FIRE RESCUE

Rescue and Search Ropes

Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) face the most demanding and extreme
conditions during search operations. Overcoming extreme heat, ground
obstacles, and poor visibility are just some of the hurdles when searching for
and rescuing trapped firefighters or civilians. Firefighter safety and survival
has become an important focus and Sterling RIT lines are an integral rescue
tool in search and bailout operations.

Sterling led the innovation of RIT lines with the development of the RIT 900,
an all-aramid fiber, hollow braid search cord. Working closely with rescue
personnel and trainers, it was determined that there was a great need for
more high resistant products. Sterling now offers a full line of RIT Search and
Escape ropes. Our RIT 900 (6.8mm) and RIT Response (9mm) were designed
specifically with a very soft, supple hand to enable long lengths of cord to be
stuffed in a pocket or bag, deployed efficiently, and easily tied with directional
knots. Both have excellent handling characteristics.

Choose Rope Type:

RIT-900

RIT-500

RIT-RESPONSE

FIRETECH32

EscapeTech

8mm SAFETYGLO

RIT-900 6.8mm

-Heat Resistant/High Strength Search Line-100% aramid fiber.
-16 carrier hollow braid construction; compact, supple, easy to knot, extremely durable.
-Sheath heat resistance up to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius)
-Easier to handle than webbing with gloved hands
- Abrasion, cut resistant, and high resistance to chemicals, especially acids and alkalis.
-Great for Primary or personal search lines
-Optimal tagline used in conjuction with Thermal Imaging Cameras.
-The rope of choice by top RIT instructors.
- Available in spooled or custom lengths

RIT-500 8mm

-Heat Resistant/High Strength Search and Personal Escape Line
-The original heat resistant escape rope features aramid kernmantle construction
-Heat resistant Sheath to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degree Celsius)
-Nylon Core Resistant to 420 degrees Fahrenheit (215 degree Celsius)
-Aramid sheath provides heat and cut resistances while nylon core provides packability and elongation for potential impact or bail out
-Balanced sheath and core construction allows for locating rope in low visibility and confident descent control with gloved hands
-Aramid sheath gives excellent cut, abrasion and chemical resistance
-Abrasion and cut-resistant "tag line"
-Certified to NFPA1983, 2006 edition - Escape Rope
-Available in spooled or custom lengths

RIT-RESPONSE 9mm

-9mm Heat Restistant/High Strength Search and Personal escape line
-Aramid sheath with polyester core kernmantle construction
-Heat resistant Sheath to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius)
-Polyester Core Resistant to 420 degrees Fahrenheit (215 degree Celsius)
-Large, firm construction is easy to pack and allows for locating rope with gloved hands
-High tensile strength, abrasion and cut-resistant 9mm "tag line" with MBS of 6970 lbs
-Certified to NFPA 1983,2006 edition - Escape Rope
-Available in spooled or custom lengths

FIRETECH 32 7.5mm

-7.5mm Heat Resistant/High Strength Personal Escape Rope
-The Official Rope of FDNY Personal Escape System
(designed specifically for and tested extensively by FDNY and Sterling Rope)
-Heat resistant Sheath to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius)
-100% Technora kernmantle construction retains core strength after
exposure to elevated temps than Kevlar and gives longer burn through
time than mixed fiber ropes
-Available with or without hook, and sewn eye termination
-High tensile strength, abrasion and cut-resistant
-Certified to NFPA 1983, 2006 edition Life Safety Rope - Escape Rope
-Available in spooled or custom lengths

EscapeTech 7.5mm

-7.5mm Heat Resistant/High Strength Personal Escape Rope
-Heat resistant Sheath to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius)
-Technora fibers offer the heat resistance for repeated exposures to
high temperatures and strength retention when exposed to steam
-Designed to yield a soft, flexible hand for compact storage - round
construction is easy to handle and locate with gloved hands
-High tensile strength, abrasion and cut-restistant
-Certified to NFPA 1983, 2006 edition Life Safety Rope - Escape Rope
-Available in spooled or custom lengths

8mm 8mm SAFETYGLO

-Compact lightweight Personal Escape Rope (PER)
-100% nylon with a 40-carrier sheath construction
-Minimum breaking strength (MBS) of 3754 lbs
-Great handling, durable, high tensile strength lifeline
-8mm SafetyGlo offers extreme reflective properties (double-side Metlon)
-SafteyGlo is vibrant when light hits it making it the ideal cord for low and no-light conditions
-Certified to NFPA 1983, 2006 edition - Escape Rope
-Available in spooled or custom lengths