2003 Minnesota Frequently Asked Questions

Last Update:  February 20, 2003  10:46 am

Will we be able to use the same login and password on the USFA web site as we did last year?

The applicants will be able to use the same password and user ID, then select
which application they want, i.e., 2002 or 2003.

After determining our greatest need in our department is the same as last year, we are again going to try for SCBA.  Out of the 13 SCBA's that we have, only 4 are compliant under OSHA and NFPA standards.

Would it be better to replace these also since they would not have the integrated PASS device. (Trying to keep them all consistent.)? 

Some other safety features are; light weight carbon tank, voice amplifier and the buddy breathing system. 

Do you feel these features are important and would they be looked at as safety features or bells and whistles?

After attending the Grant Writing Assistance Class I realize we want 1 SCBA for each firefighter.

Did I understand you as saying this would be considered a New Program because each firefighter did not have their own SCBA, so we were never 100% compliant?

Is there a standard that says each firefighter should have their own SCBA?

Is a RIT team high on the list again this year?