Swift Water Rescue

Swift water rescue · SWBA

Emergency air.
Part of your rescue kit.

Meet the Swift Water Breathing Apparatus: a hose-equipped system designed for mounting on compatible MOLLE-style personal flotation devices.

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Rescuer wearing SWBA equipment in churning swift water

Made in USASubmersible Systems · Since 1979Direct manufacturer support

SWBA breathing apparatus with hose and mounting holster

Built around
your equipment setup.

A compact cylinder, hose, and second stage let you configure the breathing system with your rescue equipment. Confirm mounting and hose routing with your team before use.

The personal flotation device is sold separately.

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Choose only what you need.

01 / Inline shutoff

Select the optional inline shutoff for the second stage if required by your setup. The product page shows the open and closed positions.

02 / Refill adapter

Choose the compatible air-compressor, yoke, or DIN refill adapter for your filling equipment—or select none.

03 / Shipping fill

Choose empty or, where eligible, pre-filled shipping for contiguous-US ground delivery (+$15).

See SWBA on a rescue PFD.

Front, rear, and holster views show how the system can be carried with rescue equipment. PFDs are sold separately; confirm compatibility and hose routing with your team.

Rescuer wearing a PFD with SWBA hose and second-stage mounting — **Front view**Second-stage positioning with a rescue PFD.

Rescuer standing in water with SWBA cylinder mounted across the rear of the PFD — **Rear mounting**Cylinder and holster carried across the back of the PFD.

SWBA holster positioned across the upper rear of a compatible PFD — **Holster attachment**MOLLE-style attachment points on a compatible PFD.

SWBA development & rescue experience

Perspectives from the rescue community.

“SWBA® is not a diving system; it provides those extra breaths a rescuer needs to carry out a rescue”

Dr. Steve GlasseyDirector, Public Safety Institute · SWBA development and training partner. Excerpt from the SWBA launch statement.

“We have found that the use of the Spare Air system for each diver would be a great safety factor.”

Jeffrey R.Director, Daviess County Search and Rescue Service, Inc. This related testimonial concerns Spare Air rescue diving, not the SWBA model.

Read the SWBA partner statement → More rescue-user stories →

A few things to know.

Does the package include a PFD?

No. The personal flotation device shown in application photos is sold separately. Confirm compatibility with the equipment you intend to use.

Is the inline shutoff standard?

No. It is an optional selection on the SWBA product page. Review the product photos and instructions before deciding whether to add it.

Where can we see mounting and use examples?

The SWBA product page includes application photos, mounting examples, and additional equipment details. Follow the operating instructions and your team’s rescue training procedures.

Complete your SWBA setup.

Review the package contents, select options, and see current pricing.

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Use SWBA within your rescue organization’s training, equipment, and operating requirements. Equipment does not replace rescue training.