Walk through the fire – and be perfectly safe

Fighting fires is one of the most difficult jobs for firefighters. Movement and orientation in unknown environments and surroundings, time pressure, heat, poor visibility due to smoke and fog, the danger of collapse are all factors adding to the stress of the job. What makes firefighting even more difficult is the amount of protective equipment needed to work in these harsh environments. While searching for potential victims in situations others run from, a firefighter is not left alone because he can always fully rely on his Dräger equipment.

Draeger provides ergonomically constructed SCBAs specifically designed to meet and exceed the world’s most stringent standard: NFPA 1981, 2007 edition. Providing tough, dependable breathing protection is not just a job at Draeger, it is a way of life.

Not just SCBAs but a wide range of products are provided by Draeger to ensure that the firefighters who answer the call are the firefighters who also go home. Dräger thermal imaging cameras are reliable companions for detecting and monitoring fire sources as well as for locating people who may be trapped or unconscious. Portable gas instruments as well as tubes and CMS analysers provide information on air quality and warn of potentially explosive environments. Filters and adapters can be used to convert the SCBA mask to a filter mask for continued respiratory protection when the SCBA isn’t needed.

Whether SCBA, gas detector or filtering mask, this is for sure: All Dräger products are easy to use and offer the highest degree of ergonomics. This adds to the efficiency of the firefighters working in situations where minutes can be the difference between life and death.