EQUIPMENT DIGEST
BAG MASK RESUSCITATOR
A Life Support Products disposable bag mask resuscitator is available from Rockford Medical & Safety Co. This resuscitator is for single-patient use/manual resuscitation. It offers accurate, dependable operation, coupled with the economy of a disposable system. The bag itself is made of natural rubber, so it can be stored in a compressed state and still return toits operational shape when needed.
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TRAINING SUIT
Mar Mac Manufacturing has a haz-mat training suit made from Du Pont Typro, a strong, lightweight, breathable fabric. The suit’s features include a clear, extra-wide face shield; expanded hood/back combination; rear zipper closure; air hose inlet; sock boots; and wrist and boot flaps. The suit is clearly labeled, “For Training Only.”
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TWO-WAY RADIO
Series 2000 is a five-watt, six-channel radio from Advanced Videotech Corp. that incorporates the best of today’s two-way technology. It is a radio of variable power with a range of 5-7 miles.
Its push-to-talk switch prevents accidental transmissions even when teh unit is stored or left on its side. A low-battery indicator light protects the user from being caught with dead batteries, and a powerful 450 MAH NiCad battery is included with every unit. Incorporated in the series is a high/low power switch that can cut power from 5 watts to 1 wat.
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COVER SUIT
The ILC Dover, Inc. Chemturion Flash Resistant Cover Suit is designed for personnel working in clean-up scenarios where the potential for flash fire exists. It complements the Chemturion Level A totally encapsulating suit and is made from aluminized fiberglass with a gold reflective polycarbonate face shield.
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HEAT DETECTOR
The Model 955 Fire Finder from Pyr-Olex Corp. can be used to locate heat sources, fires, and overheated equipment.
The Fire Finder, a hand-held instrument the size of a flashlight, emits an audible alarm that increases in proportion to the temperature of the targeted heat source. It requires no warm-up time and operates in full sun.
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PORTABLE RADIO
Regency Land Mobile’s newest Plus portableradio, the RSP500, features a reversible, topmounted display.
In normal operation, the display reads left to right from the front of the unit. When the radio is belt-mounted, the display actually reverses itself so it continues to read left to right to the operator. The radio also has an Instant Priority feature: One touch of the button immediately places the RSP500 in the manual mode at the highest power available and on the highest priority channel.
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DECON TRAILER
Hazco Services announces a new line of Commando mobile decontamination trailers with features designed for the hazardouswaste site. Workers enter an antechamber where contaminated clothing, equipment, and supplies are deposited. There’s a shower in a mid-chamber and a clean room for dressing before leaving the unit. These trailers can withstand abrasion, alkali and acid exposure, and Inclement weather.
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VHF BASE/REPEATER STATION
Midland LMR has added VHF models to its line of Midland Base-Tech continuous-duty base/repeater stations.
There’s a choice of output power with these models: 45-70 watts, 100-150 watts, or 250 watts. The units are designed for around-the-clock operation, and the transmitter automatically adjusts to safe power levels until adverse conditions are corrected.
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LIMITED-USE SUITS
The Responder level A suit is the first limited-use, disposable suit certified to the ASTM F1052 pressure testing standard, according to Life-Guard, Inc., its manufacturer. This allows use of the suit not only in a chemical splash exposure situation, but also in a hazardous gas atmosphere.
Fully enclosed suits and coveralls arcmade from a multiple film and tough substrate composite material joined by durable sewnand heat-sealed seams.
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HOT WATER UNIT
Wolter Environmental Systems has developed the “Hot Dog,” a complete hot water system in a portable unit designed to de-ice frozen hydrants and apply hot water in decontamination procedures. Consists of a propane-fueled water tank, a 12-volt pump with integral strainer, an internal gas supply with regulator and adjustable on/off valve, and a 12-volt battery power pack. Battery recharging cord and six-foot, rubber, hydrant-thawing inlet and outlet hoses included. Water heater and pump are controlled by two separate switches and protected by a 10amp re settable circuit breaker. Water accessories available.
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PORTABLE RADIO
RADIO INTERFACE MODULE
A new module from David Clark Company. Inc. establishes a primary and secondary radio-receivc mode that allows transmission on either of two mobile radios installed in the same vehicle. The U38I2 Dual Radio Interface Module is durable, weather-resistant, shielded front electrical and radio frequency interference, and is designed to operate with the company’s Series 3800 Vehicle Intercom System. The module is easily installed with the four mounting brackets that come with the unit.
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ROPE BAGS
The CM1 Rope Bag features a fully reinforced, 1/2-inch grommet bottom that allows for fast, untangled rope deployment. The bag. from CM1, is made from cordura nylon with locking draw string closure, and double reinforced nylon webbing tote straps and comes in three sizes.
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SCBA FACEPIECE WASHERS
Georgia Steel & Chemical Co., Inc.’s GS2400 and GS3600 units are the first fully automatic washers available for cleaning protective face masks. Washers in this GS series can clean, disinfect, and deodorize up to 24 respirators within a 2 1/2-minute cleaning and rinse cycle. A “cleaning cage” enhances the cleaning and distribution of cleaned respirators while reducing the handling of each face mask.
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GAS TESTER
National Draeger’s Polytron is a multi-gas system, testing sequentially for CO, NO2, H2S, SO2, NO, Cl2, O2 and combustible gases. The multipoint system is available in fivepoint or 12-point configuration, and its modular design facilitates expansion. It includes a common alarm with manual acknowledgement switch.
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VEHICLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
A new vehicle navigation system from Magnavox Advanced Products & Systems Co. makes it possible to locate and track the movement of vehicles. The system uses signals from two different sets of satellites, combined with in-vehicle sensors, to determine geographic location, as well as direction and speed of travel and direction and distance to multiple destinations.
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The Radius P200 two-way, FM portable radio from Motorola, Inc.’s Communications Sector is compact and designed to perform in rugged environments.
The radio’s multiple Digital Private Line and Private Line coded squelch features permit only those messages with the user s own code to be heard, minimizing co-channel reception. The battery-saver technology increases the hours of operation between charges, and optional coding can provide access to land-line phone networks and remote sites.
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INCIDENT REPORTING SOFTWARE
Version 4.02 of the FireSoft Incident Reporting System has been released and is being shipped free of charge to those who have purchased any previous version of the system. Features include complete fire reporting in your state’s format, records for tracking run-by-run use of staff, vehicles, and equipment, and a powerful and flexible query and reporting capability.
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CHAIN SAW
Weighing just 16 pounds, the Husqvarna model 288XP chain saw offers an engine designed for high speed power and low end torque. To assure smooth handling, the front and rear handle section is separated from the saw’s engine by a high-quality steel spring and hard rubber mounts. Designed for operator safety, the saw has an inertia-activated chain brake that’s designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback, regardless of cutting position. It also features a hand guard, chain catcher, and throttle safety lock.
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APPAREL
Topps Manufacturing Co.’s new Stationwear line of apparel includes flame-resistant shirts, pants, jackets, jacket liners, and coveralls. They’re made of DuPont Nomex III aramid and Galey & Lord Flamex polyester/cotton blend fabric. No metal is exposed to skin and resistant reflective tape and lettering is available.
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HAZARD ALERT PRODUCTS
Lab Safety Supply Co. introduces its line of haz-mat alert identification products.
A selection of vinyl and paper labels affix to small containers, bottles, and large drums. Decals and pins identify response vehicles and personnel, while reusable barricade tapeseals off haz-mat spill sites. All items feature a haz-mat logo with yellow/black hash marks that are easily distinguishable from other emergency and hazard warnings.
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VEHICLE INTERCOM
Communications-Applied Technology announces the availability of its System FX25 fire apparatus intercom.
The FX25 provides those in the driver, officer, and jump seat positions with personal hearing protection, while allowing clear two-way communication.
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MOBILE RADIOS
Midland LMR has available UHF models of its Syn-Tech II line of programmable, softwaredriven. two-way FM mobile radios. The basicunit can be configured as a trunk-mount or dash-mount radio, and control-panel switch and indicator functions are programmable.
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INVERTERS
Vanner, Inc. has added new features to its line of high-efficiency inverters, which range from 2,200 to 5,000 watts with surge capabilities that exceed their constant rated output by at least 50 percent. Microprocessor-con-trolled circuitry enables the user to adjust settings for load demand and lowand high-battery cut-off.
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STETHOSCOPES
CMT Medical Products has developed two models of the Flexiscope stethoscope, one for pediatric patients and one for teaching use.
Both have the Delrin headpiece, which receives maximum sound while minimizing interference The pediatric model comes with coiled or straight sound tubing.
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RESUSCITAT0R
Neotronics introduces its ERA 2000, which can provide both automatic and manual resuscitator up to one hour. It comes as a complete kit including an aspirator, face mask, and oxygen therapy kit. There are no aluminum parts, and it can be used with oxygen or bottled air.
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SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Excel Data Systems, Inc. introduces its Training Records and Scheduling software module for any IBM-compatible PC.
It offers quick, full access to attendance history records, the ability to specify a duty shift or squad so that other names are automatically passed by when scrolling, and can keep track of attendance in 30-minute increments.
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HALOGEN FLASHLIGHT
Streamlight, Inc.’s Excalibre series halogen flashlight features a high-intensity halogencycle bulb for longer lamp life, an unbreakable Lexan lens, and a spare lamp in the tailcap. An adjustable beam allows the light to change from spotlight to floodlight.
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ISOLATION VALVE KITS
Lifesaver isolation valve kits are available from Rockford Medical & Safety Co. The disposable valve can be used to prevent mouth to mouth contact during resuscitation. When used with mouthpiece and mask, it directs the rescuer’s breath to the patient and diverts the patient’s exhalation away from the rescuer.
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THERMAL VEST
Lab Safety Supply’s Thermal Vest has strategically placed inner pockets that can hold up to six hot or cold packs. The durable, nylon vest has double-sewn seams and can stand up to rough working conditions. Heat packs maintain an average temperature for 130 degree F; the reusable cold gel pack provides years of cool comfort.
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PORTABLE FILTERING SYSTEM
Industrial Scientific Corp. has available a portable inline filtering system designed to supply OSHA Grade D respirable air from compressors. The Model PI, 50 provides four outlets with quick-connect/disconnect couplings for filtered airlines and has a maximum flow capacity of 50 standard cubic feet per minute.
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SPRAY PAC
Halprin Supply Company introduces the Sierra Spray Pac, specially designed for wildland firefighting. Worn like a vest to distribute weight evenly. Featuring a large fill opening with an integral filter net, the device allows easy water replenishment and prevents foreign particles from clogging the pump. The pump has an adjustable spray-type nozzle with a maximum reach of 35 feet.
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