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October 14, 2024 RAMFAN and Kraken Power training staff and Power Tour attendees pause for a group photo during the course at the Bilbao, Spain.
Over 50 first responders attended the event to learn about the critical aspects that fundamentally influence the performance, safety, and efficiency of operating battery-operated power
The Utility Safety Conference, in San Diego, Nov. 7-9, is a dynamic platform for safety professionals in the utility industry to come together, exchange insights,
Marcel has been working with Fire and Safety Personnel and Emergency Response Organizations for well over 27 years, with over 22 years as a Manufacture’s
CFBT-III 2020 Nov 14-15 CFBT training team practices ventialtion tactics in Thailand with RAMFAN sponsorship！
Euramco Group and Wolf Safety Announce Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Partner Success San Diego, CA — Euramco Group has appointed Wolf Safety Lamp Company (Wolf), the UK’s leading manufacturer of portable and temporary hazardous area lighting, as exclusive distributor of RAMFAN™ brand hazardous location portable ventilators throughout the United Kingdom. Since 1912, Wolf Safety Lamp has been a pioneer and grown to become the preeminent manufacturer of hazardous area lighting. With such a storied history, well-known brand, a diverse product range, and deep experience in the market, Wolf is well positioned to actively sell and service RAMFAN™ brand hazardous area
Euramco Group and RAMFAN Introduce: Education by RAMFAN Ventilation in firefighting is a very important and effective tactic. Euramco Group is launching an educational program called, “Education by RAMFAN.” This program will help to facilitate knowledge specifically about ventilation tactics and new technology through an operational manual and field guides. Operational Ventilation by Ronan Vinay is a manual dedicated to different types of ventilation used in, not only firefighting, but with the US Navy, workers in confined spaces, hazardous locations, and more. Operational Ventilation is an easy-to-read guide consisting of over 150 pages of different ventilation tactics comprised of professional firefighters, renowned
RAMFAN’s EL6015 Wheel-Kit is finally here. Instead of putting a strain on your back by carrying the fans up flights of stairs, this wheel-kit will allow firefighters to pull the fan step-by-step in a fast, efficient order. The tough rub rails will protect against stairs and curbs, which makes the pull of the fan a smoother journey. Like the EX50Li, it is designed to help prevent the risk of back injury, which helps protect the overall health of firefighters. The EL6015 wheel-kit is lightweight and easy to install. It’s removable, which increases its transportation flexibility. The EL6015 weighs 5 lbs.
RAMFAN announces its latest feature to the EX500 and EX520 models: LED lights. Like the EX50Li battery operated PPV fans, the EX500 and EX520 electric operated PPV fans will come equipped with four high-intensity LED lights, which will allow these fans to function during low-visibility and nighttime operations. The dimensions of the EX500 and EX520 models will remain the same, no loose accessories will be added, but the addition of 400 lumens of high-intensity floodlighting will make these two models more efficient. Also included are an On/Off toggle integrated into the control panel, and the lighting and control panel meets
Euramco Group and bloom.CAPITAL Launch the XFDirect Independent Service Network in East Asia Euramco Group has partnered with bloom.CAPITAL to launch XFDirect—an independent network of firefighting vehicle and equipment service shops throughout mainland China. XFDirect, over the past 12 months, has completed pilot testing and has now formally launched operations of its mobile application-based case management software for users to quickly create service cases from their mobile device for their out of service equipment, in their own language, which instantly connects to well-equipped, OEM-trained service teams for fast response. XFDirect’s combination of mobile app interface with brick-and-mortar service capabilities, in
PRODUCT NEWS Product: GX350 PPV Fan: GH5020 RAMFAN has upgraded their flagship PPV gas fan with several new features to provide increased frame durability, functionality with added negative frame tilt and adapters for using foam and ducting systems. The product engineering team takes input from firefighting end-users and dealers in producing product enhancements, that increase the mission effectiveness of using ventilation tactics on the fire scene. Application: The GX350 is a high performance of a large structure ventilator in a compact frame to fit typical engine compartments. Equipped with 2nd Generation PowerSteam® air straighteners that produce a
When you peel back the obviously cool, headlining design features of IP67/68 ratings for immersion in water, you find that the two leading brands of rescue tools in the world both use similar battery pack design—electrically speaking. With nominal voltages of 25.2 VDC—or 28 VDC fully charged—both battery packs are built with a similar 7S configuration—that is seven li-Ion battery cells in series—and differing cell specs to achieve various amp-hour (Ah) ratings for runtime and weight considerations. The average power of these top brand rescue tool batteries on the market is 176 Wh. These batteries are likely perfectly optimized for
Since we launched the original RAMFAN EX50Li in 2017, we’ve been writing a story that has never been written before in the firefighting industry. From a clean sheet design, we mapped out what basic requirements would be necessary to integrate into our fan design. Some were easy: Compact dimensions, lightweight, 15+ year useful life as our loyal users have come to expect, shroud integrated lighting and rehab misters to ensure max performance without extra stuff to store, etc. Basic fan design check boxes that we’ve learned over the last 50 years. Others required a deeper questioning of the application: How,
We at Euramco Group constantly strive to build the best, most durable, high-performance ventilators for our customer’s specialty applications. In the fire market, the advent of battery-powered PPV fans has certainly disrupted the industry in many ways. New technologies have shifted engineering focus and supply chains. Simplicity of operation has led to the increase in ventilation operations at many fire departments worldwide due to the simple fact that a battery fan is just easier to setup and operate. Sales methods have changed little, with many manufacturers in the industry continuing to peddle their largely fabricated, non-standardized airflow volumes to their
We at Euramco Group constantly strive to build the best, most durable, high-performance ventilators for our customer’s specialty applications. In the fire market, the advent of battery-powered PPV fans has certainly disrupted the industry in many ways. New technologies have shifted engineering focus and supply chains. Simplicity of operation has led to the increase in ventilation operations at many fire departments worldwide due to the simple fact that a battery fan is just easier to setup and operate. Sales methods have changed little, with many manufacturers in the industry continuing to peddle their largely fabricated, non-standardized airflow volumes to their
Euramco Group and Wolf Safety Announce Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Partner Success San Diego, CA — Euramco Group has appointed Wolf Safety Lamp Company (Wolf), the UK’s leading manufacturer of portable and temporary hazardous area lighting, as exclusive distributor of RAMFAN™ brand hazardous location portable ventilators throughout the United Kingdom. Since 1912, Wolf Safety Lamp has been a pioneer and grown to become the preeminent manufacturer of hazardous area lighting. With such a storied history, well-known brand, a diverse product range, and deep experience in the market, Wolf is well positioned to actively sell and service RAMFAN™ brand hazardous area
Euramco Group and RAMFAN Introduce: Education by RAMFAN Ventilation in firefighting is a very important and effective tactic. Euramco Group is launching an educational program called, “Education by RAMFAN.” This program will help to facilitate knowledge specifically about ventilation tactics and new technology through an operational manual and field guides. Operational Ventilation by Ronan Vinay is a manual dedicated to different types of ventilation used in, not only firefighting, but with the US Navy, workers in confined spaces, hazardous locations, and more. Operational Ventilation is an easy-to-read guide consisting of over 150 pages of different ventilation tactics comprised of professional firefighters, renowned
The Challenge: Protect maintenance personnel from the hazardous environment of the airplane fuel tank entry and improve turnaround time efficiency of the fleet. Existing ventilation products did not perform at levels to optimize turnaround schedules. Background A large percentage of the work involved in proper inspecting and maintaining aircraft fuel tanks and their associated systems must be done in the interior of the tanks. Performing the necessary tasks requires inspection and maintenance personnel to physically enter the tank, where many environmental hazards exist. These potential hazards include; fire and explosion, toxic and irritating chemicals, oxygen deficiency, and the confined nature of
AFi75xx is equipped with two duct adapters, a flame resistant and a chemical resistant body; it’s ready.
Fire departments across the nation are now providing an all-hazards response capability. This all-hazard scope of services typically includes some type of technical rescue delivery. One of the most common technical rescues is confined space rescue. Confined space rescue is a high-risk low-frequency event. These events can challenge the most experience fire and rescue, professionals. So, what can we do to remain safe and operate efficiently in these environments? This article discusses personal protective equipment (PPE), and tips for rescuers that can serve as a starting point to a successful rescue entry. While PPE will vary based on the number
Workers in confined spaces always need to be aware of their health. Personal Protective Equipment is (PPE) is essential when entering a confined space. Just the simplest piece of safety gear can save your life. Here’s a list of PPE that workers should always be outfitted in: Head Protection The hard hat is a piece of safety garb that comes to mind first. You see them every day on construction and road workers. Hard hats will protect you from physical hazards, such as falling objects. It’s always important to find the right fit and to continually inspect them for damages
PRODUCT NEWS Product: GX350 PPV Fan: GH5020 RAMFAN has upgraded their flagship PPV gas fan with several new features to provide increased frame durability, functionality with added negative frame tilt and adapters for using foam and ducting systems. The product engineering team takes input from firefighting end-users and dealers in producing product enhancements, that increase the mission effectiveness of using ventilation tactics on the fire scene. Application: The GX350 is a high performance of a large structure ventilator in a compact frame to fit typical engine compartments. Equipped with 2nd Generation PowerSteam® air straighteners that produce a
Product: ECX Series Power Cables The ATEX/IECEx certified ECX Series Power Cords from Euramco Group are designed to take a beating. Rated for Extra Hard Usage, the highly flexible H07RN-F cables are extremely high on impact, cutting, abrasion, oils, and most industrial chemicals. Their flexible jackets allow for easy installation and routing of the cable — even in extreme cold weather conditions. Application: ECX Power Extension Cords are terminated with IP66 connectors, which are made of industrial grade polymers for stronger durability under harsh environments. They are totally sealed against dust and moisture ingress and protected against heavy
Euramco Group constantly strives to build the finest quality, most durable, high-performance ventilators for our customer extreme demands. Purpose built for firefighters RAMFAN EX150Li battery-powered fans, have an integrated handle providing superior mobility, comfort and reliability which is designed for heavy use on rough terrain. The fan and handle are designed and rigorously tested to pass the high performance and quality standards set by RAMFAN for over 50-years. The test including: – Handle In-out movement – Jumping and vibration – Rough terrain Learn more via the video… https://www.ramfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/handle-test-video.mp4
When you peel back the obviously cool, headlining design features of IP67/68 ratings for immersion in water, you find that the two leading brands of rescue tools in the world both use similar battery pack design—electrically speaking. With nominal voltages of 25.2 VDC—or 28 VDC fully charged—both battery packs are built with a similar 7S configuration—that is seven li-Ion battery cells in series—and differing cell specs to achieve various amp-hour (Ah) ratings for runtime and weight considerations. The average power of these top brand rescue tool batteries on the market is 176 Wh. These batteries are likely perfectly optimized for
Power = Watts Higher voltage means more power, right? Not quite… Power is measured in watts (W), and watts are calculated by multiplying voltage (V) by the current (amps, A). It’s possible to get the same power, for example, from an 18V battery and a 54V battery—but the 54V pack will do it with 2/3 less amps than its little brother. Runtime = Watt-hours Watt-hours (Wh) simply refers to how many watts a battery can put out for 1 hour. Just like power, watt-hours is calculated by multiplying voltage by the rated amp-hours (Ah) of the pack. This will be
Since we launched the original RAMFAN EX50Li in 2017, we’ve been writing a story that has never been written before in the firefighting industry. From a clean sheet design, we mapped out what basic requirements would be necessary to integrate into our fan design. Some were easy: Compact dimensions, lightweight, 15+ year useful life as our loyal users have come to expect, shroud integrated lighting and rehab misters to ensure max performance without extra stuff to store, etc. Basic fan design check boxes that we’ve learned over the last 50 years. Others required a deeper questioning of the application: How,
Managing battery health and ensuring proper charging practices are crucial for maintaining the performance, power, and longevity of battery-powered tools in fire services. Here’s an expanded breakdown of why these practices are so important: Maintaining Optimal Performance Battery Efficiency: Over time, batteries lose their efficiency if not properly maintained. Ensuring batteries are charged correctly and not overcharged or left in a discharged state for prolonged periods helps maintain their power output. This is critical when using tools like extrication devices, ventilation fans, or rescue saws, where consistent power is needed for effective operation. Consistent Power Delivery: Lithium batteries power
When you peel back the obviously cool, headlining design features of IP67/68 ratings for immersion in water, you find that the two leading brands of rescue tools in the world both use similar battery pack design—electrically speaking. With nominal voltages of 25.2 VDC—or 28 VDC fully charged—both battery packs are built with a similar 7S configuration—that is seven li-Ion battery cells in series—and differing cell specs to achieve various amp-hour (Ah) ratings for runtime and weight considerations. The average power of these top brand rescue tool batteries on the market is 176 Wh. These batteries are likely perfectly optimized for
Power = Watts Higher voltage means more power, right? Not quite… Power is measured in watts (W), and watts are calculated by multiplying voltage (V) by the current (amps, A). It’s possible to get the same power, for example, from an 18V battery and a 54V battery—but the 54V pack will do it with 2/3 less amps than its little brother. Runtime = Watt-hours Watt-hours (Wh) simply refers to how many watts a battery can put out for 1 hour. Just like power, watt-hours is calculated by multiplying voltage by the rated amp-hours (Ah) of the pack. This will be
Euramco Group and RAMFAN Introduce: Education by RAMFAN Ventilation in firefighting is a very important and effective tactic. Euramco Group is launching an educational program called, “Education by RAMFAN.” This program will help to facilitate knowledge specifically about ventilation tactics and new technology through an operational manual and field guides. Operational Ventilation by Ronan Vinay is a manual dedicated to different types of ventilation used in, not only firefighting, but with the US Navy, workers in confined spaces, hazardous locations, and more. Operational Ventilation is an easy-to-read guide consisting of over 150 pages of different ventilation tactics comprised of professional firefighters, renowned
The Challenge: Protect maintenance personnel from the hazardous environment of the airplane fuel tank entry and improve turnaround time efficiency of the fleet. Existing ventilation products did not perform at levels to optimize turnaround schedules. Background A large percentage of the work involved in proper inspecting and maintaining aircraft fuel tanks and their associated systems must be done in the interior of the tanks. Performing the necessary tasks requires inspection and maintenance personnel to physically enter the tank, where many environmental hazards exist. These potential hazards include; fire and explosion, toxic and irritating chemicals, oxygen deficiency, and the confined nature of
The Lithium-ion battery is one of the most efficient batteries in the world. Many of the products we have come to rely on use Li-ion batteries. From our smartphones to our laptops to even industrial power tools, the Li-ion battery allows these products and more to last longer. It is important to educate ourselves about these products and their safety. Within the past few years, there have been reports of products that include the failure of the Li-ion battery. The battery resulted in over-heating, catching fire, and in some incidents, it exploded. Naturally, these incidents raised eyebrows. But, it is important
Understanding Control, Energy, and Electrical Architecture A Kraken Power Technical White Paper Foreword & Glossary of Terms Modern fire apparatus electrical systems are becoming increasingly complex. Terms such as multiplexing, onboard power, idle reduction, and energy management are often used interchangeably in industry discussions, specifications, and marketing materials—despite referring to fundamentally different systems. This white paper is intended to clarify these distinctions and provide an educational framework for understanding complete fire apparatus electrical system design, including energy generation, storage, distribution, control, and safety. Glossary (NFPA 1900–aligned where applicable) Executive Summary Fire apparatus multiplexing has become increasingly common over the past decade and is now standardized at
Managing battery health and ensuring proper charging practices are crucial for maintaining the performance, power, and longevity of battery-powered tools in fire services. Here’s an expanded breakdown of why these practices are so important: Maintaining Optimal Performance Battery Efficiency: Over time, batteries lose their efficiency if not properly maintained. Ensuring batteries are charged correctly and not overcharged or left in a discharged state for prolonged periods helps maintain their power output. This is critical when using tools like extrication devices, ventilation fans, or rescue saws, where consistent power is needed for effective operation. Consistent Power Delivery: Lithium batteries power
October 14, 2024 RAMFAN and Kraken Power training staff and Power Tour attendees pause for a group photo during the course at the Bilbao, Spain. The RAMFAN & Kraken Power Tour has been a resounding success, with completed stops in Spain, France, Canada, and the US. Fire departments and first responders in each country have had the chance to experience cutting-edge solutions for modern ventilation and power needs while learning from our team of experts. Secure Your Seat for the next Power Tour Power Tour Europe Power Tour North America If you missed us on the first round, no worries!
This wireless app system helps departments understand batteries better, use them smarter, and dispose of them safely RAMFAN By Robert Avsec for FireRescue1 BrandFocus Fire departments are always looking for power equipment that’s lighter, takes up less compartment space on its fire apparatus and more ergonomic (i.e., less of a physiological stress on the firefighter carry it and using it). With the introduction of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs capable of powering those tools (e.g., saws, hydraulic rescue tools and fans/blower) manufacturers have successfully addressed those desires. It’s no wonder that Li-ion battery packs have become the portable energy storage of
Battery power comes to the Fire Service, but gaps still exist on the way to full adoption. For the better part of a decade, we’ve all become acutely aware that CO-emissions have been linked to increasing cancer rates among first responders. The combination of this realization and the advance of energy storage into the realm of affordability has allowed firefighting equipment and vehicle manufacturers to integrate lithium batteries into the tools and trucks that we rely on to get the job done. As more equipment types are made available with battery-electric power, a new challenge is on the horizon—charging these
