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Features
- Offers significant fire “knockdown” and rapid suppression capabilities for enclosed spaces
- Environmentally friendly – No ozone depletion potential – No global warming potential
- Favorably reviewed by EPA for SNAP listing
- Safe for fire fighters and any occupants trapped by fire
- No oxygen depletion – suppresses at very low concentrations by interference with free radicals
- Provides a reliable, cost effective fire protection tool for a wide range of fire scenarios
- Small, compact, and easily portable to point of attack
Applications
The First Responder is a new and innovative tool designed to aid in the suppression of fires and for use as a personal protection device for fire fighters in emergency egress or entrance situations. It is physically and functionally similar to a smoke grenade – with the major difference that it delivers a highly effective aerosol fire suppression agent – Stat-X.
Typical application scenarios include:
Scenario A—Firefighter arrives at the scene of an early stage fire. After assisting in getting people out and before additional resources arrive at the scene, toss Stat-X First Responders into the rooms which are involved with the fire. This will buy time for further rescue and for the firefighters to lay hose.
Scenario B—Firefighters are concerned about potential flashover from a fire down a hall and water isn’t yet available. The firefighters toss First Responders ahead as they advance to eliminate many of the contributing factors of a flashover.
Scenario C— A firefighter is trapped or can’t get to a victim due to an intense area of fire. Toss a First Responder into the flame area for immediate fire suppression. The First Responder creates a “bridge” of protection for both victim and fire fighter.
Operation / Description
The small size of the First Responder makes it easily portable. In the event of a fire, First Responder units are activated by removing the safety clip and pulling the ring pin. The unit can then be thrown near the fire - where it will actuate following a 5 second time delay. Upon activation, the First Responder produces an exceptionally effective, ultra-fine, potassium based aerosol that provides extremely fast knockdown and rapid suppression of fires. On an agent weight basis, Stat-X aerosol is significantly more effective than other agent alternatives. It does not reduce the oxygen levels. Fire suppression is achieved through interference between the ultra-fine aerosol particulate and the flame’s free radicals – terminating propagation of the fire. The agent will hang in suspension after delivery providing ongoing suppression capabilities.
Coverage:
Coverage will be dependent on the specific characteristics of the situation encountered – class of fire, level of involvement, areas of potential leakage, etc. Tests have shown significant suppression effects up to an 8 ft high 10ft x 10ft room – around 20 cubic meters. More units would be required for a larger volume or spaces with excessive leakage. The aerosol flows and spreads rapidly throughout the volume – in a manner similar to a gas. However, since the aerosol is buoyant, more may be required in a high ceiling situation. The First Responder is most effective when thrown directly at or near the fire.
General Specifications:
| Model |
First Responder 500 |
| Aerosol Mass (kg), (lbs) |
0.50 |
1.10 |
Ship Wt./Unit Packaging - (kg),(lbs)
Single
Standard 4 Pack |
1.22 |
2.70 |
| 5.00 |
11.00 |
Length:
Unit
(with actuator) (mm), (in) |
142.9 |
5.625 |
| 174.6 |
6.875 |
| Diameter (mm), (in) |
80.98 |
3.188 |
| Delay Timer (meantime in seconds) |
5.0 |
| Discharge Time(sec) |
20.0 |
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For additional information on the use of First Responders or Stat-X systems, please contact your local Distributor or Fireaway LLC.
Operation / Storage Parameters:
- Operating Temperature -29° C to +96° C (-20° F to +140° F)
- Storage Temperature -54° C to +74° C (-65° F to +165° F)
- Relative Humidity up to 98% at +35° C (+95° F)
Transportation Classification:
- Classification Code: 1.4G
- UN Identification #: UN 0431
- Packaging Group: PGII
- Shipping Limitations:
- Ground: None
- Max. weight per unit packaging – Cargo Air 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Stat-X and First Responder are registered trademarks. Manufactured in the USA and sold worldwide exclusively by Fireaway LLC under license from R-Amtech, International.
Made in the USA.
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