Fire & Rescue

The Next Generation of lifting. Completely redesigned with new features and higher capacities, our G3 air lifting bags continue to provide first responders with the most advanced and capable solution for lifting available anywhere.

The world’s only unitary weave, dual-chambered Air Lifting Bag. Perfect for high lifts and heavy loads, the Multiforce Air Lifting Bag is the simplest, safest, most powerful way to lift.

The Compact TRRU is fully capable of initiating an array of US&R and vehicle rescues. It is small enough to maneuver through narrow streets, but big enough to respond to a vast array of rescues. The Compact TRRU is self-contained, can be remote positioned and is ready to roll at any time. This versatile trailer consists of a comprehensive set of Paratech equipment in one compact, mobile package. Includes an Absolute Flying Raker, Remote Placement MULTIFORCE Bag Kit, Man and Machine Kit, Air Control Case, Pakhammer Kit, PRT Kit and much more.

The Advanced TRRU consists of the most comprehensive set of Paratech rescue equipment you will ever find in one mobile unit. It comes fully loaded for US&R, trench and heavy vehicle rescues. The Advanced TRRU is self-contained. It can be remotely positioned and is ready to roll at any time. The Advanced TRRU is big enough to hold an advance logistics point or even a small command post. Includes full Raker Sets, Flying Raker Sets, Trench Kits, Remote Placement MULTIFORCE Bag Kit, Man and Machine Kit, Air Control Case, Pakhammer Kit, PRT Kit and much more.

The Pakhammer SC (Self Contained) is designed to exceed current U.S. Air Force requirements for an aircraft skin penetrator. It is an ideal crash rescue tool. Carrying its own limited air supply, a firefighter can rapidly insert several penetrator/applicator nozzles depending on the location and spread of fire or fuel. These penetrator/ applicator nozzles will flow water, AFFF solutions and Halon. When the self contained air supply is exhausted the air supply assembly can be quickly detached in favor of another air source. The firefighter now has the full benefit of a standard Pakhammer to continue rescue operations.

A 1000–1100 high impact blows per minute, 11 pound impact tool that dramatically increases the range of forcible entry and rescue work initial responding units can handle without calling up heavy equipment. The Pakhammer is the only pneumatic impact tool of its size that is designed to operate from portable air cylinders. It is an ideal tool for bus and train rescue, high rise work, collapse rescue or any situation that requires a powerful impact tool that operates from a limited air supply.

This multipurpose kit is designed to handle numerous functions in ARFF. Includes a cutting bit designed to cut aircraft windshields and canopies, a cutting bit to cut sheet metal, a plug driver bit and neoprene plugs for leak sealing, piercing nozzle that can penetrate the GLARE composite skin as well as, CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic).

Paratech’s TiTan Crash Axe takes lightweight, multi–function rescue hand tools to the next level. Designed with input from the Air Force’s Pararescuemen(PJs) the TiTan Crash Axe is the perfect balance between performance and weight.

The SPF Hooligan is a single-piece forged (SPF) tool intended to exceed FDNY specifications for their primary handheld forcible entry tools. It is the very first redesigned, (features included) single piece Halligan type tool.

For over 40 years the Pry-Axe has remained the best selling tool in our line. The Pry-Axe is being used by fire departments, police departments and rescue squads worldwide.

The PRT Rescue Kit includes the PRT Ram Bar and five forged impact bits, all stored in a grab and go case.

These heavy-duty tools are designed to pound, puncture, pry, twist, and cut all types of barriers encountered by emergency service personnel.

Ideal tool for high lift requirements of non-reinforced broad surfaces found on trucks, vans and light aircraft.

The Paratech HydraFusion Struts offer end users the ability to lift up to 10 U.S. Tons with a safety factor of 2:1 and to stabilize up to 20,000 lbs. with a safety factor of 4:1. The innovative, built in Dual Shaft End Adapter (patent pending) allows users to safely use Paratech LongShore, LockStroke or AcmeThread Struts and Extensions in conjunction with the incredible lifting ability of the HydraFusion Strut.

Doubling the capacity of the Standard VSK, this kit is designed for multiple vehicles, longer reach and heavier weights such as a fully loaded tractor-trailer.

Heavy Vehicle Extrication Kit (HVEK) is designed to tackle nearly any vehicle rescue scene, from light-duty passenger vehicles to a tractor-trailer underrides, to a full-on train derailment. With a full complement of heavy-duty LongShore stabilization struts, Multiforce Air Lifting Bags, Hydrafusion hydraulic struts, chains, chain binders, cribbing and more, the HVEK is ready for anything.

AcmeThread StrutDriver is a medium duty lifting device integrated into our extremely strong and versatile AcmeThread Rescue Strut. Safe, Easy, Fast Lifting with a 6,000 lbs (2,721 kg) lifting capacity.

Paratech’s trench shoring is supported by a full line of high quality, extremely durable control equipment. All of Paratech’s control equipment is manufactured in-house at headquarters in Illinois. Paratech’s Dual Deadman Controllers, Pressure Regulators, couplings, nipples, and fitting are designed and manufactured in the United States.

The US&R Rescue Strut System is the most complete structural collapse system and has been standardized by the FEMA US&R teams. This is the most comprehensive structural support shoring kit on the market. For any team serious about Urban Search & Rescue, these are the kits to make it happen.

Paratech’s structural shoring is supported by a full line of high quality, extremely durable control equipment. All of Paratech’s control equipment are designed, manufactured and assembled in-house at our headquarters in the United States.

Paratech’s wide assortment of aluminum alloy bases and end plates offer unparalleled versatility in the structural stabilization situations.

The LongShore and AcmeThread shoring systems are the strongest and most comprehensively versatile shoring systems in the world. With dozens of bases to fit any nearly any situation, there is nothing rescuers can’t tackle. As the flagship structural shoring systems, the AcmeThread and LongShore shoring systems have been through extensive testing and use in USAR throughout the world. Built to exceed the capabilities of wood shoring, Paratech structural shoring is stronger, easier, and quicker.

Meet the Bluetooth-Enabled Device to Guard Your Crew.
The Paratech Rescue Guardian is the most advanced monitoring and alarm system for technical rescue available, monitoring load changes, seismic activity and incline to increase the safety of rescue personnel and on-scene victims.

Paratech offers the necessary accessories to convert our LongShore Struts into a fully deployable raker system that is fast, strong and easy to install. Paratech’s innovative Raker accessories and LongShore Struts meet US&R requirements for strength and deployability. The Paratech LongShore System offers unique features and benefits ensuring proven performance every time the system is deployed.

Support immense loads with the High Strength Structural Kit using 3 LongShore Struts laced together for 3X the tabulated load capacity of a single LongShore Strut of the same length. The HSSK can be used to quickly reinforce compromised structures.

Paratech’s Man & Machine Kit covers areas of production, maintenance and rescue. The air lifting bags and control equipment (all contained in one convenient package) included in the kit are so versatile and easy to use that you will wonder what you did before you had them!