Blue Light Duty Training Manikin - Emergency Services Training Dummy - Trained First Response Professionals Practice Mannequin - RLN
This Blue Light Services Manikin is a popular training tool can be used for Police Support and Firearms units engaged in specialist tactical training scenarios. Designed to simulate real-life situations such as policing at height, room entry procedures, public order, and riot control, this versatile manikin is a must-have for law enforcement agencies looking to train their personnel in critical skills.
Blue Light Duty Manikin Practice Mannequin for Trained Professionals - Critical Situation Simulation Dummy - Practice Mannequin for Blue Light Services Training
The Blue Light Range Duty Manikin is a popular training tool for Police Support and Firearms units in specialist tactical training, including public order and riot control, policing at height, and room entry procedures. It is widely recognised for its exceptional durability and realism in simulation exercises, enabling your team to get the most out of their training scenerios and drills.
Key Features and Equipment Benefits:
- The Ruth Lee Blue Light Services Range Manikin offers realistic weight distribution to simulate an unconscious casualty.
- It features a durable webbing loop at the back for easy handling and storage, and can withstand extreme conditions without damage.
- Made from water repellent material, it is suitable for wet and hazardous scenarios.
- The manikin's soft body joints eliminate the risk of injuries like pinch welts and bruising.
- An immobilization/extrication collar can be fitted around the neck for proper care.
- Optional shoutbox feature allows for personalisation of a recorded message.
- The manikin also includes replaceable boots.
The Go-To Ruth Lee Manikin Model For:
- All UK Fire & Rescue Services.
- The British Ministry of Defence (MOD).
- Police, Ambulance/EMS/HART teams.
- Health & Safety experts across various industries.
- Equivalent organisations across North & South
- America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Technical Information:
- The Ruth Lee Blue Light Services Range Manikin is made from flame retardant material, which is commonly used in police ballistic/stab vests, providing four times the strength and abrasion resistance of 16oz canvas or P.V.C.
- This material conforms to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008.
- Additionally, the manikin features high-density polypropylene webbing that is rated up to 207Kg for 25mm and up to 440Kg for 50mm, ensuring its durability and reliability.
SPECIFICATION
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Simulates unconscious casualty with realistic weight distribution
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Durable webbing loop for easy handling and storage
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Can withstand extreme conditions, falls, and situations without damage
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Made from water repellent material for wet and hazardous scenarios
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Soft body joints eliminate risk of pinch welts and bruising
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Immobilization/extrication collar can be fitted around neck for proper care
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Optional shoutbox feature allows for personalization of recorded message
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Includes replaceable boots
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Made from flame retardant material used in police ballistic/stab vests
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Provides 4x strength and abrasion resistance compared to 16oz canvas or PVC
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Conforms to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008
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Features high-density polypropylene webbing
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Webbing rated up to 207Kg for 25mm and up to 440Kg for 50mm
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Ensures durability and reliability
Not Suited For
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Use in temperatures above 100°C or flashover scenarios
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Use in water
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What are Ruth Lee training manikins used for?
Ruth Lee training manikins are designed for realistic rescue and emergency response training, including fire and rescue, confined space, offshore, maritime, and industrial scenarios. They simulate an unconscious casualty, allowing teams to practice lifting, dragging, recovery, and evacuation in controlled but realistic conditions
Why are Ruth Lee manikins considered realistic?
Ruth Lee manikins are built with anatomically correct weight distribution, which closely replicates the handling of an unconscious person. This provides a more realistic training experience compared to rigid or plastic manikins, improving casualty handling skills and decision-making under pressure.
How durable are Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are manufactured using flame-retardant polyester materials similar to those used in police ballistic or stab vests, offering up to four times the strength and abrasion resistance of traditional canvas or PVC. They are designed to withstand extreme conditions, including being dropped from height, driven over, or buried under debris without damage.
Which industries use Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are used globally by fire and rescue services, military organisations, offshore operators, maritime crews, police dive teams, and industrial safety teams. They are also specified by organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence and widely used across emergency services.
Can Ruth Lee manikins be used in water or maritime rescue training?
Yes, specific models such as offshore and water rescue manikins are designed for maritime and man overboard training. These can simulate realistic water behaviour, including increased retrieval weight and natural body positioning in the water, making them suitable for vessel recovery drills and offshore scenarios.
What weights are available for Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are available in a wide range of sizes and weights to reflect real-life casualty profiles, from infant through to full-weight adult models. This includes baby manikins at approximately 5 kg, toddler models around 10 kg, youth models at 20 kg, and adult manikins typically ranging from 20 kg up to 90 kg.
What makes Ruth Lee manikins safer to use than plastic manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins feature soft body joints that reduce the risk of pinch injuries and bruising during training. This makes them safer for repeated use in hands-on rescue exercises compared to rigid plastic alternatives.
Do Ruth Lee manikins require maintenance?
Ruth Lee manikins are designed for low maintenance. They should be cleaned appropriately after use, especially in contaminated or wet environments, and allowed to dry fully. Replaceable components such as boots and protective covers help extend the lifespan of the manikin.
How do I choose the right Ruth Lee manikin for my needs?
Choosing the right Ruth Lee manikin depends on your training environment and scenario. For example, water rescue or man overboard training requires a water-compatible manikin such as a 40 kg MOB model, designed to behave realistically in the water and during recovery. For emergency response scenarios such as EMS, police, or fire and rescue training, an all-round manikin like the Duty Range Manikins are typically used, offering durability and realistic casualty handling across a wide range of situations.
How much does a Ruth Lee man overboard (MOB) manikin weigh when wet?
Ruth Lee man overboard (MOB) and water rescue manikins are designed to increase in weight when immersed, creating a more realistic recovery scenario. A typical adult MOB manikin may have a dry weight of around 40kg, but this can increase significantly during recovery due to water ingress.
Do you have NATO stock numbers for the manikins?
Yes, NSN numbers are available for several Ruth Lee manikins. Where applicable, these are listed within the ‘Key Features’ and ‘Datasheets’ sections on the relevant product pages, along with supporting technical information which can be downloaded.
