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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Gemtor Harness: Information about the most widely used fire-rescue harness available
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 …
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 …
Fairfield Fire Department receives Escape Systems and Bailout Training
Earlier this year, All Hands Fire Equipment and Training was awarded a contract by the City of Fairfield in Connecticut to equip and train the city’s fire department with Personal Escape Systems, Harnesses and Training. Fairfield Fire Department chose the Fire Innovations CORE descender with Sterling FireTech rope and the Sterling Lightning GT hook, along …
Newark Recruit Firefighters receive Bailout Escape Training
Newark Fire Department’s “Probationary Firefighters” class received training of Firefighter Escape Systems. The training was provided by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training, based out of central New Jersey. 41 recruit-firefighters received the training on Tuesday, January 6 at Newark Fire Department’s Orange Avenue training facility. The recruits attended a classroom session which introduced them …