Our Products • Refuge Chambers

DEA Incorporated manufactures a line of emergency refuge chambers designed to provide miners with a fresh air base in the event of a fire in the mine. Since every mine is different, each unit is designed and custom built to suit the needs of each customer. Whether you need to sling the unit down a shaft or drive it into the mine using a mucker, DEA Incorporated can build a unit to fit your particular needs.

Available features:

  • Carbon dioxide scrubbing with no moving parts. System is strictly passive.
  • Air lock entry with heavy duty handles and 3 point latching assemblies.
  • Air conditioning
  • Battery back-up
  • LED lighting
  • Chemical toilet Gas monitoring
  • Compressed air & Oxygen reserve
  • Heavy steel skid with impact bars on each to prevent damage from muckers during handling.


Rectangular Refuge Chambers ready to ship



Rear View - 12 Man Rectangular Refuge Chamber


Front View - 12 Man Rectangular Refuge Chamber



Side View - 12 Man Rectangular Refuge Chamber


Refuge Chambers During Construction



Rectangular Refuge Chamber Installed Underground