(Water)Jetpack Firefighter

[thej27]

[video=youtube;H1VIxUTzb1I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1VIxUTzb1I[/video]

 

[SEIndSAM]

That is pretty cool....Must work off a gyro to keep the passenger so steady???

 

[eldirector]

I guess ladders are too low tech?

 

[Woobie]

What nutcase is going to go 1,000 ft in the air on that thing?

 

[Scuba591]

I would not be doing that if it was offered. Too many failure points that would lead to a dunked firefighter, in full turnout gear, into a waterway. The gear is heavy... have you ever tried to swim in turnout gear? not my cup of tea I guess

 

[snorko]

I,m thinking a remote/drone version would be excellent for departments like Chicago where the river is adjacent to densely developed areas.

 

[actaeon277]

Looks like another version of the "Good Idea Fairy".

As mentioned, I can see problems that have been mentioned.
Add in, very limited use.
Extra training.
Reoccurring training and proficiency.
Failure.