Firefighter Air Coalition
Welcome to the Firefighter Air Coalition. Our mission is to protect every firefighter from the deadly impact of smoke. We do that by
- Providing information, education, and training programs on air management best practices
- Sharing information and promoting methods that prevent line-of-duty cancer related to exposure to fire smoke
- Supporting jurisdictions across the country in the code adoption process to require firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS)
- Supporting and distributing scientific fireground and safety research
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Firefighter Safety Advocacy
About Us
The Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC) is an advocacy group dedicated to promoting firefighter safety through the use of air management best practices, advanced fireground research, and the adoption of codes requiring Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS).
Comprised by leaders from the fire service, industry and government, the FAC is the nation’s leading advocate for the full implementation of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1404, “The Rule of Air Management,” and the adoption and implementation of International Fire Code Appendix L, which outlines the requirements for firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS).
We provide donations to underwrite equipment, education, and training to help fire departments of all sizes develop, implement and enforce effective air management programs.
We also offer resources to fire departments looking to adopt Appendix L of the International Fire Code and require FARS in their jurisdictions. These resources include everything a department needs to conduct its due diligence, including FARS system overview, system specifications, research data on air quality and system cost, our FARS Code Adoption Workbook, case studies, peer resources, and more.
Features
FARS Training Tower Tuesday – Bellevue
Last year, the Firefighter Air Coalition donated firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) to four fire department training towers. Every Tuesday in February, we'll share short videos from Bellevue, WA, Grand Prairie, TX, Meridian, ID, and Round Rock, TX of...
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Articles
High-Rise Expert and Author Jerry Tracy Discusses FARS
Watch legendary high-rise expert and author Jerry Tracy talk about firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS).
FARS Training Tower Tuesday – Round Rock
Last year, the Firefighter Air Coalition donated firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) to four fire department training towers. Every Tuesday in February, we'll share short videos from Bellevue, WA, Grand Prairie, TX, Meridian, ID, and Round Rock, TX of...
FARS Training Tower Tuesday – Meridian
Last year, the Firefighter Air Coalition donated firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) to four fire department training towers. Every Tuesday in February, we'll share short videos from Bellevue, WA, Grand Prairie, TX, Meridian, ID, and Round Rock, TX of...
FARS Training Tower Tuesday – Grand Prairie
Last year, the Firefighter Air Coalition donated firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) to four fire department training towers. Every Tuesday in February, we'll share short videos from Bellevue, WA, Grand Prairie, TX, Meridian, ID, and Round Rock, TX of...
Video: Why Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems? The Firefighter Air Coalition Explains
Watch this short video to see why firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) are essential for life safety in large structures like high-rise buildings. [button color="blue" size="small" link="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXottzAAd2c3Y3_emrQ6WSQ" target="blank"...
Update: Six Tom Brennan Lifetime Award Winners Speak About Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems
As More Cities Adopt Appendix L, It Seems the Fire Service is Listening to its Best and Brightest by Joseph D. Rush III, MS, EFO This article was originally published in 2017 and was updated and edited by the Firefighter Air Coalition for publication in 2021. Last...
