Since 2006, the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System has been in use by firefighter across the United States. It has become an essential safety component in a firefighters personal protective equipment.
The Petzl EXO allows firefighters to escape danger from upper floors of buildings within seconds! The EXO descender is presently used by all firefighter with the FDNY.
What is included? - EXO self-braking descender - Anchoring Hook with Hitching Slot - Auto-Locking Carabiner with Captive Eye - 50' x 7.5mm Technora rope (not Sterling FireTech 32) - Meets NFPA 1983-2006
- Carry Bag - Not Included
How it works? The Petzl EXO Firefighter Escape System attaches to the users Class II Harness, and rests on the users right hip. It is pre-rigged and is always attached to the harness. In the event that a member becomes trapped on an upper floor, the firefighter immediately deploys the Petzl EXO system, secures the Anchor Hook to a substantial anchor point, proceeds to the window, and exits. Once out and once they have transitioned their weight to the Petzl EXO system and Harness, they trigger the EXO device and descend to safety. The Petzl EXO is UL Certified to NFPA 1983 Standards and comes complete with the EXO Auto-Locking lever controlled descender, 50’ of 7.5mm Technora rope rated at 900-degrees and 5,000 lbs tensile strength, a sewn-in Anchor Hook with Hitching Slot and Auto-Locking 3-stage aluminum carabiner (to attach to the user). A Carry Bag is sold seperately.
This system has been test and is rated at 13.5 kN (3034.92348 lbf.). This system weighs 3.5 lbs. and is very compact.
Training
IMPORTANT: Petzl requires the users first attend an authorized "End User" course prior to receiving the Petzl EXO Escape System. An EXO dealer is not permitted to sell an EXO Escape System to a customer without the customer first attending an EXO End User Class or by providing a copy of a class certificate.
All Hands Fire Equipment is an Authorized Dealer and Authorized Trainer for the Petzl EXO Firefighter Escape System.
All Hands Fire Equipment offers several Firefighter Escape Systems training options. End User training, a Train-the-Trainer course and an Annual Refresher and Advanced training class. Our instructors have trained and supervised over 10,000 bailout slides in many locations including Washington DC Fire, Philadelphia Fire, Wichita (Kansas) Fire, Paterson (NJ) Fire, Setauket (NY) Fire, Hartsdale (NY) Fire, Point Pleasant (NJ) Fire and many other fire departments in the region.
For details, pricing and to place an order, contact us at sales@allhandsfire.com * Class II Harness is required for proper use of the Petzl EXO. The Gemtor 541NYC Class II Harness or RIT Rescue Class II Harness are both sold seperately.NOTE: This is the same escape decender in use by the New York City Fire Department.
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The Petzl EXO Firefighter Escape System attaches to the users Class II Harness, and rests on the users right hip. It is pre-rigged and is always attached to the harness. In the event that a member becomes trapped on an upper floor, the firefighter immediately deploys the Petzl EXO system, secures the Anchor Hook to a substantial anchor point, proceeds to the window, and exits. Once out and once they have transitioned their weight to the Petzl EXO system and Harness, they trigger the EXO device and descend to safety.
