Rescue Equipment

McMurdo Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Design a Personnel Recovery Device

Device will Enhance Soldier Search and Rescue Efforts LANHAM, Md. - McMurdo, Inc., the most trusted name in emergency readiness and response and part of Orolia Group, announced today that it was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to provide working prototypes of a custom personnel recovery device (PRD). As a militarized personal locator beacon (PLB), the PRD will be a component of the Army's...

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Suspension Relief Ladder helps fall victims awaiting rescue.

Suspension Relief Ladder helps fall victims awaiting rescue.

When worker slips while wearing fall protection, Suspension Relief Ladder can help delay onset of suspension trauma by keeping blood actively circulating. Ladder comes packed into Velcro-closed wrap. When worker falls, he/she deploys ladder, which- is independently attached to harness's D-ring. Worker then places feet into webbing rungs and leans back, bringing legs into more horizontal...

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3M Expands Personal Safety Fall Protection Portfolio with Two Rescue Devices

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M has expanded its personal safety portfolio to include two new rescue devices designed to help protect people working at height. The 3M™ and DEUS™ Escape and Rescue System enables workers to steadily control their descent from heights up to 590 feet. The easy-to-use system, which weighs less than three pounds, can be used to facilitate escape and rescue procedures for...

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3M Expands Personal Safety Portfolio with Escape & Rescue Kit and High Altitude Respiratory Protection Device

3M Expands Personal Safety Portfolio with Escape & Rescue Kit and High Altitude Respiratory Protection Device

Escape and rescue kit and high-altitude respirator helps protect workers in extreme environments ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M has expanded its personal safety portfolio with a new controlled descent device for escape and rescue at height and a high-altitude upgrade for its popular 3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator system. The 3M™ and DEUS™ Escape and Rescue System enables workers to...

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Versatile T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool Proves Its Worth in Pressure Situations, Satisfied Customer Reports

NEW YORK - C. Spurlock of Seattle recently wrote to rescue and survival tool manufacturer StatGear (http://www.statgeartools.com/) in praise of the company's signature product, the T3 Tactical Auto Rescue Tool (http://www.statgeartools.com/t3-tactical-triage-auto-rescue-tool/). He described how an ordinary commute became a harrowing ordeal when he witnessed a truck flip onto its roof. The driver...

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Search and Rescue Watercraft aids emergency response.

Intended for rescue professionals, Sea-Doo- SAR handles everything from surf and white water to flood and other emergency situations. Sponsons and running boards add stability and buoyancy in surf and white water, while heavy-duty front bumper and elastomer hull coating are adapted to navigation along rocky coasts. To optimize shallow-water capabilities, watercraft features anti-debris water...

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Hannay Reels Displays Diverse Array of Firefighting and Rescue Reels at the 2014 Fire Department Instructors Conference

Westerlo, NY- – Hannay Reels, the world leader in dependable, high quality hose and cable reels for OEM and aftermarket applications, will showcase hose and cable reels designed specifically for firefighting and rescue applications at the 2014 Fire Department Instructors Conference, April 10-12, 2014, at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Visit booth #4516...

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Heavy Duty Rescue Pole supports pick-off rescue operations.

Heavy Duty Rescue Pole supports pick-off rescue operations.

Designed for use with Rollgliss-® R250 Rescue Kit, or with variety of peer rescue kits/systems during pick-off rescue operations, portable Rollgliss-® Rescue Pole features non-conductive design for high and low voltage work areas. Smooth turn lock functionality allows pole to extend, retract, and safely lock off in sections from 1.5–3.8 m in length to suit rescue scenario. Fitted with sunrise...

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3M Expands Personal Protective Equipment Portfolio with Six New Products

Expansion includes groundbreaking gold catalyst technology & innovative twists on classic designs ST. PAUL, Minn.- – 3M Personal Safety Division has expanded its personal protective equipment portfolio with new disposable respirators, stylish welding helmets, anti-fog safety eyewear, a rescue device and a breakthrough air filtration system. An innovative filtration panel and proprietary gold...

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