Dräger showcases how its medical and safety technologies support emergency teams at ESS

At this year’s The Emergency Services Show, 18-19 September 2024, Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase a range of systems designed to protect fire and rescue and police personnel and ensure they return home safely at the end of every shift. 

Taking centre stage will be Dräger’s next generation Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), the PSS® AirBoss with a Type 4 Nano cylinder. The kit combines best in class ergonomics and an ultra-light design for optimal firefighter comfort and uncompromising safety. Dräger will also show how its FireGround accountability system enables teams to monitor, communicate and report incidents involving active SCBA users through its new, optimised entry control board (ECB). 

Making its show debut is Dräger’s new Water Rescue Helmet, the HPS AquaRescue. Modern and extremely impact-resistant, the HPS AquaRescue offers emergency personnel in and above the water safety and functionality in action, thanks to a robust helmet shell with water drainage openings, prismatic reflective strips to enhance visibility and a range of optional accessories that present further protective possibilities. 

Another important element to Dräger’s line up is the UCF FireCore® hands-free thermal imaging camera which displays live action imagery into Dräger’s FPS 7000 full face mask. The camera gives firefighters continuous vision in low-visibility, high-risk, and unfamiliar environments that emergencies often present.  

Dräger’s Multi-Gas Detectors (MGDs), recently chosen as part of a new framework agreement win across five Fire and Rescue Services in the northwest of England, will also be on show.  They can detect the ‘toxic twins’, hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide, two of the deadliest gases present in fires and post fire scenes.  

On show from Dräger’s Engineered Solutions division is its CBS 1000 Cabin Breathing System and ESS II fresh air system for sealed vehicle cabins. The former provides a compact solution for short-duration breathing protection that is independent of the environmental atmosphere. The latter delivers a fresh air system that provides occupants with breathing air within seconds. It also generates positive pressure in the cabin, preventing harmful particulates and gases from penetrating the vehicle’s interior.

 Elizabeth Millward, Marketing Manager Emergency and Rescue Services, says Dräger’s line-up is an exciting opportunity to showcase the breadth of Dräger’s expertise: “Our experience and long-standing heritage in respiratory protection and safety mean we have solutions to a vast range of dangers and hazardous environments. Our philosophy in the design of all products is ‘Technology for Life’.” 

 

 Brian Hesler, Dräger Consultant and Specialist Advisor will be speaking on a panel in the tech stage discussing the latest innovations in firefighter technology on the 19^th of September, from 14:15 to 14:45.  The Emergency Services Show takes place on 18-19 September at the Birmingham NEC. 

 Dräger’s stand number is B190. 

Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.

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