Firefighter Equipment: F1 Helmet, SCBA, Thermal Camera

Firefighter SCBA It is the equipment preferred by firefighters. Used by professional or volunteer firefighters, SCBAs are designed to provide maximum autonomy during firefighting or in contaminated environments requiring an independent source of breathable air.

An essential element of the firefighter's equipment firefighter SCBA , consisting of a harness, full face mask for respiratory protection with connection F1 (in the helmet) and a compressed air cylinder. It offers a number of features that allow the user to work completely safely during the intervention: heat and fire resistance, low resistance demand valve when breathing, lightweight equipment, comfortable and ergonomic harness, high-quality medium and high pressure hoses and even the display of important information directly on the visor of the mask .

An essential part of a firefighter's equipment, the helmet is designed to meet the highest safety requirements. Type A or B firefighter helmets, Designed for maximum comfort and safety during firefighting operations. It is made of materials that are highly resistant to flammable materials and can be adapted to suit any site or situation with a multitude of accessories (special viewfinder, light, F1 attachments, etc.).

Thermal camera is a device designed for interventions in difficult conditions where visibility is reduced. firefighter equipment . The device works on a simple principle: the camera captures infrared radiation (thermal radiation) of all elements in its field of view and reproduces the intensity of this radiation on its screen. Thus, it displays the thermal image, the temperature wave of an intervention scene, through the device screen.

A thermal camera provides a clear image of the environment during a firefighting operation, helping to identify the presence of potentially hazardous elements (detection of hot or cold areas) and individuals. Designed for maximum performance in harsh environments, thermal cameras for firefighters are resistant to very high temperatures, shockproof and easy to use.

The firefighter's equipment can be completed with different measuring devices to ensure maximum safety during interventions. Portable explosimeter (portable gas detection of flammable or explosive products), usually for explosive gas detection, such as a 4-gas detector multiple gas, There is carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and oxygen deficiency (presence of smoke or asphyxiant).  

Firefighters also use devices such as Gastec reagent cylinders that measure the concentration of gases in the air in ppm or %/vol. colorimetric reagent tubes and more specifically, they can provide simultaneous testing kits . Simultaneous testing for firefighters consists of a variety of colorimetric reagent tubes that allow semi-quantitative measurement (ppm or %/vol) of fire and decomposition gases. These tests are often used by firefighters to clarify doubts before or after an intervention or for timely measurement of organic or inorganic vapors and chemicals (carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, nitrogen vapors, etc.). Reagent tubes are excellent additional elements to the explosive meter to obtain an accurate measurement of the hazardous gas concentration rate.

RAMFAN from the EURAMCO group, the world leading brand of portable ventilation equipment for the most demanding workplaces offers a variety of fans/air extractors for firefighting and rescue operations. Rapid smoke evacuation makes it easier for firefighters to mobilize and house people quickly. It also prevents new fires from starting in the explosive zone and stabilizes the building to prevent further damage.