Firefighter VRS setup review - Part 1

In this video we're going to review the three options for setting up a Firefighter VRS (Versatile Rescue System) with and without a lanyard. The second video will demonstrate how the different setup options impact baling off a pitched roof.

[@colineck4119]

Love the videos man

[@CheeseNoodleOZ]

Love your guys setups. We don't have rescue belts at all in Australia not even got belt loops on our turnouts. No VRS for us as well, I don't know why but like all fireys we make the best of what we do have.

[@nickbroxton4246]

Bro, we need to work on making leather helmet chin straps STANDARD in the fire service. Spend the extra $30 on them for your guys, they’ll feel cooler and look cooler and that’s what over 60% of this job is if we’re being honest.

[@johnj2748]

Is the “cobra belt” the new preferred belt vs. a harness? (I have a fdny harness and have just been waiting to purchase a kit for it)

[@DALEGPEKEL]

Hello John - Thanks for your question! Deciding on either an escape belt or seat harness really comes down to 3 considerations: Comfort, turnout gear design and budget. Belts are less comfortable than seat harnesses but can have 2 options of use - Wearing one over your coat or installing one in the belt loops of your turnout gear pants (if they are designed with loops) - Wearing and LOADING an escape belt around your waist is the least comfortable - Wearing one at hip level in your pants is more comfortable and wearing a seat harness is the most comfortable. Escape belts have a wide range of design and price points; Our Cobra Belts cost us about $60 to make, but the average belt ranges from $70 - $100. Seat harnesses range from $150 on the low end to $250 on the higher end. I made a homemade seat harness video many years ago for those on a budget: Here's the link - ruclips.net/video/r7OoDhfDo6U/видео.html