VIDEO: Two Sparks firefighters are now providing a piece of equipment to fire stations all over the country.
âWe came up with an idea of trying to find a way to protect the lens of our SCBA mask,â said co-owner Cody Cavin.
What started as an idea became BA Shields, where they manufacture shields that cover the lens of a firefighterâs self-contained breathing apparatus.
âOnce it gets into the hands of our firefighters, they see the value of it almost immediately,â added co-owner Pat Case. The shield protects the lens from getting scratched and nicked while out on the job. And it also saves time and money. A replacement lens can run upwards of $200, not to mention the time itâs pulled out of service to get repaired.
âThey have to send it off, they have to get it removed, replaced, re-fit, tested and get back in that personâs hands,â explained Cavin.
Meanwhile these shields cost just $35.
