Hook and Go Long with the Dräger Self-Rescue System Addition to Your SCBA
—Are you ready to suit up and take on the toughest challenges on the field? The Dräger Self-Rescue System (SRS) is your offensive guard creating the running room for you—so you can score the win! Now approved to the 2022 ed of NFPA 2500 (1983), the Dräger Self-Rescue System is a great tool for every firefighter looking to protect themselves and their team.
The Dräger Self-Rescue System assists in emergency situations and provides first responders a reliable means of escape when conventional exits are inaccessible during a fire. This NFPA-approved system is designed to work with the 2018/2019 ed NFPA 1981/1982 . Dräger PSS 5000 or Dräger PSS 7000 SCBA and can be configured as a Fire Escape System, Ladder Belt, or Escape Belt - all approved by the NFPA.
Firefighters and offensive guards share a common goal when tensions are high, which is to create the runway and make it to the end zone! For firefighters in the hot seat, the SRS can help offer an added boost of confidence in the event of a risky bailout.
First Down: Suit Up Like a Pro
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In football, the right gear is crucial for a player's performance and confidence, and the same holds true for firefighting! Before you can make that game-saving tackle in a fire, you need to make sure you're protected-- first.
The SRS Escape Belt is like well-fitted football gear, providing comfort and protection without sacrificing mobility, which is especially crucial when firefighters are under pressure. The SRS Escape Belt replaces the standard waistbelt on the Dräger PSS 5000 or Dräger PSS 7000, while maintaining the swivel and sliding function of the SCBA. Just like how football gear is designed to protect the wearer from impacts, the SRS Escape Belt features a shock-absorbing stitch pattern designed to reduce the force of high-impact hits on the wearer.
This innovative design, combined with the large padded lumbar support, ensures that firefighters are well-equipped and comfortable during their 50-yard dash. Gear up with the SRS Escape Belt and face the heat of the battle with confidence! With the right equipment by your side, you’ll finally be able to do your touch down victory dance in the end zone!
Second Down: Hook and Go –The Ultimate Escape Artist
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Confined spaces have you feeling cramped? With the HG5 NFPA System Kit, you can be the MVP of the game with the Hook and Go system. This kit adds the necessary components for a Bailout System, helping you escape from tight spaces quickly and safely—a winning combination.
The Talon Escape Anchor and Core Descent Device, connected to 50’ of FireTech2 Rope, are stored behind you in a quick access pouch. And, if you’re worried about your air pack, like footballers who shed their pads after a game, the optional quick release waistbelt attachment allows you the option to release the SCBA before you descend. So, gear up, and take the field knowing you have the right tools when it counts the most!
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Third Down: A Versatile Offensive Guard
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The Multi-Use Strap is like a Swiss Army Knife offensive guard, ready for any possibility, while able to manage multiple plays on the field! Expand your toolbox in many ways with just this strap. It has a wide array of adaptable uses in firefighting scenarios, such as a Ladder Strap, Position Point (Safety Strap), or even as an Escape Anchor.
The Multi-Use Strap comes with an adjustable snap buckle and 2-Stage Sterling carabiner that can be used with the SRS Escape Belt for various applications such as tethering. Just as a football player can rely on their teammates during a game, the Multi-Use Strap can be used for tethering with another firefighter during search or RIT operations to drag or carry a downed teammate.
Even better, the strap can function as a NFPA Ladder Strap, a NFPA Position Point (Safety Strap) in an aerial platform/bucket, or during roof ladder operations. Additional applications for the Multi-Use Strap include the possibility to use it as a one-leg harness, showcasing its adaptability and importance in the field. Much like an offensive guard who can change the course quickly, the Multi-Use Strap is a valuable addition to your list of arsenals, offering many solutions with just one strap.
Fourth Down: Slide & Lock
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Going into the lion’s den is risky with many unknowns, but with the Dräger SRS, you have the benefit of a fast deployment to help get you in the game! For installments, the Dräger SRS can be easily installed onto existing 2018/2019 ed NFPA NFPA 1981/1982 PSS 5000 & 7000s SCBAs that are already in service.
And when it’s time to clean, the SRS Escape Belt uses the familiar Dräger slide and lock attachment points to connect to the SCBA backplate without the need for any tools. This allows the SRS Escape Belt to be quickly removed for cleaning and decontamination post-incident while still providing a secure connection to the SCBA backplate.
So, get ready, suit up and take on the toughest challenges—the SRS is ready to get you to the end-zone, fast!
The Final Score: Confidence
With the Dräger SRS, you can equip your team with the tools necessary to face even the most daunting challenges—with confidence! Backed by the support and expertise of a company that understands the demands of the firefighting profession, Dräger’s long-standing reputation of life saving and supporting technology was born with firefighting in 1907.
So, when you choose the Dräger Self-Rescue System, you're not just investing in a product; you're partnering with a company that understands you and is dedicated to helping you protect lives and property. Experience the difference that comes from working with a trusted industry leader and the benefits of the Dräger’s technology for your team today.
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