EQUIPMENT DIGEST
HIGH-PRESSURE RESCUE BAGS
Hurst Emergency Products offers a line of high-pressure airbags for emergency applications. Hurst Jaws of Life rescue bags are available in either Kevlar-reinforced or steelreinforced neoprene versions in seven sizes.
The product line also includes three controllers and a hill complement of hoses and accessories. The bags feature an interlocking design, which helps keep them stable during lifts.
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VEHICLE LIGHT TOWER
Command Eight offers a floodlight tower to be mounted on pumpers, rescue trucks, vans, and utility vehicles. It operates on 110volt AC generator power, extends more than tO feet in height, has continuous 360° rotation, and illuminates with a bank of six 500watt lights: all (unctions arc performed from a remote-control panel via umbilical cord. When closed, the all-aluminum Command Eight is I t inches high.
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CLOSED CRANKCASE SYSTEM
The AIRSEP Breathing System for dieselengine trucks, manufactured by Walker Engineering Enterprises, takes combined blowby oil and gases from the crankcase breather and separates the expensive oil from the fuel-rich gases. The oil is returned to the crankcase, and the remaining combustible gases and water vapor are inducted into the engine’s air-intake system. Benefits include cleaner air, longer engine life, negative crankcase pressure, and improved fuel efficiency.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING SYSTEM
AAl Corp.’s FireTrainer™ P-2000 is a portable, propane-fueled, fire extinguisher training system. It consists of a mock-up. a control panel, and a supply tank. The instructor manually controls the growth and extinguishment of the flame, and interchangeable props allow simulation of Classes A. B. and C fires. Two people can set up the transportable system in 15 minutes.
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INTERSECTION-CLEARING LIGHT SYSTEM
Sound-Off. Inc. offers the Dimension 3’“ Intersection-Clearing Eight System that flashes vehicle headlights alternately. Pressing the horn ring activates a 10-second hyper warning mode and rapidly modulates the headlights; it also can activate other flasher systems—such as alley and strobe lights.
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HEART RATE MONITOR
Heart Rate, Inc.’s 1*2*3 Heart Rate Monitor provides accurate heart rate signals without skin preparation, even in the presence of perspiration, body oils, and conditions of motion. Heart rate in beats per minute is displayed after just four heartbeats, is updated every two seconds, and displays average beats per minute of the last eight beats. Models are available in a portable hand-held unit, wallor equipment-mounted units, a floor stand unit, and a continuous reading unit with chest strap sensors.
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HOSE ROLLER
Wheatland Fire Equipment Co.’s Rapid Coil ” hose roller can role virtually any fire hose quickly. The user mounts the hose between two pins on the roller’s hub. connects the handle, and cranks to roll up the hose. Dutch rolls are also easily accommodated. The unit is removable from its mount and folds into a package that fits into most truck compartments. It is made of cadmiumplated. one-inch-square tube steel.
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SCBA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Interspiro’s Spiromatic HPBA and its Savox radio interface attachment allow clear communication while wearing SCBA. The microphone is built into the facepiece, and the speaker is positioned close to the ear. The unit is available in push-to-talk or voiceactivatcd/push-to-talk models and can be used with N’FPA-approved speech diaphragms. The Savox radio interface can be connected with a quick coupler into most portable radio systems.
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FLASHLIGHT HOLDER
The Hash.Mate offered by Innovation, is a rotatable flashlight holder that can direct the flashlight 360° horizontally and 90° vertically. HashMatc ” secures AA, C. D. and rechargeable flashlights with a flexible holder. Its base has a spring-loaded clamp as well as a powerful magnet tor secure mountingeven upside down.
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BASE STATION
Ericsson GE Mobile Communications’ MASTR 111 is a 16-channel compact basestation that features a band width of twoMHz for a greater range of frequencies. Front-mounted controls include volume, squelch adjustments. Channel Guard monitor. and station reset. The station is availablein either 37or 69-inch cabinet height. Each of the removable modules is shielded with a cast-zinc housing.
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HIGH-OUTPUT BATTERY CHARGER
Kussmaul Electronics Company, Inc.’s Auto Charge 75 automatic batterscharger is designed for those applications with extremely large batteries; it provides an output current of 75 amperes. A unique circuit automatically increases the charging voltage for discharged batteries while maintaining the normal float voltage tor long-term operation.
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POLY BOOSTER TANKS
United Plastic Fabricating, Inc.’s Polv-Tank IT is manufactured with red. ultravioletstabilized PT2 polypropylene. Booster tank sizes up to 4,000 gallons for water, foam, or a combination of both arc available.
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HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM
Cruisair’s in-vehicle air-conditioning system provides environmental control for emergency response vehicles. The condensing unit is mounted in the undercarriage and is connected via insulated refrigerant tubing to a compact, quiet cooling/heating unit installed inside the vehicle. It has a reversing valve to provide for changeover between the cooling and heating modes to maintain the desired temperature. Control options and accessories such as ducts are available.
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LOW-SLUNG BELT LOOP
A.W. Enterprises, Inc. offers a low-slung belt loop that holds portable instrument and twoway radio cases. The belt loop positions its case four inches below the waist, where it is more comfortable and accessible when worn under a Vvlcngth jacket. The belt loop and carrying case, constructed of eightounce leather, can be equipped with any of a number of swivel connectors.
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FLAME-RESISTANT CLOTHING
Topps Manufacturing Co. offers flame-resistant shirts, pants, and coveralls made from FR (flame-resistant) Proban-Indura® and Proban/FR-7A®. The products will retain their protective qualities for the useful life of the garment when laundered under industrial wash conditions, as certified by Westex, Inc. Super Vacuum Manufacturing Co.’s Tilt Frame Bracket for its 16-inch Super Vac smoke ejector allows the fan to be tilted from straight up to straight down. It can be purchased with new smoke ejectors or as a kit to retrofit existing fans.
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SMOKE EJECTOR TILT FRAME
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FLASHLIGHTS
Streamlight, Inc.’s line of portable, rechargeable lighting products for the fire service includes the portable LitcBox® lantern, the explosion-protected Survivor’ flashlight, and the water-resistant SI.-I5X flashlight. The EiteBox* features a halogen lamp that will run for up to eight hours, the Survivor® projects a 2’/2-foot circle at 20 feet with little bounce-back and scatter, and the SL-15X is made of high-impact Alls thermoplastic
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MOBILE RADIOS
Kenwood USA offers its TK-6.30, TK-750, and TK-K.50 series mobile radios They feature dual-band and dual-control head options. PC programmability, and a variety of options for customized applications and expandability. For operating in the dark, the keys are backlit and “beep” when pressed
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VEHICLE HARDWARE CATALOG
Thomas Hardware, Parts Fasteners offers an 80-page catalog for fire, rescue, and emergency vehicle manufacturers. It displays hundreds of parts divided into IS sections ranging from hardware and hinges to fasteners, slides, and gas springs. A section for specialty items is included.
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SCBA LITERATURE
Racal Panorama, Inc. offers literature on its line of SCBA and related products Among the products featured are the Guardsman™ SCBA: the SCBAG™, an SCBA storage bag that transforms into an SCBA vest-type harness assembly; and the Ally* personal alert safety system.
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PORTABLE HYDRAULIC PUMP FLYER
Enerpac® offers a flyer on its gaspowered portable hydraulic pump for its Hydraulic High Force Tools. It has a two-lip gas engine and a three-way, twoposition valve, and is available with ⅛ or one-gallon reservoirs.
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HAZ-MAT SUIT
I.ion Apparel offers a flyer on its Pacesetter™ full-bodied liquidsplash suit featuring Nomex® Poplin/Jersey/Gore-Tex® tri -aminate fabric. The flyer describes and shows the features of the PS 100 coverall and PS 200 hood, such as the three-layer Gore-Seam™ tape used on all seams. The Pacesetter™ meets or exceeds NFPA 1992.
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VEHICLE SIGNALING BROCHURE
Indus-Tool offers a six-page brochure on its line of safety, warning, and lighting products. Rotating flashing lights, strobes and electronic flashers, roof bars, mechanical and electronic sirens, speakers, and back-up alarms are among the items included.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPUTER GUIDE
The Guide to Emergency Services Computing, published by FireSoft®, discusses computer hardware, software, and implementation specifically for fire and EMS departments. The 47page guide includes a glossary and tips on how to read and understand computer hardware advertisements, a special section on protecting your computer investment, and recommendations for specifications and hardware.
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