Frontier Rescue Raft/Boat

The Frontier Inflatable Rescue Raft/Boat is a versatile craft designed for use in rivers, lakes, and flooded urban/coastal areas. The raft is lightweight and portable both inflated and deflated, allowing it to be carried into remote bodies of water aiding in efficient casualty recovery.  

• Includes: Raft, foot inflation pump, repair kit, and carry bag.
• Five (5) separate inflatable chambers provide added security should one chamber become compromised.
• Constructed of durable PVC plastic
• Fourteen (14) handles and six (6) stainless steel D-rings can be found around the sled to help aid team carries and in-water casualty management
• Double-walled floor for added stability - 10 cm (4") thick

Specs: 

• Constructed of durable PVC plastic 
• Max load capacity: 850 kg (1,874 lbs.) or approximately 6 people.
• Fill time: 5 minutes with foot pump (1 minute per section).
• Max inlet fill (pontoon/tubes): 5 psi (0.35 bar)
• Max inlet fill (floor): 10 psi (0.7 bar)
• Dimensions: 
  • Overall length: 470 cm (185")
  • Overall width: 140 cm (55")
  • Internal width: 70 cm (28")
  • Pontoon (tube) diameter: 35 cm (14")
• Weight: 42 kg (93 lbs.)

Paddle and SCBA spider fill sold separately

Operation Procedure:

Once you have unpacked your boat, unfold it and lay it out putting the floor into it before inflating.

Using the foot pump fill up the four side compartments and then the floor. Each valve will take about 60 seconds to fill. Please note that each valve has a lock so you must lightly push it in and turn to allow the one way valve to operate. When deflating push in valve and make a ¼ turn to release air. Store unit deflated, with check valves locked and in the bag supplied. The foot pump can be used to suck the remaining air out of the boat for storage.

If you have purchased the spider fill hose which is an optional item, it is important to not over fill the boat as it is designed to hold 5psi maximum and the floor is 10psi maximum. Same process must be used with valves as with foot pump.

Spider operations: Your rescue boat comes with five fill chambers. Each chamber has its own check valve. These check valves can be opened to drain the air before storing your rescue boat away. Note: it is recommended you store your boat with the check valves closed as they should be closed during filling, so the air does not leak out when removing the fill hose.

If using the spider fill connection, you can hook up all fill valves at once and fill direct from a SCBA bottle, either 4500 or 2216psi. Caution not to over fill as 5psi is all that is needed. All check valves should remain closed. Once the boat is filled shut off all valves before removing the connections to prevent air from leaking out.

It is very important for your department to train on filling and deflating this boat so there is no surprises at an emergency scene.