Description
RescueOps Personal Floatation Device (PFD) by Force 6
Force 6 RescueOps PFD: Maximum Buoyancy for the Red Zone
When you are working in aerated moving water, flood conditions, or ice rescues, standard flotation simply isn't enough. You need lift, and you need a lot of it. The Force 6 RescueOps Personal Floatation Device (PFD) delivers 26 lbs (11.8 kg) of flotation, making it the most buoyant universal fit vest available. It keeps your head above water when the physics of the river are working against you.
Mobility Meets Safety
High buoyancy often results in a bulky, restrictive vest that makes swimming impossible. Force 6 solved this by designing large, deeply cut armholes. This gives you the full range of motion required to swim aggressively, throw a line, or reach a victim without fighting your gear.
Load Your Gear
Public safety professionals carry a lot of tools. The RescueOps features two large 8.5 x 5 inch (approx. 21.6 x 12.7 cm) pockets on the front. These are built with laser-cut Hypalon MOLLE, allowing you to store radios inside the pocket or mount them securely on the outside. Whether you are hauling gloves, carabiners, or flashlights, this system lets you configure your loadout exactly how the mission requires.
Universal Fit, Custom Feel
A loose PFD is dangerous in swift water. This vest uses seven adjustment straps to lock the chassis down securely on your body. It is a true universal fit, accommodating chest sizes from 32 to 56 inches (81 to 142 cm), covering everything from Medium to 4XL.
Professional Visibility and Durability
Built with a rugged 500 denier Cordura outer shell, this vest can take the abuse of a breach or a rocky bank. It features 62 square inches of SOLAS reflective material on the front and back, ensuring you remain visible to searchlights and team members in low-light operations. If you need to be pulled out of a bad spot, a dedicated extraction handle is built right in.
Additional Capability
The vest is ready for upgrades. It includes hook and loop areas on the chest and back for nameplates and badges. The back also features MOLLE webbing to accept an optional back pocket (sold separately), and the vest is compatible with a detachable leg harness (sold separately) to prevent flush drownings.
Equip yourself with the lift you need for the toughest water. Order your Force 6 RescueOps PFD today!
Features
- Maximum Flotation: Provides best-in-class buoyancy designed specifically for aerated water, ice, and flood rescues.
- MOLLE Storage: Laser-cut Hypalon MOLLE pockets allow for versatile gear attachment inside or outside the pockets, including public safety radios.
- Unrestricted Movement: Deeply cut armholes allow rescuers to swim and work with a full range of motion.
- Customizable Fit: Seven adjustment straps ensure a secure, safe fit for a wide range of body types.
- High Visibility: Equipped with 62 square inches of SOLAS reflective material on the front and back.
- Identification Ready: Hook and loop patches on the left/right chest and back for attaching nameplates and badges.
- Rescue Ready: Includes a built-in extraction handle for emergency retrieval.
- Expandable: Features rear MOLLE for an optional back pocket and connection points for an optional leg harness (accessories not included).
Specs
- Brand: Force 6
- Model: RescueOps
- Buoyancy: 26 lbs (11.8 kg)
- Certification: US Coast Guard Type V (with Type III performance)
- Weight: 3.5 lbs (approx. 1.6 kg)
- Sizing: Universal (Fits Medium through 4XL)
- Chest Range: 32 in – 56 in (81 cm – 142 cm)
- Shell Material: 500 Denier Cordura Fabric
- Pocket Dimensions: 8.5 in x 5 in (approx. 21.6 cm x 12.7 cm)
- Colors Available: Navy, Olive, Orange, Red, Yellow
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