EQUIPMENT DIGEST

EQUIPMENT DIGEST

PORTABLE PUMP

W.S. Darley & Co. offers Model HE64R Hercules portable pump. Powered by a 64 hp Rotax Ultralight aircraft engine, this pump will produce more than 700 gpm from draft. It is available in either a stripped skidmounted version for use on mini-pumpers (HE64RS) or a portable version (HE64RP) that weighs only 225 lbs.

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SCBA TESTER

National Draeger, Inc.’s Quaestor Test Computer performs quantitative, operational tests on compressed air breathing apparatus and face mask performance functions. Its preprogrammed software contains all test data and programs necessary for checking Dracger’s PA-80 as well as other manufacturer’s SCBA. It can perform complete or separate SCBA component testing.

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CONCRETE SAW

CS Unitec’s Maxcut® 12 is an air-powered saw that uses a diamond segmented saw chain to cut concrete and similar materials. Unlike circular saws, the Maxcut® 12 can plunge cut to a 12-inch depth and cross cut, trim cut, or notch cut in a single pass. It is driven by a 4.5 hp air-motor and has water lubrication.

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SPINE BOARD

Dyna Med’s Dolphin Spine Board is constructed of high-density cross-linked polyethylene, which will not absorb blood or petroleum products. It will not splinter or crack and its foam-filled center allows the board to float carrying 300 lbs. Other features include 100 percent X-ray transparency and optional restraint straps.

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HEADPHONE

Earmark offers the BSH-4N Headphone with no visible microphone, which is interchangeable with any other Earmark head- phone, for use with its Series 4 Belt-Pak. The headphone contains its own power supply and power switch, and can be used with most SCBA.

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SCBA BRACKET

Ziamatic Corp.’s Quic-Hold SCBA bracket is constructed of aluminum alloys and has four adjustable PVC-coated clamps that hold any USA-made SCBA in place. Users can don SCBA unassisted by slipping into the harness and then pulling the cam-operated lever to release the SCBA from the bracket. It can be mounted to any flat surface in fire and rescue vehicles or on plant and fire house walls.

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PAGER

RELM Communications, Inc.’s Regency Micro-Corn pager is available in the 148-160 MHz range. It has a two-tone sequential tone and voice pager that is compatible with most existing systems. An Alert/Monitor switch allows the user to choose to hear all pages on the system or only those with the individual pager’s specific tone code. Belt clip, reset button, and volume control are built-in.

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BOOSTER TANKS

Triple “M” Plastic Products offers polypropylene booster tanks with a lifetime warranty. The tanks feature flush-mounted, bolt-on covers that can be removed for cleaning; stainless steel lifting hinges that lay flat and are permanently steel-pinned to the tank, and an interior baffle design that keeps weight down without compromising strength. The tanks meet or exceed NFPA guidelines.

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ACOUSTIC VICTIM DETECTOR

Wasag USA, Inc. offers Model ZEB/HG-I-S Acoustic Ground Detector System. The system offers three different probes for detecting victims buried alive: a microphone/intercom probe, a single directional geophone to detect inaudible frequencies, and a single three-directional geophone for normal audible frequencies. It is a battery-operated and hand-carried.

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SAFETY OFFICER BOARD

American Trade Mark Co.’s Safety Officer Boards are for use by the safety officer or by a sector officer. To maintain accurate locations of firefighting teams throughout a structure or sector, hook firefighter I D. tags to the board and record assignments, time in, and time out with a dry-erase marker. Available in 12 x 12-inch model or 12 x 16-inch model with digital clock.

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HAZ-MAT PROTECTIOH SYSTEM

Interspiro and Trelleborg offer an integrated haz-mat protection system. The Spiromatic HPBA™ has a built-in communication system that can be connected to most portable radios, and the Trelleborg HPS™ Suit is a “single skin” type, meets the NFPA flame test, and has a built-in air conditioning system activated by the Spiromatic HPBA™ or airline. It is NIOSH approved.

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HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE TESTER

Ziamatic Corp.’s Quic-Check® hose tester features high-pressure fittings and check and ball valves to prevent pressurized water from surging back to the water supply, a momentary switch on an 18-foot cable for remote operations, and a freeze-proof Span gauge. It complies with NFPA standards.

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AXLE SUPPORT STANDS

SEFAC Lift & Equipment Corp. offers a line of heavy-duty axle support stands with six-to l6’/2-ton capacities. The SEF 537 comes in two models: a short version from three to five feet, and a tall one from 4½ to 6⅛ feet. The SEF 537 features a tripod design and a self-locking, nonreversible, screw-type shaft.

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SURVIVOR DETECTION SYSTEM

Westinghouse Electric Corp.’s Survivor Detection System (SDS) is a device that helps locate people who have been buried alive. Seismic vibrations from scratching, digging, or pounding by a survivor will be picked up by one the SDSs four sensors. The signal is converted to audio output and a hard copy print out. It is battery-operated.

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SCBA THREAD SAVER

Ray Lambert Enterprises, Inc. offers the Thread Saver, which protects the threads of an SCBA cylinder valve from snow, dirt, water, and abrasion damage during storage, transportation, and at the fireground. The Thread Saver fits all lowand high-pressure CGA 346 and 347 SCBA cylinder valve threads. Available in yellow, orange, and a glow-in-the-dark version.

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CUTTER

Huskie Tools, Inc.’s Shark JSH Series hydraulic cutter is a portable, self-contained power cutter that can be used to sever wire rope, bars, and bolts. It requires no set-up time and can be used in any environment and in tight spaces. It eliminates the fire hazard of acetylene torches and the risks of injury from saws.

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BACK SUPPORT BELT

The Valeo™ back support belt holds the lower back stable during all types of activity and is made in widths from threeto sixinches to fit all body shapes and levels of exertion. The belts are available in color solids and prints. They have a cam buckling system for an accurate fit.

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VEHICLE ANTENNAS

The Antenna Specialists Co. offers its complete line of VHF and UHF mobile antennas, equipped with Dura-Flex® elastomer shock springs, in a choice of either traditional bright finish or black chrome. The antennas are offered with all standard mounts.