Since 2014 the rescue service and the fire brigade in Schwäbisch Gmünd are equipped with CASCO helmets. The rescue service uses both the firefighting light helmet PF 100 Rescue as well as the firefighting helmet PF 1000 R, the fire brigade is equipped the high-performance helmet PF 1000 Extreme.
PF 100 Rescue
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Product benefits
Helmet for technical rescue & forest- and wild fire combat
Product advantages::- Water Rescue Helmet: approved according to EN 1385 (suitable for stagnant and slow-flowing waters)
- complies with standards EN 16473: 2014 and EN 16471: 2014 for technical rescue and forest and wild fire combat
- very light helmet
- Comfort interior, 3-dimensionally adjustable
- lots of optional accessories like visor, ear protection, lamp…
- changeable winter interior (Nomex)
- excellent hearing and acoustics
- unique shell construction (robust & lightweight), with very good shock absorption
- on request with your own emblem
- Sizes: 50-56 cm = S, 56-59 cm = M, 59-63 cm = L
- Weight: from approx. 500g
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FEATURES
PF 100 Rescue FEATURES
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Colors and Prices
PF 100 Rescue noctilucent
Art.Nr 8.100.11PF 100 Rescue white red
Art.Nr 8.100.17PF 100 Rescue neon red
Art.Nr 8.100.13PF 100 Rescue red/neon
Art.Nr 08.100.14.SWW/MWW/LWWPF 100 Rescue neon/red
Art.Nr 08.100.13.SWW/MWW/LWWSpecial colors available on request
PF 100 Rescue neon blue
Art.Nr 8.100.18.S/.M/.LPF 100 Rescue white silver
Art.Nr 8.100.16.S/.M/.LPF 100 Rescue neon silver
Art.Nr 8.100.19.S/.M/.L -
Video product manuals
PF 100 Rescue - Helmaufbau Einzelschritte (structure of helmet)
PF 100 Rescue - Winterfutter Ausbau (Winter interieur disassembly)
PF 100 Rescue - Innenausstattung Ausbau + Einbau (interior decor disassembly + assembly)
PF 100 Rescue - Winterfutter Einbau (Winter interieur assembly)
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Standard
Standards and approval
The helmet shown here is a safety product of the CASCO brand and is manufactured according
Complies to the European safety standard
EN16473:2014
Technische Rettung
EN16471:2014
Forest- and wild fire combat
EN1385
Canoeing and whitewater sports
Administrative body
DGUV Testing and Certification Body
Expert Committee for Personal Protective EquipmentHaan (DE), identification number: CE 0299
Usage area
Versatile lightweight helmet with excellent ventilation. Specially designed for technical help as well as for forest- and wild fire combat.
Please use the helmet only for sports and areas of application that are approved according to the safety standard on the label inside the helmet and observe the regulations for your country. Please read the instructions for use carefully. Mishandling of the helmet can lead to serious injury or even to death. No longer use the helmet if you have the suspicion the helmet may be damaged, this is especially the case when the helmet was subjected to a blow. The helmet wearer is solely responsible for his actions.
CASCO International GmbH takes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by inappropriate use of the helmet.
Helmet Standards in Comparasion
Fire fighting, technical rescue, forest and wild fire combat
Tests
Norms: EN443:2008
Fire Fighting
Type A* + Type B**Norms: EN16473:2014
Techn. rescue
Type A*Norms: EN16471:2014
Forest- and wild-
fire combat Type A*Heat resistance +++ +++ +++ Fire resistance +++ + + Radiation heat +++ - + Protection against hot solids +++ - ++ Protection against melting metals +++ - - Shock absorption test +++ + + Perforation test +++ + + Lateral deformation +++ ++ - Effectiveness of the restraint system +++ +++ +++ Strength of the restraint system +++ ++ ++ Electrical properties (E1, E2, E3) +(++)
optional+-+ - Contact with liquid chemicals (c) (+)
optional+ - Protection against high speed particles +++ +++ - Field of view (horizontal/vertical) +++ +++ +++ Visor / face shield (EN 14458) +++ +++ - +++ high ++ medium + low – No request
CASCO PF 1000 EXTREME
Fire fighting, full protection helmet
Helmet-Typ: B EN443:2008
CASCO PF 112 EXTREME
Fire fighting half shell helmet
Helm-Typ: A EN443:2008
CASCO PF 100 RESCUE
EN16473:2014 techn. Rescue type A*
EN16471:2014 forest- and wild fire combat type A*
ACCESSORIESAll spare parts are intended solely for use with the CASCO PF 100 Rescue helmet and are components of the EC type examination. - More spare parts on request
Test/Experience report-
CASCO and the city Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany