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Search and Rescue Head Protection
Hello All,
My name is Tyrone Carr, I am currently a student at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. I am involved in the Livewell Collaboration project with the College of Nursing this quarter for the design of head protection for utility occupations. I have chosen to design a new search and rescue concept and would really appreciate the input from real search and rescue and firefighter personnel.
Attached is several of the design concepts I have come up with. Feel free to give me any input (positive or negative) as it will help me with developing further.
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Permalink Reply by Tyrone Carr on
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Here are a few more images.
All the helmets incorporate the "ColorShift Beacon Light," Which is a light built in to the helmet on the top/back that is a visual signal to other rescue personnel as to where you are as well as the type of environment you are in. Ex; the helmet user can change the voice-activated color of the light based on level of danger in an area (Red, dangerous, full gear required, Yellow, use caution, gear may be necessary or Green, area safe). This will be a quick communication tool for all those during an operation to understand what is the best way to approach a situation.
Also, the helmets include a high intensity LED light with 15 individual light bulbs and two mode. Ultra-Bright for nighttime or dark-area use, as well as Fog for adverse weather conditions and low visibility.
The ventilation system has been improved as well. Several of the concepts have open/close-able vents. With a simple swipe of the wrist, the vents can be opened or closed as user prefers or in the event of weather concerns.
5 Pad & suspension system protects the major parts of the head from impact and fall.
Communication devices can be built in and/or removable.
Thank you for your time and input
-T.C.
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Even if you are not specifically a member of a search and rescue organization, your input is still definitely of value so feel free to throw in anything and everything you would like.
-Ty
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yea, these are mostly for urban SAR
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Permalink Reply by Isabel Ziegler on
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I think these are great ideas for the standard search and rescue, I don't think this was geared towards wildland search and rescue...
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I really like your ideas, an identification system would be good, and maybe a slot for them that has a waterproof sleeve over them so they don't get damaged.
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