ResQGuard Active Threat Entry Vest IIIA - Standard

MED-TAC International · RTF Body Armor ResQGuard Active Threat Entry Vest IIIA — Standard A Rescue Task Force entry vest built to deploy over turnout gear and SCBA. What is the ResQGuard IIIA — Standard? A purpose-built Rescue Task Force and firefighter entry vest pairing a quick-don carrier with Applied Fiber Concepts Imperator IIIA soft armor panels (NIJ 0101.06 certified), a tubes-style locking cummerbund, reinforced extraction strap, and a pre-bundled FIRE/RTF ID & Visibility Pack — available in Rescue Red, Turnout Tan, and Navy Blue with integrated hi-vis striping. Key Specifications Manufacturer MED-TAC International Corp. Armor Panels Applied Fiber Concepts Imperator IIIA — NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA certified (front & back) Panel Model AFC-T3A-525 (Imperator IIIA); areal density 0.95 psf; thickness 0.22″ Panel Construction 3000D Aramid Microlam + UHMWPE unidirectional fabric; W.R.A.P.™ water-repellent perimeter (Patent 10,317,175) Carrier Weight ~2.2 lbs Panel Weight (pair) ~4.0–4.8 lbs Total System Weight ~6.2–7.0 lbs (size dependent) Carrier Material Heavy-duty 500D-class abrasion-resistant nylon; breathable spacer-mesh liner; bar-tacked stress points; laser-cut MOLLE/loop Cummerbund Elasticized tubes-style quick-lock — glove-friendly, right/left-hand friendly Shoulder Adjustment Fully adjustable — designed to ride over turnout and SCBA harness ID Fields Oversized front & rear loop ID fields Side Protection Built-in side pockets for soft IIIA inserts or optional 6×6 / 6×8 plates Extraction Strap Large officer-down reinforced drag strap Neckline Helmet-profiled — clears helmets and SCBA facepieces Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL (over-gear cut) Colors Rescue Red, Turnout Tan, Navy Blue (all with integrated hi-vis striping) Included ID Pack FIRE (front & back) + RTF (front & back) reflective hook-backed patches Optional Modules Shoulder & neck protection; articulated biceps protection Origin Made in USA Pre-Bundled ID & Visibility Pack (Included) Item Details Front & Back ID Panels — FIRE High-contrast reflective print, hook-backed, day/night visibility Front & Back ID Panels — RTF Reflective RTF identifiers for corridor and warm-zone operations, hook-backed Hi-Vis Integration Panels complement the vest's integrated hi-vis striping on all three colors Designed for Over-Gear Deployment The ResQGuard IIIA — Standard is designed from inception for Rescue Task Force firefighters and RTF paramedics who must deploy over station wear or structural turnout gear. Conventional tactical plate carriers are cut for a single body profile; the ResQGuard's over-gear cut accommodates the SCBA harness, thermal liners, and turnout layers worn beneath the vest. Shoulder straps are fully adjustable to ride above SCBA harness crossing points, and the helmet-profiled neckline provides SCBA facepiece clearance without removing equipment. The Applied Fiber Concepts Imperator IIIA panels exceed NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA minimum requirements. The construction combines 3000D Aramid Microlam with UHMWPE unidirectional fabric for strong multi-hit performance and retained ballistic integrity after impacts that would degrade standard IIIA panels. The patented W.R.A.P.™ water-repellent perimeter seal protects the internal stack from moisture — critical for firefighters exposed to water, sweat, and firefighting fluids. At 0.22″ thickness and 0.95 psf areal density, the Imperator IIIA is thinner and lighter than most comparable IIIA panels, preserving mobility in the over-turnout configuration. The tubes-style locking cummerbund is engineered for glove-friendly operation — the most critical ergonomic requirement for fire-department users. It engages and disengages with a gross-motor pull rather than small buckle manipulation, letting a gloved wearer don the vest in 15 seconds or less. The reinforced officer-down drag strap lets a single rescuer extract a downed team member from the warm zone by any approach angle without leaning over the casualty. Imperator IIIA Threat Performance Threat Result .357 SIG (9mm 124gr GDHP) 6-shot pass; V50: 1,887 fps .44 Magnum Hydra-Shok 6-shot pass; V50: 1,696 fps 7.62×25mm Tokarev (85gr) 6-shot pass 12-gauge 1 oz Slug 6-shot pass RCC Fragment Simulating Projectiles (2–64 gr) All passed 17 gr FSP Pass; V50: 2,083 fps FBI 4-Panel Protocol Passed abbreviated protocol See also: the ballistic protection collection, plate carriers and tactical vests, and IFAK kits to complete your RTF load-out. Related searches: RTF entry vest, Rescue Task Force armor IIIA, over-turnout body armor, firefighter ballistic vest, active threat entry vest. All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.