will also be previewing upcoming enhancements for the G-XTREME PRO Jacket, including new collar closure options and expanded moisture barrier offerings.
The company will display these advancements at booth 2523 during the event in Indianapolis.
