Rescue Training Dummies / Mannequins / Manikins

The range has evolved after years of research and development to offer an extremely durable rescue dummy that can safely be used in situations too hazardous or uncomfortable for human volunteers. Used by fire & rescue services worldwide (100% of the UK fire services), military personnel and all other emergency services, Ruth Lee training dummies are perfect for simulating rescues from height, confined spaces, static and fast flowing water or extrication from vehicles and collapsed buildings.

Most models available for next day delivery (subject to numbers)

Range includes:

• General purpose
• Hazmat
• Flame retardant
• Water rescue
• Multi-trauma
• Bariatric (obese)
• Fall Pro

General Purpose

These robust, “market leading” rescue training dummies are realistic in size and weight, each one is produced using a weighted inner core and an outer carcass seperated by flame retardant foaml.

The flexible inner core is weighted to human proportions using 2Kg packets of 8-10 mm aggregate, the packets are sewn into a Nylon 'inner dummy', with all the body parts (arms, legs, chest etc) held in place using Polypropylene webbing. This method of construction prevents 'slumping' of the aggregate and allows the dummy to maintain it's shape when in use,

The outer layer of durable, rot proof 425g Canvas has all seams double stitched and is further reinforced with high density polypropylene webbing for improved abrasion. The two layers are separated and padded using 25mm Polyurethane foam.

The optional protective overalls keep the dummy clean and greatly increases the life span; they are produced using cotton/polyester woven fabric (conforms to prEN 470:1994) and are reinforced with high density polypropylene webbing in identified high stress areas, the ends of the arms are further protected with Nylon reinforced PVC.

They are available in all sizes and are machine washable.

All training dummies of 20Kg (44lbs) and over are supplied complete with Wellington boots, the boots greatly protect the legs if the dummy is dragged along the ground.

All dummies are screen printed with a warning triangle, a handling risk note and the date of manufacture on the head.

Hazmat

The general purpose models (adult size) are all available in a strong reinforced P.V.C, these are constructed in exactly the same way as the GP models. These dummies are ideal for incidents involving chemicals, oil etc as the dummy can be thoroughly washed down after use.

Flame Retardant

These high specification, flame retardant dummies (not shown in images) demonstrate a good balance between temperature and abrasion resistance. Construction is the same as the GP dummy, but using a blend of Kevlar/Nomex for the inner core and a glass fibre material for the outer carcass.

The protective overalls are made using a 225 g/m2 PBI Gold (the material of choice for most fire tunic manufacturers) which provides excellent heat and abrasion resistance. A separate hood, also made in PBI Gold completely covers the head, this makes the fitting of replacement overalls considerably easier. All the materials are stitched using a Meta-aramid sewing thread.

All FR training dummies are now fitted with heat resistant Firefighters safety boots supplied by Hunter boots, the boots greatly extend the life of the dummy protecting the legs if the dummy is dragged along the ground.

These dummies are now available in both 30Kg (66lbs) and 50Kg (110 lbs) weights.

Water Rescue

Developed in conjunction with the R.N.L.I, Greater Manchester Fire Service Water Incident Support Section and The British Navy; the Water Rescue dummies perfectly simulate an unconscious casualty in water. They will float at an angle of approx 45 degrees with just the head and shoulders being visible, however the overalls supplied have integral pockets that enable the user to add buoyancy or weight if required, to alter the dummy's position in the water.

A recent development has been the use of yellow P.V.C to signify the front (face) of the rescue training dummy, with red P.V.C to the back, this simple modification allows instructors to see from a distance that the rescuer is responding appropriately, tipping the head back out of the water and recovering the casualty in the correct manner.

Construction is as per General Purpose training dummies, but using a heavy-duty Nylon mesh and closed cell foam. The mesh allows the water to flood out of the dummy as it is being recovered, it further allows better ventilation when the dummy is hung up to dry. Strong plastic strips run from the shoulder area to the knee joint, these strips allow flexibility in and out of the water, but do not allow the dummy to bend in half; this modification facilitates easier rescues using rescue stretchers in the water.

The Water Rescue dummies can now be supplied in two forms, 'man overboard' or 'search and rescue'. The man overboard dummy is supplied with bright orange overalls and reflective tape on the headband and is designed to be as conspicuous as possible. The Search and rescue model is supplied with black overalls, no reflective tape and an optional black mesh hood to cover the head; the idea is to make it as inconspicuous as possible to enable the rescue teams to practice their search, as well as their recovery techniques

                                                          New models

Bariatric (obese) training dummy

We designed this dummy to achieve a 'fluidity of movement' that would simulate an obese patient exactly and I believe we have achieved just that. We based the bariatric dummy around a standard 100Kg dummy and the extra bulk is built up with several layers of weight and foam. Rather than just adding an 80Kg lump, we have distributed the weight around the body in 160 x 1/2 Kg packets of steel shot, a very time consuming process! The weighted layers are all encased in 1/2 inch foam which in turn is covered fine Nylon, the foam layers are also covered in Nylon and this allows all the different layers to slip and slide over each other creating a real feeling of 'flabby skin'.

Promove, an innovative company from Aberystwyth has created a sling for moving and handling incapacitated or disabled, including bariatric individuals weighing up to 45 stone in confined spaces where a hoist cannot be used. We feel sure this piece of equipment will be of use to all the emergency services; full details can be seen on www.promove.uk.com and they can be contacted on:

Dr Huw Martin Thomas T. 01970 820 893 E. huw@promove.uk.com

Dana Thomas T. 01970 820 893 E. dana@promove.uk.com

Multi-trauma

'Talking dummy'

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