The Gemtor 541 Class II Fire-Rescue Harness is the most recognizable harness in the fire service today!

The Gemtor models # 541 and # 541NYC have been used by the FDNY for more than 20 years. It is a reliable and proven Class II harness that has many uses for firefighters and rescue personnel, including but not limited to:

- Means of securing one's self
- Means of escape from an untenable position
- Escape System attachment
- As a Rescuer
- Harness on the firefighter to be rescued

CHOOSING WHICH HARNESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Gemtor Class II Harnesses are offered as a left side closing or a right side closing option, meaning that the "left side closure" will attach (or close) on the users left hip. The "right side closure" will attach (or close) on the users right hip.

Many departments will purchase a harness based on the closing option of the turn-out pants. For example, if your turn-out pants close on the right side, the right side closing Gemtor Harness will work. If your turn-out pants close on the left side, the left side closing Gemtor Harness will work.

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GEMTOR 541NYC HARNESS

Features & Benefits:

• Fast and Easy Donning
• Can be attached to bunker pants using loops available from most turn-out gear manufacturers.
• Unique adjustable leg strap design, place one foot through a color coded loop and the entire harness goes on effortlessly.
• Aluminum, 3-Stage locking Pompier hook with 2” side opening gate (NFPA General Use Carabiner classified by UL) weighs less than 11 oz.
• Extremely lightweight, weighs only 2.8 lbs! (including Pompier hook).
• Forged alloy steel escape system attachment D-ring (not shown).
• Sturdy, lightweight nylon webbing 1 ¾” wide stitched with high tenacity nylon thread.
• Easy waist belt operation, just engage steel snaphook and D-ring.
• Available with right side or left side (FDNY style) opening.
• Unique design lowers the body’s center of gravity and helps reduce the possibility of toppling

GEMTOR 541 HARNESS

Features and Benefits:

• Fast and Easy Donning
• Patented design lowers the body’s center of gravity and helps reduce the possibility of toppling.
• Unique adjustable leg strap design – place one foot through a color coded loop and the entire harness goes on effortlessly.
• Sturdy, lightweight nylon webbing 1¾” wide stitched with high tenacity nylon thread.
• Easy waist belt operation – just engage steel snaphook and D-ring.
• Harness classified as a NFPA Class II Life Safety Harness by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) (see below).
• Harness Pompier Hook features automatic closing and locking gate with one hand operation.
• Hook classified as a 9000 lbs. minimum breaking strength, NFPA General Use Carabiner by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Hook has 2” side opening gate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. What is the "life expentacy" of the Gemtor harness?
There is no specific life expentancy. The harness should be inspected before each use. If the harness or its components show any sign of excessive wear or deterioration, it should be removed from service and destroyed. (Also see #2 below.)

2. Are there any "standards" that define how long these harnesses should be in service?
There is a "voluntary" ANSI standard, which states that the life expectancy of a harness should last 5 years from the date of first use.

3. How can I inspect my Gemtor Harness?
A visual inspection is required before each use. You are checking for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration. Buckles, D-rings, snap hooks and thimbles shall not be distorted or have any sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts or corrosion. All webbing shall be free of frayed or broken fiber, pulled stitches, tears, abrasions, mold, burns or discoloration. Defective components shall be removed from service.

4. Is the Gemtor Harness compatable with the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System?
Yes. The Petzl EXO was designed to be compatible and function together with the Gemtor 541NYC harness.

5. Is the Gemtor Harness compatible with other escape systems, like the RIT P.R.E.S.S. System?
Yes. RIT Rescue & Escape Systems does design the P.R.E.S.S. system to function together with the Gemtor 541NYC Harness.

6. Where can I receive training for my Gemtor 541 or Gemtor 541NYC Harness?
All Hands Fire Equipment and our cooperative training company, First Due Training, are both Qualified Trainers for the Gemtor Harness. For further information or to schedule a class, please call (888) 681-1009.

7. What is the benefit to having loops sewn into my bunker pants?
Loops keep the Gemtor harness in place while the turnout pants are stowed. During the turnout pants donning phase, loops ensure the the pants go on quick and easy. It also keeps leg loops and waist straps in their correct positions and provides easy accessibility to the connection points.

Additional questions pertaining to the Gemtor Harnesses can be directed to the manufacturer, GEMTOR at (800) 405-9048.