NFPA 1981, titled Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, is a comprehensive guideline developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of respiratory protection for emergency services personnel. This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of SCBA and combination SCBA/Supplied Air Respirators (SARs) used during firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and other situations where responders may encounter Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) atmospheres.

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