Remote activation system for a breathing apparatus filling station

A method of operating a filling station system for a breathing apparatus, comprising:

• providing a first filling station having a first air bank system;
• providing a second filling station having a second air bank system;
• providing a first air supply line extending between the first filling station and the second filling station, the first air supply line adapted to supply a flow of air from the first air bank system to the second filling station;
• activating a first control signal at or near the second filling station to remotely activate the flow of air from the first air bank system to the second filling station;
• and
• providing a first activation valve coupled to the first air supply line and controlled by the first control signal, the first activation valve configured to activate or stop airflow between the first air bank system and the second air bank system.

A method of operating a remote activation system for a breathing apparatus filling station, comprising:

• providing a user-operable activation device located at or near a first filling station having a first air bank system;
• connecting the first filling station to a second filling station having a second air bank system with at least a first air supply line, a first activation valve, and a first control line or channel;
• and
• remotely activating air flow from the second air bank system to the first filling station based on control of the first activation valve, whereby the volume of air from both first air bank system and second air bank system are available to recharge a breathing apparatus at the first filling station.