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Bunker Pant Escape Systems Pocket

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 …

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How to use the Petzl GriGri

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 …

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Firefighters Perform Daring Rescue and Second Floor Bailout in Oregon

  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 …

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Important Tips When Purchasing Firefighter Escape Systems

Firefighter Escape Systems continue to be a much sought after item for firefighters and fire departments. With many options and different configurations, those researching and purchasing these rope bailout systems need to do their research, ask the right questions and ensure that they are getting both what they want and what works for their present …

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Sterling FCX descender and training available from All Hands Fire Equipment & Training

BIDDEFORD, ME:  Sterling Rope has introduced their second generation escape system descender.  The FCX descender (Fast Control Xcape). The FCX auto locking descender is improved, with the key feature being an Anti-Panic handle. Other features include elevated side rails, improved design for rapid horizontal movement, cam provides superior braking and spring-loaded handle for improved operation. It …

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New Petzl EXO-AP Escape Descender available from All Hands Fire Equipment

Introduced at this years Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Petzl released the new EXO-AP Personal Escape System. The EXO-AP (model #D30AB 015) is a new and re-designed version of the original EXO (model #D30015 B), which originally hit the fire service in 2006.  This new device is lighter in weight and smaller than it’s predecessor. …

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