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This fact sheet explains how to secure an SCBA after adverse conditions, serious injury, or a line-of-duty death. Securing an SCBA and removing it from service enables fire departments or other entities to inspect functionality, secure critical data, and establish a chain of custody as part of an investigation.
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Language: English (US)
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Last updated: July 13, 2026
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Suggested Citation
NIOSH [2026]. Securing an SCBA after adverse conditions, serious injury, or line-of-duty death. By Attwood WR, Knuth R, Page F, Tarley JL, and Wilkinson A. Morgantown, WV: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2026–105.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health