Drager
Safety – Where Safety Has a Dimension of Its Own
For over 20 years, Draeger
Safety has provided quality safety products that include
detector tubes, portable gas detection instruments, gas detection
systems, respiratory protection and diving products to industries
worldwide. Firefighters have come
to rely on Draeger's quality and innovative products to detect,
measure and protect against toxic substances.
When called to an incident,
the firefighter is often faced with a mutitude of tasks.
Whether fighting a fire, rescuing victims or responding to
a hazardous material incident, operational safety is top
priority. Draeger gives you the confidence to perform these
tasks safely and effectively with a range of high performance
personal protection and gas detection equipment.
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Respiratory
Protection
Whether fighting
a fire or responding to a hazmat incident, firefighters'
lives may be at risk from inhalation of toxic substances.
For safe operations suitable respiratory protection
is essential. Draeger provides a broad choice of
respiratory protection products including SCBA's,
Heavy Duty Airline Breathing Equipment and Air Purifying
Respirators. |
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Monitoring
and Communications
Safety of the
firefighter during operations is top priority. Monitoring
and communication of safety related data and information
at the scene of an incident is essential to safe
operations. Draeger offers an advanced system of
monitoring and communication equipment which includes
personal and remote monitoring devices and voice
communication devices specifically designed for fire
and rescue operations. |
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Chemical
Protective Clothing
During Hazmat
incidents firefighters may be at risk of exposure
to substances which are aggressive to the skin and
on exposure can cause severe injuries which can also be life threatening. Where full body protection
is required during such incidents, Draeger offers
a choice of chemical protection suits using advanced
materials to provide the highest levels of protection. |
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Diving
Equipment
For fire brigades
which also have the task of water rescue, diving equipment
may be required. Draeger is a world renowned supplier of diving equipment to
the professional users such as the fire services.
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Gas
Detection
Identification and
monitoring of hazardous gases and vapors at the scene
of an incident is an important prerequisite to deciding
the necessary measures required to contain the hazard,
evaluate the risk to life and choose the level of protection
required. Over 500 hazardous gases and vapors can be
detected and measured using Draeger's broad range of
portable gas detection equipment. |
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