EQUIPMENT DIGEST
MOBILE RADIO
Ericsson GE Mobile Communications’ MTD 16PLUS® mobile radio is a micro-computercontrolled, synthesized unit. Among its features are an 8-digit alphanumeric display and the capacity for up to 10 preprogrammed special calls and telephone interconnect. It is also data capable, with the interface for 16PLUS data application already built in.
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FLAME IONIZATION DETECTOR
Sensidyne, Inc.’s Flame Ionization Detector is a selective gas detector for hydrocarbon gases such as natural gas, methane, ethylene, propane, and butane L.P.G., as well as low concentrations of chlorinated compounds. It detects concentrations as low as 1 ppm within seconds, and is unaffected by carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and most other gases found in the environment.
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RELIEF/DUMP VALVE
Hale Fire Pump Co.’s Total Pressure Master (model TPM) is a relief valve/dump valve system. The system controls pressure on both the discharge and suction sides of the pump. It features an automatic sensing device on the inlet side of the pump that works in conjunction with an easy-to-read and regulate pressure control valve on the pump panel.
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EAR PLUGS
Zee Medical Inc.’s Quiet brand pre-shaped, reusable ear plugs have a stem inserter, eliminating the need to roll the plug prior to insertion and then waiting for it to expand in the ear canal.
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DEFIBRILLATOR
SpaccLabs, Inc.’s First Medic 510 semi-automatic defibrillator is designed specifically for first response teams. It documents patient treatment with solid state memory modules and a continuous ECG/voice tape recording. It is watertight, sturdy, and can be programmed and reprogrammed to operate according to many accepted operating protocols.
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EMS JACKET
Uniland Manufacturing Co., Inc.’s EMS jacket is available with a nylon urethane coating or Nomex® to protect against rain, wind, and cold. Features include a zip-out quilted liner, white reflexite stripes, two cargo pockets with stay-closed flaps, two hand warmer pockets, and one liner pocket. Available in blue, red, orange, and yellow.
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HYDRANT PRESSURE RECORDER
Fire Hydrant Pressure Recorders (Model PRFH4) from The Dickson Co. provide charted data, day and night, for 24 hours or up to seven days. Available in eight models for accurately and dependably measuring and monitoring fire hydrant pressures ranging from 0 to 300 psi. The unit comes mounted in a tamper-resistant case with a back-mounted 2’/2-inch NST thread.
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INDOOR AIR CLEANING SYSTEM
Air Quality Engineering’s Smokemaster C-12 is a ceiling-mounted electronic indoor air cleaner featuring “Coanda” air flow’ pattern. This four-way air handling system brings more contaminated air to the C-12 air cleaner. It is designed for use in designated smoking areas, meeting facilities, and any other place where smoke is a problem.
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FIREFIGHTING BOOT
Servus Footwear Co.’s Firebreaker I-E™ is a fire-resistant and waterproof leather boot. It meets NFPA standards for structural firefighters’ footwear, as tested and approved by Underwriter’s Laboratories. It features radiant-heat-rcsistant Astro-Fab®/Kcvlar®/Cambrelle® lining and a 1-inch tripple-ribbed steel shank, puncture-resistant stainless steel insole, and a steel toe.
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS INTERFACE
Excel Data Systems, Inc.’s graphics interface for its Pre-Fire Planning Software System provides the ability to view an unlimited number of existing drawings from within the preplan program and then return directly to the preplan screen. Up to 11 different draw’ings for each building can be displayed w’ith two keystrokes. The preplan software has the ability to retrieve buildings by name, address, phone number, or building ID.
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COMPRESSED BREATHING AIR PURIFIER
Del-Monox® compressed breathing air purifiers reduce the concentration of selected contaminants that enter at the compressor intake or are introduced by the compressor itself. It protects users from harmful levels of particulates, oil, moisture and carbon monoxide. It purifies supply air to meet OSHA, NUREG, and CSA standards for Grade D breathing air.
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FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS
The FoamPro Division of Hypro® Corp. offers a line of foam proportioning systems. It includes the FoamFlo 1000, a basic directdischarge injection system with a positive displacement foam pump; the FoamPro 2000, which features automatic flow-based proportioning and “flip-a-switch” operation; the FoamPro 2000EZ, a quick set-up FoamPro 2000; and the FoamPro 3000, a version of the FoamPro 2000 for higher foam concentrations and water flow.
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RANGE-TOP EXTINGUISHER
The Guardian from Twenty First Century is a concealed, automatic range-top fire extinguisher. The patented and UL listed system releases its fire-extinguishing chemical through two nozzles and automatically turns off the stove when excessive heat triggers any one of four heat sensors in the range-top hood.
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FLOW METER
Span Instruments, Inc.’s Flowminder offers improved viewing with bright red digits, even in direct sunlight. It measures flow in gpm and calculates total gallons for a single discharge. The enlarged buttons can be depressed when wearing gloves.
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MULTIPURPOSE AX
Forrest Tool Co.’s MAX Multipurpose Ax is a combination tool designed as a safety tool to be used in emergencies and for disaster relief work. The hickory-handle ax/sledge has a leather ax sheath, and a shovel, mattock, pick, broad pick, and McLeod each can be locked into a bevelled socket on the head of the ax. Canvas carrying case included.
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REFLECTIVE BARRICADE TAPE
Thor Enterprises, Inc.’s ThoroGard® is a 98 percent reflective barricade safety tape that meets OSHA 1910.145 standards. It is printed with one of 15 stock legends in black on yellow ink and is made of metallized mylar two-ply structure making it reflective from either side and durable. Available with reel and handle or dispenser box.
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COOLING SYSTEM TREATMENT
Nalco Chemical Co. offers Nalcool NeedRelease® extended life cooling system treatments. The treatment is available for Cummins and other conventional engines, as well as Mack Mid-Liner, Mack V-8 65, Econodyne series, Mack ESI E-9, and Maxi-Dyne engines. The Need-Release cartridge contains patented metal alloy membranes that continuously monitor the system’s coolant and release supplemental coolant additive as needed.
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HYDRAULIC CUTTER
Speedway Hydraulics Inc.’s Model 1001 Champion Rescue Cutter features a stainless steel “C” head design, a narrow body, quickchange blades, 360° movable handle, quick-disconnect fitting, and more. It is compatible with Hurst synthetic or common type hydraulic fluids and is available for 5,000 or 10,000 psi.
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DISTANCE MEASURING MIRROR
Trcndtech, Inc.’s Ranger II mirror uses sonar to measure up to 10 feet behind vehicles with an accuracy to within 1 ‘/i inches. The sensor unit includes a side-mountable 16inch mirror that has an integral LCD display, two rear-end sonar sensors with mounting hardware, and two 60-foot lengths of cable with hardware.
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ALARM SYSTEM ANNUNCIATORS
THORN Automated Systems, Inc.’s FAA Series custom-graphic annunciators are designed to interface with THORN’s Firequest Plus addressable fire alarm system. These annunciators indicate a visual image that reveals emergency locations. Five models are available, ranging in capacity from one to 404 LEDs.
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CHECK VALVES
Watts Regulator Co.’s Model 07F line of single checks, sizes 4 to 10 inches are for new work or replacement of lead-weighted check valves in fire sprinkler systems, potahie water lines, or other uses. It is fused epoxy-coated, inside and out; features a stainless steel spring; is UL listed and FM approved; and is available with or without bypass.
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AERIAL NOZZLE
Crash Rescue Equipment Service, Inc.’s Snozzle now has a tilt-down feature. Both the 40and 50-foot models are available with an additional hydraulic cylinder that allows the boom to be tilted at an angle of up to 40 degrees below horizontal. The boom allows the nozzle, which can sweep 180 degrees horizontally and 120 degrees vertically, to be placed at ground level around the vehicle.
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COOLING HOOD
A patented evaporative water-cooled cloth hood from Thermal Concepts, Inc. is made from 100 percent terry cloth and is to be worn wet to cool the head and neck during overhaul and rehab on the fire ground or for brush fire situations. It facilitates the natural evaporation/cooling process of the human body by rapidly reducing the effects of heat stress on the wearer.
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DOUBLE-ACTION SNAP
DBI/SALA, I)B Industries, Inc. offers a patented double-action locking snap that provides greater D-ring roll-out protection. The throat allows for a ‘ ,-inch maximum opening, and the snap is made from drop-forged 11 t() alloy steel and is plated for corrosion protection. Its proof load is 5,000 lbs.
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FOAM CONCENTRATES
Mine Safety Appliances Co. offers AFFF concentrates are available in 3 percent. 6 percent, and 3/6 percent formulas. The 3/6 percent can be used at either 3 percent, to seal a flammable hydrocarbon liquid beneath a foam blanket, or at 6 percent to form a polymeric layer over a polar compound to prevent the water-soluble material from breaking down the foam blanket.
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HAZ MAT SUIT
Mar-Mac Manufacturing Co., Inc.’s Level A Commander haz mat protective suit is made from Du Pont’s limited-use Barricade® fabric. It is constructed with Mar Mac’s Thermo Bond Seam, Teflon® faceshield, gas-tight closure with double storm flaps, sock boots with boot flaps, and a twoply glove seam.
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FIREFIGHTING HEAT SENSOR
Field Technologies Corp.’s model 74-C Heat Sensor provides firefighters with heat information while in the fire zone. It audibly indicates the temperature in increments of 100°F (one beep for 100°F, two for 200°F, and so on). The 5-ounce unit installs in almost any turnout gear in seconds.
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SUCTION INLET CAPS
W.S. Darley & Co.’s Fire Pump Division offers Champion suction inlet caps. They are rated to 600 psi and will meet or exceed the new NFPA-1901 requirements. Available in sizes from 3 to 6 inches.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Impact Research Group Ltd.’s SoftRisk™ can be used as a decision-making aid, to support the emergency planning process, and to test and enhance the knowledge and ability of personnel, it conveys information such as contact and resource lists, plans, responsibilities, and SOPs for a given specific emergency situation. Among its other features, it provides color-coded maps with zooming and scrolling capabilities.
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WATER ADDITIVE
D.K.Q. Industries, Inc.’s Drenchis an additive for class “A” firefighting. One quart o Drench added to a 500-gallon booster tan! can help cut knockdown times on structural car, and wildland fires by increasing penetra tion up to 400 percent, reducing friction los: by 45 percent, and increasing vaporizatiot 200 percent.
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