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A Changing World

Firefighting is invaluable to our communities, but it isn't easy. It's hot, hazardous, and let's face it, grueling. With the fireground dynamic changing from increased heat loads and toxic substances, the job today is more dangerous than ever.

When you're battling a fire and it's burning hotter and faster, being well-trained, physically fit, and safely equipped can make all the difference.

Why We Do What We Do

At MSA, your health, safety and well-being are what drive us to not only develop technologically-advanced safety equipment to help protect you on the job, but to advocate for your well-being. In fact, after more than 100 years in business, our mission remains unchanged: that men and women may work in safety and live in health.

The MSA Mission Since 1914:

That men and women may work in safety and that they, their families, and their communities may live in health throughout the world.

Committed to Firefighter Health & Safety

At MSA, we engineer products designed to help meet today's changing fireground dynamics. From advanced ergonomics built into every G1 SCBA, to removable soft goods on Cairns® helmets, to an improved range of motion with Globe athletic gear, MSA stays true to our mission.

As health and safety advocates, we support a variety of both community and national level organizations and initiatives. We focus on education, training, and cancer awareness through our participation as a sustaining partner with the non-profit Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN).

MSA also shows its dedication to firefighter health and safety through partnerships with O2X Human Performance and 555 Fitness.

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Advocates For Cancer Awareness

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According to the CDC and NIOSH, firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer1. Significant preventative measures have been identified that firefighters can take immediately, including: Use SCBA from initial attack through completion of overhaul2. Although this alone does not eliminate all risk, it is a significant safety measure that should be adhered to. There are many preventative measures firefighters can take outside of their PPE usage, and it is advised by FCSN that firefighters follow all the organization's recommended cancer prevention directives.

At MSA, we're setting the pace for safety with continuous improvements and innovations in PPE. For today. For tomorrow. For the future.

1 Daniels RD et al. Occup Environ Med doi:10.1136/oemed 2013-101662, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/pdfs/OEM_FF_Ca_Study_10-2013.pdf
2 "Taking Action against Cancer in the Fire Service," Firefighter Cancer Support Network, August 2013, https://firefightercancersupport.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/taking-action-against-cancer-in-the-fire-service-pdf.pdf

Products Developed For Firefighter Health and Safety

3/4-pound lighter than traditional designs, for more comfortable wear over longer periods of time Learn More

G1 SCBA Facepiece

3/4-pound lighter than traditional designs, for more comfortable wear over longer periods of time

NEW MATERIAL OPTION: MSA is now offering a G1 Facepiece in an alternate hycar formulation. This alternative formulation will accommodate the minimal number of users who experience skin sensitivity while wearing a G1 facepiece made of standard hycar material.

GLOBE GUARD™ HOOD

Head and neck particulate-protective barrier coverage helps protect against airborne particulates

Multi-position adjustable lumbar pad allows customizable sizing for more comfortable wear for longer periods of time Learn More

G1 SCBA Ergonomics

Multi-position adjustable lumbar pad allows customizable sizing for more comfortable wear for longer periods of time

Fit like jeans to enhance performance and comfort while ensuring protection and safety

GLOBE PANT SYSTEM

Fit like jeans to enhance performance and comfort while ensuring protection and safety

Designed to help reduce exposure to toxic substances without significant added heat stress Learn More

GLOBE GUARD SYSTEM

Designed to help reduce exposure to toxic substances without significant added heat stress

Remote incident command for easier monitoring of firefighter well-being during an event

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Remote incident command for easier monitoring of firefighter well-being during an event

First (and only) on market with removable soft goods for easier cleaning. Learn More
All Cairns Leather Helmets now offer removable, washable soft goods.

Cairns® Helmets

First (and only) on market with removable soft goods for easier cleaning

All Cairns® Leather Helmets now offer removable, washable soft goods.

First on market with removable soft goods that don't require breaking pneumatic or electronic connections for easier cleaning Learn More

G1 SCBA

First on market with removable soft goods that don't require breaking pneumatic or electronic connections for easier cleaning

G1 Soft Goods Kits with replacement components to help reduce out-of-service time needed for cleaning.

A wireless, handheld search and rescue device that finds fires and firefighters.Learn More

LUNAR™ Connected Device

A wireless, handheld search and rescue device that finds fires and firefighters. Part of the MSA Connected Firefighter Platform to help keep firefighters safe, connected, and accounted for.

Athletically-inspired design with unique stretch materials, helps reduce physical stress and fatigue Learn More

Globe Athletix™ Turnout Gear

Athletically-inspired design with unique stretch materials, helps reduce physical stress and fatigue

Even lighter and more flexible with continuous segmented panels to provide unprecedented flexibility Learn More

Globe Supraflex™ Boots

Even lighter and more flexible with continuous segmented panels to provide unprecedented flexibility

Helps to reduce slips and falls in cold and wet conditions Learn More

Globe Arctic Grip Pro Soles

Helps to reduce slips and falls in cold and wet conditions

Firefighting Resources

Globe-sponsored online course at PPE101.com: Firefighter Cancer: Prevention and Health - Learn more about the common cancer-causing agents firefighters may face on the job as well as the importance of wearing proper PPE and using decontamination techniques to help reduce exposure to toxic substances and increase firefighter health and quality of life in this free online course.

Looking for more cleaning resources?

Check out our new cleaning guidance page!

FIRE SERVICE CLEANING GUIDANCE