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By Tom Robb | on July 29, 2022

(from left) Firefighter-paramedics Kyle Richardson, Jordan Brandwein, and John Hutchinson modeling new SCBA breathing equipment. (Photo by Niles Fire Dept. Lt. Evan Schachtel)

Niles firefighters will be able to breathe a little easier once they begin deploying 61 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. Delivered in May, firefighters are now training with the units and will begin using them in the field in October, Niles Fire Chief Marty Feld said.

The new hose and pack units w...

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