Fire service consumers have more ability than ever before, to actually review “third party” force testing results and accurately compare rescue tools’ performance. The travesty is in the decade plus since NFPA 1936 has been published, most customers only review manufacturer’s published maximum forces – which are not consistent, and are not third party tested.
The PDF document below explains in greater detail where NFPA 1936 forces come from, and how you – the consumer – can get this 3rd party information.
Use NFPA-1936 to Help Compare Rescue Tools’ Performance
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