Urban search and rescue (USAR)
The demands of non-structural firefighting situations such as urban search and rescue - and the specialised skills needed - have led to the design of garments specifically for those situations. These garments are designed to be used in confined spaces, but are equally adaptable for other technical rescue situations such as road trafic accidents. Bristol USAR garments incorporate two layers – a flame retardant outer layer and a waterproof membrane - and are used widely both in the UK and overseas. In addition, the coat and trouser ensemble can be zipped together to form a one piece garment when needed. As it will potentially be used to rescue casualties, it features a two layer construction incorporating a pathogen barrier.

Rescue coat model
• Short style coat
• Vented underarm panels
• Angled pockets and flflfl aps
• Fully breathable through all layers
• Quilted padding on elbows
• Improved weatherproof seal over front zip
• Improved throat protection
• Knitted cuffff with thumb loops
• Wrist straps to close hems on sleeves over gloves
• Pleated back
• Underarms gussets
• 3M reflfl ective triple trim
• One - size zip used for all girth variations allows sizes to be mixed

Rescue trouser model
• Elasticated side waist for comfort and fit
• “H” pattern adjustable braces with a webbing slide
• Large semi bellow cargo pockets
• Ergonomic curved knee shaping for increased protection
• Quilted foam padding with Kevlar
• Concealed zip in leg with gusset
• 3M triple trim refl ective
• Horizontal zip for attachment to matching rescue coat

Standards
EN ISO 11612 General Flame
Fabric Combinations
HT8 – Protex cotton outer
M12 – Gore Crosstech SR moisture barrier

Or

XF2 – Nomex Delta C outer
M12 – Gore Crosstech SR moisture barrier

Or

RW2 – Kermel
M12 – Gore Crosstech SR moisture barrier

Colours
HT8 Red
HT8 Navy
XF2 Orange
RW2 Hi-Viz Orange

Sizes
Chest small – 4XL
Height short, reg, tall and X tall