Rite Rescue Systems

About Rite Rescue Systems:

Three New York City Fireman invented the most secure and quick removal device on the market today:
Lt Mike Harty assigned to Ladder 133 in South Queens with 28 years of service.
Lieutenant, Frank Haskell assigned to Engine 276 in Brooklyn
Firefighter, Thomas Fee assigned to squad 270 in queens.

Tommy Fee had 21 years of service with the New York City Fire Department, prior to retiring in October 2020 due to prostate cancer. Before joining the FDNY, Tommy was a Local 638 Steamfitter in NYC from 1989 until 2020. He was awarded the third highest medal of valor for actions taken during superstorm Sandy, which included evacuating people from the roof of a building that was on fire, during the height of storm. In 2018, he was tasked with other members from rescue operations to help build the all hazards training facility at the rock. Being able to combine his Firefighting and steamfitting skills to build a unique and complex facility, to train the future members of the FDNY Rescue Operatins Command was extremely rewarding.

Working along side, many true professionals inside the rescue operations command was a blessing. Tommy was forever grateful for that experience in his life.

The Rite Rescue Patriot RAP

A Rapid Intervention Rescue Device

Includes The Following:

Patriot RAP I Device
Harness & Bag
Patriot I Base (Smallest)
Carry Sleeve
Carry Bag
Bridle System

Downloads

- Product Line Card

- Extraction Rap Instructions

- Re-Setting The Extraction Rap

Features And Benefits:

The RAP (remove & protect) was designed to remove an unconscious Firefighter….Key features of the RAP make it the most effective tool for any RIT team across the nation. Nothing on the market has the capabilities for this type of operation. The Light weight device allows for mobility while locating the victim. Ready for use when deployed. The base is made of a specialty material and rolls open when released. Positioning is made easy with the color coordination RED for the head White for the waist Blue for the bottom. Large “T” handles are designed to be found with a gloved hand and pulled from the keeper. Rated snap hooks & D-ring are the hardware components used to create the harness systems. It takes less the 30 seconds to apply a Class III harness in an IDLH when using the Patriot RAP. The The webbing is made up of type VII mil spec Mil-W-4088. The Patriot RAP has been tested by the UL to the NFPA standards 1983/2012 edition passed and exceeded testing criteria. The base platform is also removable, this add's longevity to the device. When the base wears through just put a new base on. On the top of the RAP there are 2 drag handles and a Yellow-hoist connection point. The RAP can be Dragged - Carried or Hosted to safety.

Instructions: How to apply

Line RAP up with head of victim.
Pull carry sleeve tab and the RAP will roll out
Place victim face UP on RAP
Remove D-ring
Pull Waist T handle & snap hook fron side and connect snap hook to D-ring
Pull Bottom T handle and connect to center D-ring
Pull Head T handle and connect to center D-ring
Drag or hoist to safety

The simplicity of this device will accomplish many objectives on the fire ground. First and foremost the speed of removing a downed firefighter will be decreased drastically by minutes. This limiting the time exposed to the IDLH and fire conditions. The only time we control as a RIT team, is the time it takes for the removal of the firefighter from the IDLH!!!

Next aspect is giving the RIT team an option for removal. There are almost no practical devices for this type of operation. Until now. Very commonly the downed firefighter is almost striped of his gear by the time he is out. The packaging of him in the RAP keeps everything tucked in and reduces his profile for maneuvering around obstacles. And lastly the time it takes to learn how to use the system. The learning curve for the RAP is limited. In a 5 minute session you will have a complete understanding and capability on how to use the RAP. This will help the officers create a more powerful RIT team when called to do the unthinkable.