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Public Safety &
Water Rescue PFDs
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If you require assistance
selecting appropriate items for your Public Safety Diving Team and/or
Surface Water Rescue Team, we are here to help. Please contact our Public Safety Sales Dept. at
(651) 681-8434 or email |
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NRS Rescue is a leading provider of the highest
quality swiftwater rescue equipment available. They supply a wide selection
of PFDs, rafts, rope, throw bags, dry suits, wetsuits, knives, helmets,
instructional rescue books and safety videos. |
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NRS
Big Water Type V PFD |
NRS
Rapid Rescuer
Type V PFD |
NRS
Zen Rescue
Type V PFD |
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Stearns has grown from a small Minnesota
company to become the World's largest manufacturer of PFDs ( personal flotation devices ).
Since 1948, innovative industrial, survival and rescue equipment has been at the center of
their business. Stearns Industrial products for Public Safety, Marine Rescue and
Survival are widely recognized as industry leaders. The US Coast Guard, US Navy and
many NATO Countries can be found among their major clients. |
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Types of US Coast Guard Approved PFDs |
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Type I: (Off-Shore
Life Jacket) -- For open, rough or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming.
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Type II: (Near-Shore
Buoyant Vest) -- For calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue.
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Type III: (Flotation
Aid) -- For calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue. The most
comfortable for continuous wear.
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Type IV: (Throwable
Devices) -- For calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic where help is nearby.
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Type V: (Special Use
Devices) -- For special uses/conditions. Examples: Industrial Work
Suits, Cold
Water Immersion Suits, Work Vests and some inflatable
PFDs.
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Check out the official website of the
U.S.
Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety. |
Learn how to prevent accidents,
injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls,
defects, and laws and regulations you should know. |
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Related Items |
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While
these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information
be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of
activity in which you plan to participate. |