You Won Your AFG Grant. Now What?
Expert Advice You Won an AFG Grant for Breathing Air: What Comes Next? Congratulations! The hard work paid off. Opening your FEMA GO portal to find a Notice of Award (NoA) for a new high-pressure breathing air system is a massive victory for your department and your community. Securing funding for breathing air equipment under […]
Arctic Compressor x LN Curtis & Sons for Federal Government
Arctic Compressor Announces LN Curtis & Sons as Certified Federal Government Dealer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Superior, Wisconsin — Arctic Compressor, LLC is pleased to announce that LN Curtis & Sons has been appointed as a Certified Arctic Compressor Dealer for the Federal Government market, supporting both Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian federal agency customers […]
Writing FEMA AFG Application
Expert Advice FY25 FEMA AFG Is Open: Guide to Writing A Successful Grant Request For Breathing Air Solutions On May 19, 2026, FEMA officially opened the application period for the FY25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, putting $291.6 million on the table for critical equipment, vehicles, and training. Things to quickly be aware of […]
Solving the 5500 PSI Bottleneck
Expert Advice / All-In-Ones Solving the 5500 PSI Bottleneck The Superior 7K All-In-One with SimpleFill™ Technology debuted at FDIC 2026 this April. While the industry tends to add bells and whistles, Arctic remains focused on one thing: Simplicity. The 5500 PSI Bottleneck As more and more fire departments are moving to 5500 PSI cylinders, […]
So You Didn’t Get the Grant? Time to Pivot.
Expert Advice So You Didn’t Get the Grant? Time to Pivot. Your browser does not support the video tag. A denied grant doesn’t change the fact that an aging compressor or an outdated fill station is a safety liability. You shouldn’t have to go with “good enough” when it comes to your breathing air. We […]
High-Pressure Air Compressors: Your Ultimate Guide
Expert Advice / Compressors High-Pressure Air Compressors: Your Ultimate Guide High-pressure air compressors are used in a variety of applications, such as firefighting, scuba diving, and military and industrial operations. In this guide, our experts explain: High-Pressure Basics: How “high” is high-pressure? Applications: What are the common applications for high-pressure air compressors? Types of Compressors: […]
The Top-Rated Breathing Air Compressor of 2025
Expert Advice / Compressors / Breathing Air Compressors The Top-Rated Breathing Air Compressor of 2025 The tallies are in for 2025, and one system has consistently topped the charts for departments nationwide. The Arctic 1500 Series Enclosed Compressor – specifically the C-E4-10-A6-E1C model – has become the gold standard for Fire Chiefs seeking the perfect […]
Understanding Breathing Air Trailers: A Guide for Fire Chiefs
Expert Advice / Mobile Solutions Understanding Breathing Air Trailers: A Guide for Fire Chiefs Selecting a breathing air trailer requires balancing NFPA compliance, tow vehicle capacity, and on-scene SCBA/SCUBA cylinder turnover rates. This guide defines: The basics of a breathing air trailer (what it is and the core components) Technical standards and compliance requirements Selection […]
How Breathing Air Compressors Work
Expert Advice / Compressors / Breathing Air Compressors How Breathing Air Compressors Work A breathing air compressor is a specialized high-pressure compressor. It provides breathable air for SCBA and SCUBA cylinders, operating at pressures over 5000 PSI. These compressors are essential for firefighters, emergency responders, and diving professionals who rely on a dependable, clean air […]
Grant Funding for Breathing Air Compressors
Expert Advice / Compressors / Breathing Air Compressors Grants for Breathing Air Compressors: Pro Tips to Find Grants Looking to fund a breathing air compressor purchase? Multiple firefighting and emergency response grant programs exist to support your purchase. Where to Look for Grant Opportunities A strong grant search begins with understanding what eligible funding is […]