PETZL-EXO

Personal Escape System.

Firefighters Escape Rope

 

The Petzl EXO Personal Escape System provides firefighters with a fast, reliable means of escape from a burning structure. A firefighter trained and equipped with the EXO system can quickly deploy the unique anchor and rope, then move rapidly towards an egress point and descend to a lower level.

The self-braking EXO device can help prevent the firefighter from falling or losing control of the rope, allowing him to concentrate on getting out of the building.

In a last-resort scenario, the EXO's advantages of speed, adaptability and self-braking function offer the best possible means of escape.

 

System components

1. EXO self-braking descender

· provides an extra margin of safety during exit sequence

· descent can be controlled or stopped at any time

· individual serial number for traceability

2. OK TRIACT-LOCK auto-locking connector with captive eye

3. 50 ft of heat & cut resistant 7.5 mm Technora rope

4. A hook anchoring device

· Allows the escape line to be rapidly anchored in multiple ways

5. NOMEX transport/deployment bag

· Securely attaches to the harness & stays out of the way until needed

· Velcro tabs allow instant access to the system

 

Coastal Fire Systems Mobile Training Unit.   

    Training includes approximately 2 hours class room and 8 hours of hands on instruction

Training requirements  are what separates Petzl-EXO from every other brand.

Petzl, will not authorize the sale of the EXO Personal Escape System to a firefighter who has not been properly trained and certified.

Coastal Fire Systems agrees with this philosophy.  We don't want your firefighters bailing out a window without proper training?  

Our Certified NYS Fire Instructors provide training right at your firehouse.   

Costs vary depending on class size facility fees, insurance, travel and instructor expenses. 

Call to discuss pricing, class size and availability dates.

Main features

·         Versatile anchoring

·         Always accessible

·         Fast & easy deployment

·         Easy horizontal movement

·         Rapid egress

·         Self-braking

·         Heat & cut resistant rope

·         Weighs approximately 3.75 lbs

·         Certified to NFPA 1983-2006

History

In 2005, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) began to investigate and research a personal safety system. In their search, the FDNY performed one of the most comprehensive studies of personal safety systems ever undertaken, testing over 40 designs. During this time, the FDNY approached Petzl to develop a system that would meet their performance specifications. The EXO personal escape system was born.

 

Testing

The EXO was subjected to extensive testing in Petzl's state-of-the-art test lab. In addition, the FDNY ran its own series of rigorous tests, putting the EXO through more than 10,000 evolutions at its training facility. These tests validated system performance and helped the department formulate proper usage and training protocol. No rope rescue system has ever been subjected to such thorough testing and scrutiny.

Due to the critical nature of the application, an authorized training course is required to teach personnel how to properly use the EXO Personal Escape System. Petzl America is collaborating with professional training organizations and fire department training divisions to provide user and trainer courses on the proper usage of the system.   Please contact Coastal Fire Systems for details on how to obtain training.

Video in action

The video of the personal escape system EXO

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