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SAFETY FIRS T
Edition 1 – December 2019
MSA G1 Classic Breathing Apparatus
Introduction
This manual is designed to provide you with information and instructions on the
operation and capabilities of the MSA G1 Classic (G1 C) self-contained breathing
apparatus (BA).
This manual contains information about the G1 C BA and covers the following topics:
specifications and general precautionary measures;
cylinder and components;
operation;
donning and doffing; and
after-use care maintenance.
It also contains a list of abbreviations.
Awareness of MSA G1 Electronic BA
Deployment
Throughout Victoria, there are two MSA G1 BA sets being utilised: the MSA G1
Electronic (MSA G1 E) and the MSA G1 Classic (MSA G1 C).
The MSA G1 E will be used by:
all CFA Class 5 brigades (as well as MFB and Ambulance Victoria);
CFA Class 4 brigades that support CFA Class 5 brigades that have a pumper or a
pumper tanker. There are been a few exceptions to this.
all CFA Class 3 brigades that directly support a Class 5 brigade with pumper or
pumper tanker only.
The MSA G1 C will be used at all other CFA brigades.
This manual covers the operation of the MSA G1 C.
