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To fight forest fires effectively and flexibly, we have developed a completely new and modular system. Thanks to the easily modifiable configurations, firefighters can quickly adapt their equipment to the respective requirements.

To the Forest Fire System

With the Interschutz 2022 we present you the novelties and further developments of our products in the segment firefighting. In addition to the proven PAX quality, we have focused our attention on the practical benefits for the applications in your duties and operations.

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Due to climate change and its consequences, the number of forest and vegetation fires is increasing massively. According to official statistics, there were 1,863 forest fires in Germany just in 2018. For the emergency services, every forest and vegetation fire means heavy labor with hoses and hand tools in difficult terrain.

A look at classic forest fire areas such as Australia or the USA shows how important adapted equipment is for fighting forest fires. With the PAX Forest Fire System PAX Bags has a system for real professionals in its program. This can be individually configured and adjusted. This makes firefighting comfortable for many hours, even in the heat and in difficult terrain, thanks to the usual PAX quality.

Modular PAX carrying system for maximum comfort

Forest fire situations are dynamic. Firefighters have to react to wind, terrain changes and weather changes within a very short time. This requires a modular adaptation of the equipment in order to have the appropriate material from the D-hose to the extinguishing lance ready in every situation. The PAX Forest Fire System, which is made up of various interchangeable modules and designed to be individually adjustable, is based on an individually adjustable carrying system.

While the back padding can be adjusted to the size of the carrier in no time at all, the comfortable hip belt guarantees a perfect fit and ideal load distribution when working. Optionally, the carrying system can be equipped with the interchangeable modules and PAX Holsters in just a few steps and can be used again immediately. This saves time, makes extinguishing easier and, on top of that, is easy on the backs of the firefighters.

Extinguishing attack, material transport or post-extinguishing work?

In addition to the carrying system, the PAX Forest Fire System consists of the PAX Water Bladder with Extinguishing Lance Module, two holsters for the waist belt, a waist bag, the PAX Forest Fire Backpack Module M and the PAX Backpack Module Forest Fire L, which can also be used independently. The water bladder with lance module is the ideal choice for fighting embers and attacking a low fire perimeter in field and vegetation fires. In doing so, the advancing squad is self-sufficiently supplied for extinguishing during forest fire fighting. Thanks to the economical nozzle and the fine atomization of the extinguishing water, the extinguishing effect is extremely effective in the terrain. If more water is needed, the PAX Forest Fire Backpack Module M shows its strengths.

It has sufficient space for 1 to 2 D-hoses including fire hose and is thus a perfect companion for use on the flame front. In addition, further material can be stowed in the backpack itself as well as in the additional hip pocket besides one or the other D-hose. Starting with protective equipment such as FFP 3 masks and filters, through drinks to radio and personal items, everything is possible here.

Self-sufficient supply with own PAX backpack model

While all other components of the PAX Forest Fire System can be used exclusively with the carrying system, the PAX Forest Fire Backpack Modul L can also be used independently in parallel operations. Inside, the reinforced universal backpack for material transport offers enough space for up to 4 D-hoses including several fire hoses and D-distributor.

At the same time, the innovative opening at half height ensures quick filling from the top without the flap lying on the bottom and thus dirt getting into the backpack. In turn, additional material from GPS to food can be stowed in the spacious side pocket.

Modular, robust and highly visible thanks to signal color

All components of the modular PAX Forest Fire System are characterized by the usual PAX quality. Sturdy buckles, robust straps and resistant surface textiles guarantee long durability. No less important for firefighters is the visibility of their own emergency forces. For this purpose, the modules of the PAX Forest Fire System are equipped with removable patches in the signal color day glow orange.

The fleece Velcro patches can also be provided with individual fire department markings. Also practical: the water bladder itself is not hidden under fabric either. It is also made of an enormously robust material and, thanks to its color, can be easily seen in any forest or vegetation fire in summer, even in thickets. The latter is especially true when working in dry summer vegetation, where equipment in signal colors stands out much better than other colors. This increases the visibility and safety of the emergency forces enormously.