RIT Rescue and Escape Systems, Inc. was founded by Omar Jordan, a full-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic for a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. The escape device was conceived as a result of an actual fire ground situation that nearly claimed the lives of several fire fighters. While fighting a four-story apartment fire Omar and his fellow fire fighters were nearly trapped when the fourth floor roof caved in without warning. Luckily the stairway was clear enough for an escape route. If not, the only option was to jump out a window. "There was no other way out."

FFRED (Fire Fighter Rescue Escape Device) was conceived that night. After several years of research and development this system is finally on the market. FFRED utilizes technologies and methods new to the fire and utility service. The entire device was designed and tested as a system utilizing high temperature escape line and lightweight materials. It is important that all of the components be used together as a UL certified escape system. Utilizing individual components separately will not have the same effect and could prove to be dangerous.

The goal of this company is to provide reliable, affordable and easy-to-use rescue and escape systems to fire fighters, utility, industrial and public safety personnel.

Shaw Fire Supply is honored to be a authorized distributor for RIT Rescue Systems and is looking forward to helping you find the right RIT Equipment for your needs.