EQUIPMENT DIGEST
SCBA
Cairns & Brother Inc.’s Pioneer™ SCBA was developed to meet the needs of the fire service. The apparatus is lightweight, has an anatomically designed back frame and harness to transfer weight to the hips for minimum stress, and the backpack-mounted regulators are designed to fail open. The Pioneer is available in 4,500or 2,216-psi cylinders, giving a working time of from 30 to 60 minutes. The Pioneer meets NFPA and NIOSH/MSHA specifications.
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EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM
Exhaust Track Inc.’s patented Exhaust Track is designed to control exhaust fumes from apparatus inside the fire station. The ceilingmounted unit turns on automatically, and its exhaust collection trolley, which is mounted on a rail, follows the exhaust stack until it leaves the station. The blower is preset to shut off automatically.
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LUMBAR SUPPORT
Lion Apparel offers a lumbar-support system for its bunker gear to provide additional support to the lower back area when lifting or bending forward. The lumbar support can be built directly into Janesville or BodyGuard bunker gear and can be easily activated anytime extra lower back support is needed.
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VOICE-ACTUATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Earmark, Inc.’s VOX 130™, a voice-actuated audio transmission system for Earmark’s audio accessories, reacts to just your voice — not background noise. It automatically adjusts so your voice is transmitted louder that the noise in your working environment. The boom microphone can be used in noise levels as high as 130 dB without accidental transmission actuation.
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MOBILE RADIOS
Midland LMR offers its 30-watt UHF SynTech XTR™ under-dash/remote-mount twoway FM mobile radios with new UHF ranges. The “C” range models operate from 470 to 500 MHz, and the “D” range from 490 to 520
MHz. Within these ranges the mobiles can be programmed for up to 22 channels (99 channels optional). The mobile radios include built-in programmable CTCSS/DCS and 40-channel-per-second. dual-priority channel scan.
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PASS DEVICE
Grace Industries, Inc.’s T-PASS® automatically calls for help via built-in radio transmitter and loud audio alarm if the wearer becomes motionless. It features a choice of a fouror 16-channel or a computer interface receiver, an alarm that can be manually activated, a transmitter range up to Vi mile, and more.
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FIREFIGHTING HOOD
Tempo (ilove offers the Uno 111. a firefighting hood that features an external PBI face and dual-ply, tubular-knit construction. The Uno III combines comfort and thermal protection performance. It protects a firefighter’s face, neck, and ears; the hood exceeds NFPA 1971 requirements and is SEI certified.
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EMERGENCY AIR-SUPPLY SYSTEM
Rapids AirIM, Inc. offers a portable emergency air supply system designed to use a standard fire hose as an air source with virtually no modifications. It can be used to bring breathable air to trapped firefighters, for water and ice rescue by creating a flotation device from a hose, and to supply compressed air for powering tools. It comes in a durable earning case and weighs less than 22 pounds.
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AIR RECIPROCATING SAW
CS Unitec, Inc.’s Unitec air reciprocating saw features a 1.6-horsepower air motor that operates at 90 psi and 51 cftn. The saw cuts steel pipes and channels from ½ to six inches, plastic pipes to eight inches, and wood to 12 inches. Its orbital blade action and 11/8-inch stroke increase cutting speed, or it can be switched to standard reciprocating action. Variable speed from zero to 2,400 rpm allows efficient cutting of a variety of materials.
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DRY HYDRANT STRAINER
Schlumbergcr Industries’ Conical Hydrant Strainer features a design that provides a straining area that is 125 percent that of flat plate strainers. The conical strainer increases protection to pumps.
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MOUTH BIT RESPIRATOR
Scott introduces the disposable SpeedEvac™ mouth bit respirators with a dust mist prefilter. Designed for emergency escape respiratory protection against a variety of toxic gases in low-level concentrations, these respirators feature a nose clip to close the nostrils and a chin rest support. Two models are available: one for protection against acid gas, dust, and mist; and one for ammonia, dust, and mist.
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ROLL-IN COT
Ferno-Washington, Inc.’s Model 26 ThirdLevel Roll-In Cot has three positions: low, intermediate, and “shock position” (for elevating a patient’s legs). It features carry ing handles, an automatic locking system that secures both front and back legs simultaneously as the leg sections unfold, and control levers to unlock the front and back legs.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers from First Alert contain 5BC-rated firefighting power in a compact 2BC-size canister. Three models, specifically designed for use in the kitchen, automobile, or j a kitchen/auto combination, feature simple operation and a push-to-test button for easy | pressure checks.
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MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MOUNT
i Gamber-Johnson’s FloorMaster™ enables mobile communications equipment to be mounted between the seats or over the hump. The front panels of the mounted equipment face upward, and each unit can be individually tilted and rotated. Two to five radios, control heads, etc. can be mounted in the racks, which can be positioned to accommodate different sizes of equipment. Circle No. 28 on Reader Service Card
PROTECTIVE WEAR KIT
Butterworth Industries offers the Fortress®, a personal protective equipment kit that contains either a coverall or gown for protection against bloodborne pathogens. Made of polyethylene-coated nonwoven fabric, the garments are available with shoe covers, thumb loop, elastic wrists, wrap-around visor and surgical mask, latex hospital gloves, and bio-hazard disposal bag.
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LIQUID-LEVEL SENSOR
The Portalevel 1001 level locator from EPD Technology Corp. locates the level of both C02 and halon as well as other liquids in storage cylinders with an accuracy of 0.06 inches. Based on ultrasonic technology, the Portalevel 1001 is noninvasive and safe to use. The unit weighs rwo pounds, and test time is less than 20 seconds.
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RESCUE KNIFE
Rockford Medical & Safety Co.’s CLIPIT folding knife opens with one hand and has a stainless steel blade that resists abrasion. The blade shape allows it to be slid under clothing, seat belts, or other coverings to cut free a victim without causing further injury. The thermoplastic handle has a grid pattern for a sure grip, and the overall length when open is 8.75 inches.
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HOSE GRIP
The Attack Grip for fire hoses allows firefighters to control and position a hose more easily. Its design helps reduce nozzle operator fatigue, and it can be attached and detached quickly.
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FIRE HOSE TESTER
Delta Industries Manufacturing, Inc. offers the Model HT-800-SS, a fire hose tester and high-pressure washer. Its features include a 1,000-psi stainless steel manifold with six two-inch outlets; a self-lubricating pump that delivers 4.8 gpm and 750 psi; a 1,000-psi. glycerin-filled pressure gauge; large eightinch rubber tires: and a two-horsepower 120/240-volt fan-cooled motor.
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