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Task Force Tips, Inc. introduces its newly redesigned 50- TO 350-GPM AUTOMATIC HANDLINE NOZZLES. Feature new flow and pressure choices, simplified field maintenance, lightweight polymer components, and complete NFPA 1964 compliance. Corresponding multi-expansion foam attachments and fire suppression training materials available. Web site: www.tft.com. (800) 348-2686.
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Chieftain Safety Manufacturing’s new line of EMS protective apparel, RESCUESAFET EMS GEAR, includes a jumpsuit and two-piece ensemble. Chieftain RescueSafeT EMS Gear is UL-certified to meet all current NFPA standards for EMS apparel. Brochure available. (800) 551-1820.
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Lumanex’ LIGHT CABLE SYSTEMS offer firefighters and emergency response professionals a light safety solution for rapid intervention team op-erations, dive rescue, TRT into confined space, and other search and rescue operations. Lighted lifeline system can be deployed using s self-contained reel or bag. Provide firefighters with an immediate point of egress and entry in low-visibility environments. Self-powered for full mobility and versatility and available in 100-, 150-, 200-, 250-, and 300-foot lengths. (561) 266-2083.
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Fire Research Corporation’s (FRC) new OPTIMUM and FOCUS BROW LIGHTS are designed for mounting on the front or sides of any cab roof. Available with quartz halogen, HID, and HIR bulbs, they provide a bright beam to maintain constant ground and scene illumination without wasting light. Lampheads are offered custom contoured to your cab and flat-mounted. Featured in FRC’s new 2004 Lighting Catalog. Web site: www.fireresearch.com. (800) 645-0074. In Canada: (800) 465-6880.
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MSA’s NIGHTFIGHTER™ HEADS-UP DISPLAY (HUD) is a wireless system that displays the air volume in SCBA cylinder through a series of lights that are visible inside facepiece. Meets and exceeds the NFPA 1981—2002 edition requirements for SCBA. Wireless system uses light logic, visible in facepiece, to provide the volume of the air remaining in cylinder, thus freeing hands. Flashing low-air warning light alerts user when there’s 25 percent or less of cylinder air remaining. Viewing window allows partner to see when user is in an alarm condition. Web site: www.MSAFIRE.com. (877) MSA-FIRE.
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The Hannay SERIES F4000 REEL is ideal for use with booster hose and appropriate for brush and forest firefighting vehicles. Compact design accommodates restricted spaces and is usable for slide-on units. Available with a removable direct crank rewind or a chain-and-sprocket drive powered by an electric, hydraulic, or compressed air motor. Models with direct crank rewind include a spring tension brake. Operates at pressures of up to 1,000 psi (69 bar) and handles product temperatures from 180°F to 185°F (162°C to 85°C). Standard inlet is a 90° ball-bearing swivel joint with one-inch female NPT threads, with a one-inch male NST-thread standard outlet. Web site: www.hannay.com/fire. (877) GO-REELS or (518) 797-3791.
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Kappler PROVENT HEALTHCARE APPAREL fabrics, clothing, and accessories provide a range of barrier protection against blood, viral threats, and body fluids. Its high moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) allows body heat and vapors to escape. ProVent is available in standard or custom colors, is latex-free, and may be ETO (ethylene oxide) sterilized. (800) 600-4019.
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SETO Holdings, Inc.’s KNIGHT OWL PSL PROFESSIONAL SAFETY HANDHELD LIGHT incorporates LED technology with patent-pending circuitry. The two-faced compact unit provides up to 100,000 hours of cautionary illumination. Features red, yellow, and blue LED lights that function on steady and blinking modes; a replaceable rechargeable battery; sealed knobs and switches for reliable use in inclement weather; a belt clip; and a carry case. The Knight Owl handheld light can be recharged from a home electric supply as well as by automobile and portable chargers. Weighs just over one pound. Web site: www.setoholdings.com. (914) 923-5000.
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Distributed by Ferno, the WHIFFST MASK, in conjunction with the XCAPERT FILTER AND XCAPER EASY BREATHE FILTER, now filters 100 percent of CO at 55 ppm for 30 minutes. For four hours at 55 ppm, the Xcaper and Easy Breathe Filters will filter 92.8 and 91.57 percent of CO, respectively. For 30 minutes at 1,200 ppm, the Xcaper and Easy Breathe Filters will filter 97.3 and 95.3 percent of CO, respectively. Particle matter testing also indicates all Xcaper Filters will filter particles down to 3/10 of a micron, small enough to catch most bacteria, molds, and common particle matter found in wildland fires and structural overhaul areas. Xcaper Filters also performed perfectly when filtering hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen monoxide, and acrolein and filtered 96 percent of nitrogen dioxide. Web sites: www.ferno.com, www. whiffs.net. (800) 733-3766.
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Now available on FireGear and Securitex turnouts, the patented YOCCO SELF-CONTAINED RESCUE HARNESS (YOC STRAP) is a solution for rescue situations involving dragging or moving incapacitated firefighters to safety. Handle of the harness is located outside of the garment but remains hidden under a flap of coat material when not in use. When need arises, the rescuer simply lifts the flap on the back of the collar and grabs the strap and pulls. The strap cinches around the firefighter’s shoulders and provides rescuer with a secure holds onto the victim. The stitched overlapped ends have been UL-tested and have been rated for 2,000-pound strength, and the 11/2-inch KevlarT has a 9,000-pound tensile strength. Yoc Strap can be retrofitted or ordered as an option exclusively on all Firegear and Securitex turnout gear. Firegear: (800) 426-9352. Securitex: (800) 563-0504.
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The T-REX METAL CUTTING SAW from Unifire, Inc. is designed for quick and safe forcible entry, extrication, and collapse rescue. Features a uniquely designed cover that collects 94 percent of all sparks, chips, and debris; a spindle lock for quick blade changes; retracting blade guard; and blade guiding arrows. Cuts steel as easily as cutting plywood. Web site: www.unifireusa.com. (800) 745-3282.
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The Pelican M6 LED FLASHLIGHT houses a one-watt LuxeonT LED that lasts up to 10,000 hours and provides 41 lumens of intense light. Light easily activated by clicking the red rear-button tailcap switch that offers on, off, and momentary action. Constructed from CNC machined aluminum that can withstand high impact; flashlight has nonslip grip and is available in silver and black. Web site: www.pelican.com. (310) 326-4700. Outside California: (800) 473-5422.
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Petzl introduces its VECTOR 12.5 MM PERFORMANCE LIFELINE. Petzl teamed up with Samson Rope Technologies to design a rope from the ground up to meet the needs of modern fire rescue teams. Petzl’s rope (rated NFPA G, CE) offers exceptional shape retention, handling, and strength. Features a block-creel kernmantle construction with 100-percent virgin nylon fiber core and polyester sheath for chemical resistance. Braided using a proprietary Fusion ProcessTM. Vector rope maintains its shape under load, providing superior performance with prusiks and hardware. The Vector 12.5 is available in five colors and in 150-, 200-, and 600-foot lengths colors. (801) 926-1500.
