Abstract: A seat construction having a provision for storing a tank for a self-contained breathing apparatus. The seat includes an elongated cavity adapted to receive the tank and the rear of the cavity is enclosed by a seat back that includes a rear surface and a pair of side surfaces which extends forwardly from the rear surface. A pair of brackets are positioned in horizontally spaced relation and one end of each bracket is connected to the rear surface, while the opposite end of the bracket is connected to the respective side surface. The brackets carry generally flat supporting surfaces which are disposed to support the tank. A belt extends through slots in the brackets and the free ends of the belts are fastened together to secure the tank against the supporting surfaces.

Abstract: A seat construction having a back composed of a pair of side pads which are spaced apart to provide a cavity therebetween. The cavity is adapted to receive a cylinder for a self-contained breathing apparatus which is strapped on the back of a fire fighter who is seated on the seat. The rear of the cavity is enclosed by a generally U-shaped closure and a head pad connects the upper ends of the side pads and can be pivoted from a head supporting position to a release position. As the fire fighter rises from the set, the cylinder which is strapped to his back will engage the head pad, pivoting it to a release position, so that the cylinder will not catch on the head pad as the fire fighter rises from the seat.