EQUIPMENT DIGEST
PORTABLE REEL
Coxwells introduces a lightweight and durable portable reel that extends hose life while making the hose available where you need it when you need it. The Cox Portable Reel is mobile, with large rubber wheels for easy rolling. It can be used indoors or outdoors as a storage reel for hose, rope, cable, and other materials. Hose sizes range from 3/8″ I.D. to 1″ I.D. and hose comes in lengths up to 350 feet.
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FIREFIGHTER BOOT
The Firebreaker II by Servus Rubber Company is now available with a Vibram® sole, specially designed to protect firefighters from structural fires. It provides better traction, side-to-side stability, and maneuverability with the cleared sole allowing more than 90 percent surface contact. The sole also wears longer due to its abrasionand puncture-resistance.
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Fire One announces the newest addition to its line of fire department software, the Personnel Management System. Designed for any 24-hour rotational schedule, this system functions around a daily log, which records all of a shift’s personnel activity. The system offers administrators immediate access to a wide variety of management reports including time off, future staffing needs, and complete FLSA tracking.
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HANGERS
Three new hangers for drying and storage of turnout and haz-mat gear have been added to Underwater Kinetics’ line of fire and safety equipment. These hangers feature extrawide 3″ and 4.5″ shoulders that spread the weight out and prevent cracking of the material while keeping the garment open for faster drying. A tall hook allows room for hoods, and a lower bar accommodates pants. Holds up to 100 lbs. of wet gear.
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MOISTURE AND EMBER SEPARATOR
The Engine Products Division of Farr Company offers a moisture and ember separator that prevents harmful embers and moisture from entering the air intake systems of emergency vehicles. The M.E.S. unit is designed for remote installation on any air intake system, providing a high-performance alternative to standard rain caps.
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HAZ-MAT TRAINING SUIT
An economical total-encapsulating suit, specifically designed for haz-mat training applications, is available from MSA. The HazMat Training Suit is constructed of lightweight PVC-coated nylon and weighs only seven pounds. It features a 40 mil, wide-vision PVC lens and a regular gauge viewing window that permits checking of SCBA air supply. Also included are PVC-coated gloves and integral “booties” that slip into the wearer’s regular boots.
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FUND RAISER COOKBOOK
Fundcraft Publishing Co. offers a personalized cookbook fund raising program that features local recipes from members of the fire department auxiliaries. The cookbook can be custom-designed, featuring a personalized front cover, special local information pages at the front, and local recipes with donors’ names printed with each recipe.
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POLO SHIRT
Worksafe introduces its flame-resistant PBI™ knit shirt. The Serious Polo will not burn, melt, or drip. These flame-resistant properties are permanent for the life of the shirt; they cannot be washed out.
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SCANNING RECEIVER
Ace Communications announces the Model AR950 100-channcl base/mobile receiver that offers complete public service band coverage. This radio is compact and allows coverage of all the police, fire, and emergency bands. It can be conveniently mounted under dash with the supplied mounting bracket or used in a fixed location with an included AC wall plug adaptor.
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POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Filterclean Corp. introduces the Sliding Balancer Track system used to control diesel particulate and fumes generated from emergency response apparatus in firehouses. The SBT is a dynamic, automatic disconnect system whose operation is simple. Mounting requirements allow this system to be installed in nearly any facility.
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MOBILE WIND SYSTEM
Vaisala Inc. recently developed and built a mobile wind system for use in tactical operations. The basic system consists of a wind vane, anemometer, local display, remote display, recorder, and charger. It is installed on a three-section, three-meter mast; weighs less than 125 pounds; and can be set up in less than one hour.
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