Even though the San Antonio Fire Department Chief is fed up with failing breathing tanks, he's giving the manufacturer one more chance.
After months of problems with the SAFD tanks made by Interspiro, a new problem came up with the face masks. 14 of them broke and dozens are leaking.
Interspiro is replacing pieces on every firefighter's mask, but some say it's time to get a new equipment company.
"The police chief wouldn't put his officers out on the street if their guns didn't work... so our firefighters want to know where is the fire chief to protect them on this issue," said Chris Steele, Firefighter Union President.
The SAFD is now evaluating other brands of breathing tanks. The city manager says if there are any more problems, they'll get rid of Interspiro.
