Fire Equipment Digest
Rescue Bags
A series of patented lifting hags powered by compressed air has been introduced for rescue operations by Vetter Systems. The bags require an insertion space of one-inch and less and have a maximum lifting height of 35.4-inches when two of the largest sizes are used. A maximum load of 89,950 pounds can be lifted by the pair of bags.
They are made of six layers of materials in addition to a specially-woven steel reinforcement. Recommended working pressure is 87 psi, however, they have a bursting pressure of up to 696 psi. Heat resistance is 122°.
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Couplings
Red Head Brass, Inc., has introduced Maxiflow couplings, streamlined to increase reel capacity on large diameter hose. They feature full flow waterway, and are furnished in any threads specified by the buyer. The couplings attach to hose with expansion rings
Np screws, wires or plastic is required.
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Smoke Detector
The Firemark Smok-Chek Combo Quad smoke actuated door closer is now U.L. listed for limited open area smoke detection. The Rixson-Firemark, Inc. door-frame-mounted detector can also serve to monitor for smoke throughout a room. The area being monitored must have less than 352 square feet of floor space, and the detector must be mounted not more than 16-inches below a maximum 10-foot-high ceiling.
A single electrical input, 120 VAC, 24 VAC or 24 VAC, operates all components. The U.L. approved open area protection applies only to models equipped with an ionization type smoke detector.
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Microphone
A hand-held, noise cancelling microphone that upgrades the communications performance of radios is being introduced by JMR Systems Corporation. The JMR Model 45 Silencer compact microphone utilizes a noise cancelling electret capacitor to upgrade transmission in noisy environments.
It is offered in rising frequency or flat response models for radios with or without voice processing.
Manufactured to MIL-SPECS, the unit cancels more than 15 dB of ambient noise. The microphone is compatible with CBAM, SSB, GMRS, VHF, and walkie talkie transceivers.
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Rear Step Belt
Atlas Safety Equipment Company, Inc. offers a rear step belt No. 48. The unit utilizes 7000 pound test, latex or resin-treated nylon webbing. The drop-forged steel snaphood (vinyl coated) is designed to fit over diameter support or ladder rungs.
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Protective Suit
East Wind Industries, Inc., has developed the Chem-Pro Suit Model CP 1111 for use in fire departments. This adaptation to the Model CP 2000 features a hood designed for direct use with the Scott 2.2 and 4.5 air-pac. Knee and elbow patches and a back reinforcement pad for exterior use of the breathing apparatus are featured. The suit is made of butyl rubber for protection from splashes, leaks and spills of hazardous substances. Also featured are seams that are stitched, cemented, taped and heat-cured, self-sealing zippers, and safety recovery loops for attachments of life lines.
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Standpipe Hose
An all-synthetic standpipe hose with a single polyester jacket and polyurethane lining is available from Rawhide Fire Hose Corporation. The Tuf-Flex 500 hose jacket is bias weave filament polyester, allowing flexibility and lessening snaking and recoil. The polyurethane lining permits use in a thinner section than conventional liners, and contributes to a lighter hose weight.
The hose is available in 1, 1½, 2, and 2 ½ -inch diameters, and in lengths up to 200 feet in one piece.
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Emergency Light
Dual-Lite Inc., Emergency Lighting Division, has added two new products to its Luof emergency lighting line. Te Model ML-4 is designed for applications requiring up to four remotely-connected lighting heads or exits. It also offers sustained lighting where lesser connected loads are required. The Model ML-5 is a 12-volt unit designed for use where long-runs of remote fixtures are required and will power up to five lighting heads or exits. Both are completely self-contained and fully-automatic and feature sealed battery, solid-state charger, test switch charge rate pilot light and Circle No. 12 on Reader Service Card
Infrared Scanner
The Fire Finder, a flashlight-size portable infrared scanner, has been developed by Dyn-Optics, Inc. The unit “sees” hot spot s through obstructions and gives off an audible signal when pointed at the heat source. Frequency of the alarm increases with heat intensity. The detector can point hot spots as low as 200°F, one foot square, at a distance of 20 feet.
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Rescue Tool
A new extrication and rescue cutter has been introduced by the Safety Tool Division of H.K. Porter, Inc. The Excape Claws rescue tool is available in three models: the RS0833, a 38 pound portable unit powered with a hand hydraulic pump; the RS1000, a 42 pound unit powered by a foot operated air/hydraulic pump; and the RS2000, a 46 pound unit with an air/hydraulic pump, developing up to 7000 psi, with a fingertip control that can be used with any commerically available air pack equipped with an air regulator valve capable of 80-100 psi line pressure.
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Battery Exercisor
Electro Powerpacs Corporation has introduced the Dyna-BEE, Battery Exercisor and Evaluator. Every 90 days, the unit will automatically shut off the equipment to which it has been connected. It will then evaluate battery performance in accordance with Life Safety Code requirements and either re-start for the next 90-day maintenance period if the battery is good, or flash a “Service Needed” message if not. The Dyna BEE also comes with an AC on-light, a PressTo-Test switch, and a tamper-resistant reset switch.
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