Readers Service File
This special section of Fire Engineering briefly reviews current, free literature concerning their products that manufacurers offer to the fire service. Literature is organized under product categories and each entry is keyed to the reader service card which closes the section. For a copy of any literature described, simply circle the number of the item on the card, fill in your name and title, and drop the card in the mail.
Aerial Ladder Trucks
American LaFrance, division of A-T-O, offers literature on its 75, 85, and 100-foot aerials. Models offered cover the midship, tractor-drawn, rear mount ladder chief and water chief.
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Emergency One, Inc. See listing under Pumpers category.
Grumman Emergency Products, manufactured by Howe Fire Apparatus and Oren Roanoke. See listing under Pumpers category.
Peter Pirsch & Sons Company offers advertising brochures illustrating 65, 75, 85, and 100-foot aerial ladder trucks on both custom and commercial chassis.
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Pierce Manufacturing Inc. offers product literature on aerials that range from 75 to 100 feet mounted on custom or commercial chassis.
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Aerial Safety Inspection Services
American LaFrance, division of A-T-O, offers Service Center literature on Non-destructive Testing: Magnaflux, Penetrant and Ultrasonic testing.
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National Testing Corporation offers a brochure describing the inspection and certification of aerial ladders and platforms. Data supplied covers procedures and specifications. Also offered is the aluminum ground ladder inspection program that includes specifications and certification program.
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Peter Pirsch & Sons Company offers an advertising brochure illustrating its aerial ladder truck testing program.
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Aerial Water Tower Trucks
American LaFrance, division of A-T-O, offers literature on its 75, 85, and 100-foot water towers available on both custom and commercial chassis.
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Ambulance, Rescue Units
Emergency One, Inc. See listing under Pumpers category.
Peter Pirsch & Sons Company offers advertising material for both closed rescue and open rescue trucks on various chassis.
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Pierce Manufacturing Inc. offers product literature on its full line of rescue units. Six body sizes, all constructed of light-weight aluminum are available.
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Ambulance Supplies
Knickerbocker Case Company offers a four-page catalog on its line of Medi-Cases designed exclusively for ambulance and emergency vehicles.
These are durable, wood cases with armor clad vinyl exteriors and heavy gauge aluminum trays.
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Apparatus Accessories
Southern Vehicles Products offer a complete line of heavy duty warning lights, sirens, open and enclosed lightbars and flashers, of very high quality, yet moderately priced. Literature showing products and giving complete operating specifications will be sent without obligation, upon receipt of request.
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Arson Investigative Aids
Grace Industries, Inc. offers literature on its arson investigative kits and its newest tool, the Hydrocarbon Analyzer. Included in these kits are the “Electronic Nose” hydrocarbon detectors that are callable of detecting accelerants days after a fire has occurred. The detectors employ patented microcircuitry systems specifically designed for arson investigation and gas detection. The new Model 400 Hydrocarbon Analyzer has a meter indicator readout and environmental factors, such as wind, rain, humidity and temperature do not affect its use.
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Badges
V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc. offers Fire Catalog 0374 showing metal badges, insignias, trophies, plaques and awards for fire department personnel.
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C.G. Braxmar Co., Inc. offers Catalog No. 100, which describes hundreds of badge designs to choose from in various qualities, nickel, rhodium, gold plate, sterling silver, gold filled, and 14 kt. gold.
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Roberts, Co., Inc. offers a 48-page catalog with photos and description of their line of badges, collar and uniform brass, books, patches, visual aids, EMT material, trophies, awards, and a complete line of gifts and fire prevention material.
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Battery Chargers
Koehler Manufacturing Co. offers the CS-6 catalog which covers battery conditioners. These vehicle-mounted automatic battery chargers provide full battery power at all times and reduce maintenance and lengthen battery life.
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Breathing Air Process Systems
American Bristol Industries, Inc. offers a brochure entitled “We Made the System,” featuring the stationary air charger (sac). A complete line of respiratory air systems are also available in portable and mobile configurations.
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Breathing Apparatus
Haskel Engineering & Supply Co. offers a catalog that describes and illustrates two booster model selections designed to provide breathing air support for fire and safety related equipment. The two models provide for rapid fill capability up to 4,500 pounds per square inch—for self-contained breathing units. The model selection is based on the user’s source of breathing air, either an existing three or four-stage mechanical compressor, or air purchased in nominal 2,400 psi cylinders. An alternate model is offered if the purchased gas is pure oxygen, such as is used with rebreather type units, medical cylinders, and flight bottles.
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Robertshaw Controls Co. offers the Robertshaw’s Industrial Safety Breathing Equipment Catalog, which includes data on a 5-minute Air Capsule for emergency escape, RAM-5 and RAM-15 combination S.C.B.A. and Supplied Air Respirator for use in toxic atmospheres, and a RAM-30 for entry and escape from hazardous environment. Also included are supplied air respirator and portable air station. A booster charge station is available for refilling these units.
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Scott Aviation, division of A-T-O, Inc. offers an eight-page catalog, No. 5165, entitled, “Air-Pak Products.” This catalog includes information on NIOSH approved 15 and 30 minute Air-Paks, hoseline units, communication equipment and accessories.
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Chassis
Duplex Truck Division of the Nolan Co. offers a six-page, four color catalog that illustrates and describes three series of Duplex custom chassis for pumpers, pumper-tankers, aerials, ladders and rescue vehicles. The catalog contains information on variations of all three chassis styles, including low profile cabs, four door cabs, wide body cabs, single and tandem axle chassis and other key features of the truck line. Options are available, and specification sheets on seven different models are available with the catalog.
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Pemfab offers literature covering a complete and wide range of total custom designed and manufactured fire truck chassis. Models offered cover the standard class A pumper, high performance class A pumper, super class A pumper, single axle tanker and aerials; also tandem axle tanker and aerials. All chassis come in a wide range of engines, transmissions, axles and wheel bases.
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Clothing, Protective
Fyrepel offers two catalogs, fire and industrial. The fire catalog shows the complete line of turnout clothing, helmets, gloves, pants and boots designed for the fire fighter. It also shows aluminized air crash rescue clothing. The industrial catalog shows their approach, proximity and entry clothing used in industry.
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Globe Firefighters Suits has available a 24-page, four-color catalog on turnout clothing and accessories. This contains detail model descriptions of coats and pants, NFPA approved clothing, actual fabric swatches of outer shells, vapor barriers, and liner, accessories and special options available on custom clothing, and a complete price list.
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Morning Pride Manufacturing, Inc. offers an all new 18 page catalog describing their line of protective clothing. Over 100 models are discussed ranging from NFPA approved bunker clothing to lightweight nylon EMS jackets. The catalog also explains their three week delivery option available on all the systems they manufacture.
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Elevating Platforms
American LaFrance, division of A-T-O, offers literature on its line of Snorkel products mounted on custom and commercial chassis. Models indlude 55, 65, 75, and 85foot platforms; 35, 50, and 75-foot TeleSqurts and 54-foot Squrt.
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Emergency One, Inc. See listing under Pumpers category.
Extinguishing Agents and Systems
Fire Research Corporation offers literature on two available types of foam equipment. The Round the Pump eductor system will control concentrate flows from 3 to 20 gpm. Special systems are available for over 100 gpm of concentrate. This system will work against positive incoming pressures at up to 80 psi on the intake side. Foam can be simultaneously used on one, two, or up to eight lines, or a deck gun if desired.
The second system, the positive displacement pump, can be used to inject chemicals at a low to medium rate into a fire fighting system. It will pump from 1 to 10 gpm of concentrate and will also pump against the positive incoming pressure of up to 50 psi on the intake side of the pump.
In both systems, a 6-inch bell sounds any-time the system fails to meet the dialed-ir percentage.
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National Foam System Inc. has published a digest discussing the use of mechanical foams in combating flammable liquid fires under a variety of conditions. Topics discussed are the concept, manufacture and use of foam,different types of foam, their application and proportioning, operation of equipment used in foam generation, specifications for the amount and consistency of foam to be used under varying conditions and foam system design requirements. This brochure is available in Spanish, English and Arabic.
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Fire Department Supplies
V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc. See listing under Badges category.
Courter Media Fire Films offers film brochures which include Instructor’s Guides on the subjects of hazardous materials, foam, breathing apparatus, search and rescue, and structural fire attack. The Instructor’s Guides contain discussion questions for class use, and when combined with the appropriate film/videocassette, provide a useful training package. A complete product description and information regarding free preview, rental, and purchase are also included in the package.
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W.S. Darley & Co. offers Catalog No. 187 which describes their fire equipment, clothing, lights, siren, brass goods, tools, and related products.
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Home Safety Inc. offers a new 24-page catalog of personalized fire department items including emergency telephone stickers, windshield decals, license plates, T-shirts, jackets, and other popular items.
The catalog also lists a new line of Firebuster electronic sirens, including one for the roof of the fire station that can be heard for miles and operates from a rechargeable 24-volt battery, making it immune to power failures. Home Safety maintains a toll-free hot line for rush orders.
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Sico Inc. offers literature on its folding wall beds that are available complete with cabinet enclosures that include matching closet and/or locker sections. These cabinet components, when, the beds are folded into their recesses, provide an orderly and attractive room area suitable for public use such as CPR instructions, lectures and a variety of other public service functions. The company also offers literature on its mobile folding lunch tables, conference tables and stages, all of which can be quickly folded and rolled away for storage to clear the room for sleeping.
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Flow Meters
Fire Research Corporation offers literature on several of their flow meters. The portable flow and pressure meter is designed for testing pump operators and pumpers. The right gage will read pressure from 0 to 250 psi, while the left gage will read the flow from 30 to 2,000 gpm. This portable meter is battery powered.
The gage flow meter is a simple sensor with a gage readout that eliminates all hydraulic calculations. The gages are available in flow ranges up to 2,000 gpm or 2,000 liters per minute. They can operate in either U.S. or imperial gallons. Vibration and water resistant gages are damped to give a steady reading.
The digital flowmeter can be read from up to 30 feet away, day or night, due to the high contrast and large numbers. It is a water resistant and temperature stable device, and the direct reading is given with maximum stability on any water flow line.
The auto scan digital flowmeter automatically scans up to eight discharges, displaying only those lines that are flowing water. This flow meter has three modes of operation: automatic, manual, or individual. Total flow computers add all flows and displays. An accumulator setting adds all the flows throughout the duration of the fire.
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Gages
MC Products, Inc. has a catalog available describing their line of Liquid Level Water and Foam Fluidmeters with cleanable sensors and optional full and low level warning equipment such as bells, buzzers, and vehicle panel lights.
The Needlemeter, Mark 5, and a new Quint Liquid Level Monitor are described in fact sheets along with the Panel Gage Heater and Pump Overheat Indicator. Complete installation instructions and an order form are included with the product literature.
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Gas Detectors
Grace Industries, Inc. offers literature on its “Electronic Nose” gas and hydrocarbon leak detectors. These units are portable hand-held units that locate leaks and can also constantly sample the atmosphere for hazardous type vapors.
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Generators
Kohler Co., Generator Division, offers a brochure entitled, “Kohler Portable Generator Sets,” that describes its full line of portable generators from 1.75 kw to 5kw. Kohler XL Series portables are extra light-weight featuring lightweight Briggs & Scratton air-cooled engines. Heavy-duty Kohler HD Series portables feature cast iron engines.
The XL and HD Series include: 1,750, 3,500 and 5,000 watt models. The XL Series also offers a 2,250 watt generator. The portable generators—offering either 120 or 120/140 volt, 50 or 60 hertz—are designed with duplex and twist-lock receptacles as standard equipment. Kohler manufactures generators from 1.75 kw to 1,000 kw.
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Gifts
Home Safety, Inc. See listing under Fire Department Supplies category.
Roberts Co., Inc. See listing under Badges category.
Hose and Accessories
Bar-Way Manufacturing Co. is offering a brochure outlining forged or extruded light-weight couplings. All standard threads are thread milled with Higbee Cut. All parts are hard coated, and threads are molykoted. Chrome plated couplings are also available.
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Circul-Air Corporation, offers its product brochure, “Better Hose Care with Circul-Air” covering the Roto-Jet Hose Washer, Electric-Mechanical and Gas Hose Dryers, all-steel hose storage racks and Tilt-Top Hose Handling Tables.
They also market the eighth edition of “Fire Station Design,” compiled from data submitted by architects, chiefs and technical writers affiliated with the fire service. It includes training centers, drill towers, apparatus, administration and watch facilities.
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Croker-Standard Corp. offers product brochures on the following: a broad line of hose rack units (with cabinets), extinguishers, associated brass valves and nozzles, all Siamese connections, in all finishes.
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Eaton Enterprises offers a brochure describing the light-weight, no-leak, threaded Kwik-Kupl. They will also include literature on coupling procedures and on the newly developed single-thread Kwik-Kupl which makes up with threads varying from National Standards.
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Fire-End & Croker Corp. offers a brochure and sample of its new Fire-End “Best” fire hose. This hose is constructed of a new blend of polyester-cotton/polyester fabric and is available in 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 3-inch sizes.
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Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their hose storage and handling system. The complete rack holds up to 1,800 feet of 2 1/2-inch hose and is completely mobile. It is supplied with four casters, two of them locking.
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Scandia Industries, Inc. has a brochure available which shows their line of light-weight, forged brass fire hose couplings, available in 1 1/2, 2, and 2 1/2-inch sizes.
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Snap-Tite Fire Products, a division of Snap-Tite, Inc. offers its catalog, “A Complete Guide to Protector Fire Hose and Hardware,” depicting its synthetic hose construction, size and weights in addition to couplings, adapters, valves and accessories. Also available is literature on the remote hydrant operator including its options, transmitters, and fittings.
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Hydrant Valve, Automatic
Scandia Industries, Inc. offers a brochure on the Carlin Automatic Hydrant Valve for large diameter hose. The valve is available with a full 4 1/2-inch waterway and either threaded or Storz connections. The brochure describes both the 2 1/2 and 4 1/2-inch valves.
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Hydrant Valve
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their radio controlled hydrant valve. It comes with a 3 1/2-inch valve, and will operate with any standard pumper. Other size valves are available. The valve itself, is adaptable to any coupling system in use today.
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Intercoms
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their new product, the intercom. It gives full intercom features, with 2 or 3 stations. One station has full “hands off” operating capability.
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Ladders
Duo-Safety Ladder Corp. has a 22-page fire department ground ladder catalog, No. 678, covering all current production models. A complete description of all offered standard models in aluminum, fiberglass and wood construction showing details of design and standard listings of sizes and weights of all models are shown. Also included is a section on pike poles and general fire service ladder usage and maintenance.
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Lights, Lighting
W.S. Darley & Co. See listing under Fire Department Supplies category.
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their lighting towers. Three models are available: Three section light pole, which is a telescoping pole, weighing less than 40 pounds; One section light pole which can clamp on to the truck, is not telescoping, and weighs 20 pounds; a tripod, for mounting away from the truck. All towers are sold separately or with their quartz lights, at an additional cost.
Literature is also available on their 500 watt quartz light. This light operates from 115v and has a 25-foot retractile power cable. Two models are available: one specifically for the lighting tower or as a portable light and the other model has a short cord, and can be used on the fireground or on the apparatus.
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Koehler Manufacturing Co. offers two catalogs describing their lighting products. The CS-1 catalog covers rechargeable portable hand lights and cap lights which save 90 percent of dry cell battery costs. They may be charged from 12 volt vehicle mounted chargers or 120 volt chargers.
The CS-20 catalog features heavy duty 6-volt dry cell Commando All-American Half Miler Hand Lanterns. Both the rechargeable lights and the 6-volt dry cell hand lanterns feature the heavy duty stainless steel construction, shockproof leather handles, and adjustable focuses. They are both available in explosionproof lights which meets OSHA safety requirements for Class 1 Group D use.
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Public Safety Equipment, Inc. offers a new 12-page catalog describing the complete line of Code 3 products. Featured are the new Code 3 XL 9000 Series aerodynamically designed light bars and the Code 3 full-feature siren with air horn.
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Nozzles and Fittings
Akron Brass Company has literature available on its Akromatic, the lightweight Pyrolite fog nozzle with an automatic mechanism that reacts to the volume of water supplied, designed to discharge water under controlled conditions from 60-40 gpm at good operating pressure. Literature is also available on: the Marauder, a fog/straight stream nozzle with a massive protective bumper, shock-absorbing handle and the dual handle stops: the Turbojet, with spinning teeth which create a fog stream capable of absorbing more heat. A multiple gallonage nozzle has the ability to pre-select a gallonage tailored to fit the conditions of the moment. Complete product line information is available in Catalog 103.
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Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc. offers Catalog S which contains 68 pages of nozzles and related accessories. Included are the Select-O-Stream, Select-O-Matic, Select-O-Flow, the Mystery and special purpose nozzles, foam accessories, ball shut-offs, playpipes, straight tips, monitor nozzles (portable and fixed), ladder pipes, apparatus valves and accessories, wyes, Siamese, hydrant wrenches, spanner wrenches, hose expanders, hose racks, hose test pump and tap and die sets. The catalog also provides information on nozzle discharge and effective reach data.
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Nozzles, Automatic
Fire Task Force Innovations, Inc. is now offering technical information in the areas of fire tactics, flow charts , hydraulics, and comparisons of nozzles. All deal with automatics and how they can simplify and improve the effectiveness of a department. Literature is also available covering the full line of automatic controllable flow nozzles from booster line to master stream, including 1 3/4 inches. All feature turbulance control, flush, high capacity and lightweight construction.
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Pagers
JMD Electronics has literature available on the model TP Pager which can be used with most fire department alerting systems. The pager remains silent until it receives the proper alerting tone. It will then activate and allow the user to hear a message before it automatically resets or it can be reset manually. It has adjustable on-off volume control and is available with up to 3 different single tones or 2 different dual tones allowing it to respond to more than one call such as a general and rescue. It measures approximately 4 3/8-inches high, 2 3/8-inches wide and 1-inch deep.
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Pressure Computer
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their portable pump pressure computer. This instructor’s computer is designed for individual departments and all instructors who teach fire pump operations and hydraulics. It enables the instructor to compute any friction loss problem that is found in a common fireground operation.
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Pumpers and Accessories
American Fire Apparatus, division of Collins Industries, offers literature and specification on its Classic 750 gpm and Classic 1000 gpm front mount pumpers. Both units are available with an all-fiberglass lined steel tank of either 750-gallon or 1000-gallon capacity. Booster tanks carry a 10-year warranty.
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American LaFrance, division of A-T-O, offers literature on its line of pumpers including the Custom Century Series and the commercial chassis series of Commodore, Challenger and Conquest. Literature is also available on pumper service including repairs, repower and refurbish.
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W.S. Darley & Co. offers a color brochure of its Challenger and Monarch line of fire apparatus which is available on any commercial chassis.
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Emergency One, Inc. offers literature picturing is exclusive product line of all aluminum fire apparatus and rescue vehicles. This literature also features the 103-foot StratoSpear with a three-section articulating boom, which has a basket capacity of 800 pounds at fully extended height.
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Fire Research Corp. offers literature on the following: the rapid system, a small positive displacement pump that pumps in the additive at the correct rate to insure friction reduction in a hose line and includes a five-gallon tank and two separate flowmeters; the radio controlled automatic pumper, designed to give the nozzleman radio control over his own nozzle pressure and flow rate; the automatic electro governor system, a control unit that regulates pump pressure from 0 to 300 psi. This system is available in two models: front mount, designed to be mounted on any front mount or compartment pump and the panel mount, which can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle. The operator dials in the required output pressure and the pump will operate at this pressure within seconds and hold the pressure regardless of flow changes. The engine idles if the pump runs out of water. Remote control wire or radio are available. Literature is also available on the electro pump pressure computer. This panel mounted computer will allow the pump operator to determine the output pressure required for a hose line. The computer requires 11-inches x 7-inches of panel space and operates on 12 volts DC.
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FMC Corporation Fire Apparatus offers a full color brochure on the full line of FMC Commercial Firefighters highlighting the various models available within the commercial product line.
Also available is a full color brochure covering the line of FMC Custom Firefighters describing the features and various cab styles available. Additional literature is available on FMC Tankers, FMC Mimi-Pumpers and FMC Quick-Attack Pumpers.
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Grumman Emergency Products, manufactured by Howe Fire Apparatus and Oren Roanoke, offers literature on the following pumpers, pumper-tankers, tankers and aerial ladders and towers: Firecat: A six-page, full color brochure describes three standard models available on commercial and custom chassis. All are available with 750, 1000 or 1250 gpm pumps and up to 1000 gallon tanks with fast delivery. Conventional Commercial Chassis, Custom Howe and Oren: A four-page, full color brochure describing apparatus with up to 1250 gpm pumps and up to 1000 gallon tanks with a wide range of options; Tilt-Cab Commercial Chassis, Custom Howe and Oren: A full color brochure describing apparatus with up to 1250 gpm pumps and up to 1000 gallon tanks with a wide range of options; Heavy duty Commercial Chassis, Custom Howe and Oren: A four-page, full color brochure describing apparatus with up to 2000 gpm pumps and 2500 gallon tanks with a wide range of options; Custom Chassis, Custom Howe and Oren: A four-page, full color brochure describing apparatus with up to 2000 gpm pumps and 2500 gallon tanks with a wide range of options: aerial ladder and tower information available upon request.
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MC Products, Inc. See listing under Gages category.
Peter Pirsch & Sons Company offers advertising brochures illustrating 750 gpm-2000 gpm pumpers on both custom and commercial chassis.
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Pierce Manufacturing Inc. offers product literature that describes its first response Initial Attack pumper constructed of all aluminum. Also available is literature on its mid size Minuteman, Commercial 750 Econo. Suburban 1000, Heavy Duty Suburban and the Custom Pierce Arrow.
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Waterous Co. See listing under Pumps category.
Pumps
American Fire Apparatus, division of Collins Industries, offers literature on its Brush Queen and Brush King slip in units. The Brush Queen 200 gallon and Brush King 300 gallon both have all fiberglass tanks and are baffled into 50 gallon compartments. Pump engines are available in 11 HP or 18 HP sizes with pressure up to 270 psi and the units can slip into my conventional pickup.
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Berkeley Pump Company offers literature describing their centrifugal fire fighting pumps that are engine-driven for mobile mounting, with nozzle pressures to 950 psi and capacities to 300 gpm, in Bulletin PRC 707-20.
All four models are direct driven by aircooled engines, and equipped with 12-volt starters. They are lightweight, and are designed to fit into high speed pick-ups or trucks with limited water storage. The 10 and 18 hp units have discharge rates up to 110 gpm and up to 300 psi. The other two direct driven units are rated as 30 hp. One has discharge pressures up to 250 psi and capacities to 250 gpm. The other, a single stage centrifugal, offers discharge pressure up to 160 psi and flow rates to 300 gpm.
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W.S. Darley & Co. offers a bulletin describing the new JMP two-stage centrifugal, series-parallel booster pump, which is PTO driven. It has a capacity up to 375 gpm and 150 psi, and pressure up to 800 psi at 40 gpm. The pump weighs 250 pounds. Literature is also available describing the engineering and design exclusive to the Darley line of Champion Fire Pumps: Midship Pumps (capacities 500 to 1500 gpm), Power Take-Off Driven Pumps Front Mount Pumps, Skid Mount Pumps, Portable Pumps, all with a lifetime pump guarantee. Photographs and descriptions of various fire department tankers, ranging in tank size from 1000 gallon to 2,800 gallon, including various optional Darley pumps are also described in the literature.
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Waterous Company offers a 28-page booklet covering its full line of fire pumps and accessories. Illustrated are single-stage, two-stage and three-stage midship mounted fire pumps, PTO driven fire pumps, front mount pumps and accessories including the Waterous relief valve, priming pumps and valves, and manifold drain valve.
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Respiratory and Cardiopulmonary Equipment
Paratech Inc. offers a new 26-page brochure on Maxiforce Series II Air Bag Rescue Systems. Many photographs with descriptive information as well as complete specifications and ordering information are included.
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Safety Products
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their Skull Saver, a protective device attached to the end of ladders that protrude. It is held on by straps and has a velcro fastener, which makes it easy to remove. The bright yellow unit will cushion any blow against the end of the ladder, and it is available in standard, super, super duper, and custom sizes, depending on particular needs. A “Keep Back” warning sign has been added, which is visible for over 100 feet.
Literature is also available on the ManSaver, a safety bar that mounts across the jump seat opening. It is completely automatic, and is spring loaded to return to a safe position at all times.
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Simulation Equipment
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their simulation systems. Pump simulators include all standard pumper features, and all major pump manufacturers are represented. Various models include portable, multiple portable, console, multiple console, 1/3 multiple console and 2/3 multiple console. Tactics simulators are completely automated three-dimensional layouts of any area subject to fire hazards. Three sizes are available: standard tactics system, which measures 10 feet x 16 feet and contains one platform unit, three radio units and six modules; portable tactics system which measure 7 feet x 6 feet and folded, 3 feet x 6 feet; mini tactics system, which is a table top version. The portable radio simulator enables up to four operators to simultaneously practice the skill needed for proper operation of a mobile radio network. It has two separate channels. The instructor can transmit on either frequency, adjust volumes of frequencies, interference and background noise, and record and monitor channels. Students wear headphones, maintain volume, squelch levels and frequencies and respond to transmission with a hand-held palm unit. This portable radio simulator comes in a trunk and weighs 75 pounds.
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Sirens
W.S. Darley & Co. See listing under Fire Department Supplies category.
Public Safety Equipment, Inc. See listing under Lights, Lighting category.
Tank Level Indicators
MC Products, Inc. See listing under Gages category.
Tools, Power and Manual
Amfire Industries, Inc. offers two fourpage, two-color catalogs which describe the operation and specifications of the Amfire Waterdrill, a combination drilling and extinguishing tool which is completely water-powered.
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W.S. Darley & Co. See listing under Fire Department Supplies category.
Training Aids
American LaFrance, division of A-T-O, offers literature on their service schools on location at the factory. Described are areas of instruction and school dates.
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Courter Media Fire Films. See listing under Fire Department Supplies category.
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their pump mock-up, used for teaching basic fire pump operational theory. The pump can be built, piece by piece, by the instructor, and the system can be changed from single stage to a two-stage pump easily. Literature is also available on their smokehouse and rescue dummy. Each dummy has a seven piece body with free movement of the head, arms, legs, upper and lower torsos. It is made of heavy-duty nylon and is supplied with heavy denim outer garments. Adult and child sizes are available, and the weights vary accordingly.
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Valves
Akron Brass Company has literature available on its Swing-Out valve which is available in sizes 1-inch to 3 1/2-inch. Akron Swing-Out can be furnished with a variety of inlets, outlets, handles and handle positions to meet all possible valve needs. Complete product line information is available in Catalog 103.
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Warning Lights
Fire Research Corp. offers literature on their apparatus warning system. Integrated circuitry receives signals from all critical functions of the vehicle such as oil pressure, generator, temperature, etc., and flashes the appropriate light on the operator’s monitor. In addition to the visual warning, an 8-inch bell will ring for approximately one second on and one second off as long as the failure lasts.
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Public Safety Equipment, Inc. See listing under Lights, Lighting category.
Olympics Aided by Akron
The Akron Brass Company supported the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid through the loan of fire fighting equipment to the local fire department. Products supplied included Turbojet, Marauder and Akromatic nozzles; Swingout leader line and hydrant valves; UHX foam, foam nozzles and eductors; and the Akron ladder pipe, as well as assorted adapters and wrenches.
