Bunker Pant Escape System Pocket Since 2007, All Hands Fire has equipped and trained thousands of firefighters with personal escape bailout systems. Through the years we have seen a variety of options for carrying these systems. Firefighters want comfort, less bulk and less weight. So the carry options have evolved to accommodate these needs, from …
All Hands Fire Trains Workers at Tito’s Vodka In September of 2019, All Hands Fire instructors were at the Tito’s Vodka plant in Austin, Texas delivering a two day Rope Rescue training class. A team of 15 students participated in this training program. Day 1 starting with an introductory classroom session lecture, covering a wide …
Recently, All Hands Fire Equipment President Donald Colarusso was featured on a video podcast for PinTheQ. Don sat down with Frank Milillo and discussed his 32 years in the fire service, including serving as Fire Chief and years of training firefighters. Please take some time and check out PinTheQ Podcast #17.
SCBA CHALLENGE COURSE PROPS All Hands Fire often receives questions regarding our popular SCBA Confidence Course / SCBA Challenge Course props. We have been lucky to have several talented craftsmen on our staff of instructors who have created our amazing props. All Hands Fire offers several classes that focuses on the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), …
So we often get the question, “can I use my escape system for training” and “how many bailouts can we do on our escape system before the ropes need to be replaced”. The first answer is to always follow the manufacturer recommendations. This information can be found in the literature that is included with the …
All Hands Fire Equipment is an authorized Petzl dealer, and also an authorized trainer for some Petzl products such as the Petzl EXO and EXO-AP. Training at height can be dangerous and all students should be properly belayed. One device that is commonly used to belay students is the Petzl GRIGRI. This device is an assisted …
At FDIC 2018, CMC Rescue introduced their new escape system – the LEVR The LEVR is a firefighter escape system that can be used by firefighters should they become caught or trapped on an upper floor in untenable conditions. The LEVR has been designed for quick and easy deployment, as well as smooth horizontal movement …
Clackamas County firefighters performed a daring rescue and second floor escape system bailout in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6, 2017. At 3:46 am, Clackamas Fire District 1 responded to a residential fire in Happy Valley. First arriving units were advised that a female was trapped inside the residence on the second …
All Hands Fire Training has announced a new program that is scheduled to be delivered starting in September – Fire Officer Development training. “For years we have been asked to put together an Officer’s Training Program, given our roster of diverse and experienced instructors”, said Donald Colarusso, President of All Hands Fire. “A great …
June 2017: Many of today’s firefighters are now equipped with a NFPA 1983 rated Class II rescue harness. Harnesses have become an essential tool for firefighters, facilitating the use of a Personal Escape System, use with various firefighter rescue maneuvers, positioning when working at height, and more. NFPA 1983, 3.3.40 defines a Life Safety Harness …
