MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

QUICK RELEASE PIN BROCHURE

A four-page brochure from Aerofast describes its complete line of quick release pins and attachments. Detailed tables giving all critical specifications and dimensions are provided, in addition to information on the various types of handles from which to choose. Pins are available in a wide range of types, sizes, materials, and configurations.

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PASS BROCHURE

A two-color brochure is available from Grace Industries on the Tri-Alert personal alert safety systems. Features and detailed descriptions are given for the Tri Alert 1, 2, 3 and the Temp-ALarm.

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HOVERCRAFT LITERATURE

Scat Hovercraft offers a full-page, four-color brochure on the features and uses of fire and rescue hovercraft. These rescue crafts come fully equipped with fire pump, stretcher, and seating for three.

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WIND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM LITERATURE

A four-page brochure is available from Vaisala on its portable ruggedized tactical wind measurement system. The basic system consists of a wind vane, anemometer, mast and cross-arm, local display, remote display, recorder, battery, and charger. Each is packaged in a light weight, rugged military transit case for easy transport.

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UNIFORM CATALOG

A 32-page, full-color catalog is available from Best Uniform on its complete line of uniforms and work garments. Also included are boots, hats, and other accessories.

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FIRE PUMP ENGINE DATA SHEET

Cummins Engine Company has a data sheet available on its B Series engines for fire pump applications that lists specifications, features, and standard equipment. The new engine is rated at 182 hp @ 1,760 rpm and 208 hp @ 2,100 rpm and meets UU, ULC, FM, and NFPA 20 requirements.

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PUBLICATIONS CATALOG

Inter-City Management Association has just released a new 48page catalog containing more than 60 new titles of books, reports, and videos designed to meet the needs of local municipal government managers. Also included are training packages and courses.

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VENTILATION TRAINING BROCHURE

Tempest Training Research has released a brochure on how to choose positive-pressure ventilation equipment. It discusses the characteristics of such PPV equipment as blowers, blades, and engines.

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NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

G.T. Price Products, Inc.’s release features the company’s new products. Included is information on smoke-cutters and emergency strobes for warning and distress marking.

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EXHAUST FILTRATION LITERATURE

Literature is available from Ward Diesel Filter Systems on a completely self-contained, automatic, diesel exhaust filtration system. NO SMOKE eliminates diesel soot from your engine in the firehouse.

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INSURANCE BROCHURES

Brochures are available front Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, Inc.® on various programs offered on or for accident/ sickness and overall insurance protection for emergency service organizations.

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PRODUCTS BROCHURE

Literature is available from G.T. Price Products Inc. on its line of products. Featured are Smokecutter II, emergency strobes for warning and distress marking, Variprobe Jr., and more.

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ROLLGLISS BROCHURE

International Safety Equipment

Inc.’s brochure features information on Rollgliss, the universal rescue and utility system for raising and lowering from heights, depths, and confined spaces. The system includes collapsible steel tripod, fiberglass rescue litter, rescue chair and overalls, and more.

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FIRE EQUIPMENT CATALOG

W. S. Darley has released a new 320-page fire equipment catalog featuring a large selection of products. New products include smoke ejectors, pass alarms, light bars, and gas detectors.

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CLIMBING SYSTEMS BROCHURE

Research & Trading Corporation’s brochure on fall protection and emergency descent systems features controlled descent devices, climbing protection systems, lifelines, confined space access and retrieval winch systems, body harnesses and belts, and more.

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911 INFORMATION PACKET

U S WEST Communications has published an information kit on its new telecommunications service that brings affordable Enhanced 9-1-1 to smaller communities. The service’s three major components are the networking that includes facilities and routing of calls, the database of area addresses and phone numbers, and premise equipment.

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Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.