Carlstadt Fire Department receives training on Petzl EXO AP bailout systems
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentA firefighter practices emergency window bailout using the Petzl EXO AP system during training.
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentInstructors guide members through controlled-descent techniques as firefighters exit a simulated window.
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentCarlstadt firefighters and instructors gather after completing departmentwide bailout-system training.
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentMembers receive hands-on instruction on properly donning and securing the EXO AP harness.
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentFireground Technologies lead a safety briefing before live bailout evolutions begin.
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentFirefighters learn how to deploy and operate the EXO AP device used for rapid escape.
Photo by Carlstadt Fire DepartmentCrews practice anchoring bailout lines to fixed objects, reinforcing real-world application skills.
Carlstadt FD reported that in October, members were issued and trained on the Petzl EXO AP, a personal escape system provided through instruction from Fireground Technologies. The equipment, commonly referred to as a bailout system, offers firefighters a critical emergency option should a rapid exit from a structure become necessary.
According to the department, the EXO AP enables a controlled descent, giving firefighters an additional layer of protection during high-risk interior operations when seconds can determine survival. Members participated in hands-on familiarization and deployment exercises to ensure comfort and proficiency with the system.
The Carlstadt FD expressed appreciation to its governing body for continuing to invest in safety-focused equipment and training, noting that such support strengthens both firefighter readiness and community protection.
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