Members and Sponsors

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Technology Partners

New technology in air management and fireground operations is critical to firefighter safety. The FAC seeks Technology Partners that bring to market cutting-edge technology that significantly improves firefighter safety. These partners will form the FAC Standards and Management Council to begin the establishment of oversight and involvement pertaining to specific codes related to air management and technology for firefighters.

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Contractor Partners

Contractor Partners assure air management technologies are properly installed and maintained. Benefits include:

Access to FAC technical experts related to codes and standards impacting air management technology.
Updates and latest changes to industry codes, standards, and practices through a variety of options, including correspondence courses, hands-on classes, traveling seminars, live and on-demand webinars, and online training.
The FAC is a source of information on legislative activities throughout the nation, and we serve as a clearing house for information and statistics that could help promote FARS in your local area.
Inclusion in our listing of reputable contractors for FARS installation and service.
The FAC works within the industry and the media to promote an awareness of the role FARS may play in firefighter respiratory health and safety.

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Training Sponsorship

FAC provides quarterly comprehensive air management training to firefighters by instructors widely recognized as the industry’s finest. We promote our training sessions to a regional audience and attract an average of 100 firefighters from 10-15 departments per session. Sponsors can introduce new technologies and fireground tools to firefighters and department leadership in this exclusive one-to-one environment.

Our Mission Stands on Four Pillars
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Air Management

Technology

Fire Smoke, Cancer & Illness

Research & Science

Who We Are

Our mission

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

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.

Who We Serve

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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 continued education and training programs and the advancement of important life-saving air supply technology.

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Code Compliance Professionals

The Firefighter Air Coalition advocates for codes requiring proven technologies that improve air management in the fire service and help reduce cancer risk. We support the efforts of code compliance professionals in their code review, adoption, and implementation process.

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Municipal & Legislative Representatives

Codes requiring Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS) are a growing trend nationwide as cities look to keeping pace with infrastructure development, fire department manpower, reduce risk, and maintain the highest level of public safety.

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FARS Installation & Maintenance Contractors

A Firefighter Air Replenishment System (FARS) is a building installed standpipe system and distribution systems that delivers breathing air to firefighters inside large structures.

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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.

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