Is the FFRED rescue system certified to industry standards?
Yes, our FFRED system is UL certified to NFPA 1983-2001 (Standard for Fire Service Life Safety Ropes
and System Components), the European EN 341 2002 Class D (Standard for Emergency Self Rescue)
and meets or exceeds the flame testing requirements of NFPA 1981 (Flame Test Standard for SCBAs).
What are the strength and temperature limitations of Kevlar webbing?
The tensile strength exceeds 5,000 lbs. and the temperature limits are over 860 degrees F.
Does the SCBA / FFRED carry NIOSH approvals?
NIOSH do not provide standards for life safety equipment.
Further, any accessory items affixed to the SCBA by anyone other
than the SCBA manufacturer can void the NIOSH certifications for
the breathing apparatus. Your SCBA manufacturer has the ability to provide
NIOSH certification to cover the SCBA to include the built-in egress system.
RIT can help with unraveling this documentation requirement. Further,
the Draeger Safety SCBA is available with the built-in FFRED rescue system
(refer to ISRS Integrated Self Rescue System).
Does RIT supply any instruction or demonstration of Group Search technique?
RIT work closely with several of the countries best instructors in the field of Large
Area Search. We can offer a general description of Group Search procedure or we can
arrange an interview with professional instructors.
Can you more fully explain the properties of Kevlar that make it attractive for the fire service?
In addition to the high melting point; 862 F for Kevlar versus 400 F for Nylon, there are other
properties that make Kevlar an idea material for the fire service. Kevlar is strong; pound for
pound 5 times as strong as steel. Kevlar is very lightweight; 50’ of our 3/8” Kevlar Webbing weighs
less than 1 pound. Kevlar maintains its strength even when subjected to hot air or hot water;
when exposed to 356 F for less than 100 hours nylon can lose up to 60% of its tensile strength
while Kevlar loses less than 5%. We will gladly supply you with test results showing the
excellent properties of Kevlar.
Our department likes your safety and survival products but we have some unique department needs,
are you willing to customize your products?
RIT understand there are many circumstances that require changes in the design of our equipment.
We are well positioned to custom design egress systems, harnesses, and search packages to
accommodate every departments individual requirements.
What is your experience with field tests on your FFRED rescue system after service time?
RIT have had independent tests made on units with 80 to 100 jumps on them over 1½ to 2 years
service period. The results showed that all of the units tested still maintained the minimum
break strength requirement of 3,600 pounds.
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