Ferno FRED Rescue Emergency Device Unfilled (Ferno F.R.E.D.)
Ferno FRED Rescue Emergency Device
Ferno FRED, the Ferno Rescue Emergency Device, is a low cost rescue training manikin that has been through serious testing and used across a broad range of training scenarios. He has even featured as a stunt double in a few films. FRED lets teams practise casualty handling, lifting and lowering for height and confined space rescue drills without the risks of using a live person.
FRED is built from heavy duty rip stop UV resistant PVC, with carry straps on the shoulders and above the knees, a label for recording FRED weight, and Velcro on the abdomen and hands to keep the hands secured. The head is reinforced with some movement and flexibility, and the foot heels are reinforced for dragging. For shipping he is supplied unfilled, with a recommended adult fill weight of 55kg. Browse more rescue equipment.
Key Features
- Low cost rescue training manikin for drills
- Heavy duty rip stop UV resistant PVC
- Carry straps on shoulders and above the knees
- Reinforced head and reinforced foot heels for dragging
- Ships unfilled, recommended adult fill weight 55kg
Specifications
| Brand | Ferno |
| Type | Rescue training manikin |
| Material | Rip stop UV resistant PVC |
| Carry points | Shoulder and above knee straps |
| Recommended weight | 55kg (adult) |
| Supplied | Unfilled for shipping |
Why does FRED ship unfilled?
For shipping purposes FRED is supplied empty so he is light and compact to send. You fill him on site to the recommended adult weight of around 55kg for realistic rescue and casualty handling drills.
What is FRED used for?
He is a rescue training manikin used to practise lifting, lowering and dragging a casualty during height and confined space rescue drills, without the risks of using a live volunteer.
How durable is the manikin?
FRED is made from heavy duty rip stop UV resistant PVC with reinforced head and foot heels for dragging, plus carry straps on the shoulders and above the knees, so he stands up to repeated training use.
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