EQUIPMENT DIGEST
Fire Blanket
The Firecover fire blanket available from American Safety Products, extinguishes small fires and provides upper-body protection while escaping from fires. Reusable and measuring slightly over one square meter (39 inches by 43 inches), it is made of 6-9 micron fiberglass impregnated with graphite and teflon. Firecover suffocates flames because of its low porosity. The blanket’s blend of materials allows it to absorb a substantial amount of heat at temperatures up to 1,500 degrees fahrenheit.
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Helmet Tool System
Acorn Products, Inc. introduces the Helmate, a system of tools that affix to the firefighter’s helmet and which includes two disposable lights. The two lights are secured by a mounting bracket. When snapped into place, the lights can be rotated so the light shines where needed, regardless of head position. The lights can also be easily detached with one hand if the firefighter needs to carry a light in one hand. The Helmate also includes a band that secures four disposable Adjust-O-Wedges for use in propping open doors and windows.
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Respirators
Survivair introduces a series of supplied air respirators (SARs) suitable for industrial applications. Both continuous-flow and pressure-demand designs in full and half mask styles are available. Half mask respirators can be converted to air purifying respirators with minor modifications, and full facemask respirators may be converted in the field for use with self-contained breathing apparatus-. Survivair continuous-flow and pressure-demand SARs are designed with the Survivair Blue 1 respirator half mask and the Mark 2 full face mask. Both facepieces are molded from Tufel silicone rubber.
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Selective Signaling
A two-tone sequential selective signaling decode option is now available from Midland LMR for UHF, as well as high-band VHF Midland LMR portables. Fully compatible with CTCSS operation, the two-tone decode option provides both individual and group call capability. The decoder has a tone-frequency range of 300-1200 Hz and is compatible with all of the standard two-tone sequential formats in common use. The Midland portables now available with the two-tone decode option are Model 70-150B (150-174 MHz) and Model 70-250B (450-470 MHz), both 5 watt units with up to fourchannel capability.
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Anti-Shock Trousers
Simulaids, Inc. has developed anti-shock trousers with three independent sections, an abdomen and two legs, which can be applied with little movement of the patient. The legs and abdomen are inflated individually and each has its own pressure gauge port and air open/shut valve. Made of reinforced urethane, the transparent trousers permit examination of injury and skin color. The units are easily cleaned with soap and water, and because they are non-absorbent, require no drying. The entire three-piece set and pump assembly fits into a soft Kodel case for convenient storage.
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SCBA
National Draeger, Inc. announces the PA80/FS self-contained breathing apparatus equipped with a thirty-minute 2,216 psi cylinder, the Panorama Nova mask, in either neoprene or silicone, and a stainless steel backplate. Features include reinforced padded straps, a larger handwheel on the first stage regulator for easier cylinder connection, and a second stage regulator hose which is an integral part of the left shoulder strap.
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