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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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 …