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Take Charge with Dräger's ProAir: Built Tough for the Highs and Lows

Take on intense rescues in skyscraper infernos, shadowy tunnels, and the underbelly of city subways with the Dräger BG ProAir. This closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) is designed for first responders who brave the extremes to save lives. The ProAir offers a continuous supply of oxygen, helping you stay focused and resilient, in some of the harshest conditions during the call of duty.

This CCBA unit can be an ally for missions committed to the principle of "no one left behind." It blends a lightweight framework with solid protection, offering a steady stream of oxygen for four crucial hours amidst the challenges of fire, extreme heat, and hazardous substances. Equipped with a straightforward CO2 scrubber and O2 system, it can help first responders maintain their poise under severe pressure with purified breathing oxygen. Crafted to cut through the chaos with high-visibility features, enhancing team cohesion means each team member is likely to remain visible and accounted for, even in thick smoke or the dustiest workplace. 

Customize Your Breath: Tailored Oxygen Solutions

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Take a deep breath and explore the refreshing world of oxygen delivery with the ProAir, tailored for those who move with purpose and passion. As you breathe out, CO2 is transformed into cooled oxygen-rich air, helping you get clean oxygen going where other gear fails. It also has a clever RFID chip to keep an eye on its absorber usage, so you know exactly how long it's been at your side, keeping things running smoothly and reliably. 

Oxygen Your Way: Pick how you get your air - either non-stop with the constant dosage or just when you need it with the Lung Demand Valve, which kicks in more oxygen as you get moving. It's like having gear that breathes with you, making sure you don't get worn out when things are easy-going. Just like you adapt to what's happening around you, your gear also keeps up with your pace.

Scrubbed Clean: Embrace the clarity of each inhale with the easy-to-connect CO2 scrubber, helping you to continue the mission with purified oxygen. The positive pressure breathing circuit seals out harmful substances, while the CO2 absorber and either automatic oxygen dosage or pre-flush feature offer seamless, distraction-free breathing. Our system adeptly eliminates carbon dioxide as you exhale, concurrently cooling and seamlessly replenishing the air supply once the bag deflates.

Choose Your Cool:  Select from two cooling options: generative material called the Phase Change Material (PCM) or a straightforward ice pack setup, designed to cool the air you breathe without interrupting the system or taking anything apart. Both cooling features have a broad surface area, helping the air stay cool for more time, and making it more comfortable to breathe in tough regions. 

Mission Control: The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is your mission's nerve center, providing essential supply updates and alerts. It includes a feature for low-pressure checks of the breathing system, allowing quick swaps of the CO2 absorber or oxygen tank without bench testing. This helps you be prepared to make rapid, informed decisions in the heat of action.

Built for the Long Haul: Crafted to go the distance, this CCBA offers a steady stream of air for up to four hours, so you've got the support you need for those long-haul efforts. Forged for resilience, it rises to meet the demands of extreme rescue missions.

Whether you're navigating the dizzying heights of skyscrapers or delving into the shadowy realms of underground passages, and everything in between, the ProAir is dedicated to your safety and bolstering your fresh oxygen confidence as you take on each technical task.

Brave the Inferno and the Dust Storms

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Step into some of the job’s most ferocious depths with the ProAir. This CCBA is thoughtfully encased in a housing so robust it has surpassed rigorous *testing standards, earning top marks for its exceptional resilience to extreme heat, relentless flames, and the harshest chemical assaults. Whether descending into the distances of an inferno or standing firm against the relentless assault of a dust storm, the ProAir delivers uncompromised clean oxygen in some of the most relentless conditions faced by first responders.

Engineered with meticulous attention to detail, the robust housing stands tall at an impressive 23 inches, engineered to operate across extreme temperatures, from the freezing clutches of -40 °F to the highs of +194 °F. The robust housing fends off dust, debris, and sparks, helping to safeguard the purity of the breathing circuit. Featuring an intelligently crafted top pull force handle, offering swift and effortless rescue activation when it’s down to the wire. 

*EN 145:2000, EN 137:2002 flame engulfment test, NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 (pending), MT 867:2000, SANS 40145:1997, IS 10245-1:1996, AS.NZS 1716:2012, GOST R12.4.253:2011, GOST R53256:2009

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Ergonomic Excellence

For first responders, the efficiency of every second and the significance of every step demand gear that matches the urgency of your missions. The ProAir is crafted with a focus on ergonomic design, offering both agility and comfort even under pressure. Its harness is intuitively shaped to align with the body’s dynamics, promoting ease of movement and rapid response. To prevent getting snagged, the ProAir aims to sync with your movements, acting as an extension of your operational flow. Its compact design aids in maneuvering through tight and confined spaces, helping to facilitate quicker actions.

Crafted to resist heat and equipped with a swiveling waistbelt, it helps alleviate discomfort and allows for seamless navigation in varied terrains. The ProAir's ergonomic consideration strategically disperses its weight, easing the burden on vital areas like your shoulders, thereby boosting endurance and reducing weariness. This thoughtful equilibrium aids in preserving alertness and preparedness, crucial when your attention is fully absorbed by the complexities of the task.

By plugging in stellar ergonomics at its heart, the ProAir not only prioritizes safety but aims to elevate the performance and endurance of those on the front lines, enabling firefighters to execute lifesaving duties with greater freedom and efficiency.

Easy to Maintain

This CCBA is designed with simplicity in mind, featuring easy-to-spot blue touchpoints that practically guide you on how to use it. This smart design cuts down on the learning curve, meaning you and your team can get up to speed quickly and keep your focus where it's needed most. Less time spent on training and troubleshooting means your gear stays in action, not in the repair shop.

With its intelligent design, you have fewer components to clean, offering the flexibility to either machine wash or swiftly hand clean. Its design minimizes the need for regular attention, allowing you to concentrate more on your critical duties rather than upkeep. This means your equipment can be ready when you are, saving precious time and reducing hassle. 

Built to stand the test of time, the ProAir asks for extraordinarily little from you in terms of upkeep - just a simple reducer replacement every ten years, which is kind to your budget. Innovative features like a quick-dry harness and improved Plug'n'play connectors, streamlining ice pack system maintenance further, means you can dedicate more time to what matters most: effective and confident service.

Stay Connected

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In the dynamic realm of firefighting, where split-second decisions can make all the difference, clear communications, and reliable connectivity are non-negotiables for ensuring everyone's safety. The ProAir offers a suite of features designed to keep your team connected and informed, even in the most challenging environments.

Crisp Communications: With integrated radio and voice amplification options, this CCBA cuts through the noise so your instructions are heard clearly above hustle and bustle, facilitating seamless coordination during critical moments.

Buddy Lights: Navigating through thick smoke is made easier with the BG ProAir's buddy light system and active lighting, acting as guiding lights to maintain awareness of each other's locations and conditions, even in the cloudiest environments.

High-Visibility Reflectors: The ProAir isn't just about keeping you connected; it's about keeping you seen. With high-visibility reflectors, it makes sure you stand out, even in the smokiest conditions, so you can move with confidence knowing your team has your back.

Gear Up Right: When to Choose CCBA or SCBA for the Toughest Jobs

Knowing whether to gear up with Dräger's ProAir closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) or the Dräger PSS 7000 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) can make all the difference. While both provide clean respiratory support and are heat, flame, and chemical resistant, each piece of equipment is engineered to help first responders triumph in a very specific battle. 

The Dräger ProAir CCBA is engineered for prolonged use in environments where an extended oxygen supply is essential. Featuring the innovative cooling ice feature, this CCBA maximizes air supply duration by recycling exhaled air, making it well-suited for hazardous material handling, confined space operations, high-rise rescues, tunnels, and other scenarios requiring longer air supplies. With advanced cooling technology and optimized breathing mechanics, wearers can operate comfortably and efficiently in challenging environments, reducing fatigue to help performance during prolonged, confined, or skyscraper missions.

Dräger SCBAs, on the other hand, is crafted for the intensity of standard firefighting operations, providing supplied air for these intense emergencies. Available with options for 30, 45, or 60-minute air cylinders, it provides essential respiratory support for navigating smoke-filled environments during structural fires and confronting escalating temperatures. This reliable powerhouse helps you have the necessary safety measures to effectively combat fires and protect lives and property.

Deciding between the ProAir CCBA and any Dräger SCBA hinges on the specific demands of your mission. If your operation requires prolonged endurance and involves complex rescue scenarios, the BG ProAir can be a top pick, offering extended oxygen support in confined spaces. On the other hand, when facing the blaze directly, Dräger SCBAs stands ready to support you with air, offering you safe passage through smoke and flames.

The ProAir is Calling

Rooted in over 100 years of first responder innovation, the ProAir helps elevate your capacity to tackle firefighting trials with assuredness.

Eager to take charge with Dräger's ProAir? Reach out now for further details and prepare for triumph against the odds. Your well-being is our foremost concern, and we're dedicated to assisting you at every step of the way. 

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