Firefighter Equipment
Equipment for fire rescue, FEMA, USAR, and other heavy rescue operations should be durable as well as strong. CMC recommends the following personal equipment as the best options for firefighters involved in rope rescue operations.
Petzl Vertex Vent Helmet is popular with high angle teams due to its light weight and comfort. Sunbrero fits over your helmet to block sun from your face, ears, and the back of your neck. CMC Rappel Gloves have the extra protection needed for rappels without sacrificing the dexterity needed for rigging rope systems. ESS Goggles provide excellent eye protection and minimize fogging. EOS II Headlamp with its intrinsically safe rating is the safest and brightest for working in hazardous environments. CMC ProTech fire Rescue Harness offers versatility as a fire service full-body harness for rappels, rope rescue and confined space rescue. CMC Rescue Pro Pocket is a handy pouch to store accessory equipment on your harness belt. CMC ProSeries Stretcher Strap allows the rescuer to quickly adjust his position to tend a low-angle stretcher for the best efficiency and comfort and doubles a s pick off strap. CMC ProTech Manual-Lock Carabiners stay unlocked until put into service. Then a 1/4 turn locks the gate for a secure one-handed operation. CMC Rescue Pulley is a lightweight, General-Use, Prusik minding pulley with high efficiency and a low profile. CMC Rescue 8 offers exceptionally high wear performance for rescue rope sizes from 7/16 to 5/8 inch. 8 mm Prusik Loop for attaching to a safety line for travel restraint.