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Sav a jake firemen rit equipment a must have "safety "
Of all the tools you own in your equipment lineup, the Sav-A-Jake Multi-Purpose Rescue Tool is absolutely one of the most versatile. You'll find yourself reaching for it for many different uses, making all your tasks more "firefighter friendly!" The Sav-A-Jake Multi-Purpose Rescue Tool is extremely durable. It's strength tested in an ISO 9000 Approved laboratory to an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of 5,000 lbs. The PVC/high density foam handles prevent collapse/impingement of the webbing around your hands while dragging or carrying items. Designed by a seasoned professional firefighter, this tool is built to last! Although the Sav-A-Jake has many different uses, it was developed primarily for use by Rapid Intervention Teams to retrieve a downed firefighter, in other words to "Save A Jake." The term "Jake" is commonly used in the Northeast U.S. to describe a top-notch firefighter, aka a "good Jake." Some of the uses of the Sav-A-Jake are: > Great for carrying a married halligan & axe > Functions as a rope hose tool > Support strap for transporting multiple SCBA bottles > When attaching 2 Sav-A-Jakes, you can cover approximately 22 feet of search area > Effective as a thermal imaging camera strap > Perfect for moving charged lines on the fireground > Great as a hose support strap for brush firefighting and mop-up operations > Plus many, many more.
