Waterbury firefighters were at risk of exposure to infectious diseases when sharing SCBA. Firefighter compliance with the department of SCBA infection control program was evaluated using surveys and monitoring disinfectant supply. This evaluative research project determined: the rate of compliance with SCBA disinfecting procedures; the rate of personal SCBA facepiece usage; factors affecting the rate of compliance; and if the SCBA infection control program required modification. Low compliance rates largely attributable to behavioral preferences revealed an organiztional culture that did not prioritize safey. Recommendations included: implementing an improved program with a focused educational presentation, structured follow-up, accountaility, and stricter controls, while addressing cultural concerns long-term; appointing a department safey officer; and developing objective evaluative tools to measure compliance in safety programs.