Abstract: A system, management device, SCBA and wearable device are provided. In one or more embodiments, a wearable device for use with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is provided. The device includes device processing circuitry configured to: determine a wireless personal accountability report (PAR) signal has been received, and transition into an alarm state based on the received wireless PAR signal. The alarm state configured to trigger at least one notification while in the alarm state where the triggering of at least one notification is configured to recur until an indication is received.

Abstract: A support assembly for a self-contained breathing apparatus includes a back frame for supporting the self-contained breathing apparatus on a user's back, the back frame having upper and lower regions, a waist pad removably attached to the lower region of the back frame, and a first elongate securing member arranged to removably secure the back frame to the waist pad, wherein the first elongate securing member is configured to allow the waist pad to move within a predetermined range of motion with respect to the back frame.