FFRED-SCBA

ISO9001:2000

NEED FOR BAILOUT SYSTEM

• Firefighters who become trapped on upper floors have limited means of egress.

• Operating above the ground floor within a structure on fire is perhaps one of the most dangerous tasks on the fireground.

Integrated Escape System

• Designed to serve as SCBA waist belt• Can be delivered complete on new Air Pak• Can be retrofitted to in service Air Pak• Adds approximately 4 lbs to SCBA

SYSTEM FEATURES

• Positional system• Pre-rigged• Integrated SCBA… no additional equipment to don and

doff• Several egress options available

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

• F.I.R.E.-AL Descender• 50’ Webbing and cartridge• Crosby Hook• SCBA Sleeve• Harness• Tri-Link for connection to Harness

CROSBY HOOK

• One piece, drop forged steel• Size- 7” X 3”• Weight- 13 oz. (0.79 lbs)• Certified to NFPA 1983-2006• Safety factor of 15:1

– Single person load= 300 lbs

5,000 lbsTip

10,000 lbsSaddle

ESCAPE LINE

• 3/8” Kevlar Tubular Webbing

• 50’• 862o rating• 5,500 lb tensile strength• Stainless steel “stopper

ring” sewn to the end• Ten year life expectancy

F.I.R.E.-AL Descent Control Device

• Auto-locking design • Closed unit to prevent debris

from fouling device• Lever is not protruding for

easy window transition• Constructed of aircraft grade

aluminum• Compact and lightweight-

only 5 oz.• Designed to work specifically

with RIT Kevlar tubular webbing

SLEEVE• Constructed of Advance

Material (Kevlar/Nomex blend)

• Integrates to the frame the same way as original waist pad

• Holder for Crosby Hook• Provides several layers of

protection between escape line and the elements

• Accessory straps for buddy breather and regulator holder

ESCAPE BELT

• Escape Belt Certified to NFPA 1983-2006ed.

• Center of gravity changes when in full gear due to increased upper body weight (this system compensates for this)

• Ease of donning and doffing… not much different than standard waist strap

• Integrated and with you when you need it… not an additional piece of equipment.

Crosby Hook Anchoring

Anchoring Options

• At the sill

• Hook on an object

• Tied around an object

HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT

• Right hand feeds rope from pouch

• Left hand holds open FIRE-AL lever

• Stay low and go

DESCENDER POSITION AT SILL

• Estimating placement of escape at window sill

• Descender should clear sill by several inches

• Too little will make transition difficult

• Too much will cause shock load

POSITION EXITING WINDOW

• Roll out head first

• Low in the window

• Right hand holding rope below escape artist against outside wall

HAND POSITION

• Right hand below the FIRE-AL… speed control hand

• Left hand on FIRE-AL… Stop and go hand

CARE AND INPSPECTION

• Use a soft brush to remove all dust and debris from the components.

• If unit is very wet, lay flat to dry.• Do not lay in direct sunlight, use drying devices or UV

lamps.• To clean, use a very mild detergent and cool water.

Use a soft brush and cloth.• Do not use bleach, ammonia, or any harsh chemicals.• Do not use washing machine.

INSPECTION

• Escape line• Hardware• Harness Webbing• Sleeve

INSPECTION

• Escape Line- Look for any discoloration, cuts, abrasions, or unraveling. Inspect the sewn ends for broken stitches, cuts, or excessive wear. If any part of the escape line does not pass the inspection, the entire length of rope or webbing must be placed out of service and destroyed.

• Training units with multiple jumps will have a cat tail like appearance or small fibers standing out. This is normal and will not effect the function or use of the system.

INSPECTION

• Hardware- Visually inspect all hardware for cracks, scratches, discoloration, or deformity. All movable parts should be free and operate easily.

• Clean with a damp cloth and allow to air dry.• Do not oil or lubricate any part of the system, unless

stated to do so in the individual manufacturer’s instructions included.

• If any hardware does not pass the visual inspection, the entire system must be placed out of service.

INSPECTION

• Harness Webbing- Visually inspect the harness webbing and stitching by running the webbing through your hands.

• Look for discoloration, abrasions, cuts, unraveling, or excessive wear.

• If the harness webbing does not pass the inspection, the entire system must be placed out of service.

INSPECTION

• Sleeve- Visually inspect the entire unit for discoloration, rips, tears, stitching, and seam. Remove from service if any portion does not pass inspection.

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• By signing on the line below that you completed this whole training. Please submit to John Makin when finished.

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