UL Classified to NFPA 1983 – General Use

We designed the CMC Rescue 8 with Ears for fire service, rescue, and police tactical operations. The aluminum model has proven the excellence of the design in the field, working well on rope diameters from 7/16-inch to 3/4-inch. The steel model performs exceptionally well in high-wear situations, such as helicopter operations. The CMC Rescue 8 is big enough to allow a safe lock off with larger diameter ropes, and the carabiner hole has enough room for extra carabiners. The steel Rescue 8 is drop forged and nickel chrome plated.
Large Hole Diameter: 3 inches.

Super Finish on CMC’s Aluminum 8
Whether hard or soft, the surface anodizing on aluminum descenders eventually wears through. Working with a company that specializes in material coatings, we have developed a finish for our Rescue 8 that outwears every descender we have used. Our test sample spent over 6 months in CMC Rescue School classes with multiple rappels in each class without showing any indication of the surface wearing through.