Sterling Rope has an outstanding reputation for making quality products. Their excellent reputation continues with the Sterling F4 FireTech Personal Escape System. This "bailout system" is UL certified to NPFA 1983-2006. The 7.5mm Technora rope, known as the FireTech 32, is the same rope used by the FDNY in their firefighter escape systems.
The F4 FireTech System includes:
Sterling F4 auto-locking descender
SAFE-D 3-stage carabiner to attach the escape system to the user
Crosby anchor hook sewn into the rope for added strength
7.5mm x 50-feet of Sterling FireTech 32 high strength cut and heat resistant rope
Carry bag
Escape System weight: 3.5 lbs.
For every Sterling F4 that is sold, Sterling will donate $1.00 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
FireTech 32 Rope Facts: FireTech 32 is a 100% Technora aramid kernmantle rope. It is extremely strong (5,756 lbs. MBS), has excellent resistance to abrasion, as well as being cut and heat resistant (to 932-degrees). FireTech 32 is presently 'in service' inside every FDNY firefighters Personal Safety System.
When it came time to explore personal escape systems for our department, we looked at quite a few systems. Each different personal escape system we looked at had its strengths and weaknesses in our opinions. As we explored the Sterling F4 Firetech escape system we realized that this was OUR top choice.
I just love that The F4 is auto-locking, so you can clear the window hands-free from the device. Descending is just as easy, you simply squeeze the handle and apply friction on the brake end of the rope. The crosby hook gives you many options for your "anchoring" position. You can either tie it off to a wall joist, radiator or "hook" it to the window sill if needed.
The Sterling F4 system is truly a lightweight personal escape system that I would highly recommend to any department looking to take firefighter safety to the next level!
I just wanted to let All Hands Fire know how impressed I am with both your customer service.”
