Attach2_PPE_Specs.docx

Itemized Equipment Listing PPE - Attachment #2 Swift Water Rescue PPE – 18 Sets Each Equipment Specifications Dry suit:

· Materials: 200 denier oxford weave nylon or equivalent

· Waterproof Coating: Waterproofing must be present on the inside of suit to protect from the scratches and punctures that occur on the outside of the fabric. Minimum triple coated with three ounces of polyurethane

· Design: Suit must allow for maximum fit, function, and freedom of movement. Sidearm gussets must extend from elbow to waist. Crotch gusset must extend from one ankle through the crotch and down to the opposite ankle

· Reinforcing: Suit must have fully incorporated butt pad and knee pads for protection strength and slip control

· Safety: Reflective tape for high visibility incorporated into arms

· Entry: Suit must utilize front diagonal entry, waterproof zipper for easy and fast donning and doffing and guaranteed water tightness

· Seals: Neck, wrist and ankle seals must be made of commercial grade latex

· Seams: Seams must at minimum be double stitched for strength and fusion sealed on the inside for water tightness

· Testing: Each dry suit must be individually tested under pressure and under water

Water Rescue Boot:

· Must have heavy-duty traction soles for solid foot control

· Must provide secure ankle support with neoprene and synthetic uppers (or equivalent)

· Self-draining

· Quick-drying

Water Rescue Glove:

· Minimum 3 mm neoprene with titanium laminate adhesive or equivalent

· Fingers must pre-curved to relieve hand fatigue while gripping paddles and ropes.

· Seams must be stitched and glued

· Stretchable fabric for maximum finger mobility

· Wristband with hook-and-loop closure

· Wrist must incorporate rubber bite tab and pairing snaps

Water Rescue Helmet:

· Multiple impact, polypropylene liner

· Four point anchoring system

· Stainless steel hardware

· Weight must be maximum 17 ounces

P.F.D.:

· Type III/V PFD. With minimum 22 lbs of flotation

· Adjustability to fit chest sizes from 30″ to 58″

· Lash tabs incorporated on front

· Must incorporate D-ring, strobe holder, tether attachments and reflective tape

· Must incorporate safety light stick holder on the rear

Swim Fins:

· Rigid fins fitting either foot

· Heel strap must be adjustable

Whistle:

· Heavy duty, pea-less, no freeze capability

Knife:

· Minimum 3” blade with with a line cutter, straight edge, and serrated edge

· Titanium coating

· Sheath must have vertical drain. Must incorporate removable belt clip, 1” webbing mount, and lanyard holes

· Sheath must incorporate quick release thumb tab

· Full tang blade with bottle opener and rounded end

Water Rescue Rope:

· 7/16”

· Double-braided high tenacity polypropylene construction

Rope Storage Bag:

· Minimum 1,500 cubic inch volume

· Must be yellow or similar bright material

Aluminum Screw Locking “D” Carabiner:

· Material: Aluminum

· Color: Bright

· Type: Screw Lock

· MBS: 27 kN (6070 lbf)

· Weight: 2.6 oz.

· Length: 4.37 in.

· Width: 2.6 in.

· Gate Opening: 0.82 in.

· Major Axis: 27 kN (6070 lbf)

· Minor Axis: 7 kN (1574 lbf)

· Gate Open: 7 kN (1574 lbf)

Throw Bag w/75’ of Rope:

· 10mm Water Line

Mesh Duffle Bag:

· Bag must be constructed with heavy duty mesh on the top half

· Minimum 35″ (89 cm) x 15″ (38 cm)

· Must be yellow or similar bright color

· Weight 19 ounce maximum weight

Emergency Strobe:

· POWER: 100 Lumens

· LAMP: 1 White Maxbright LED, 1 Red Maxbright LED

· BURN TIME: Red LED = Minimum100 Hours

· BURN TIME: White LED = Minimum75 Hours

· BATTERIES: 3 AAA

· WEIGHT: 3.5 ounce maximum

Water Proof Radio Case:

· Must incorporate 4 lash points for the 3-way harness

· Must accommodate radio body length up to 7" and 6” antenna

· Weight: 6 ounce maximum