Scott Health & Safety Defines the Future of SCBA - Again

Scott Air-Pak75™ SCBA receives complete NFPA 1981 & 1982: 2007 Edition Approvals

Scott Health & Safety, Monroe, NC (September 21, 2007) -Today, Scott Health & Safety, a business unit of Tyco International, announces the complete NFPA 1981 & 1982:2007 Edition Approvals for the Scott Air-Pak® 75™ SCBA, joining the previously announced NFPA 1981:2007 edition approval for the company’s other SCBA model – the Air-Pak® NxG7TM SCBA. The enhanced technologies built into each new Scott Air-Pak SCBA will result in improved comfort, ease-of-use, and increased safety for firefighters.

"Since 1945, when Scott developed the first SCBA for firefighters – the Air-Pak® 6000 B4A SCBA – the Air-Pak name has been synonymous with advanced technology, innovative design, superior safety, and long-lasting durability," said Tom Korb, Fire Service Marketing Manager for Scott Health & Safety. "This history of unmatched reliable performance and rugged dependability has earned Scott the confidence and respect of a majority of SCBA users with each subsequent model of Air-Pak SCBA produced - including these two newest models."

Even before the newest standards were released, Scott had been exploring a new platform of SCBA’s to enhance upon the popular Air-Pak® NxG2™ SCBA and the Air-Pak® FiftyTM SCBA - the leading SCBA in the fire service today. After in-depth research based on the “voice of the firefighter” and incorporating the most advanced materials and technologies, Scott announced development of the Air-Pak 75 (in honor of the company’s 75th anniversary in 2007) and the Air-Pak NxG7 SCBA’s.

The Air-Pak 75 and the Air-Pak NxG7 SCBA models are designed to meet all the new stringent performance requirements of the new standard, but according to Mr. Korb, "We looked to developing technologies and features that would take today’s SCBA technology to the next level – beyond the current standard – as we have done with every model of Air-Pak SCBA for the past 60 years. Numerous Scott SCBA innovations, such as the integrated PASS device, have eventually become part of the NFPA standard."

As part of the new NFPA 2007 edition requirements, both models of the Air-Pak SCBA provide on-board data logging of the most current 2,000 events, including pass activation, low battery indication, and PASS alarms. With the Scott Pak-LinkTM, the time/date stamped information can be easily and non-intrusively downloaded wirelessly for record keeping.

The new Air-Pak SCBA’s were designed based on direction and input from the first responder community that asked for certain additional safety and convenience features beyond what was required in the new standards. The Scott AV-2000® and AV-3000™ facepieces available with the new Air-Pak® SCBA’s exceed the requirements of the new standard for voice intelligibility without the use of a voice amplifier. And if a user requires voice amplification, the EPIC™ Voice Amplifier will be offered as an approved accessory.

Additional features specifically found on the Air-Pak 75 SCBA include:

Both of the new SCBA's offer the time-tested, legendary features the fire service has come to trust from Scott – Top-Down Convertibility™, the easy breathing EZ-Flo® Regulator, HUD integrated electronics, an array of cylinder options and CBRN approval, all coming together to form the best SCBA system in the world.

• A 30° angled gauge console with a built-in, constant-on backlight that allows a firefighter to better view their remaining air pressure in a variety of environmental conditions. An added safety feature of the gauge is that it doesn’t rely on electronics for power because it is a mechanical.


• The integrated Scott Drag Rescue Loop™ (DRL) gives a RIT Team or rescuer an easy attachment point on the downed firefighters SCBA’s harness to quickly drag them to safety.


• handles integrated into the Air-Pak 75 SCBA’s back frame allow for both easier over-the-and carrying of the unit.


• The AV-2000 and AV-3000 facepieces incorporate new nose cup design and construction that increases wearer visibility and comfort.


• A modified Heads-Up Display (HUD) includes a photo sensing diode that dims the HUD in 10 distinct increments depending on the ambient light source. The result is bright LED lights in full sun light and battery saving dimmed LED in areas with no or little ambient light source.


• Improved central battery management with one source for battery power

"Again, Scott went a step further in designing features of these two SCBA's by integrating the Pak-Tracker™ Firefighter Locator System in both breathing apparatus as an accessory option," said Mr. Korb. "It can be included in the initial purchase or activated at any time after." The Pak- Tracker Locator System is a revolutionary RF-based distress alarm system designed to help locate downed, trapped or lost first responders in single or multi-story structures.

Initial customer response to both models of Scott’s newest NFPA-approved Air-Pak SCBA’s is resulting in significant customer interest and a substantial number of orders that will begin shipping in the coming weeks.

With the new added features and the 2007 NFPA design, both the Air-Pak 75 and Air-Pak NxG7 SCBA’s are positioned to define the future of SCBA technology for years to come. For more information about the new Scott Air-Pak SCBA's, visit the new Air-Pak SCBA website at www.futureairpak.com or the company's website at www.scotthealthsafety.com.

About Scott Health & Safety

Scott Health & Safety is a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, a major segment of Tyco International Ltd. Tyco Fire & Security designs, manufactures, installs and services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishes. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security includes more than 60 brands, which are represented in more than 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property.

About Tyco Fire & Security

Tyco International Ltd. is a global, diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers in five business segments: Fire & Security, Electronics, Healthcare, Engineered Products & Services, and Plastics & Adhesives. With 2003 revenue of $37 billion, Tyco employs 260,000 people worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.