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The History of BA in the British Fire Service -1960

As it was clear that the use of BA would require more men to be trained in the use and procedures, guidance on the selection of men as BA wearers was given in FIRE SERVICE CIRCULAR 32/1960 promulgated following the 24th meeting of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council on 27 July 1960. It recommended:-

  1. 18 months operational service before BA training.
  2. A possible age limit for wearers.
  3. Standards of fitness.
  4. Two BA wearers per appliance equipped with BA.
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