This standard shall specify minimum requirements for the selection, care, and maintenance of open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and combination SCBA/SAR that are used for respiratory protection during fire fighting, rescue, and other hazardous operations.This standard shall specify the requirements for SCBA models as detailed in Section 1.3.This standard shall specify the requirements for SCBA that are equipped with SCBA-integrated Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS), also certified as compliant with NFPA 1982, Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS), as applicable 1.1.4 This standard shall specify the requirements for the SCBA selection, care, and maintenance component of the respiratory protection program required by NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.This standard shall not specify requirements for any closed-circuit SCBA.This standard shall not specify requirements for other respiratory protection program components of the organization such as SCBA training, appropriate use of SCBA for operations, and breathing air quality as these program components are under the jurisdiction of other NFPA standards. This standard shall not specify requirements for accessories attached to the SCBA unless specifically addressed herein.Nothing herein shall restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.