EQUIPMENT DIGEST
Inflation systems
Avon Inflatables now offers its FRB-310 fire rescue boat with three inflation systems: CO-2, Scott Airpack, and footpump.
Departments can choose between the two pressure options, either of which produces a fully-inflated rescue boat in iess than 30 seconds; the foot-pump is provided as a standard backup system for both.
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Storage container
The Haz-Stor OverPac Drum from Justrite Manufacturing Co. is designed to safely contain a broad range of haz mats, including acids and caustics.
The lid easily spins on, turns down tight, and seals by hand-pressure only; there’s no need for tools. Ultraviolet additives protect against deterioration caused bv sunlight.
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Foam haz-mat trailer
The CESCO Foam Haz-Mat Trailer’s platform enables personnel to operate the foam/water cannon from the front.
The trailer, from Charlotte Equipment Sales Inc., features a positive hydraulic locking system for the brakes. It’s available with a tank capacity from 200 gal. to 1,600 gal. The hand-held foam applicators are from 60to 240-gpm and with an expansion range of 10:1 to 65:1.
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Flow and pressure meter
Fire Research’s Portable Flow and Pressure Meter can simultaneously test the flow and pressure of any hydrant or pumper.
The meter measures most liquids, such as water and foam, and comes with a rechargeable battery and a charger.
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Emergency light
Ez-Lite is a portable, lightweight emergency lighting unit that provides up to 90 minutes of bright light.
The light, available from Dual-Lite, plugs into any standard 120-volt, grounded electrical outlet. The unit comes complete with a disconnect switch that will increase illumination time up to three hours, as well as two extra bulbs for future use.
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Master stream nozzle
Elkhart Brass introduces the SM-200, a Select-O-Matic master stream nozzle.
The SM-200 has a flow range of 500gpm to 2,000-gpm and all the features found on other Select-O-Matics. It adjusts to fluctuating water flow to maintain pressure for efficient firefighting streams, and it’s a constant flow from straight stream to wide fog.
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EMS jacket
Globe Firefighters Suits introduces a new jacket designed specifically for the emergency medical worker.
The jacket incorporates all the basic features of the company’s firefighter turnouts, plus the specialized design and construction features required by emergency medical personnel.
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Spill treatment kits
Three Spill-X spill control agents are available either in individual kits for acid, caustic, or solvent spills or in a multipurpose kit with two of each type of agent. All are dry chemicals that won’t produce toxic by-products when used as the manufacturer directs.
The agents, available from Ansul Fire Protection, include: Spill-X-A, which neutralizes and solidifies many mineral and organic acids; Spill-X-C, which solidifies and neutralizes many caustics and bases; and Spill-X-S, which is used to adsorb spills of many organic liquid solvents and fuels.
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Ventilating system
Echo Inc. introduces the QuikVent, a new roof ventilating concept designed for use by firefighters to ventilate, trench, and breach burning structures.
The system includes an Echo power head with a large, rear handle and a patented skidplate for better starting. An Oregon FireBrand bar and carbide chain with a “droop nose” design is provided for easy maneuverability. The system also features a chain brake, an anti-vibration system, a throttle safety catch, a chain catcher, and handles.
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Haz-mat kit
National Draeger’s Hazardous Materials Kit enables the user to determine if a particular gas or vapor is present in the atmosphere. The kit can also determine the concentrations of the contaminants.
Included in the kit are a Bellows Pump with stroke counter; a three-meter extension hose; a spare parts and tool kit; an air current kit; detector tubes; a handbook and matrix chart; and markers.
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Inspection software
FiSerWare Inspection History software, available from Excel Data Systems Inc., keeps building lists in next-due or last-inspection date sequence.
The inspection software features full access to history records in seconds; a standard inspection checklist for each building; and the ability to keep complete construction and violation history records for each building.
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Fire software
FireSoft announces the release of a new version of its Preplan System. The Tier I and Tier II inventory records conform to SARA, and there’s a new search and browse capability for locating MSDS information. Any preplan can be retrieved by phone number, preplan number, building name, and address; partial name and address searches are included.
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Degreaser
A degreaser for cleaning up fuel oil, kerosene, and other petroleum-based solvents is being introduced by M.C. Johnson Co.
Bio-Petrol is a water-based mixture of emulsifiers, neutralizers, rust inhibitors, and cleaners. When applied to the spill, it breaks up the oil or gasoline and quickly reduces the fire hazard. It’s biodegradable and noncorrosive to metals.
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Emergency message repeater
The Call Check Series 5700 simultaneously records and plays back telephone and radio messages for verification in emergency situations.
Series 5700, available from Dictaphone Corp., provides five minutes of continuous recording, with expandability of up to 40 minutes in five-minute increments. Users can scan the display to locate messages in the sequence they were recorded.
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Suit check kit
The Suit Integrity Check Kit, available from Mine Safety Appliances, enables haz-mat teams to inspect encapsulating suits while in the field.
A user can check for leaks or degradation of the suit’s fabric by inflating the suit with air from one of the company’s air masks. A pressure gauge is connected to the suit and observed for a drop in pressure, which at a certain level indicates a leak. Testing with a soap solution determines the leak’s location.
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Identification tags
Multimedia’s Fire and Rescue Identitags can be used to differentiate workers from onlookers during an emergency.
The tags are printed in black ink on a bright, fluorescent safety orange stock and are mounted in a heavy-duty, laminated pouch. They clip onto shirt collars or belts and can be carried when not in use.
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Binoculars
Steiner “Commander” binoculars are waterproof and shock-resistant; quality optics can improve vision in low-light.
For haz-mat responses, the integral compass and range estimation grid allow accurate determination of distances and fast compass readings to triangulate map coordinates.
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Battery tester
Dowit Service Co. introduces an analyzer for cost-effective NICAD battery testing.
The Maintainer has a digital readout that shows milli-amp-hour capacity. It automatically sets batteries to the proper discharge level, and it eliminates battery memory while keeping battery packs in their own charging environment. It was developed to accept a large variety of NICAD battery packs for hand-held portable radios.
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Two-way radio
The Communicator, a two-way radio from T-Berrv Electronics Corp., produces up to five watts on its six available channels.
The radio’s easy-access controls are designed for tough work environments and include a high/low power switch for conserving energy and a tone on/off switch for optional tone-coded channel privacy.
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Haz-mat software
Arrakis Publishing introduces its Hazardous Material Tracking System, a software package designed to track Tier II reports by facility and storage location.
Information begins at the location screen and then moves to a list of materials stored at that location. A touch of the key brings up the DOT Emergency Response Procedure to suggest how to handle the problem.
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Exhaust extractor
The Nederman Simple Exhaust Extractor is an economical and practical way to remove exhaust fumes.
The exhaust nozzle can be automatically disconnected from the exhaust pipe, a useful feature for vehicles that must quickly exit a building. The hose is available in fouror six-inch diameter, along with a corresponding rubber exhaust nozzle.
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Absorbent sock
The New Improved PIG absorbent sock is 71 percent more absorbent than the New PIG Corp.’s original sock.
It’s filled with a highly absorbent, lightweight filler known as PIG-Sorb II that can absorb up to 94 ounces of liquid.
Like its predecessor, the sock can be cut down and removed by one person; it retains almost any shape.
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Warning light
Federal Signal Corp. now offers the DashStrobe light with the choice of red, blue, or amber lens.
This high-intensity strobe light provides 60 double flashes per minute, according to the company. Built in a sturdy aluminum housing, the light can be used for mounting on the dash or rear deck of emergency vehicles.
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Biohazard disposal bags
Biohazard Bags, available from Georgia Steel & Chemical Co., are designed to handle the major potential contamination situations firefighters and EMS technicians encounter.
Three bags make up this series: “Infectious Waste Disposal Bag,” “Contaminated Contents Linen Bag,” and “Reusable Contents Contamination Bag.” Each bag series carries OSHA7 Centers for Disease Control precautions and instructions in both English and Spanish.
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Portable monitor
PEMNA is a lightweight, portable monitor that provides versatile hose/nozzle positioning and a more efficient use of hose personnel.
One person can easily use PEMNA to direct flows up to 1,000 gpm —straight stream or fog. Once positioned and locked, the monitor can be left completely unmanned. The device will clamp on surfaces 10-inches wide and up to 2’i-inches thick.
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