EMS Duty Training Manikin - Emergency Services Dummy for Ambulance Teams - Paramedic HART Duty Mannequin - RLN
Improve ambulance preparedness training with the EMS Ruth Lee Duty Range Manikin, the ideal manikin for EMS/AMBULANCE/HART professionals. This versatile training dummy is specialised for various rescue scenarios, including BA, USAR, CBRN, RTC, and general handling exercises, making it an essential tool for effective ambulance resilience training.
Emergency Services Training Mannequin: Advanced Manikin for Ambulance Team Paramedic Training / HART DUTY
Enhance ambulance readiness with the EMS Ruth Lee Duty Range Manikin, the preferred manikin for EMS/AMBULANCE/HART professionals. This versatile manikin is ideal for multiple rescue scenarios, including BA, USAR, CBRN, RTC, and general handling exercises, and it's an essential tool for achieving optimal ambulance resilience training. Currently used by 100% of UK Fire & Rescue Services, and the only manikins specified by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Key Features & Equipment Benefits:
- Ruth Lee Duty Range Manikin made of waterproof Polyester, complying with BS EN ISO 6330, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, and ISO 17050-1
- Anatomically correct weight distribution offers a realistic unconscious person feel, enhancing pre-hospital clinical care in dangerous/mass casualty incidents
- Withstands hazardous ambulance training exercises, including being buried under concrete or steel lintels and driven over by a 4x4 vehicle, without damage
- Can be dropped from a 2nd floor window onto a concrete floor without damage
- The neck allows fitting of an immobilization/extrication collar to ensure proper casualty care
- Soft body joints minimize the risk of pinch welts and bruising - a common injury when using plastic-bodied manikins
- Personalise a recorded message up to 60 seconds using the optional shoutbox feature, which can be periodically repeated.
- The manikin comes complete with easily replaceable boots.
Who Currently uses the EMS Duty Range Manikin?
- Currently used by 100% of UK Fire & Rescue Services.
- The only manikins specified by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) - NATO stock numbers available if required.
- Regularly exported to EMS professionals in 26 countries worldwide, with the USA, Australia and Germany being big markets!
- Police, Ambulance/EMS/HART teams.
- Health & Safety experts across various industries.
Technical Information:
- The Ruth Lee EMS / Ambulance Duty 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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Ruth Lee Duty Range Manikin made of waterproof, flame retardant polyester, conforming to several standards: BS EN ISO 6330, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, and ISO 17050-1
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Anatomically correct weight distribution offers realistic feel for pre-hospital clinical care in mass casualty incidents.
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Withstands harsh ambulance training, including burial under concrete or steel and being driven over by a 4x4 vehicle.
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Can be dropped from a 2nd floor window without damage.
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The neck allows fitting of an immobilization/extrication collar for proper casualty care.
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Soft body joints minimize the risk of injury.
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Personalize a recorded message using the optional shoutbox feature.
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Comes with easily replaceable boots.
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The Ruth Lee EMS / Ambulance Duty 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.
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This material conforms to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008.
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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.
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.
