PRODUCTS/SERVICES/MEDIA

ZICO-2001 PRODUCT CATALOG

Ziamatic Corporation: Features several new products for mounting equipment on apparatus, including mounting brackets for hydrant wrenchs, chain saws, fuel cans, and SCBA cylinders; U-Tool utility tools and wire rope cutters; underbody retractable electric step, and swing-out, fold-down ladders. (800) 711-3473.

TRACKONE™ SOFTWARE


Hydro Flow Products, Inc.: Schedules fire flow and hydrant testing, provides flow test results in graphic and report formats. May be downloaded from Web site; users may take advantage of 60-day, free trial. If users decide not to implement software, they may retain data entered. Web site: www.Flow Test.com. E-mail: service@FlowTest.com. (888) 202-9987. Fax: (847) 202-9884.

EVAPORATOR? COOLING VEST


Steele: Supplements the body’s natural sweating process by providing water for additional evaporation to help keep the wearer cooler and hydrated. Proprietary three-layered vest material is disposable and will provide approximately one month of affordable use. To use, dip in water, wipe inner surface dry, and wear. (888) STEELEV.

PERMALIGHT? PHOTOLUMINESCENT EVACUATION PLANS


American Permalight, Inc.: Evacuation plans glow in darkness-related emergency situations and remain visible for more than 50 hours. A glowing yellow-green background makes printed information clearly visible to building occupants, directing them to their escape route. (310) 891-0924.

TOUCH ‘N TRACK ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM

Biosystems: Designed to track all personnel on the fire scene by company or individual. Firefighters log into the system with a single touch of a button. Personnel accountability reports (PARs) can be activated automatically or initiated manually. All personnel movement and PARS are recorded, creating a chronological record of the incident that can be easily transferred to a PC for postincident reporting. (800) 711-6776.

CONCRETE SAWING KIT


Cutters Edge: Designed to enable portable concrete cutting by accessing water from sources such as pumper, water tanker, ocean, stream, bucket, reservoir, and residential/commercial hose bib. Includes diamond-plate aluminum case, CE101C/12-inch or CE101C/14-inch gasoline concrete cutting chain saw, CE40-100 water pump, 3/4-inch 2 25-foot and 3/4-inch 2 75-foot woven hose, a 11/2-inch 2 eight-foot suction hose for drafting, pressurized fuel system for pump, adapters for all standard size connections from municipal or private water sources, and hydrant wrench. (760) 765-0597.

EAGLE IMAGER™ II THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA


Scott Health and Safety: High-definition, autofocus microbolometer delivers state-of-the-art infrared detection and thermal imaging quality with no blurring or halo effects. Radiometry provides onscreen temperature readout, Infotherm displays accurate temperatures and three distinct color palettes, and the largest LCD delivers optimum resolution. A redundant cooling system maintains all electronics. Ultralight with durable housing, glove-friendly controls, onscreen programming, and a three-hour battery. (800) 633-3915.

EDGE/TACHPRO/TACHPLUS BROCHURE


Fire Research Corporation (FRC): Color six-page brochure describes Edge pump governor/master gauge, TachPro multifunction digital engine function monitor, and the TachPlus+™ digital engine function monitor. Presents features and engine applications. (800) 645-0074.

SUPER BOOSTER REELS

Hannay Reels: Weighs up to 50 percent less than standard booster reels and features an all-aluminum frame and drum and polished aluminum discs. Standard gear-driven crank rewind; pinion brake; one-inch, 90-degree ball-bearing, swivel-joint standard inlet with one-inch female NPT threads; and standard outlet with one-inch male NST threads. Reels operate at pressures up to 1,000 psi. (877) GO-REELS.

WAYCOOL® EVAPORATIVE COOLER

Schaefer Ventilation Equipment: Cooler features oscillating arc of 110° and is used where air conditioning isn’t practical. Provides up to 207° temperature drop for a fraction of cost of conventional air-conditioning unit. Available in 1/3- and one-hp versions. Includes UL-approved two-speed motor, high-efficiency evaporative cooling pads, centrifugal blower, aluminum interior frame, high-impact ABS plastic construction, and submersible recirculating water pump. (800) 779-3267.

LONG SHORES

Paratech, Inc.: Developed in response to the needs of rescue teams worldwide. Fully compatible with Paratech Rescue Strut System (RSS). Can be used as vertical, horizontal, or raker shoring. Easy to use, maintenance-friendly, and third-party tested to ensure strength and durability. Shore distances of between six and 16 feet. (815) 469-3911.

AIRBAG HOT SPOT CHART


Airbag Institute: Reference book provides airbag location information for approaching vehicles with undeployed airbags. Includes quick reference chart of information from 38 auto and heavy truck manufacturers. Offers information on airbag sensor locations for vehicle models between 1974 and 2000; frontal, curtain, head-thorax, and side airbags; battery location; emblem identification; automatic rollover protection (ROPS/RPS); and seatbelt pretensioners. (206) 720-1109.

TACTICAL FIREFIGHTING TRUCK (TFFT)


Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.: Designed for deployment at isolated military installations and sites worldwide. Based on eight-wheel- drive Oshkosh military HEMTT M977 chassis. Includes 1,000-gallon water tank, 1,000-gpm pump, Husky™ industrial foam system, and crew cab seating for four with heating and AC system. Operates in climate extremes between 140°F and 120°F. (920) 832-3000.

SCOOP? EXL STRETCHER


Ferno-Washington, Inc.: Nonmetal construction is X-ray translucent. Polymer surface impervious to fluids. Narrow foot-end frame for easier handling in confined spaces. Includes oval profile, angled handles, recessed head section for proper cervical alignment, and twin safety locks. Maximum load capacity of 350 pounds. (800) 733-3766, ext. 315.

720 TES?ASTER? II SPRINKLER ALARM TEST MODULE


Victaulic: Designed for testing wet sprinkler systems, combines test port and rapid-drain functions in single unit. Features two valves in single globe. Provides integral, factory-fitted orifice and drain port. Corrosion-resistant bronze construction with dual polycarbonate sight glasses. Rated for working pressure of 300 psi, available with grooved and NPT or BSPT female-threaded ends, and may be installed either left or right. Optional pressure-relief valve set to operate at 175 psi. (800) PICKVIC.

STEPPER? II TIRE STEP


Safe Shop Tools, Inc.: Compact, adjustable steel platform fits over most truck tires and provides safe, secure footing for work on engines and access to windshields on trucks without opening the hood. Safety neon yellow coloring, urethane protective strips prevent Tire Step metallic parts from scratching chrome or aluminum wheels. Folded size is just five 2 14.5 2 30 inches. Locks securely into position and can be hung over the front or back tire on either side of a vehicle. (800) 327-7639, ext. 102.

PORTABLE FUEL VAPOR MONITOR


Gas Tech: Designed to measure low levels of fuel vapors in aircraft wing tanks and fuel storage areas. Calibrated with hexane. Continuously monitors fuel vapors from 0 to 100-percent LEL in one-percent increments or from 0 to 1,000 ppm in 10-ppm increments. Humidity-resistant combustible sensor. Includes audible/visual alarms, built-in pump and datalogger, microprocessor electronics, and top-mounted switches. (510) 745-1275.

ALLISON TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (ATDT)

Allison Transmission: PC-based diagnostic software application supports WTEC II and III control systems. Allows easy access to diagnostic data from transmission and follows code-driven hyperlinks to corrective troubleshooting steps. Embedded troubleshooting manuals with graphics can be accessed without using hyperlinks. Available from SPX/Kent Moore. (800) 328-6657.

RAPID™ FIRE/EMS SOFTWARE


ATEC, Inc.: User-friendly emergency reporting system allows use of mouse or keyboard, movement from screen to screen, and minimum typing. NFIRS 5.0 fire reporting module includes basic incident, fire, haz-mat, and civilian/firefighter casualty reporting. EMS screens provide for incident and patient information, trauma, patient treatment and narrative, and transport/billing reporting. (888) 433-ATEC.

2001 MEDICAL PRODUCTS CATALOG


Armstrong Medical Industries, Inc.: Free catalog provides an overview of products including medical carts, training manikins, procedure simulators, hospital/EMS equipment, and anatomical models. (800) 323-4220.

GAS BARON 2 SERIES SINGLE-GAS MONITORS


CEA Instruments, Inc.: Interchangeable sensors available for chlorine, nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. Standard features include digital display, backlight, user-adjustable audible/visual alarms, belt clip, calibration flow adapter, and operation manual. (201) 967-5660.

COMMPORT™ INTEGRATED MIC/RECEIVER SYSTEM


Motorola: Features snap-on side PTT button for use with Motorola two-way radios, designed for firefighters to use with bulky gloves. Combines miniature microphone and receiver for two-way communication without blocking normal hearing or important background noises. Compatible for use with eyeglasses, helmets, and SCBA. (800) 422-4210.

MASTERING THE ABCs OF FIRE SERVICE CHAPLAINCY

National Academy of Fire Service Chaplains: Second edition of textbook has 13 chapters covering fire chaplain’s duties and a biblical model for chaplaincy. Web site: www.firechaplain.org. (800) 441-3614.

FIRE TOOLS


Nupla Corporation: Includes broad size range available for pike poles, roof ventilation hook poles, ceiling/wall hook poles, fire axes, and specialty fire tools. Nuplaglas® replacement handles available. All tools made in the USA and backed by lifetime performance guarantee. (800) 872-7661.

LIFE LIFT JACK


Zipper Marketing: 2,500-pound-capacity jack weighs 35 pounds and has a lift range of between 31/2 and 18 inches. Made of 6061-T6 billet aluminum, it has a 48-inch-long aluminum quick-release handle with knurled grip. Pad made of steel covered with urethane. (970) 243-6558.

HOW TO SELECT AN AIR COMPRESSOR VIDEO

Compressed Air and Gas Institute: Video encourages buyers to look at complete air system and answer questions about amount of air needed daily, air quality, whether to buy one large or several smaller compressors, floor space, backup compressors, and future needs. (216) 241-7333.

DHS110 HEAT SPY™ INFRARED THERMOMETER


Wahl Instruments, Inc. Temperature range between 0 and 850°F (118 and 450°C). Compact case measures 6 2 2 2 1 inch. Diagonal LCD display has large 3/8-inch digits. Available in XL and XEL models; XEL includes menu selectable high/low alarm, adjustable emissivity, and memory access to last recorded reading. Storage and recall of maximum, minimum, differential, and average temperatures. Powered by nine-volt battery; has low-battery warning. (800) 421-2853.

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