About Our Organization

Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC)

The Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC) is a dedicated team of fire service leaders who are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience on firefighter air safety. All of this education and wisdom is brought to the forefront by FAC, which is dedicated to firefighter air management, air management technology, research, and training.

The industry has made tremendous progress in technology and tools to provide safer and healthier working environments for firefighters. Unfortunately, what will never change is the human element required to get the job done. Whether it’s a 30- or 45-minute bottle, that amount of time becomes the lifespan of a firefighter entering an IDLH environment.

Who We Are

The Firefighter Air Coalition is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing firefighter safety through education and training on air management best practices.

Our vision is for all firefighters to have the tools and expertise they need to operate safely and effectively, protecting themselves and the communities they serve.

The Fireground, Our Mission, and You

Firefighter Air: The FDIC 2024 supplement.
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Board of Directors

Mike Gagliano President

Bill Dickson

David Rhodes

Trish Garges

Ron Siarnicki

Dr. Rodger Reiswig

Who We Serve

Fire Service

The Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC) focuses on the need for smart, responsible air management. It’s our passion and our privilege to advance firefighter safety through advanced air management strategies and tactics in fireground operations, to prevent fires smoke exposures and technologies that can be used to advance firefighter health and safety.

Code Compliance Professionals

The Firefighter Air Coalition advocates for codes requiring proven technologies that improve air management in the fire service. We support the efforts of municipal agencies in code review and adoption.

Municipal & Legislative Representatives

Codes requiring air standpipe systems, similar to water standpipe systems, are a growing trend nationwide as cities look to keeping pace with infrastructure development, fire department manpower, and risk reduction to maintain the highest level of public safety.

FARS Installation & Maintenance Contractors

A Firefighter Air Replenishment System (FARS) is a water standpipe system that delivers breathing air to firefighters inside large structures.

Building Owners

As with most building-installed fire safety systems, the cost of FARS and the on-going testing, certification and maintenance of the system is borne by the builder and the building owner.