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The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) reviewed and purchased multiple copies of FiRST™ Responder Systems & Technology, LLC’s HAZ-GUIDE™ HAZMAT RESOURCE SOFTWARE and will use it as part of a citywide haz-mat response. HazGuide™ is a fully integrated and searchable software application that cross-references chemical information taken from the NIOSH Pocket Guide, ERG2000 Guide, USFA HazMat Guide, Coast Guard CHRIS Guide, and an MSDS database. It allows responders to search for hazardous materials by chemical name, UN number, CAS number, DOT placard, and NFPA placard. Responders can identify chemical reactions; review NIOSH respirator recommendations; access procedures and recommendations for chemical classes; and determine chemical properties such as IDLH, flash point, boiling point, and lower explosion limits. (225) 578-0333. Web site: www.FiRSTrst.com.
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Crimson Fire’s 100-FOOT AERIAL, introduced at FDIC 2004, is the first in a new line of custom aerials. It meets or exceeds NFPA 1901 standards and is mounted on a custom Spartan chassis. Ex-clusive features include the Vibra-Torq™ suspension system and the Trix-Max™ body frame. The unit also includes the Smart Access pump panels, the X-Style Outrigger Leveling System, roller-assisted slide mechanism for reduced maintenance, and the ladder lift cradle for improved aerial lifting performance. Web site: www.crimson-fire.com. (605) 582-2300.
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Xplore TechnologiesT Corp. introduces its rugged IX104R™ RENEGADE™ TABLET PC, which ships standard with Intel’s Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage 866 MHz processor; 256 MB of RAM; 20GB hard drive; and 4500mAh battery. Meets MIL-STD-810F, is IP54 rated, and has a one-year warranty. Build-to-order options such as wireless WAN, LAN, and GPS options are individually priced and can be added to the basic iX104R™ at the time of order. Designed for rugged use with integrated and sealed WAN, LAN, and GPS antennas; dense multilayer internal and external magnesium frame; patented industrial bumper protection system; and custom shock-mounted memory and hard drives. (888) 44-XPLORE. Web site: www.xploretech.com.
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FirePrograms introduces its new VERSION 9.30 MAPPING MODULE, including quarterly updates available at no additional cost. Loads in one-third the time, for less lag time and better response times. Customized installation enables user to select only the states he would like to install to save hard disk space. Mapping program includes address lookup, reverse geocoding, and intersection lookups. Additionally, it features the ability to plot incidents, response times, and hydrants by flow on the maps. Imports ESRI, MapInfo MID/MIF, and Arc Generate file formats into the mapping module to create an overlay of department’s data. Import utility included. Helps eliminate the problem of outdated maps. (800) 327-SOFT (7638).
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SMITHIES™ LEATHER SUSPENDERS from RC Designs International have no elastic to stretch out and solve the problem of sagging bunkers. Features include genuine belt leather throughout, nickel-plated roller buckles, heavy-duty rivets, and saddle stitching in every pair. (800) 458-7958.
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The new R.A.M.™ RAPID ATTACK MONITOR from Elkhart Brass can be deployed by a single firefighter to quickly establish a 500-gpm stream. In addition, the flow efficient (nine-psi friction loss at 500 gpm) R.A.M. patent pending waterway harnesses nozzle reaction force to increase stability and reduce operator fatigue. Features an ergonomic, locking, and quick-releasing U-handle and a four-point, forged aluminum suspension that is ultra compact while stowed but provides the largest footprint in its class when extended. Coupled standard with a low bulk, Rapid Attack Nozzle (R.A.N.™), the standard R.A.M./R.A.N. package is flow rated for 500 gpm at 75 psi; 400 gpm at 50 psi. Fully compatible with other combination, smooth bore, and foam nozzles. (800) 346-0250. Web site: www.elkhartbrass.com.
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MSA Instrument Division introduces the SIRIUS MULTIGAS DETECTOR, part of its StellarTSeries Portable Instrument product line. Features a PID in a multigas unit so users can monitor for hundreds of potentially dangerous vapors and chemicals; Simultaneously monitors for volatile organic compounds and combustible, toxic, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Proprietary patent-pending PID sensor design is integrated into multigas detector design (as featured in the MSA OrionT and Solaris™ Detectors). Loud, attention-grabbing alarm system warns users of a hazardous situation. TIMT Total Instrument Manager System increases user safety by easily ensuring proper sensor performance. (800) MSA-2222. Web site: www.msanet.com/instruments.
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Haynes LUBRI-FILM LUBRICANT is a heavy duty sanitary lubricant with high load-bearing and low friction properties. A thin film retains effectiveness on bearings, slides, and other lubricated surfaces despite moisture. Resists separation and bleed to minimize metal corrosion. New FDA regulations have forced the fire service industry to consider all sources and materials to help reduce the possibility of water supply contamination when lubricating fire hydrants and other water supply apparatus. Other fire service applications include pumps, valves, O-rings, gaskets, and stainless-steel threads. Available in four-ounce tubes, 11.25-ounce sprays, 12-ounce cartridges, 25-pound pails, and 100- and 400-pound drums. Web site: www.haynesmfg.com. (800) 922-2166.
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Seagrave Fire Apparatus’s new MID-RANGE ATTACKER CUSTOM CHASSIS, introduced at FDIC 2004, is available as a pumper or aerial, with a choice of engines of up to 400 horsepower. 60-inch cab (center axle to back of cab) has standard six-person seating (eight optional). Includes aluminum safety cage design for structural integrity. Chassis frame has variable section frame rails with a 10.25-inch high section at the ends that in-creases to 12.50 inches in the center. Available in wheelbases from 163 inches to nominally 258 inches. Seagrave MasterLink solid-state electronic device controls interlocks for split-shaft pumping, PTO functions, high idle, and electrical load management. LCD Information Center in the overhead console above the driver shows all critical vehicle and engine functions, from ladder-not-nested to high transmission temperature. (715) 823-2141. Web site: www.seagrave.com.
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RAE Systems Inc. offers the ENTRYRAE PERSONAL GAS MONITOR for OSHA-compliant, hazardous confined space entry. Includes photoionization detector (PID) and broadband protection from the toxic and chronic effects of the industrial compounds common to many modern products and processes that contain volatile organics compounds (VOCs). Detects VOCs at extremely low concentrations, (877) 723-2878.
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CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE FIRE SERVICE from Fire Engineering Books & Videos provide fire service professionals with the necessary communication, leadership, and decision-making tools to operate safely and effectively under stressful conditions, thereby reducing injuries and deaths on the emergency scene. Explains the predictable manner in which firefighters react to stressful situations, teaches the use of methods and tools to combat these problems, provides a framework for cultural change in fire departments, and is suitable for wildland and structural firefighters. Author Randy Okray is a training officer for the Campbell County (WY) Fire Department since 1987; co-author Tom Lubnau II is a certified Fire Officer I and Fire Instructor III with the same department. (800) 752-9764. Web site: www.pennwellbooks.com.
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LDV’s SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLE BROCHURE highlights emergency response vehicles, mobile command centers, SWAT/tactical vehicles, bomb/EOD trucks, and mobile laboratories products. Includes a variety of exterior and interior illustrations. LDV’s manufacturing capabilities include on-site metal fabrication, customer interiors, graphics, HVAC and wiring experts, and all critical pieces of the manufacturing process. (800) 558-5986.
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JLT Mobile Computers, Inc.’s new ruggedized G-FORCE 850 TABLET PC features a photograph quality, 8.4-inch diagonal high bright display with 400 nits of backlighting for daylight applications. Weighs just 3.5 pounds and operates for five hours (full operation) or up to eight hours (with power-saving feature) on a single battery charge, using the low-consumption Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 (800 MHz) CPU. Military battery upgrades are available for extreme temperature operation. The case is sealed to IP-65 for total protection from dust and brief submersion in water. Withstands pressurized water spray or heavy soot and can sustain a four-foot drop onto concrete. (480) 705-4200. Web site: www.jltmobilecomputers.com.
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JSF Technologies manufactures a flashing ACTIVE BEACON WARNING SYSTEM used by fire stations to alert others that emergency vehicles are entering the road. System uses solar and wireless technology to simplify installation. Wireless technology eliminates the need to run wires from the fire station to the beacons that are mounted over the roadway. Each beacon is powered by a self-contained battery-solar system. (800) 990-2454, (250) 544-1640.
