What is CrewProtect?
CrewProtect is a self-contained and comprehensive air decontamination and filtration system designed for enclosed cabs. This advanced device ensures the safety of you, your firefighting crew, and your extended first responder team by effectively eliminating air contamination and airborne threats encountered daily.
CrewProtect tackles critical air contamination issues faced by firefighters, including particulates, aerosols, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This robust system provides unparalleled protection against multiple carcinogenic contaminants that other air filtration systems often miss. Moreover, CrewProtect guarantees safety by avoiding the introduction of harmful elements, such as ozone and formaldehyde, which some competing products may inadvertently add to the environment.
What problems do CrewProtect systems solve?
- Airborne Contaminants: Firefighters and first responders are exposed to harmful airborne contaminants such as particulates, aerosols, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can cause long-term health issues.
- Carcinogenic Threats: The presence of multiple carcinogenic contaminants in the air poses a significant cancer risk to emergency personnel.
- Health Risks in Vehicles: Contaminants do not stay at the scene of an incident but travel with the crew in the cab of their vehicles, leading to continuous exposure to harmful substances.
- Insufficient Filtration by Other Systems: Some air filtration systems fail to remove all dangerous contaminants and can even introduce harmful elements like ozone and formaldehyde into the environment.
- Invisible Threats: Many harmful airborne threats are not visible, making it difficult for emergency personnel to be aware of their presence and take protective measures.
- Prolonged Exposure: Without adequate filtration, emergency personnel face prolonged exposure to contaminants during and after emergency responses, increasing the risk of illness and other health concerns.
Key Features
Combination Cartridge Design
The no-hassle combination cartridge contains a pre-filter, patented molecular media, and H13 HEPA, removing particulates, VOCs, smoke, and aerosols effectively. Capture 99.5%+ of particulates and 95%+ of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) with every pass through the multi-stage combination cartridge, ensuring cleaner, safer air for your crew.
Filter Life Indicator
Stay on top of filter maintenance with our advanced filter life tracking, ensuring timely replacement and consistent air quality.
Deliberate Design
Powder coated steel, mounting brackets, and easy 2-wire power, make retrofit or installing on your new build, a breeze.
Effortless Operation
Once installed, CrewProtect works automatically, requiring minimal supervision to maintain optimal air quality.
Small Space Compatibility
Perfect for tight spaces such as vehicle cabs, CrewProtect ensures air quality is optimized, even in compact environments.
Models
CrewProtect is available in three different sizes to suit your specific needs, offering airflow rates of 100 CFM (2.83 CMM), 50 CFM (1.42 CMM), and 20 CFM (0.57 CMM).
FAQ
What is the maximum cubic feet (CF) CrewProtect can effectively decontaminate and filter?
CrewProtect 100 operates at 100 cubic feet per minute (CFM). This means you can clean your 350 cubic foot cabin in approximately 3.5 minutes. Your 500 cubic foot cabin would take five minutes with one unit, or just 2.5 minutes with a second unit running at the same time. The CrewProtect 50 is a smaller unit intended for wildland vehicles or ambulances. These units operate at 50 CFM. The CrewProtect 20 is a smaller unit intended for tiller cabs or Chief’s vehicles. These units operate at 20 CFM.
When installing the unit, is there a minimum clearance needed?
For the best results, your CrewProtect needs to be installed with at least two inches of clearance from the front inlet grill to allow for proper airflow. You can mount the unit in virtually any orientation you need for your apparatus and can even have one of the side inlet grills completely covered. Covering one of the side inlet grills will not reduce effectiveness.
Can the CrewProtect be installed on in-service vehicles?
Absolutely! There are only two wires and six screws or bolts needed for installation. This makes the unit easy for your mechanic to install virtually anywhere in the apparatus cab or in an ambulance. We recommend the ceiling, wall, or doghouse for most apparatus.
How often do I need to change the CrewProtect cartridge?
Your cartridge will need to be changed every six months or after 1,800 hours of cumulative use. The unique four-stage cartridge is designed to provide you with 100% effectiveness from day one through cartridge replacement on day 183. Since the unit turns on and off with your apparatus and cartridges only need to be replaced every six months, CrewProtect is easy for you and your crew to manage.
How do I know when the cartridge needs to be replaced?
Your CrewProtect has a panel of easy-to-understand indicator lights that explain the status of the cartridge. Each cartridge has a unique RFID chip that allows the unit to communicate with the cartridge and know where it is in its lifecycle. When you see a blue light, it means the cartridge is still good. When the light changes to amber, around the five-month mark, you know it is nearly time to replace the cartridge. This gives you time to order a cartridge or get one you’ve already ordered ready to go. Once the light turns red the cartridge must be replaced for the unit to continue functioning.
What happens if the cartridge is not changed when the red indicator light turns on?
Once the red indicator light comes on, your CrewProtect will stop running until a new cartridge is installed. This means your crew will not be protected from airborne threats until the cartridge is replaced. Because CrewProtect is designed to give you 100% protection from day 1 to day 183, you cannot trick the system. Cartridges each have a unique RFID chip that tells the CrewProtect unit where it is in its lifecycle. Simply removing the cartridge and placing the same one, or another expired one, back in will not make the unit function. Only a cartridge that has not exceeded its lifespan will work properly.
What do I do with the used cartridge?
CrewProtect is designed to be as simple as possible for you to use and maintain. Once your cartridge has expired, you can simply throw it in the trash bin like any other garbage. The design of the CrewProtect cartridge neutralizes and encapsulates harmful contaminants, making it easy to deal with at the end of its life.
Can the CrewProtect get wet with water, snow, coffee, cleaning sprays, etc.?
Yes! We know the cab situation may get messy at times, which is why the unit is designed to withstand the rigor of cab traffic. Each unit is made from steel and powder coated inside and out to ensure it is durable. Basic use, spills, and cleaning will not damage your CrewProtect. If you get a lot of liquid on your unit and the cartridge becomes very wet, you should remove the cartridge and allow it to dry completely before reinstalling. This will ensure it can work at maximum effectiveness.
