Gas Masks for Law Enforcement [ Respiratory Protection for Homeland Security ] G A S M A S K S F O R

MSA’s Gas Masks: from Military Warfare to Civil Unrest to CBRN Threats

MSA has been making Gas about wearing an exceptionally As one SWAT officer recently Masks since . designed gas mask. “An enemy stated,“Equipment needs to be can drop blood or blister agents light, dependable, and foolproof. [ Military Warfare ] on an airfield, so you never The MSA [Advantage® 1000] Over 7 million MSA Gas Masks, know WHEN you’re going to mask is.” including the M17, M23, and need that protection. The design Another agreed,“If you need to M40 Series, have protected US and shape of the lens and this use force in hostage situations, military forces throughout the mask are very important in you have to see exactly what past century. MSA designed and enabling you to aim and fire you are doing while wearing developed the MCU-2/P gas your weapon. You’re not worry- your mask. The range of visibili- mask for the US military (USAF ing about comfort; you want to ty and optics are great.” in Desert Storm). Our be sure you can SEE.” Millennium™ Gas Mask is a [ CBRN Threats ] [ Civil Unrest ] clone of this USAF-Navy mask All threats to US homeland that’s now available to Law However, law enforcement offi- security—home-grown or Enforcement users. cers, especially SWAT teams, imported—signify potential A USAF Major who served in probably “know MSA” because destruction of people, places, Egypt and Somalia is adamant they’ve worn our dependable, and ways of life we hold dear. well designed, reasonably priced New ideas for preventing or gas masks during civil unrest responding to terrorist activities and civilian hostage situations. proliferate, as First Responders

Providing Respiratory Protection for America’s Warriors is a Prominent Part of MSA’s 90-Year History.

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contemplate the brutality of After decades of development “Never before has this country dealing with chemical, biologi- and millions of users, MSA’s gas depended so heavily on the FBI cal, radiological, and nuclear masks are still greatly preferred to protect it at home.” (CBRN) agents. by America’s fighting forces and Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, This is nothing new for law First Responders. We are ready May 29, 2002 enforcement personnel, who to help you meet today’s chal- must always be prepared for lenges with the best gas masks anything. But rapidly evolving available. plans to create new agencies, set new agenda, and expand support for state and local emergency response teams are intensifying the focus. Field training exercises also serve as dress rehearsals for personal protection, including gas masks. This is where MSA comes in. We have the gas masks you need.

About MSA MSA has protected First We have historically helped First Military Helmets; Fall Protection; Responders for almost 100 years! Responders before, during, and Thermal Imaging Cameras; and after emergencies, from small Mining, Emergency, & Specialty Mine Safety Appliances house fires to multiple explo- Equipment via a national net- Company was founded in 1914 by sions at chemical plants, from work of trained distributors, two mining engineers who hazardous materials spills to product specialists, and knowl- fought underground mine fires, hurricanes. We assisted those on edgeable contacts. rescued trapped miners, and duty after terrorists attacked developed or improved safety, MSA has been a global company New York City, the Pentagon, and rescue, and protective gear. for decades, protecting millions Oklahoma City; and before/dur- of people around the world who MSA has sold gas masks for mili- ing the Seattle WTO meetings work in almost every industry. tary (and industrial) use since and Salt Lake City Olympics. World War I, so we understand You can always reach us by MSA makes and markets the demands placed on this cru- phone:1-888-MSA-0018 or Respiratory Protection; cial protective equipment. e-mail: [email protected]. Instruments; Head, Eye, Face, & Hearing Protection; Fire & 3

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Gas Masks for Law Enforcement

Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask

• Drinking tube provides con- • Optional butyl-coated nylon nection for fluid ingestion in hood for total head protection contaminated atmospheres • NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G- • Fully elastic, 6-point head 0270) for protection at a harness promotes easy on/off CBRN Cap 1 rating and adjustment, with no hair pulling Regarding interoperability, the • Internal nose cup with 2 check Millennium CBRN Gas Mask is valves deflects air from the designed to be used as a sys- lens, reduces fogging tem; and while the thread and • CBRN canister containing gasket meet the specs of the chemical sorbents and a P100 standard, only MSA-manufac- filter to attract, retain, and tured components are tested neutralize contaminants and certified as assemblies. • Standard mechanical speak- ing diaphragm included, or add MSA’s optional ESP® II Communications System

Part No. Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask The new NIOSH government 10051286 Small Millennium Facepiece less Canister CBRN standard for full-facepiece 10051287 Medium Millennium Facepiece less Canister gas masks was issued on March 10051288 Large Millennium Facepiece less Canister 7, 2003. After extensive testing 10046570 MSA CBRN Canister to that standard, MSA’s Accessories: Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask 10026265 ESPII Communications system was first to receive NIOSH certi- 305022 Butyl Coated Nylon Hood fication as “compliant against 10034184 Gas Mask Pouch, Police Style CBRN.” 816137 Spectacle Kit Lens outserts for Millennium Facepiece A Hycar version of the reliable 10008907 Small, Clear military-style gas mask (MCU- • Flexible, 1-piece polyurethane 10008906 Medium/Large, Clear 2/P Mask, used by U.S. Air Force lens with wide field of vision 10008909 Small, Tinted in Desert Storm) that combines is bonded to durable Hycar 10008908 Medium/Large, Tinted high performance, customized rubber facepiece. fit, comfort, and cost efficiency. • Dual-canister mount allows weapon sighting from either shoulder

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Advantage® 1000 Agent Gas Mask Response™ Escape Hood

A clean, simplified • Fully elastic, 6-point head har- MSA’s Response Escape Hood is • Hood fits most head sizes; is with Hycar facepiece (based on ness promotes easy on/off a practical solution to the prob- compatible with long hair, a proven facepiece design devel- and adjustment, with lem of escaping from chemical, glasses, and/or facial hair. oped for the U.S. Armed Forces) no hair pulling biological, or riot-control agents, • Soft, high-stretch, comfort- that’s up to 40% lighter than • Standard nosecup helps elimi- when every second counts. The able elastomeric neck seal conventional full-face respira- nate lens fogging hood gives users head and neck eases donning and conforms tors and gives high perform- • Standard mechanical speak- coverage and respiratory protec- to irregular neck contours. ance, customized fit, comfort, ing diaphragm included, or tion to help them escape from • Easy operation: Air flows economy, and user acceptance. add MSA’s optional ESP II terrorist situations as quickly as directly into the facepiece Communications System possible. through the filter; inlet check • Flexible, 1-piece polyurethane • NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G- • Hood is made of high-per- valves maximize per- lens with wide field of vision 0235) for protection against formance laminate material formance; and exhaled air is bonded to durable chloroacetophenone (CN), for protection, fit, fast don- exits directly through the Hycar rubber facepiece chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100 ning, and ease of use when exhalation valve. • Dual-canister mount (bayonet particulate efficiency level, escaping from chemical and • Large bonded PVC lens for mount) allows weapon sight- and particulates biological agents. wide field of view and ing from either shoulder • Effective against OC • Canister has a high-efficiency translucent chemical-resistant particulate filter and activat- hood promote good visibility Part No. Advantage 1000 CBA-RCA Gas Mask, complete with canister, nosecup, and ed carbon to combat aerosols, and face recognition, while identification tag gases, and vapors for respira- reducing claustrophobia. 813860 Small tory protection during escape. • Integrated nose cup reduces 813859 Medium • Canister has 50% more carbon CO2 buildup, yet enables com- 813861 Large than similar canisters used by munication superior to con- 817590 Advantage 1000 CBA/RCA Canisters, Box of 6 US armed forces, documented ventional devices, as well as by results of extensive testing normal breathing and against simulated and live speaking. chemicals. • Cradle-type head straps allow for quick, no-assistance donning.

Part No. Description 10022208 MSA Response Escape Hood with CBA/RCA canister, packaged

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OptimAir® 6A PAPR OptimAir® 6HC (Health Care) PAPR

vides constant air flow via A powered air-purifying respira- solid particulates; and an breathing tube to facepiece. tor that designed to protect impregnated health care professionals from bed to adsorb (filter out) gases • Features Millennium residual Chemical/Biological/ and vapors. The carbon bed is Facepiece Radiological Agents, when they the same as used in military • Used with combination car- are performing First Responder canisters and is effective tridges for protection against duties during Homeland against mustard (HD), Sarin particulates, toxic gases and Security or terrorist situations. (GB),DMMP (a Sarin simulant), vapors, or a combination of HCN, and CK. these hazards The system features an 8-oz. • Maintenance-free lithium bat- lightweight, chemical-resistant • Maintenance-free lithium bat- A powered air-purifying respira- tery with 10-year shelf life Tychem SL Hood and belt- tery with 10-year shelf life, 4 tor that filters contaminants • Optional rechargeable NiCd mounted blower with two HC hours wear time. from ambient air via CBA/RCA battery Cartridges. The hood, compati- • Optional Advantage 3100 OptiFilter® Cartridges. Belt- • Also approved for use with ble with facial hair and glasses, tightfitting Facepiece. mounted motor/blower pro- (optional) Millennium requires no fit testing. The can- • Optional rechargeable NiCd Facepiece (see page 4) isters contain a pleated high- battery efficiency (P100) filter to remove Part No. Description aerosols, radionuclides, and 10046394 OptimAir 6A PAPR, complete with medium Millennium Facepiece, lithium battery, belt, motor/blower module. Add OptiFilter® cartridges/filters. Part No. Description 10011890 CBA/RCA OptiFilter Cartridges, Box of 6 10041550 OptimAir 6HC PAPR with Tychem Hood Includes motor/blower module, 816912 Lithium Battery Pack for OptimAir 6A PAPR lithium battery, hood, breathing tube, belt, and 2 HC Cartridges 491102 Motor/Blower Module 10042448 HC Cartridges, Pkg. of 6 808494 Protective Covers, Package of 5 10048179 Tychem SL Hood Optional Battery and Charger 481980 Breathing Tube for Hood 491120 Rechargeable NiCd Battery 10048180 Single-use lithium battery 463471 Standard Single-Unit Battery Charger 491120 NiCd Battery for training use 486614 Single-Unit, Dual-Rate Battery Charger 463471 Single-Unit Single-Rate Battery Charger for NiCd Battery 10048178 Motor/Blower module 492827 Polyurethane-coated nylon belt

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Accessories for Gas Masks

ESP® II Communications System

The ESP II Communications • Compact, rugged; resists System, a 1-piece, self-contained, water, heat, and impact electronic speech projection • Compatible with handheld device, allows wearers to speak radios for clear, long-range Lens Outsert normally, yet be heard loud and communications clear. • Uses two standard AAA alka- line batteries, which last up to lens outsert tional impact protection. Tinted • Lightweight, maintains visibil- 15 hours snaps into place over outsert helps conceal identity ity, comfortable to wear, and Millennium or Advantage 1000 (suitable only when sufficient easy to use facepiece lens, providing addi- light exists).

Part No. Description Part No. Description 10026265 ESP Communications System for Millennium Facepiece and Advantage Lens Outsert for Millennium Facepiece 1000 Facepiece 10008907 Small, clear 10008906 Medium/Large, clear 10008909 Small, tinted 10008908 Medium/Large, tinted Lens Outsert for Advantage 1000 Facepiece 806463 Small, clear 806462 Medium/Large, clear 806465 Small, tinted 806464 Medium/Large, tinted

Carrier

Part No. Description 10034184 Gas Mask Pouch, police style

Spectacle Kits Hood Part No. Description All skin should be covered when suits. They will cinch down 816137 Spectacle Kit for Advantage 1000 and Millennium Gas Masks encountering any suspect CW around the lens of the gas substance. Some suits that mask. A butyl hood, which pro- completely cover the body may tects against liquids, may work not be complete containment as additional protection.

Part No. Description 305022 Butyl-Coated Nylon Hood

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MSA’s Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for IDLH Conditions

BlackHawk™ Tactical Air Mask

• All-black Hycar or silicone audible low-pressure warning mask components eliminates Ultra Elite® Facepiece in 3 device that would compro- reflections that would com- sizes, Nightfighter™ Heads- mise concealment. Instead, an promise concealment. Up-Display mounting bracket, LED array visible inside the • Choice of low-pressure L-30 and SpeeD-ON® Kevlar facepiece provides remaining Stealth™, or high-pressure H- Facepiece Harness. air information. 30 Stealth, H-45 Low-Profile • Firehawk™ Push-to-Connect • Glass-reinforced composite Stealth, H-60 Stealth carbon Mask-Mounted Regulator has backplate, harness with fiber cylinders neoprene intermediate pres- Flame-and- Heat-Resistant • Optional shoulder-mounted sure hose, variable flow (FHR) Kevlar waist belt, shoul- Quick-Fill® System for rapid bypass system, purge button. der straps, pull strap cylinder filling in tactical situ- • Nightfighter Heads-Up- • Optional FHR shoulder pads, ations Display (HUD) low-pressure lumbar pad, FHR chest strap • Work-line accessory enabling warning device and cylinder • Adjustable Kevlar cylinder SCBA connection to portable pressure gauge system con- retention strap with over-cen- air-supply system sists of a transmitter mount- ter latching system • Hard or soft storage carrying ed on a gauge line and face- • Black FHR cylinder shroud case piece-mounted receiver. NO encompassing cylinder & air BlackHawk™ MMR Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Assemble-To-Order (ATO) Matrix

MMR Emergency SCBA Carrier/ Pad Air-Line Nose- Head HUD Cylinder Regulator Breathing Facepiece Case Type Harness Options Option cup Harness Options Type System

BL Black 0 Kevlar 0 None 0 None G Fire 0 None 0 None A None 0 None 0 None 1 Night- 0 None Hawk w/o hawk Fighter MMR chest 1 Shoulder 1 30' PTC 1 Snap-Tite 1 Quick-Fill B Ultra Elite 1 Med 1 Rubber HUD 1 Hard Pad Stealth Aluminum Shoulder Hycar, Case (2216 strap with 2 Lrg 2 SpeeD psig) Swivel Mount Small 1 Kevlar 2 Lumbar 2 Hansen -ON 2 Soft Pad & Solid SST C Ultra Elite Case with Cover chest Hycar, 3 Shoulder 3 Hansen Medium strap Pad & Brass Lumbar D Ultra Elite Pad 4 Foster Hycar, Steel Large BH Black 0 None 5 Snap-Tite Hawk E Ultra Elite Locking MMR 1 30' Silicone, Aluminum 4500 Stealth Small psig) 2 45' F Ultra Elite Stealth Silicone, Low Medium Profile G Ultra Elite 3 60' Silicone, Stealth Large

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FireHawk® Air Mask with CBRN Protection What do SWAT team members like about their MSA gas masks?

“My mask is light, pliable, good in cold weather. I like how it folds for carrying and storage.”

“MSA’s mask is the only one we can use for sighting when using guns, and we can see downward as well, which is great.”

“Great peripheral vision, and you can get your sighting device close to your face.” First Responders should never Sleek, rugged, and lightweight, approach unknown or IDLH the FireHawk Air Mask has the (Immediately Dangerous to Life best of everything: a comfort- “Until last year, or Health) atmospheres without able, wide-vision facepiece; low- our SWAT team wore five different masks. SCBA. profile mask-mounted regulator We needed to standardize, and some (MMR); combination PASS and [brands] were not good. MSA’s new FireHawk SCBA will Redundant Alarm; lightweight provide you with positive pro- 30- or 60-minute air cylinder; If my mask leaks, I am tection from CBRN agents, and advanced carrier/harness OUT of it....They HAVE according to the stringent live- assembly. to be dependable, so we agent test regimen of the NIOSH approval process. Our Custom-order FireHawk Air chose the Advantage positive protection design seals Masks by ATO (Assembled To 1000.” the new diaphragm of the Order) to get the features you Firehawk™ regulator from initial need. All NIOSH-approved, fire- “We need to move fast, contact with contaminants, fighting SCBA comply with the preventing CWA from contact- 2002 edition of the NFPA 1981 without being seen. We ing the vital components of the Standard. can’t think about if our regulator and entering the masks work, but they user’s air stream. To find the FireHawk Air Mask HAVE to.” with CBRN Protection ATO that These components, plus one of will best suit your needs, the industry’s best-fitting face- contact MSA’s award-winning pieces, MSA’s Ultra Elite®, ensure customer service at reliable and effective respiratory 1-888-MSA-0018. protection from CBRN agents as well as many lethal byproducts of chemical plants, nuclear facil- ities, laboratories, and other life- For more product details and/or threatening environments that information about respiratory you might have to face. protection and services from MSA, please contact your MSA distributor or MSA’s Customer Service Center at 1-888-MSA-0018.

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First Responder’s Guide to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

Terminology Radiation cannot be seen, years depending on the amount, Three basic ways to reduce your CBRN: Chemical, Biological, smelled, felt or tasted by humans. type, route and length of the expo- exposure to radiation— Radiological, Nuclear Discarding of contaminated sure. The effects can range from Time: decrease the amount of agents/weapons clothes and washing your body mild to cancer and death. time near the source of radiation Chemical Agents: Typically man- reduces the amount of radioac- Interior radiation—radiation that Distance: increase your distance made chemical compounds tive contamination in the body goes inside our bodies from the radiation source and thus effectively reduces your Shielding: increase the shielding Biological Agents: Bacteria or Exterior radiation—radiation exposure. that comes from sources outside between you and the radiation viruses that are dangerous to the source life or health of biological organ- Radiation adverse health effects our bodies isms, i.e. human beings may not be determined for many Radiological Hazards: Can occur from nuclear devices as well as a Agents* “dirty bomb,” which disperses *Note: List not all-inclusive. radiation by means of a non- nuclear device Agent Indications Comments Nuclear Hazards: Classical nuclear Anthrax • Inhalational anthrax (most lethal form): sore throat, • Not contagious. Prophylactic inoculation available. hazards are associated with radia- mild fever, muscle aches and malaise • Spores do not have a characteristic appearance (e.g., color), tion received in the aftermath of • Cutaneous anthrax: raised bump resembling spider smell, or taste. bite within 1–2 days a detonation of a nuclear device Botulism • Symptoms begin within 6 hours to 2 weeks (most • Not contagious. Radiological Threats/Response commonly 12 to 36 hours) after eating food that con- • Caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Definitions/Threats tains the toxins. Clostridium botulinum. • Double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred • About 110 cases of botulism are reported yearly in the US. Radiation is a form of energy speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weak- that occurs naturally in the air ness that descends from the shoulders down through we breathe, water we drink, food the upper arms, lower arms, thighs, calves, etc. we eat and in our own bodies. Smallpox • Fever, rash, small blisters on skin, bleeding of skin and Radiation doses that people • Contagious. Prophylactic inoculation available. mucous membrane, malaise, head and body aches, • Direct and fairly prolonged face-to-face contact is required to receive are measured in “rem” or and sometimes vomiting. The fever is usually high, in spread smallpox from one person to another. Also can be “sievert” (1 sievert = 100 rem). the range of 101 to 104 degrees F. Incubation period: spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or 10–12 days. Onset of illness: 2–4 days later contaminated objects (bedding, clothing, etc.). Can be carried by air in enclosed settings such as buildings, buses, and trains.

Chemical Warfare Agents

Chemical/Agent Classes Characteristics* Exposure Symptoms* Identifying Characteristics MSA Detector Tubes Chemical Nerve Agents • Attack nervous system, can enter • Pinpoint pupils • Tabun—Odor: None or fruity 10007654 Tabun body through inhalation or skin • Runny nose • Sarin—Odor: None or fruity Sarin • Effect begins within seconds & • Drooling (used in Tokyo subway attack a Soman minutes (large amounts) • Coughing few years ago) VX to 18 hours (small amounts) • Tightness in Chest • Soman—Odor: None or • Muscle twitching, jerking (mothballs) • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea • VX —Odor: None or sulfur • Convulsions • Coma • Death Chemical Blister Agents • Attack skin and can also be • Itching of eyes • —Odor: Garlic, onions 10007652—HD and HN Mustard Gas inhaled • Nausea, vomiting or mustard. 10007653—HD only Lewisite • Are absorbed rapidly into skin • Hoarseness or hacking cough Color: Clear to yellow or brown • Skin effect varies with agent— • Initial redness of skin, Mustard Gas: no immediate effect followed by blisters • Lewisite—Odor: Geraniums 10007650 Lewisite: immediate pain • Death Chemical Choking Attack respiratory tract • Coughing, nausea, vomiting • —Odor: Newly 10007651 Agents • Irritated eyes, nose, throat mown hay Phosgene Effects begin in 2–24 hours • Shortness of breath • Pulmonary edema • Frothy secretions • Death Chemical Blood Agents Attack circulatory system • Effects occur immediately • —Odor: 10007651 Hydrogen Cyanide Have rapid onset • Loss of consciousness Bitter almonds Effects occur immediately • Convulsions • Cyanogen Chloride—Odor: Small amounts: no effects • Apnea Bitter almonds • Headache

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Respiratory Protection Chart

Dirty Bomb—Dirty bombs Canisters are matched to respirator models and hazards combine conventional explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive Canister or cartridge name Canisters RCA RCA RCA GME-P100 CBRN materials to disperse radiation. Millennium Canisters OptiFilter OptiFilter (multi-gas) Adv. 1000 Cartridges Cartridges OptiFilter Sound Response Cartridges Recommendations Style of Canister Thread RD 40 Bayonet RD 40 RD 40 RD 40 RD 40 • Position upwind of suspected or Attachment military-style type military-style military-style military-style military-style event. Respirator Type Millennium Adv. 1000 Millennium OptimAir Ultra Elite Millennium • Isolate/secure the area 6A PAPR (DOT-ERG No. 136 recommends w/Advantage a minimum distance of 80 to 1000 or Millennium 160 feet). Facepiece • Be alert for small explosives CBA/RCA Canisters designed to disseminate or Cartridges, box of 6 818264 817590 10011890 10011890 10024847 radioactive agent(s). • Use time, distance and shielding Respirator Model 1 as protective measures. Advantage 1000 Gas Mask X X X • Use full PPE including SCBA. Millennium Gas Mask X X X X X Ultravue Demand X • Avoid contact with agent. Stay Ultra Elite Demand X out of visible smoke or fumes. • Establish background levels For protection against: Organic Vapors XE outside of suspected area. Chlorine E E X E • Monitor radiation levels. E E X E • Remove victims from high-haz- Chlorine Dioxide E E X E ard area to a safe holding area. E E X E • Triage, treat and decontaminate X E trauma victims as appropriate. X E • Detain or isolate uninjured Methylamine X E persons or equipment. Delay Formaldehyde X E decontamination for such Hydrogen Fluoride X E DMMP E E E E E E persons/equipment until Cyanogen Chloride (CK) E E E E E E instructed by radiation Hydrogen Cyanide (AC) E E E E E E authorities. Phosgene (CG) E E E E • Use radiation detection devices, if Chloropichrin (PS) E E E E possible, to determine if patients Sarin (GB) E E E E E E are contaminated with radiologi- Mustard (HD) E E E E E E cal material. Chlorobenzylidene (CN) X X X X X E Chlorobenzylidene - X X X X X E malonitrile (CS) Tear Gas Oleoresin capsicum,the E E E E E E active ingredient in OC Tear Gas Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4) E E Phosphine (PH3) E E E E P100 or TYPE HE for PAPR X X X X X E

X = NIOSH-approved “Law enforcement is only as E = Effective against but not NIOSH-approved good as its relationships. Our 1 = Approved with Advantage combined resources, expertise, Air-Line Adapter (PN 10003601) and ideas are far beyond the sum of their parts, and the potential for greater successes through mutual cooperation and respect is boundless.” FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III

“We must develop a seamless relationship with state and local law enforcement.” Attorney General John Ashcroft

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Ask your MSA distributor about MSA’s authorized distributors, Or ask for MSA’s more compre- MSA’s portable gas detection who are trained in knowledge hensive “Personal Protection for instruments and CWA detector and use of our products, can Homeland Security” bulletin tubes; complete line of fall pro- help you determine what gas and new Law Enforcement tection and rescue equipment, mask and other products will catalog. including our FP Tactical suit your needs. Call 1-800-MSA- MSA Safety Works (MSA’s con- Harness; and a variety of head, 2222, MSA’s Customer Service sumer brand) offers a Gas Mask eye, face, and hearing protec- Center, to find out who your dis- Hood (similar to MSA’s Response tion. tributor is, order product litera- Escape Hood) through leading Do you know about MSA’s ture, etc. retailers. With it come a training Evolution® family of thermal US Government workers can tape and instructions in how to imaging cameras? These TICs buy many MSA products “shelter in place.” provide high-resolution, quality through our GSA (General images for clear, crisp definition Services Administration) sched- of objects in the scene. They are ules. Just call MSA’s Customer superb tools for search and res- Service Center at 1-800-MSA- cue, location of mass casualty 2222 for more information. victims, HazMat identification, Information on gas mask usage and night scene survey. and limitations is on MSA’s web site www.MSAnet.com.

MSA thanks the Allegheny County (Pa.) Police Department, especially the Allegheny County Police SWAT team, for generously sharing their training time and information, so that this bulletin could be a more realistic presentation of law enforcement needs.

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