Firefighting is different now, thanks to increased heat load, duration, and toxicity of structural fires resulting from modern construction materials. These factors, combined with evolving technology in firefighter protection, require a new approach to safety equipment.

Since the inception of the NFPA, the primary function of SCBA has been air delivery, with only minor changes geared towards SCBA performance improvement -- despite how technology has evolved so quickly for daily life in areas such as software and communication.

These technological advancements have opened wide the possibilities for transforming firefighting safety.