The FireHouse-GEN2 Manikins demonstrate a good balance between
temperature and abrasion resistance. The Fire House manikin is perfect
for fire and general training
The manikin Main carcass -
Constructed in the same flame retardant Polyester (conforms to BS EN ISO
15025:2002) used in Police ballistic/stab vests and reinforced with
38mm Nomex webbing as opposed to the polypropylene webbing found on the
general purpose range standard Polypropylene webbing will go brittle and
melt at the high temperatures this manikin is designed to withstand.
The
coveralls are constructed using a Nomex blend material which offers
good protection against high temperatures - it is permanently
non-flammable and most commonly used in protective clothing to protect
against heat and flames. The protective coveralls are also reinforced
using Nomex webbing to improve the abrasion resistance and strength the
overalls are fitted using 20mm Kevlar ties, as the standard Velcro
fastening melt at these high temperatures.
The ends of
the arms, which have been identified as a high stress area, are
reinforced with 5mm leather to provide extra protection. The Fire House
Manikins are designed to withstand temperatures of 280-320 degrees F
(140-160 degrees C), the average temperature at floor height for hot
fire cell training and only starts to fail at temperatures in excess of
350F (180C). We recommend donning an old set of turnout gear for use in
which students will drag the manikin. This will add an extra-layer of
wear protection for your investment.