Lifesaving Air Deployment for Downed Firefighters The Evac Systems RIT Bottle Bag (Model EP041) is the essential "grab-and-go" solution for Rapid Intervention Teams. Designed to bridge the gap between the RIT team and a trapped firefighter running low on air, this bag securely holds a single spare SCBA cylinder and a buddy breathing system in a streamlined, heat-resistant carrier. Its simple, rugged design ensures that air can be dragged, carried, or hoisted into the hazard zone without failure.
Key Features
- Heat-Resistant Construction: Built from 1,000 Denier Cordura® Nylon, specifically chosen to withstand radiant heat up to 500°F, protecting the pressurized cylinder and pneumatic hoses from thermal damage during interior operations.
- Rapid Release Strap: Equipped with a heavy-duty over-the-shoulder strap featuring a chrome seatbelt buckle. This allows the rescuer to instantly don the bag over turnout gear or jettison it immediately if they become entangled.
- Dual Drag Handles: Reinforced handles at both ends allow the bag to be dragged through debris fields or tight crawl spaces by any member of the team, regardless of orientation.
- High-Visibility Profile: Integrated reflective strips ensure the bag remains visible in low-light and smoke-filled environments, marking the location of the spare air supply for the entire crew.
Why It Matters In a RIT scenario, complex gear fails. This bag is engineered for simplicity. It protects the valve assembly from impact while dragging, yet provides instant access when it's time to make the connection. It turns a loose spare bottle into a deployable tactical asset.
How to Use
- Load: Insert a spare 45-minute or 60-minute SCBA cylinder into the main compartment.
- Store: Coil the buddy breather/trans-fill hose into the designated space near the valve.
- Carry: Sling the strap cross-body for hands-free transport.
- Deploy: Drag via end handles to the victim; release the buckle to set up the air exchange.
Technical Overview The bag measures 28” L x 10” W, sized to accommodate most standard breathing air cylinders used by municipal fire departments.
Compliance & Origin
- Made in the USA.