EQUIPMENT DIGEST
GAS SHUTOFF TOOL
The Star-Key tool is designed to shut off the gas in such emergencies as earthquakes, fires, and hurricanes. Made of heavy-duty rustproof aluminum that won’t spark, it can be made to fit any size valve. Its stainlesssteel wire attaches to the gas meter so it can’t be misplaced.
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RESCUE EQUIPMENT
F. M. Brick Industries, Inc. has a new addition to its Phoenix line of rescue equipment—the Phoenix Tight Tower. It elevates to almost 30 feet and is so lightweight and compact that it can be mounted on any vehicle or apparatus for scene lighting or cart-mounted for further portability.
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HAZ-MAT KIT
The National Draeger Hazardous Material Kit is designed for a quick evaluation of hazardous situations. This gas detection system enables the user to identify the presence of chemical groups—it is not intended for precise measurements, particularly when the potential exists for interfering components to be present. The kit includes the Bellows pump with stroke counter, threemeter extension hose, spare parts and tool kit, an air current kit, 17 boxes of detector tubes, quick reference handbook, matrix chart, ballpoint pen, and indelible marker.
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BREATHING APPARATUS
Survivair has introduced two new Mark 2 breathing apparatus: a 60-minute Mark 2 high-performance SCBA and a 30-minute Mark 2 SCBA with hoop-wrapped cylinders. The 60-minute Mark 2 incorporates the new high-temperature harness assembly; a hardcoated, scratch-resistant lens; and flow requirements (100 liters per minute) recommended by NFPA 1981. The 30-minute Mark 2 SCBA has high-pressure 4,500-psi hoopwrapped cylinders.
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COOLING VEST
ILC Dover introduces the Model 17 Comfort Vest, which offers comfort to personnel in plants where water is readily available to the work area. The vest interfaces with warm or cool running water sources via an umbilical feed. The desired effects of the vest last as long as water is provided. The water is then circulated through a channeling system covering the front and back of the worker’s torso.
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PBI FABRIC
Hoechst Celanese Corporation has introduced a lighter-weight PBI flame-retardant fabric. The six-ounce fabric, a blend of PBI fiber and a high-strength aramid, is flexible without compromising flame and thermal protection.
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SORBEHT PAK
The Slikwik® Spill Response Pak contains a variety of Slikwik Sorbents, including the 12foot hazardous waste SOC and Slikwik sorbent hazardous waste pads. The Pak contents are able to absorb up to 17 gallons of liquid. Also included are a chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and goggles to protect personnel; a hazardous spill sign; and technical data sheets.
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RESPIRATOR CLEANING SYSTEM
A respirator cleaning system designed for individual use is now available from Georgia Steel & Chemical Co. The Fresh-Kit* System contains all the tools and supplies used to clean, deodorize, and store respirators. This system uses a “special cleaner” that meets EPA Registers respirator cleaning recommendations issued by ANSI and OSHA. The EPA found the “special cleaner” effective against the AIDS virus.
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VENTILATION SAWS UPGRADE KIT
The Cutter’s Edge upgrade kit for CE-670FDV Ventilation Saws retrofits all Cutter’s Edge Ventilation Saws manufactured prior to September 1,1989. The kit includes a guard/ deflector that redirects the flow of air around the engine; a foam prefilter that wraps around the “West Coast” filter to create a two-stage filter; and the momentary contact switch, which puts the saw in the “on” position at all times.
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HOSE PAK
The Gripper Hose Pack, available from Milwaukee Strap Inc., enables one firefighter to carry a large amount of hose in a compact bundle. Pack includes three heavy-duty nylon straps with a polycarbonate/glass-reinforced buckling systems and one shoulder sling.
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SCBA HAZMAT BREAKTHOUGH CONNECTIONS
International Safety Instruments has Hazmat Airline Breakthrough Connections for use with the ISI Magnum SCBA and class A hazmat suits. It permits a Magnum SCBA to be worn inside a totally encapsulated haz mat suit and connected via airline to a remote air source. It provides a continuous supply of positive-pressure air to the wearer’s mask from a remote cascade system or air compressor. Depending on suit design, it can also be configured to provide cooling air for circulation within ventilated suits.
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IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Amskan Ltd. introduces BARTAG, an automatic electronic identification (AEI) system. The system uses small electronic labels that can be mounted on a firefighter’s helmet or protective clothing. It emits an encoded signal when interrogated by a BARTAG reader (hand-held) which is attached to a portable data logger. Not affected by heat, smoke, or water, it can be read from distances of 20 to 50 feet. The system is capable of monitoring the movement of firefighters, especially in limited visibility.
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FIRE BARRICADES
Fire control minicades and narrowcades are available from Best Barricade. They are molded in orange, yellow, and white and offer 40 different sign legends in bright contrasting colors. They provide high visibility, strong presence, and authoritative direction to oncoming traffic. The 12″ by 24″ reflective sheeting is vertical, not horizontal, to save space in use, storage, and transport.
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OIL ABSORBERS
Lynn Products Company introduces a line of Lynn Oil Absorber Mats, Pillows, Snakes, and Boom. Mats will float indefinitely without absorbing water. Pillows, snakes, and booms can be used to dam a spill or pick up a spill from land or water. They are available in prepackaged assortments.
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INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Sigtronics Corporation offers a series of voice-activated intercoms for high-noise emergency vehicles. The units have push-totalk switches that are used for transmitting over single or dual radios. Standard units accommodate up to six headset positions, and custom units are available.
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VOICE-ACTIVATED RADIO LINK
Earmark, Inc. has added the Loudmouth Vox Radio Link to its line of voice amplification uiand radio accessory products. This device ^provides a variety of features that improve the user’s ability to communication under adverse environmental conditions. The basic Loudmouth enables the user to speak to those around him while wearing any facecovering respirator or SCBA mask. The Radio Link allows the user to connect his Loudmouth directly to his portable radio so that clear communications are established without removing the face mask.
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WALL POSTER
Survivair is offering a four-color wall poster demonstrating how to don the Mark 2 selfcontained breathing apparatus. It includes directions on how to remove the SCBA from the storage case, check the gauge to makesure the cylinder is fully pressurized, don the unit and facepiece, and check the emergency bypass valve.
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ROOF VENTILATION SYSTEM
Vent-Safe, designed to make ventilation an easier and safer operation, is available from Shevin Enterprises, Inc. Certified by Underwriters Laboratories for strength and roof ladder compatibility, it is designed to support a firefighter working alone or two firefighters working simultaneously to cut a vent hole. Should the roof beneath the firefighter fail, the device will provide an emergency platform for his support and egress, which speeds the operation and minimizes the time the firefighters spends above the fire.
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MANIKIN SANITATION SYSTEM
Laerdal Medical Corp. announces the new sanitation system for Resusci* Anne Manikins. Resusci Anne’s head and airway system have been redesigned to reduce or eliminate cleanup during and after class. The system features a removable face skin, which can be changed between students (if desired), and a dsposable airway system, which eliminates cleaning of the internal parts of the manikin head after class.
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INFRARED HEATERS
Vantage II* radiant tube heaters are the latest addition to Roberts-Gordon, Inc.’s line of low-intensity infrared heating equipment. They’re ideal for hard-to-heat spaces and available in 10or 20-foot tube lengths in both straight and U-tube configurations. Vantage II heaters can be fired by natural gas or L.P. gas and feature hot surface ignition and a sealed burner box. The radiant tube heaters provide clean, quiet, draft-free warmth as well as fast heat recovery when large doors are used.
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CONTAINMENT DEVICE
Containment Corporation’s Contain It’” is a secondary’ containment device that does not require lifting drums into a pan. Drums fit into pallets that are then placed on the containment device, which is then moved by forklift or pallet jack to the desired location. Made of high-density polyethylene, it can be used alone or for segregating incompatibles in a dike or berm.
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GUIDE BAR
The Cutters Edge Sprocket-Nose Bar from Edge Industries provides increased power and chain speed with a lower operating temperature to extend chain and bar life. It is available for all previous models of Cutters Edge Ventilation Saws. The heavy duty replaceable sprocket nose is reinforced with nine steel rivets and six welds.
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LIGHT BAR ENTRY
The MX 7000′” from Public Safety Equipment, Inc. is a light bar that has a two-level modular construction for totally unobstructed 360-degree rotating signals from the top level and almost unlimited auxiliary signals and lighting in the lower section. It has a strong internal aluminum frame, shock-resistant Lexan® lenses, and intersection lights that oscillate rapidly at the front and sides of the vehicle to provide extra warning for intersection approaches and turns.
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DEC0N SYSTEM
Haztek Industries, Inc.’s Hazshower Level A system features a compact 55-pound allwelded stainless-steel shower for next-tohot-zone deployment and a 130-pound unit for sustained use at a primary gross decontamination site. Both can be assembled in one minute and operate at a wide range of water discharge rates. The Haz-Air-Ram adds compressed air from the user’s remote compressor to the water hoseline. The Haz-Pump adds concentrated detergents, wetting agents, or neutralizers to the Hazshower water hoseline.
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HOSE REELS
Hannay Reels F2000 series of reels handles dual hydraulic hose for power rescue operations. Available in two rewinds—power and manual—they can be mounted on a rescue vehicle and handle two lengths of 14-inch diameter hose.
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.EXERCISE MACHINE
*l’he F.A.C.E. Model VersaClimber from Heart Rate Inc. has a wireless heart rate monitoring system to help the user control exercise work intensity. A built-in computer displays , an updated climbing rate at 30-second intervals.
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SERVICE KITS
.Service kits are available from MC Products, Inc. for Fluidmeter (four light), Quint (five light), and Mark 5 (five light with read level switch). A bulb extracting tool is included. Custom kits are available.
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MR CONDITIONER
The Model 22815 Personal Air Conditioner from Vortec Corporation cools overheated wearers of protective helmets, hoods, and suits. It uses ordinary filtered compressed air Jo produced a stream of cold air that can be ducted into a helmet or over the body through Vortec’s Model 854 Diffuse-Air Vest. It connects to any helmet or vest with ’/Clinch garden hose fittings.
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UNINTERRUPTED POWER
Micro uninterruptible power system units from Sola, a unit of general Signal, protect sensitive electronic equipment from line input overvoltage, surges and electrical noises, and brownouts and blackouts. The portable, plug-in units are available in international models that automatically adjust voltage and frequency to match the available electrical outlet. An alarm sounds to signal line failure.
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UTILITY REELS
Sidewinder Industries, Inc.’s SW-I and SW-II all-purpose reel lines eliminate tangled cords. Male or female plugs can be installed at either end and reels have up to 200-feet capacity. They can be used as temporary lighting strings, power outlets, and more.
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PUTTY EPOXY
New PIG Corporation’s PIG® putty is an epoxy in putty form for use with materials including metals, wood, masonry, glass, ceramics, and porcelain. The 7-inch, 4-ounce putty stick eliminates the need to mix liquids and guess their proportions. The putty can be drilled, tapped, sanded, and machined after one hour of hardening.
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RESPIRATOR CLEANERS
Georgia Steel & Chemical Co., Inc.’s GS2400 and GS3600 Washers can clean, disinfect, and deodorize up to 24 respirators within a 2Vi-minute cleaning and rinse cycle. A cleaning cage reduces the handling of face masks. The washers also clean other personal safety gear.
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ENCAPSULATING SUIT
Life-Guard, Inc.’s TefGuard™ totally encapsulating Level A suit is made of Teflon® material that showed no permeation breakthrough after eight hours of exposure to the ASTM F1001 list of liquid chemicals and minute permeation of three of the six gases. The suit’s seams are sewn and heat-sealed with Teflon® tape and the suit includes face shield and gloves.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Walter Kidde has introduced 5-pound extinguishers. The XL 5TCZ (Excel line) features a Du Pont Zytel ST801 valve assembly. The. Pro 5TCM (Pro line), the industrial/commercial version, has metal valve assembly.
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MAP SCANNER
Streetwise Computing’s Mapix lets you scan in ordinary maps and building layouts. You can overlay symbols for hydrants, shutoffs^ haz-mat locations, and so on.
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TANKER
The Firehorse SC Series tanker from Continental Engineering & Sales is a self-contained module that can be installed on any chassis. It has four-point spring-mounted rails, pump and roll capability, a stainless-steel pump shaft, and a lifetime warranty.
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SWIVEL ADAPTER
Snap-tite Hose’s “SS” Storz Swivel Adapter provides continuous swivel action on all rigid Storz or threaded adapters to allow for any hose twist when charged. It can be used on intake, discharge, or any appliance applications.
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COMMUNICATION CONTROL
The PCx Communication Control System from Penta Corporation integrates the control of radio, telephone, dispatcher, and hospital lines into one, user-friendly system. The user can choose from a variety of screen presentations, which include speed dialing and predefined conferencing.
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GAS DETECTOR
Gas Tech Inc.’s portable Model 4320 GasTechtor detects PPM and LEL combustible gas, perent oxygen, and PPM hydrogen sulfide. Concentration readouts for each gas appear on the LCD display that self-illuminates in low light. An internal pump draws atmospheric samples to the instrument to test confined spaces before entry.
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LIGHTBAR
Federal Signal Corporation’s HighUghter™ minilightbar has two highly polished reflectors that rotate at 90 fpm and produce 70,000 candlepower each. An angle mirror allows it to produce 270 brilliant flashes per minute.
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ANTI-SKID TAPE
Anti-skid tape from the Signmark® Division of the W.H. Brady Company helps prevent slipping and falling on wet floors. It bonds to clean floors, indoors and outdoors, and withstands grease and oil. Tape is coated with thousands of durable aluminum oxide grit particles.
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ABSORBENT “BOOMS”
The Super Wolf Booms and Oil-Only Wolf Booms from MSA improve cleanup of hazardous spills and require less hauling of absorbent socks from the spill site. They are available in 8-foot, 10-foot, and 20-foot sizes and are suited to large spills.
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LIGHTING SYSTEM
The Lifeline emergency lighting system from Loctite is designed to eliminate confusion during fires and power outages. Its electroluminescent light strips are flat-mounted and low to the floor for greater visibility in fire and smoke.
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LAND HARPOON
The Land Harpoon'”, from the Southwest Virginian Research & Development Corporation, is a standoff delivery system that uses compressed air to launch a hose and nozzle to the seat of a fire. The water delivery system can extinguish a 15,000-square-foot fire in seconds, delivers emergency and rescue equipment from a distance, and is self-contained.
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GENERATOR SETS
Detroit Diesel Corporation’s generator sets include a 12°F cooling system; base fuel tank with 8-hour capacity; line circuit breaker; batteries, cable, and battery charging alternator; unit-mounted industrial silencer; heavy duty air filter; and cool and and lube oil. Other options include NFPA Level 1 and 2 control panels, trailer-mounted units, and weatherproofed and sound-attenuated enclosures.
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GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT
Inc.’s fixed gas detection instruments use a diffusion-type electrochemical sensor to provide continuous monitoring. The Arctic sensor operates in temperatures as low as -40°C. Portable detectors can be wall-mounted for more than 20 hours of xcontinual use.
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NFPA 1500 SOFTWARE
Excel Data Systems, Inc. has upgraded its Personnel Software System. The module, in addition to tracking dates, skills, blood types, and more now records and instantly retrieves an unlimited amount of detailed transaction history, such as exposures to hazards, injuries, special training courses, promotions, disciplinary actions, and so on.
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CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING
The E.P. Containment System from Environmental Products, Inc. is a Factory Mutualapproved chemical storage building with a leak-free containment floor. It is available in two building sizes and features a chemicalresistant, epoxy finish and three-point locking double-panel doors.
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ADAPTER AND PROBE
The SOAR model CTA-600 is a hall-effect clamp-on adapter and probe from Carlo Gavazzi that measures up to 600 amps, AC or DC, and provides a linear output of 1 mV per amp input to any analog or digital multimeter. It requires a 9-volt battery and an LED low-battery indicator is built in.
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