Firefighter gear : F1 helmet, SCBA, thermal camera

Find in this space our wide range of personal protective equipment for firefighting and rescue, such as the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), portable gas detectors (explosimeter, 4-gas detector, leaks detectors), thermal cameras for searching smoldering fires, F1 helmets (known as firefighter helmets), mobile smoke extractors and ATEX battery-powered floodlights and lighting.

 
Firefighters' PPE, individual protective equipment for firefighters, is the first protection during interventions in hostile and explosive environments.

Firefighter gear
  1. The MT236 and MT296 thermal fans are very powerful devices, equipped with a motor offering a flow rate of 52550 m3/h for the former and 128 950 m³/h for the latter. Thanks to EASY POW'AIR technology, they can be positioned up to 6 meters from an opening without loss of power. Designed for emergency services, they combine efficiency and robustness.

    • Autonomy and power without the need for an external energy source
    • NEO or EASY POW'AIR technology, depending on model, enables positioning up to 6 m without loss of power. 
    • Operates between 1h50 and 2h10 without external power source.
    • Low noise level inside ventilated buildings.
    • Several options available, including a misting device and foam adapter. 
  2. The BATFAN 3 Li+ portable exhaust fan is designed for fast, efficient operations, thanks to its portability and ergonomic design. It offers 50 minutes of autonomy, up to 1h40 with two batteries. It is robust and versatile, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and can also be used as a foam generator or misting device.

    • Easy to carry (handle and shoulder strap), removable battery 
    • Output of 18,600 m³/h for 50 minutes (1h40 with two batteries) without loss of power
    • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use (IP66), adaptable as foam generator or misting device
    • Interchangeable battery with external charge indicator, extended autonomy and quick 3-hour recharge
    • Compact, foldable, stable on uneven floors (inclination from +65° to -90°.)
  3. The LEADER TIC 3.1 thermal imaging camera is designed for firefighting and the search for missing persons. Its three large buttons make it easy to use, even when wearing gloves. It is suitable for fire departments, civil security and other high-risk industries. As an option, a wireless video transmission kit can be used to broadcast live images for special operations.

    • Compact, lightweight thermal imaging camera for firefighting and missing persons applications
    • Up to 8 hours autonomy with two batteries.
    • Wide temperature range: detects temperatures from -40°C to +1150°C
    • Optional wireless video transmission kit for live image broadcasting
    • 5-year warranty on camera, 10-year warranty on sensor and 6-year warranty on batteries.
  4. To meet the needs of high-risk industries, LEADER has developed ATEX electric exhaust fans specially designed for use in explosive atmospheres, complying with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and EN 14986 for fans. They can provide fresh air or extract contaminated air, toxic gases or chemical vapors.

    • ATEX electric exhaust fans from 4,560 to 30,000 m3/h depending on model
    • Ideal for ventilation of confined spaces, degassing and evacuation of chemical vapors
    • Versatile: Blowing and aspiration, adaptable to various duct sizes
    • EASY POW'AIR technology: optimizes efficiency from a distance of 2-6 m
    • Compact, easy to transport and store, with silent operation
  5. The X-am 2600 portable 4-gas detector (explosive gases, O2, CO and H2S) has been specially designed for use in industry, wastewater treatment, public works or in confined spaces (CATEC). It's a versatile, high-performance device with an excellent quality/price ratio, guaranteeing a high level of safety with very low operating costs. 

    • Portable ATEX 4-gas detector for detection of explosive gases (0-100% LEL), O2, CO, H2S 
    • 12h autonomy with 4h charging time
    • New Ex SR sensor         
    • Ergonomic design, robust, waterproof and dustproof (IP68) 
    • Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity (smartphone and Dräger X-dock) 
  6. The Dräger HPS® SafeGuard helmet is innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for firefighters and rescue teams. It offers optimum protection, enhanced visibility and superior comfort, even in the most extreme environments.

    • Ultra-lightweight helmet (1.25 kg) with ergonomic jet-type shape for maximum mobility.
    • Full protection with anti-scratch/anti-fog visor and clear or tinted lens.
    • High-performance visibility: reflective strips, BuddyLight rear LED indicators, integrated headlamps.
    • Simplified maintenance: 4 components that can be removed without tools, manual or machine cleaning.
    • Integrated communication with Dräger HPS-COM option (dual microphone) for radio and intercom.
    • Customisable: 11 cap colours, logos, markings and reflective strips.
    • Compatible with SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and suitable for use without a mask.

  7. The PSS 3000 is a high performance self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for firefighters. Combining great comfort with exceptional pneumatic performance, it is designed for applications requiring both simplicity and ease of use. Lightweight, highly resistant and easy to put on, this sophisticated breathing apparatus offers reliable protection.

    • High performances self-contained breathing apparatus (OC-SCBA) for firefighters and people working in fiery environment
    • High technology protective harness resistant to tears and abrasion, durable bib
    • Lightweight, shock-resistant and antistatic frame, strong and fireproof strap
    • Impact resistant rubber protection of the manometer
    • Large choice of possible configurations
  8. The Dräger PSS 4000 firefighter SCBA is one of the lightest self-contained breathing apparatuses for firefighters. It combines comfort and outstanding pneumatic performance and has been manufactured for situations requiring simplicity and ease of use. Ultra-light but robust and easy to fit, it offers exceptional respiratory protection.

    • High-performance open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (OC-SCBA) for professional firefighter use
    • Ultra-light composite construction with high thermal, chemical, and impact resistance
    • High-tech, comfortable, chemical-resistant padding
    • Hoses integrated into the back support to limit the risk of snagging
    • Wide range of possible configurations
  9. The HPS 7000 euro fire helmet is an F1 helmet compliant with standard EN 443:2008 and equipped with the latest technological innovations to ensure even more safety in the fight against fires, vehicle fires and road rescue missions.

    • Fireman helmet, sturdy, durable, comfortable adjustable with a dial
    • Composite material, light and resistant
    • Multiple accessories: full face mask, lamp, eye protection, flaps ...
    • F1 helmet conforming to EN 443: 2008
    • Customizable front plate.
  10. The HPS 3500 rescue helmet is a SAR helmet suitable as firefighter gear for road rescue operations (excluding vehicle fires), technical rescue and finally to fight against natural space fires. It is a multifunction helmet compliant with the EN 16471 & EN 16473:2014 standards with a wide range of accessories.

    • Multifunction helmet with a wide range of accessories
    • Optimal comfort and thermoplastic shell
    • Adjustable ventilation
    • Full protective goggles included
    • EN 16471:2014 and EN 16473:2014 standards compliant
  11. The Ventis® MX4 portable 4-gas detector by Industrial Scientific is very popular with confined space workers (see CATEC training). It detects explosive gases (0-100% LEL), lack of oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It can be used in diffusion mode or remote gas sampling mode with the optional VSP clip-on pump.

    • ATEX 4-gas detector: Explosive gases (0-100% LEL), O2, CO, H2S, NO2 or SO2 sensors too
    • 95 dB audible, visual and vibrating alarms for two thresholds, STEL and TWA (Threshold Limit Value and Average Exposure Value)
    • Very robust, shockproof, water and dust resistant (IP66 and IP67
    • Small and compact: first multi-gas detector of the size of a single gas
    • Optional VSP clip-on pump for remote gas sampling up to 30 m
  12. Several million tubes sold, Dräger tubes are the standard for the instantaneous measurement of gas concentrations in ambient air. Used in combination with the Accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 automatic pump, they are a simple, accurate, and cost-effective solution that requires no special technical skills.

    • More than 200 references of colorimetric reagent tubes for the measurement of more than 500 gases and vapors
    • Used in many fields of applications: peak concentrations, exposure levels, leak detection, air quality analysis, etc.
    • Operation in combination with a manual or automatic pump
    • Simple process for accurate measurement without special knowledge
    • Short measurement time: 5 seconds to 15 minutes

  13. The Dräger Simultaneous Test Kits (semi-quantitative measurement with test tubes) are used to measure decomposition, fumigation, or fire gases for a quick hazard assessment. They consist of 5 reagent tubes parallelly arranged in a rubber sleeve and operate with the Accuro manual sampling pump.

    • Reliable measurements for different families of organic and inorganic gases from the fire, fumigation, or decomposition
    • Simultaneous measurement of 5 gases by colorimetric reagent tubes with direct reading on the tubes
    • Works in combination with the Accuro hand pump
    • Fast and reliable results

The firefighter SCBA

The firefighter SCBA is the firefighter's equipment of choice. The SCBAs used by professional or volunteer firefighters are designed to provide maximum autonomy during firefighting or in polluted environments requiring an independent source of breathable air.

A key element of the firefighter's gear, the firefighter SCBA is composed of a harness, a full face mask for respiratory protection with F1 attachment (on the helmet) and a compressed air cylinder. It offers a range of features that enable the wearer to operate in complete safety during an intervention: resistance to heat and fire, low-resistance demand valve when inhaling, lightweight equipment, comfortable and ergonomic harness, high-quality medium and high-pressure hoses, and even a display of crucial information directly on the mask's visor.

The firefighter helmet

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

The thermal camera

The thermal camera is a firefighter's gear designed for interventions in difficult conditions with reduced visibility. The device works on a simple principle: the camera captures the infrared radiation (thermal radiation) of all the elements in its field of vision and reproduces the density of this radiation on its screen. Thus, the device through its screen displays the thermal image, the temperature wave of an intervention scene.

A thermal camera provides a clear view of an environment during a firefighting operation, helping to identify potentially dangerous elements (detection of hot or cold zones) as well as the presence of individuals. Designed for maximum performance in harsh environments, thermal cameras for firefighters are resistant to very high temperatures, shock-resistant, and easy to use.

Gas detectors for firefighters

The firefighter's equipment can be completed with different measuring devices to ensure maximum safety during interventions. There are the portable explosimeter (portable gas detection of flammable or explosive products), multigas usually like 4-gas detector for explosive gas detection, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and lack of oxygen (presence of smoke or asphyxiating product).  

Firefighters can also provide themselves with colorimetric reagent tubes (measuring the gas concentration in the air in ppm or %/volume), such as Gastec reagent tubes, and more specifically with simultaneous test kits. Simultaneous tests for firemen are made up of various colorimetric reagent tubes allowing the semi-quantitative measurement (ppm or %/vol.) of fire and decomposition gases. These tests are commonly used by firemen before or after an intervention in order to proceed to a clarification of doubts or a punctual measurement of organic or inorganic vapors and chemical substances (carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, nitrous vapors, etc.).Reagent tubes are perfect additional elements to the explosimeter to get an accurate measure of the hazardous gas concentration rate.

Extractor fans for smoke extraction

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