21 October 2015
Dear Mr Knights,
Your request, received 6 October 2015, clarified on 12 October. Ref FOI 855
All product specification/details and associated equipment notes for equipment used by frontline firefighters, stored on fire appliances:
- Branch types
- Ladders types
- Light Portable pump types
- Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan types
- Hydraulic Rescue Equipment types
- Lifting Airbags types
- Winching equipment types
- Rope Rescue types e.g. Petzl I'Ds,
Our response, 21 October 2015
1. Branch Types
Model / Information / PerformanceAkron 1720 / Constructed from anodised high tensile light alloy. The branch incorporates the facility to control flow while in use.
A rotating collar allows the branches flow rate to be adjusted. / Operating pressure 7 bar.
Medium output pressure branch.
Max delivery at 7 bar = 475lpm
Akron 1763 / Constructed from anodised high tensile light alloy. The branch incorporates the facility to control flow while in use.
A rotating collar allows the branches flow rate to be adjusted. / Operating pressure 7 bar.
High output branch
Max delivery at 7 bar = 750lpm
Akron Turbojet Hose Reel Branch / A controlled hose reel branch with variable flow and adjustable stream pattern specifically for hose reel use. / 90-100lpm at 20-25barWeight 1.4kg
Length 206mm
Settings 70lpm/115lpm/flush
2. Ladders
Model / Information / PerformanceAngus Sacol 13.5m ladder / High tensile strength aluminium extrusions for maximum strength / BSEN 1147
Width 680mm
Weight 92kg
Angus Sacol 7m ladder / Riveted trussed construction with high tensile aluminium alloy extrusions and square section rounds, ribbed on the tread / BSEN 1147
Double action pawls.
16mm line
Weight 44kg
Bayley Short Extension ladder / Consists of three sections. / BSEN 1147
Max Length 6.7m
Weight 24,6kg
Bayley Folding Roof Ladder / Designed to allow safe working on sloping roofs / BSEN 1147
Length 4.5m
Weight 14kg
3. Light Portable Pumps
Model / Information / PerformanceHonda 600 pump / Portable water pump. Single outlet. Low volume
Rosenbauer Otter / ROSENBAUER single-stage, centrifugal pump consisting of an impeller, pump casing and suction cover made of corrosion- resistant, anodised light metal. The impeller is directly mounted on drive-side of the crankshaft. The pump has a central suction inlet. / 500 l/min at 6 bar
800 l/min at 5 bar
1,000 l/min at 4 bar
max. 1,100 l/min at 3 bar
Manually operated, single-acting piston pump primer
Weight: ready to operate approx. 66 kg; dry approx. 58 kg
Vanguard LW800 / Vanguard LW 800 lpp, centrifugal pump with exhaust gas ejector primer. / 22hp
2 delivery’s
12v negative earth
1x100mm suction
4. Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans (PPV)
Model / Information / PerformanceTempest PPV fan / Honda powered petrol engine, direct drive to fan. / Blade size-533mm
Honda 6,5hp
Speed- 3180lpm
Output 477m3/min
Weight 39kg
5. Hydraulic Rescue Equipment
Model / Information / PerformanceHolmatro PU 30 Power Unit. / The output of the first stage is up to 190 bars. The second stage is up to the maximum working pressure of 720 bars / Weight 24:9 kg
90 minutes of continuous use.
Holmatro CU 4035 Cutter fitted with
New Car Technology II Cutting Blades. / The CU 4035 cutter allows harder materials to be cut at a lower pressure. The blade and cutting operation is designed to draw the item being cut into the centre of the blade to maximise the full cutting force / 159mm
13.8kg
36.2t
Holmatro SP 4240 Spreader / The SP 4240 is designed for spreading, squeezing and pulling. / 686mm
18.1kg
21t spread
9t pull
Holmatro CORE Technology Hoses. / 10m core hose / 4.7kg
Holmatro TR4350 Ram / Compact 2 plunger telescopic ram. / 16.3kg
Major Rescue Unit.
Tool / PerformanceSP4260C Spreader / 833mm
23.9kg
27.4 spread
10.9 pull
CU4050C Cutter / 181mm
18kg
94.5t
TR4350 Ram / 16.3kg
22.1t 1st ram
8.3t 2nd ram
TR4340C Ram / 585mm
10.8kg
22.1t 1st ram
8.3t 2nd ram
M204C Generator / n/a
25kg
Dual Core Hose / n/a
4.7kg
6. Lifting Airbags
Model / Information / PerformanceHolmatro HLB 20 / Reinforced with 3 aramid inlays with lower profile edges / Working pressure 8 bar
Max inflation height 290mm
508x508mmm
6.7kg
Air content 189l
Vetter Medium pressure airbags
VMS type 1/23 / Carried on Major Rescue Unit, cylindrical shape.
726gramm nylon fabric.
Neoprene coated.
Oil resistant. / 120cm diameter
30mm height deflated
1100mm inflated
Max pressure 1 bar
22.6 tonnes
7. Winching equipment
Model / Information / PerformanceTirfor TU16 / Used for lifting or hauling.
Light and compact manual winch / Pulling 2500kg
Lifting 1600kg
Weight 18kg
Wire length 20m
Tirfor TU8 / Used for lifting or hauling.
Light and compact manual winch / Pulling 1200kg
Lifting 800kg
Weight 8.4kg
Wire length 20m
8. Rope Rescue
Model / Information / PerformanceHeightec height safety pack consisting of-
One pack is carried on all appliances. / Pheonix body harness x 2
KX-IT Rescue Sling x 1
Lanyard x 2
Split Cheek Pulley x 2
Sewn sling x 2
Strop 7mm steel x 2
Rope protector x 1
Rescue line 22mm x 2
Carabinertwistlock x 8
Descender ID x 1
Fall arrest device x 1
Heightec Rescue Hauler / To EN361
EN366
EN12278
EN795
500kg
70cm
EN1891
EN362
EN341
EN355
EN567
Technical Rescue team.
The below rope rescue equipment is carried by the Technical Rescue team only:-
Heightec Matrix Riggers Harness/ A full body harness complying with EN361.
Key features include:
• Adjustable and releasable padded shoulder straps
• Large stainless steel front ring
• Integral delta for chest ascender
• Folding side D-Rings
• Elasticated webbing keepers
• Gear loops reinforced with PVC tube
• ID labels encased in protective tube
Shoulder strap configuration ensures good fit with maximum comfort and security.
Large ring allows easy attachment of descenders, lanyards and cows tails, reduces bulk at front of harness.
Integral delta simplifies attachment and use of chest ascenders.
D-Rings allow work positioning and fold away discreetly
Elastic keepers stow webbing tails away from hazards
Gear loops are lightweight, durable and accessible. ID labels have extended life and are not prone to snagging.
HeightecPheonix Harness
/ A full body harness for complying with EN361.
Key features include:
• Quick and easy to fit
• Highly durable and comfortable to wear
• Integral back panel
• Semi-circular screwlink front attachment point
• High rear attachment point
• Protective leg loop sleeves
• Adjustable locking side buckles
• Captive buckles with large tabs
• Accessory D-loop on chest
Integral back panel and semi-circular screw link permits safe multi-directional loading for casualty attachment.
Front attachment point is rated for fall arrest, it can be used for lowering or raising and suspension.
Rear attachment point is rated for fall arrest and suspension. It is positioned high to be compatible with breathing apparatus and is reachable by the user.
Highly-durable Cordura sleeves provide added protection and wear resistance for the leg loops.
Adjustable side buckles allow for added comfort and sizing, but lock to prevent accidental release.
Buckles are captive to prevent disassembly and with large tabs for easy adjustment even wearing gloves.
Accessory D-loop allows attachment of torch, radio etc
MSA Gallet Helmet
/ High resistance, high temperature Polycarbonate shell with polyurethane paint, to provide optimal shock and penetration performance.
Quick adjustment Ratchet System, for easy setting of head size while the helmet is on the head, even with a gloved hand.
Retention system with 3 point high comfort chinstrap including chincup, and several adjustment points for optimized stability whatever head size and morphology of the wearer.
Conforms to EN397
Pro Alp Descender
/ Pro Allp Descender complying with EN341.
Auto-lock controlled- rate manual descender. Offers maximum control and versatility within the areas of technical access and rescue.
Weight – 540g.
To fit rope sizes from 10.5mm to 12.7mm.
Designed to hold up to 2 persons (Max 250KG) in a rescue scenario.
Petzl I’D Descender
/ This is a self-braking descending device with an anti-panic function complying with EN 341 Class A. It can be used as a personal descender, a lowering device or as a belay device to protect the rescuer or stretcher. The device requires two hands to operate, one to release the braking cam via the black handle and one to regulate the speed of the free line entering the device. It is designed for use on 10-11.5mm diameter ropes meeting EN1891 Type A. Additional friction by the use of a braking karabiner must be used when lowering heavy loads or when used above the head of the operator to lower a load.
The SAR ROCKER
/ Rope access back up device.
For use as a safety back-up as in EN353-2 in Industrial Rope Access or Rescue. Highly recommend it to be connected to the Chest/Sternal connection point on the harness as this puts the user in an upright position if anything should happen. It is designed for use on 10.5 – 12.7mm ropes meeting EN1891 Type A.
Specifications.
•Average static load with above rope 3.5kN
•Max dynamic impact with above rope 5.9kN
•Static strength as in the test 15kN for 3mins
•Max dynamic impact with above rope and 200kg 5.7kN
•Weight 169grms
•Material high strength alloy with hard anodising on cams
•Colours GOLD or BLACK
•Uses:
•Safety fall arrester
•Work positioning locking device.
•Horizontal safety line absorbing anchor
•Rope Access & Rescue safety back-up
•Pulley brake
•Ascender
•Belay brake
Petzl Kootenay Carriage
/ One of the most versatile knot passing pulleys available. It excels in highline systems with a large main hole that will accept 3 carabiners and two smaller holes for attachment of tag and belay lines. The sheave of the Petzl Kootenay has a tread diameter of 3 inches and it turns on two sealed ball bearings. The pulley comes with pins that can be used to lock of the sheave for making high strength anchors, etc.
Breaking strength: 40.03 kN.
Weighs 1382 grams.
Made in the United States.
ISC Single Pulley
/ Single pulley for use in hauling systems, deviations, construction of tensioned line systems, etc.
Specs.
Rope diameter range – max 13mm.
Body material – Aluminium.
Wheel material – Aluminium.
Finish – Anodised.
Colour – Red or Black.
Minimum breaking strain (MBS) – 50Kn.
ISC Double Pulley
/ RP701 Double Rescue Pulley complying with EN 12278. For use in hauling systems, deviations, construction of tensioned line systems, etc.
Rope diameter range – 10-13mm.
Body material – Aluminium.
Wheel material – Aluminium.
Finish – Anodised.
Colour – Red or Black.
Safe working load (WLL) – 800kg.
Minimum breaking strain (MBS) – 40Kn.
Petzl p50 Pulley
/ Swing-sided rescue pulley complying with EN 12278. For use in hauling systems, deviations, construction of tensioned line systems, etc.
Designed for rescue or hauling heavy loads.
Large sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings for high efficiency.
- Pulley specifically designed for heavy loads and intensive use.
- Triangular attachment point can accept up to three carabiners, facilitating manoeuvres and installation.
- Breaking strength : 16 kN x 2 = 32 kN.
- Working load : 4 kN x 2 = 8 kN.
Weight -186g.
Petzl p50 Rescue Pulley
/ Pulley with pivoting side plates so it can be inserted anywhere along a rope. The most advanced rescue pulley made. It will accept three karabiners and the sealed ball bearing yields maximum efficiency. Designed for heavy loads and intensive use.
The side plates are clearly marked showing both the WLL for the head (8kN) and the WLL for the individual lines (4kN). Efficiency 95%. Wt 185g Individually tested. CE EN12278, NFPA 1983 General Use.
Sheave Diameter: 38mm
Max Rope Dia: 7mm - 13mm
Breaking Head Load: 3669Kg
Working Headload Limit 815Kg
Safety Factor: 4.5:1
Petzl Paw Rigging Plate
/
PAWAnchor plate
- For easy organization of the work area and creating multiple anchor systems.
- Made of aluminium : excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
- 19 mm holes allows the locking sleeves of most karabiners to pass through.
- Can be used as the main link on a stretcher to join the bridles together.
NFPA G
Technical specificationsBreaking strength : 36 kN.
Weight - 210g.
Petzl Rigging Plate
/ The Petzl P63L Rigger Plate allows the riggers to create simple yet efficient anchor systems. It ensures that Karabiners are aligned in the angle of force.
Made of high strength aluminium alloy with 12 holes.
Minimum strength of 45kN.
Weighs 638 grams.
CE rated.
UL Classified to NFPA 1983 (2001) General Use
Petzl William Karabiner
/
Pear-shaped Karabiner complying with EN362.
Connectors are used to join components together and must be of a type where at least two actions are required to open the connector, e.g. ‘screwgate’ or ‘twistlock’. Always ensure the connectors are securely closed prior to use.
This karabiners shape and size means it's useful for anchoring multiple ropes and slings and keeping the belay station organized.
Material(s) : aluminum 7000Certification(s) : EN 362
Weight: 88 g
Locking system: SCREW-LOCK
Major axis strength: 25 kN
Open gate strength: 7 kN
Minor axis strength: 7 kN
Gate opening: 25 mm
Made in: US
Steel Karabiner
/ Klettersteig karabiners have a wide gate opening which makes them easy to clip onto safety cables and attachment points.
The large internal volume makes this type of karabiner well suited to rigging scenarios. Very tough and the zinc plating gives extra corrosion protection.
Features
- 12mm bar
- Wide gate opening and large internal volume
- Strong and durable
- Zinc plated for corrosion protection
Strength(Gate Closed) - 45Kn
Strength(Gate Open) - 15Kn
Strength(Minor Axis) - 9Kn
Gate Opening - 25mm
Mini Skyhook
/ Provide safe linkages within a safety system and have a minimum of two actions complying with EN362.
Minimum breaking strain (MBS) – 25Kn.
Delta Maillon
Pear Maillon
/ The maillon is suitable for three way loading applications. Suitable for use as PPE against falls from height in the work place. Available in diameters from 7-12mm in either stainless steel or galvanised mild steel.
Conformance:EN362
MBS - 25Kn
Diameter: 10mm
12mm Opening
Weight: 150g
Grillon
/
The Grillon is an adjustable lanyard with fine adjustment for work positioning.
Can be used in two ways:- double mode, on the lateral attachment points of the harness, to distribute the weight on the belt (user has weight on his feet): length is adjusted by pressing on the pivoting cam)
- single mode, on the harness ventral attachment point, to distribute weight between the waistbelt and the leg loops (user is suspended): length is adjusted by operating the handle while holding the free end of the lanyard
Removable protective sheath protects the rope from abrasive contact and favors smooth rope glide. The protection can be removed when the single lanyard technique is used, to bring the user closer to the anchor.
3m and 5m lengths.
Petzl Swivel Eye
/ Prevents the rope from twisting when the load is turning
Excellent performance and reliability due to maintenance free sealed ball-bearings
SWIVELL (P58L):
- designed for two-person loads, up to threeconnectors can be attached to the ends
- breaking strength:36kN
- weight:150g
- Certification(s):CE, NFPA1983General Use
Made in: FR
LatchwayTransfastener
/ The Transfastener’s star wheel design allows continuous movement along the cable and eliminates the need for people using the system to detach and reattach to the system when changing direction or crossing cable supports. Thereby eliminating the risk of human error that occurs when using a two karabiner method.
The Transfastener can be used from both sides of the system and moves along horizontal systems, around corners and up and down inclines.
The LatchwaysTransfastener is made from 316S and 17/4 PH stainless steel to ensure strength and prevent corrosion.
SAR Ascender
/ A toothed-cam handled ascender used to aid personal ascent. Can be used with caution as part of a rope tensioning system but must not be used in a shock load situation as rope damage or breakage could occur.
The frames are machined from high strength extruded aluminium alloy and have a stainless steel cam.
They come as right and left handed, the right having a green handle and the left red.
Specs.
•Material: Anodized Aluminium.
•Colour: GREY
•Weight: 400grm
•Rope dia: 10 to13mm
•Standard: EN567
Heightec Rescue Hauler
/ The Hurricane Pro allows attachment of a pulley system at any point along a loaded rope creating an instant mechanical advantage.
Key Features:
- Stainless steel body
- Stainless cam
- Nylon sheave
Weight: 1 lbs 8.3 oz (690 g)
Length: 8.00 inch (20.3 cm)
Width: 3.50 inch (8.9 cm)
Height: 1.00 inch (2.5 cm)
Material: Stainless Steel
Certified: EN 567
Beal 10.8mm Intervention Kernmantle Rope
Main Line (100m)
/ Low stretch nylon (polyamide) kernmantle line consisting of a woven protective sheath overlaying a core of twisted nylon strands and sewn terminations complying with EN 1891. It is compatible with the majority of devices and knots currently in use. It must be protected against abrasion, sharp edges and contact with high temperatures. Low stretch ropes are used for both the working line and safety/back up rope.
Knots can weaken the rope by up to 50%. Some knots are stronger than others.
MBL for Intervention ropes – 32Kn with no knots.
MBL for Intervention ropes – 21Kn with a figure of 8 knot.
Tag 11mm Kernmantle Rope
Safety Line (100m)
/ Low stretch nylon (polyamide) kernmantle line consisting of a woven protective sheath overlaying a core of twisted nylon strands and complying with EN 1891. It is compatible with the majority of devices and knots currently in use. It must be protected against abrasion, sharp edges and contact with high temperatures. Low stretch ropes are used for both the working line and safety/back up rope.
Knots can weaken the rope by up to 50%. Some knots are stronger than others.
MBL – 30Kn with no knots.
MBL – 21Kn with figure of 8 knot.
Skylotec 11mm Static Rope
Odyssey Line
/ Static (low stretch) kernmantel rope, made from top quality polyamide nylon yarn with UV stabilisation treatment in the full cross section of the yarn. Has very little energy absorption and as such is suitable for use as a main line, highline or cableway only. Not to be used where there is a risk of a shock load as the energy created during a fall will be placed on other parts of the Operatives system, including the anchors and harness and can lead to failure and severe injury or death.