O.B.A. info

[leatha4eva]

I have heard some other posters talk about O.B.A.s or oxygen generating breathing apparatus. I've tried to find more information or pictures of them, but I can't seem to find anything. I was wondering if any of you could tell me alittle more about this piece of firefighter history. Thanks

steve

[JayTL]

You can find information on OBA's on some Navy websites.

[lady_in_turnouts]

Try this website. It has a brief description of OBA's and some pictures of the equipment.

http://www.tpub.com/dc32/63.htm

Lady.

[Steamer]

The one's I used all too many years ago, were also called Chemox. I did a search on that some time ago, and found some information. I think MSA may still have some stuff about them on their website.