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 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 Information Performance Akron 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 1.4kg Length Settings 70lpm/115lpm/flush 2. Ladders
Information Performance Angus Sacol 13.5m ladder High tensile strength aluminium extrusions for maximum strength BSEN 1147 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 Performance Honda 600 pump Portable water pump. Single outlet. Low volume Rosenbauer Otter ROSENBAUER centrifugal pump consisting of an impeller, pump casing and suction cover made of corrosion- resistant, anodised light metal. The impeller is directly mounted on 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: 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 Performance Tempest PPV fan 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 Performance Holmatro PU 30 Power Unit. The output of the 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. side
Vetter Medium pressure airbags VMS type 1/23 Carried on 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 Information Performance Tirfor 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 Weight 8.4kg Wire length 20m 8. Rope Rescue Model Information Performance Heightec 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 Cheek Pulley x 2 Sewn sling x 2 Strop 7mm steel x 2 Rope protector x 1 Rescue line 22mm x 2 Carabiner twistlock 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:-
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. material – Aluminium. Finish – Anodised. Colour – Red or Safe working load (WLL) – 800kg. Minimum breaking strain (MBS) – 40Kn. Petzl p50 Pulley 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 loads and intensive use. Triangular attachment point can accept up to three carabiners, facilitating manoeuvres and installation. Technical specifications
Material: Stainless Steel Certified: EN 567 Beal 10.8mm Intervention Kernmantle Rope Main Line (100m) Low stretch (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 – 21Kn with a figure of 8 knot. Tag 11mm Kernmantle Rope Safety Line (100m) Low stretch (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