Thank you for the training. I have completed reviewing the full document and understand the proper inspection and use of the FFRED-SCBA integrated escape system.

1. FFRED-SCBA
ISO
9001:
2000

2. 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.

3. 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

4. SYSTEM FEATURES
• Positional system
• Pre-rigged
• Integrated SCBA… no additional equipment to don and
doff
• Several egress options available

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

6. 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 10,000 lbs
Saddle
5,000 lbs
Tip

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. Crosby Hook Anchoring
Anchoring Options
• At the sill
• Hook on an object
• Tied around an object

12. HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT
• Right hand feeds rope
from pouch
• Left hand holds open
FIRE-AL lever
• Stay low and go

13. 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

14. POSITION EXITING WINDOW
• Roll out head first
• Low in the window
• Right hand holding rope
below escape artist
against outside wall

15. HAND POSITION
• Right hand below the
FIRE-AL… speed control
hand
• Left hand on FIRE-AL…
Stop and go hand

16. 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.

17. INSPECTION
• Escape line
• Hardware
• Harness Webbing
• Sleeve

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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

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