In the latest installment of Citizen Flame, reporter Bo Evans suited up with 70 pounds of protective gear to train with the Mesquite Fire Department. He tackled “The Maze,” a pitch-black obstacle course designed to simulate the intense conditions firefighters face inside burning buildings. The training focused on mastering PPE — personal protective equipment — including the SCBA, or self-contained breathing apparatus, which supplies breathable air in smoke-filled environments.

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