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International First Aid is your internet source for wholesale international first aid kits and fire protection products and supplies! International First Aid Kits and products at a wholesale discount. International First Aid also carries in stock the Evac-U8 smoke hood devloped by Dupont.

Fire Protection products like the Evac-U8 can provide you and family members the valuble extra time needed to escape the smoke that kills hundreds of people each year. International First Aid offers the Evac-U8 and other first aid fire protection products at a wholesale price.

 



EVAC-U8 - Fire Protection Smoke Hood 
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EVAC-U8

Emergency Fire Protection & Evacuation Smoke Hood

 

Of the 10,000 people who die in fires annually, 80% are overcome buy toxic smoke. 94% die before help arrives.



Emergency Escape Smoke Hood and breathe filtered air for up to 20 minutes - precious time to find your way to safety.



     Three out of four fire fatalities are caused by smoke inhalation. The most important thing you can do to survive a fire is to maintain your source of breathable air. In just a few seconds, you can easily put on the patented EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood and breathe filtered air for up to 20 minutes - precious time to find your way to safety.

Increased safety and peace of mind for travel, home or work.

Easy to Use: Unscrew lid, open hood, bite on mouthpiece, applynoseclip, pull hood over head and pull tapes for snug fit, breathe through mouthpiece.

Powerful Filter: A multi-stage, air-purifying, chemical catalytic filter removes carbon monoxide and other toxic gases present in fires.

Head Protection: EVAC-U8's translucent Kapton hood resists 800 degree F, temperatures, protecting eyes, head and neck from transient flames, with excellent visibility and hearing.

Light Locater: A power photo-luminescent bottom to make it easy to find in the dark, and to help others find you.

Widely Acclaimed: Recommened by fire safety experts worldwide and used by Canadian and American federal government agencies, hotels, air crews and major corporations worldwide.

Affordable: EVAC-U8 is the most affordable smoke hood that incorporates the complex technology of carbon monoxide protection.

Universal: Compact and lightweight, at only 11 ounces EVAC-U8 is for travel safety and peace of mind at home or at work. ( canister size: 5.3" x 2.7" )

Variety of Mountings: Standard Wall Mount, Secure-Fixing Wall Mount for Mobile Installations, Travel Belt Pouch.

Technical Specifications

  • EVAC-U8 is a portable, high performance personal respiratory protective device. It provides respiratory, head and eye protection to facilitate evacuation from hazardous fire and toxic gas atmospheres. Units come equipped with wall-mounts. A belt pouch is also available.
  • Canister Injection-molded, impact and heat resistant polycarbonate plastic, colored bright green and red. Unit is sonic welded, air-tight, water resistant (floats), and heat resistant. Integrates an IMO-ccertified photoluminous, high intensity omnidirectional locator light disc made by permalight.
  • Filter Atmosperic, air-purifying, negative pressure filter utilizing multi-stage particulate, absorbent, dessicant and catalyst stages for effectiveness against wide range of toxic gases including CO and particulate matter.
  • Head Cover Polyimide, Teflon-coated Kapton hood of 1.1 mil. thickness provides transient heat protection to 800 degree F, all-round visibility and audible transparency. Hood is sealed with flame-retardent draw tapes. Approximate dimensions: 16.6" x 14.5".
  • Mouthpiece & Plenum Made of Santoprene rubber ( FDA approved ). Noseclip is anchored and tethered with wide adjustment range.
  • Limited Warranty 5-years ( if unopened ). Each unit identified with serial number and expiry date.
  • Weight & Dimensions Approximately 11 ounces. Canister size: 5.3" x 2.7".
  • ISO 9001 Manufactured to ISO 9001 Standard.
  • Patent & Trademark EVAC-U8 protects against identified target gases in the established standards for smoke hoods.
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Hydrogen Cyanide
  • Hydrogen Chloride
  • Acrolein

Users of EVAC-U8

  • State of Alaska
  • the FBI
  • the DEA
  • various US Military Bases
  • Bank of America
  • the US Foreign Service
  • SAAB
  • various Hyatt
  • Sheraton and Lotte Hotels
  • US Forest Service
  • the Canadian Coast Gaurd
  • NBC
  • ARCO
  • Holland America Lines
  • US West
  • BC Ferries
  • DuPont
  • VanCity Credit Union
  • LM Ericsson
  • Chevron
  • GE Aircraft Engines
  • Cathy General Hospital
  • Trizec Properties
  • CN Rail
  • Hong Kong Bank
  • Chase Manhattan Bank

Air crew members and thousands of individual home and travel users in over 40 countries.



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Weight: 0.08 lbs

Xcaper - First Aid Fire Protection & Emergency Escape Mask 
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Xcaper - Fire Escape Mask



  • The same mask used and endorsed by professional firefighters. The kit comes with one Xcaper mask and one practice mask.


EE12

Weight: 0.08 lbs

Potomac - First Aid Emergency Fire Protection Escape Mask 
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Potomac - Emergency Escape Mask



Certified protection for biological and chemical terror threats including:

  • anthrax
  • cyanide
  • sarin and smallpox
  • Ultra compact; fits in a purse or briefcase; carry it anywhere.


EE13

Weight: 0.08 lbs

First Aid Fire Protection & Emergency Fire Escape Ladder 
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Fire Escape Ladder



This 2 story escape ladder is a must have for all families with a 2nd story.

  • 13 foot
  • tangle free
  • escape ladder is easy to use and quickly attaches to any window
  • Fully assembled
  • Compact design for easy storage.


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Weight: 0.16 lbs

First Aid Fire Protection Blanket 
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Fire Blanket



Treated to retard fire and provide prtection. 3 x 3 Woven Cloth. 10 year guarantee Fire Blanket Cover (EE37C) also available.

EE37

Weight: 0.16 lbs

16 oz. Fire Protection - First Aid Kit- Fire Extinguisher 
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16 oz. Fire First Aide Extinguisher



Fire First Aide is a new generation fire protection suppressant product. This air powered, environmentally safe spray is water based, pH neutral and contains no chlorofluorocarbons or hydrocarbons. 100% natural Fire First Aide is the safest and most effective way to control small class A and B fires.

EE30

Weight: 0.16 lbs

First Aid Supplies - Barricade ‘Caution’ Tape – 300’ 
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Barricade Caution Tape - 300'



Yellow Only

EE44

Weight: 0.16 lbs

First Aid Supplies - Barricade ‘Caution’ Tape – 1000’ 
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Barricade Caution Tape - 1000'



Yellow Only

EE45

Weight: 0.20 lbs

6 lb. First Aid Fire Protection - Fireman’s Axe 
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6 lb. Fireman's Axe



Protect yourself and family from becomming traped inside a building. This true Firemans Axe is essential to providing protection of a fire.

T27

Weight: 6.00 lbs

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