The State of New York has recently passed into law a requirement that all Firefighters be equipped
with some type of Emergency Egress System or Bailout equipment which meets the NFPA 1983 standards,
2006 edition. This new law is generating many questions and concerns within the departments. RIT will
be providing useful and accurate information on a regular basic to assist New York State Fire Departments
in understanding the law and what the associated NFPA requirements are. This is designed to assist you
in making an informed decision for your department needs. Please check back often for more information.
Attached to this document you will find links to verify all information and to provide additional details.
RIT Rescue and Escape Systems, Inc has been committed to Firefighter Safety and Survival for almost 10 years
and our reputation for manufacturing quality, durable and certified Emergency Egress Systems is unsurpassed.
RIT urges you to read over the information provided to make your own informed decision on which product best
fits your department’s needs. RIT realizes that there are several manufacturers that have NFPA Certified products
on the market. We encourage you to shop and compare but please do so armed with as much information as possible.
After verifying NFPA certification, RIT would encourage you to test and try all systems prior to making a decision.
Your department needs may not be met by all manufacturers.
Here are links to the Bill Summary and Bill Text
with links to additional information highlighted in red.
More information is also available online at the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs web site.
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