Special Order items often ship direct from the manufacturer, and are not eligible for return or exchange. For more details, please contact us by phone 204-888-8469 or email orderdesk@cleanflow.ca
Description
Ice Rescue Suit with Detachable Buoyancy Liner and Integral Safety Harness
A rescuer entering broken ice needs waterproof protection that maintains physical and mental capability during extended immersion. The Mustang Ice Commander rescue suit IC9001 is a waterproof rescue suit with watertight hood, integrated gloves, attached boots, and zip-in buoyancy liner for flotation and insulation. Fire departments, search and rescue teams, and ice rescue professionals use this ice rescue suit for through-the-ice and cold water rescues.
Key Features
- The Mustang Ice Commander rescue suit uses a welded urethane-coated nylon shell that blocks water at every seam. The welded construction is 45% lighter than comparable neoprene rescue suits.
- A detachable AirSoft foam buoyancy liner zips into the suit and provides flotation and thermal insulation. The liner unzips for cleaning, inspection, and field repair without taking the suit out of service.
- Watertight hood and face seal keep the head dry on entry. The full-length watertight zipper seals the waterproof rescue suit for fast donning.
- An integral self-adjusting safety harness at the chest connects to a tether line. No separate harness is needed over the IC9001 rescue suit.
- Integrated five-fingered rubber gloves with abrasion-resistant palms allow grip on ice, victims, and rescue tools. Attached boots have non-slip rubber soles for ice traction.
- Reinforced knees are padded with 2.5 mm neoprene for crawling on ice. The seat and elbows are reinforced with shell fabric at high-wear contact points.
- SOLAS reflective tape and a Velcro patch for light attachment provide visibility in low-light operations. Ergonomic ice awl pockets on the sleeves stow ice awls (awls not included).
- The cold water rescue suit stores in a compact case 17% smaller than a conventional neoprene suit case. A repair kit with glue and patches ships with every suit.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | IC9001 03 |
| Manufacturer | Mustang Survival |
| Shell Material | Welded urethane-coated nylon, high-visibility gold |
| Buoyancy Liner | Closed-cell AirSoft foam, detachable (zip-in/out) |
| Liner Thickness | 3/16" (5 mm) |
| Replacement Liner | MA2282 03 (NOT compatible with MA2282 02) |
| Size | Universal Adult |
| Height Range | 4'11" to 6'6" |
| Weight Range | 110 to 330 lbs |
| Suit Weight | 12.2 lbs |
| Buoyancy | 32 lbs |
| Colour | Gold (high-visibility) |
| Zipper | Heavy-duty, flexible, full-length, watertight |
| Hood | Watertight with face seal |
| Gloves | Integrated rubber, five-fingered, abrasion-resistant palms |
| Boots | Attached, non-slip rubber soles |
| Knee Reinforcement | 2.5 mm neoprene padding |
| Safety Harness | Integral self-adjusting chest harness for tether lines |
| Reflective Tape | SOLAS |
| Ice Awl Pockets | Ergonomic sleeve pockets, Velcro secured (awls not included) |
| Thigh Straps | Circumferential (reduce trapped air, improve movement) |
| Ankle Straps | Adjustable |
| Storage | Compact case (17% smaller than conventional neoprene suit case) |
| Repair Kit | Included (2 tubes glue + 10 yellow patches, 2.5") |
| Intended Use | Ice and still/static cold water rescue by trained professionals |
| Not Suitable For | Moving water, swiftwater rescue, or marine vessel abandonment |
How the Modular Liner System Works
The IC9001 rescue suit separates into two parts: an outer waterproof shell and an inner buoyancy liner. The liner is constructed of closed-cell AirSoft foam that provides flotation and thermal insulation in cold water.
The AirSoft liner attaches inside the Mustang Ice Commander rescue suit with a zipper and Velcro fasteners. To remove the liner, unzip it and pull it free. Clean the liner after a deployment, inspect for damage, or perform a field repair with the included patch kit without sending the entire waterproof rescue suit for service.
When the liner wears out, replace it with the MA2282 03 replacement liner. The IC9001 03 is not compatible with the older MA2282 02 liner. Confirm the part number before ordering a replacement.
Applications
- Fire department ice rescue teams responding to through-the-ice emergencies on frozen ponds, rivers, and lakes
- Search and rescue (SAR) units performing cold water rescue operations in still or static water
- Canadian fire departments and SAR teams procuring an ice rescue suit Canada suppliers carry as a Special Order item
- Municipal and county emergency management (OEM) teams equipping responders with ice water rescue equipment
- Law enforcement dive and rescue units needing a tethered-entry ice rescue suit with an integral safety harness
- Industrial facilities near frozen water bodies maintaining ice water rescue equipment for on-site emergency response
Buy Mustang Ice Commander Rescue Suit Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Mustang Survival supplier. The IC9001 is the ice rescue suit Canada fire departments and SAR teams order through authorized dealers. This Special Order item ships directly from the manufacturer across Canada and the USA and is not eligible for return or exchange. For product questions, bulk department orders, or grant procurement assistance, email info@cleanflow.ca.
For everyday on-vessel flotation protection (not ice rescue), see the Mustang Survival Classic Flotation Suit MS-185. Browse the full Mustang Survival rescue and flotation gear lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an ice rescue suit and a dry suit?
The IC9001 rescue suit has built-in buoyancy, integrated gloves, attached boots, and a chest safety harness in one garment. A dry suit keeps the wearer dry but needs a separate PFD, gloves, boots, and harness for rescue operations.
How does an ice rescue suit work?
The IC9001's welded nylon shell blocks water at every seam. A detachable AirSoft foam liner inside the ice rescue suit provides flotation and insulation. The rescuer stays dry, buoyant, and warm while tethered to shore through the chest harness.
What is the best ice rescue suit for fire departments?
Fire departments evaluate ice rescue suits on weight, donning speed, buoyancy, and harness integration. The Mustang Ice Commander rescue suit fits adults from 4'11" to 6'6", weighs 12.2 lbs, and has a tether-ready chest harness.
What is the difference between an ice rescue suit and an immersion suit?
A tethered rescuer wears an ice rescue suit to enter the water and reach a victim. A crew member wears an immersion suit to survive after abandoning a vessel. The IC9001 is an ice rescue suit, not a USCG-approved immersion suit.
Do fire departments need ice rescue suits?
Departments near frozen ponds, rivers, or lakes equip rescue teams with ice rescue suits for through-the-ice calls. The cold water rescue suit keeps a tethered rescuer dry and buoyant while reaching a victim on broken ice.
Are Mustang survival suits warm?
The IC9001 ice rescue suit insulates through a closed-cell AirSoft foam liner. The waterproof shell blocks water contact to retain body heat. Mustang does not publish a temperature or Clo rating for this suit. Warmth varies with water temperature, immersion time, and base layers.
Special Order items often ship direct from the manufacturer, and are not eligible for return or exchange. For more details, please contact us by phone 204-888-8469 or email orderdesk@cleanflow.ca
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