Emergency escape breathing devices

摘要

Development, correct stowage and the use of emergency escape breathing devices in accommodation spaces will make the difference between survival in a critical situation and tragic loss of life. This article considers progress made so far.rnFor several centuries divers and fire-fighters were able to operate by breathing pumped air through leather hoses. The first self-contained breathing apparatus was probably developed in 1878 by Henry Fleuss, who was a master diver for 'the father of diving' Augustus Siebe.