Drag Rescue Device Installment Guide
Re-Employment After Use
- Carefully inspect the DRD for damage after each use
- The firefighter must don the coat with the coat closure in the open position to allow room for adjustments
- A second firefighter will need to assist by reaching inside the back of the coat on the DRD straps until the label is centered under the flap
- Close and secure the DRD flap so it’s ready for use
Purpose
The Fire-Dex DRD allows a rescuer to drag a fallen firefighter away from a hazardous area in a horizontal position.
Limitations
The DRD is not to be used as an escape device for vertical lifting or lowering of a fallen firefighter or victim.
Proper Use
- Assess the status of the victim and plan an escape route
- Lift the DRD flap located in the upper center of the back of the coat
- Engage the DRD by pulling the strap until it’s fully extended
- Grip the DRD securely and carefully drag the victim from the dangerous area
Inspection
- The DRD must be inspected on a monthly basis for:
- Burn & chemical damage or discoloration
- Broken threads or stitching
- Wear and tear
- Cuts, holes, & abrasions
- If the DRD is damaged it must be replaced
Cleaning
The DRD must be laundered following cleaning instructions provided with the garment. Do not use chlorine bleach or solvents when cleaning.
Installation Steps
After washing, the DRD must be placed into the coat properly.
Fold the DRD with the label as the center point.
Remove the liner and thread the open end of the DRD through each slit under the flap on the back of the coat’s outer shell.
Turn the coat outer shell over and expand the loops of the DRD.
Insert the arms of the liner through the DRD loopholes and into the sleeves of the jacket then attach the wrists.
Finish by securely fastening the liner to the coat outer shell.