Kovenex Rapid Response EMS Blanket

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Features and Specifications:

• "First responders are embracing Kovenex across the board." Why should your department switch to Kovenex blankets? Find out in this 30-second video:
  
  
• First Responders: Watch this video (Flash format) about why the Kovenex Blanket is essential equipment for crash, extrication, fire and other incidents
• Kovenex Blankets provide true flame resistance, heat-blocking burn protection and superior tear resistance based on N.F.P.A. test methods used in certifying firemen's turnout gear
• Wrapped around a trapped victim's head and torso, Kovenex Blankets offer a totally new level of protection against open flame, shattered glass particles, sharp metal edges, and even incidental extrication tool contact
• In a fire emergency, the Kovenex Blanket provides thermal and shock/trauma protection by keeping victim's body heat in and searing heat out
• Made from a special patented blend of high-performance fibers
• Thoroughly tested to N.F.P.A. standards
• Lab testing and field use have proven that the Kovenex Blanket can be counted on to protect victims facing open flame or high-heat environments
• Soft and light, yet durable and tear-resistant
• Grommeted for use as a stretcher in emergency situations
• Bloodborne pathogen-resistant
• Machine washable
• Reusable
• Shake off or vaccuum away glass or debris – they won't snag on Kovenex Blanket's unique surface
• Fabric blend will not emit toxic fumes when exposed to flames
• Extinguishes flames by depriving them of oxygen
• Allows hot vapors to escape through the breathable fabric
• Fire may discolor the fabric, but the Kovenex Blanket will not burn
• Blanket measures 75"L x 57"W
• Weight: 2 lbs.
• Available with or without storage bag
• Test Results For 10 Oz. Pyroblanket Fabric:
• Test 1: Thermal Protective Performance (TPP)
  • What it measures: Heat transfer through the fabric when exposed to conditions constituting an emergency fire-fighting situation. TPP value 2x provides time (in seconds) to second-degree burns
  • Results: This test indicated the Rapid Response Kovenex Blanket was rated at a TPP of 30. When folded or doubled over, it rated an amazing 76. Exposure to the radiant/convective heat source only blackened the Kovenex Blanket's test swatch while the traditional fire retardant wool blanket flamed and melted away
  • Conclusion: The Kovenex Blanket (10 oz.) delivers breakthrough performance in flame resistance and heat blocking vital to rescue and extrication efforts
• Test 2: Heat and Thermal Shrinkage
  • What it measures: This test measure shinkage and areas of melting and ignition when the product is placed in a 500º F (260º C) chamber for 5 minutes … a sustained high-heat situation
  • Results: The EMS Kovenex Blanket was slightly discolored with minor shrinkage. (The wool blanket smoked heavily, was blackened and virtually disintegrated when removed from the chamber)
  • Conclusion: The Kovenex Blanket (10 oz.) delivers breakthrough performance in flame resistance and heat blocking vital to rescue and extrication efforts
  • Kovenex Blanket products showed no signs of melting or dripping during testing
  • Conclusion: Wool blanket burned furiously. Kovenex Blanket demonstrated superiority by refusing to support flame under any test conditions
• North Carolina State University Pyro-Man Test:
  • A mannequin equipped with 122 sensors was wrapped in a Kovenex Blanket
  • The mannequin was then subjected to a series of 4-second exposures to flames with temperatures of 1000° F (538° C) in the Pyro-Man chamber
  • Results showed that the EMS Kovenex Blanket reduced projected burn injury to a point where a victim would likely survive these extreme and often fatal conditions
• Are you a Fire Department applying for a Fire Prevention & Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? If so, you should request funding for Kovenex Blankets for your department and your community!
  • Requesting Kovenex Blankets will make your FP&S application stand out to the application reviewers
  • Kovenex Blankets are also available for nurseries, kitchens and businesses, making this a perfect product for community fire safety programs
  • Contact CHIEF Grants today for free help in adding Kovenex Blanket to your Fire Prevention & Safety Grant program application
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