Jason Traynor
Jason Traynor
General Manager, Global Respiratory Protection and Fire Helmets, MSA SafetyJason Traynor is the General Manager, Global Respiratory Protection and Fire Helmets for MSA Safety. In this role, Jason is responsible for establishing the global vision, strategy and growth initiatives for his product groups. Mr. Traynor has 20 years of global marketing experience across the semiconductor, healthcare and safety industries at Intel Corporation, Philips Healthcare and MSA Safety. Upon joining MSA in 2012 as the Product Group Manager for Respiratory Protection, Jason revolutionized MSA’s approach to fire service marketing and was critical to the successful launch of the G1 SCBA platform. These efforts have resulted in unprecedented market share gains in the highly competitive North American SCBA market, with MSA’s share growing from roughly 27% in 2013 to over 45% in 2017. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University where he double majored in Economics and Industrial Management. Additionally, Jason is a graduate of the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University where he earned an MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Finance.
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Firefighting is hot, hazardous, and let's face it, grueling work. But believe it or not, the job today has become even more challenging as firefighters must deal with increased heat loads, toxic subst...
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MSA Safety, Inc. announced that its handheld LUNAR™ Connected Device can be used on FirstNet® to provide firefighters with a solution to help strengthen the incident response. LUNAR, a wirel...
MSA Safety Incorporated, a pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, opens a newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility for producing firefighter protective apparel in Yate, near Bristol,...
MSA Safety Incorporated, a pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, will be taking center stage at the upcoming Emergency Services Show (ESS) in Birmingham, on September 21 and 22, by d...
MSA Safety Incorporated, a pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, marks the opening of Interschutz 2022 with the unveiling of a new line of Firefighter Protective Clothing (FPC) that...
Firefighters are flocking to Indianapolis for FDIC International. Much of the week-long event is dedicated to classroom instruction and hands-on training. Connecting and networking In addition to le...
Technology has played a role in firefighting since the beginning; in fact, portable water pumps were found among the ruins of ancient Egypt. As bucket brigades gave way to electric pumps and internal...
Equipment is an important element in fighting fires, and in keeping firefighters safe. But what new needs are driving the development of equipment? How can equipment expand its role in fighting fires,...
MSA Safety Incorporated announced that its next generation G1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) has received U.S. government approval from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and He...
Each year in Birmingham, fire brigades from around the United Kingdom come together to learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies in the fire service market. That’s why MSA Safety I...
Each year in Birmingham, fire brigades from around the United Kingdom come together to learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies in the fire service market. That’s why MSA Safety I...
Given the unpredictable and hazardous nature of firefighting, where seconds could mean the difference between life and death, there’s nothing more important for firefighters than being connected...
Until recently, a one-size-fits-all approach for firefighter respiratory protection might have been considered the norm. However, no two fire stations are alike, and each has differing needs, preferen...
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated announces that its new jet-style fire helmet, called the Cairns® XF1, has received third-party certification as compliant to the 2018 e...
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