• System components
• Main features
• History
• Video in action
• Product sheet : dealers and FAQ

The Petzl EXO Personal Escape System provides firefighters with a fast, reliable means of escape from a burning structure. A firefighter trained and equipped with the EXO system can quickly deploy the unique anchor and rope, then move rapidly towards an egress point and descend to a lower level.

The self-braking EXO device can help prevent the firefighter from falling or losing control of the rope, allowing him to concentrate on getting out of the building.

In a last-resort scenario, the EXO's advantages of speed, adaptability and self-braking function offer the best possible means of escape.

System components

1. EXO self-braking descender

• provides an extra margin of safety during exit sequence
• descent can be controlled or stopped at any time
• individual serial number for traceability

2. OK TRIACT-LOCK auto-locking connector with captive eye

3. 50 ft of heat & cut resistant 7.5 mm Technora rope

4. A hook anchoring device

• Allows the escape line to be rapidly anchored in multiple ways

5. NOMEX transport/deployment bag

• Securely attaches to the harness & stays out of the way until needed
• Velcro tabs allow instant access to the system

Main features

• Versatile anchoring
• Always accessible
• Fast & easy deployment
• Easy horizontal movement
• Rapid egress
• Self-braking
• Heat & cut resistant rope
• Weighs approximately 3.75 lbs
• Certified to NFPA 1983-2006

History

In 2005, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) began to investigate and research a personal safety system. In their search, the FDNY performed one of the most comprehensive studies of personal safety systems ever undertaken, testing over 40 designs. During this time, the FDNY approached Petzl to develop a system that would meet their performance specifications. The EXO personal escape system was born.

Testing

The EXO was subjected to extensive testing in Petzl's state-ofthe- art test lab. In addition, the FDNY ran its own series of rigorous tests, putting the EXO through more than 10,000 evolutions at its training facility. These tests validated system performance and helped the department formulate proper usage and training protocol. No rope rescue system has ever been subjected to such thorough testing and scrutiny.

Training

Due to the critical nature of the application, an authorized training course is required to teach personnel how to properly use the EXO Personal Escape System. Petzl America is collaborating with professional training organizations and fire department training divisions to provide user and trainer courses on the proper usage of the system. Please contact Petzl America for more details on how to obtain training.

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Video in action

The video of the personal escape system EXO.

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Product sheet : dealers and FAQ

Find an authorized EXO dealer/trainer and check out the FAQ in the EXO product sheet.