Fire Force provides professional flow testing services for MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems. Our certified technicians verify that your life-safety equipment delivers proper airflow rates and meets all manufacturer performance standards, keeping your firefighters and emergency responders safe.
Flow testing is a critical performance verification procedure that measures the airflow delivery capabilities of SCBA regulators and breathing apparatus systems. This testing ensures your MSA equipment can provide adequate air supply under various breathing demands and operating conditions. We test all MSA SCBA regulator types to verify they meet manufacturer specifications for airflow delivery at various pressure levels, while also measuring pressure drops across the breathing circuit to ensure optimal performance throughout the entire air supply duration.
Our technicians are specifically trained in testing MSA breathing apparatus systems according to manufacturer specifications and performance standards. Fire Force uses precision, calibrated flow testing equipment designed specifically for SCBA performance verification. We understand how critical SCBA equipment is to your operations, so our efficient testing process minimizes equipment downtime while providing complete testing documentation for your records.
MSA SCBA flow testing meets all requirements from MSA manufacturer specifications, NFPA standards for SCBA equipment performance, OSHA respiratory protection requirements, NIOSH certification standards, and local fire department compliance standards. Annual flow testing is recommended by most manufacturers, and testing is required after any repairs or maintenance to regulators, following manufacturer service intervals, or as required by department policy.
Flow testing becomes necessary during annual SCBA maintenance programs, after regulator repairs or rebuilds, when breathing resistance issues are reported by users, or before returning equipment to service after extended storage. Contact Fire Force if you notice increased breathing effort or resistance, inconsistent air delivery during use, equipment that hasn't been flow tested within recommended intervals, recent repairs or maintenance to breathing circuits, or user complaints about breathing apparatus performance.
Each SCBA unit is logged and thoroughly inspected before testing begins. Equipment is then connected to our calibrated flow testing apparatus and system pressures are verified. Regulators are tested at various flow rates to simulate different breathing demands and work intensities. Results are analyzed against MSA specifications, and passing equipment receives complete certification documentation with flow rate measurements, pressure readings, and performance compliance verification.
For safety, SCBA systems must meet minimum flow rates at specified pressures, maximum breathing resistance limits, consistent performance across pressure ranges, and response time requirements for demand regulators. We offer convenient on-site pickup and delivery service, drop-off service at our certified facility, and emergency testing services for critical situations.
Don't compromise on breathing apparatus performance. Regular flow testing ensures your MSA SCBA systems deliver the airflow your personnel need during critical operations. Contact Fire Force today for certified testing procedures, fast and reliable service, complete documentation, and competitive pricing.
Trust Fire Force to keep your MSA SCBA systems performing at peak efficiency. When lives depend on your breathing apparatus, every component must be tested and verified to the highest performance standards.
If you wish to send us a SCBA to repair please follow these steps.
Complete form with necessary information and send along with your SCBA(s) to:
Our technicians will analyze, diagnose, and develop repair strategies for your review and approval.