Products/Services/Media: December 2019

3M™ Scott™ Fire & Safety’s AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA

3M Scott Fire & Safety’s AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA has received third-party certification to the NFPA 1981, 2018 Edition standard. With this new warranty, fire departments purchasing new Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA, compliant to NFPA 1981, 2018 edition, will receive a lifetime warranty. The Air-Pak X3 Pro combines high-performance material selection with an easy-to-remove harness for cleaning, decontamination, and serviceability. In addition, an enhanced shoulder harness design improves the ease of donning the SCBA, helping minimize pressure points and reduce user fatigue. Offering enhanced electronics with Bluetooth® technology, the Air-Pak X3 Pro supports wireless connectivity for improved firefighter safety and fireground accountability. www.3M.com. 888-3M-HELPS (364-3577).

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FLIR Systems, Inc.’s FLIR MUVE™ C360

FLIR Systems, Inc.’s FLIR MUVE C360 is the industry’s first multigas detector specifically built for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The MUVE C360 transforms how emergency response teams approach chemical, industrial, or environmental incidents by providing a new level of safety, dramatically reducing time to action, and delivering a more complete assessment in situations where every second counts. The C360 is compatible with the DJI Matrice 210 UAS platform. The C360 houses a photoionization detector, plus a suite of advanced electrochemical sensors that provide real-time continuous monitoring of chemical hazards such as chlorine, carbon monoxide, and other combustible gases. www.flir.com/C360. (800) 254-0630.

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US Digital Designs’ PHOENIX G2 STATION ALERTING SYSTEM

US Digital Designs PHOENIX G2 STATION ALERTING SYSTEM was recently installed into a new $17.5 million police and fire department facility serving Marshalltown, Iowa. The Phoenix G2 is comprised of a central ATX Station Controller (pictured) and a network of alerting peripherals that alert first responders throughout a fire station by audio, display, lighting, and auxiliary input/output components. You can tailor your Phoenix G2 system to the meet the needs of each station with optional signage, speakers, amplifiers, and more. https://stationalerting.com. (877) 551-USDD (8733).

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Oshkosh Airport Products’ OSHKOSH ARV

Oshkosh Airport ProductsOSHKOSH ARV has been thoroughly tested to all International Civil Aviation Organization requirements to ensure the best value in the commercial ARFF category. Built on a European chassis, the Oshkosh ARV offers an accelerated lead time and is homologated to countries around the world. The first Oshkosh ARV is featured on a P 500 B 6 × 6 HZ Scania chassis. Other features of the Oshkosh ARV include advanced fire suppression features, Scania® DC 13 Euro 6 Engine, Allison® transmission, and speeds of 0-80 kmh in less than 40 seconds (with a top speed of 100 kmh). www.oshkoshairport.com. (800) 222-6635.

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Oshkosh Airport Products’ OSHKOSH ARV

Mercedes Textiles’ MEGAFLO® BREATHER SUPPLY/ATTACK FIRE HOSE features a completely redesigned jacket weave that lets air escape between layers and provides the most rapid recovery and strength in the industry. It’s more packable, flexible, and deployable than any hose of its kind. Available with Gold Anodized Storz couplings, iReflect® Lock Levers and Identify® Coding System. The Megaflo® Breather—it’s not a fire hose, it’s innovation. MercedesTextiles.com. (877) 937-9660.

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Oshkosh Airport Products’ OSHKOSH ARV

Petzl’s MAESTRO® S and MAESTRO® L are premium rope rescue devices for technical operations and will be available for purchase in January 2020. The devices integrate a unidirectional progress capture pulley with a descender, which greatly maximizes efficiency and limits the amount of equipment and users needed to access and evacuate casualties in vertical or confined space environments. This all-in-one advantage makes the transfer between raising and lowering simple and rapid. A high-efficient pulley on sealed ball bearings provides excellent hauling capability. The AUTO-LOCK system is automatically engaged when the handle is released without requiring any action from the user. www.petzl.com. (801) 926-1500.

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Oshkosh Airport Products’ OSHKOSH ARV

Super Vac’s MILWAUKEE 18-INCH BATTERY FAN, MODEL V18-BL, powered by dual M18 REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ batteries, features the same unique 46-pound design of its DeWalt counterpart—a 180° for various attack angles, Super Vac’s StreamShaper guard for flexible setup, an ergonomic handle, and flat-proof rubber tires for unrivaled maneuverability. Offering a 60-minute runtime (depending on battery selection), the V18-BL produces a 10,230-cfm airflow. It can be equipped with optional 120-240V AC shorepower and a variety of accessories such as a spiral duct, mountain mister, and foam adapter. www.supervac.com/18-inch-milwaukee-battery-powered-fan. (800) 525-5224.

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Oshkosh Airport Products’ OSHKOSH ARV

Wheeled Coach’s TYPE II TRANSIT VAN features significantly more cabin space than comparable vans on the market. The cab wall has been moved back four to six inches, which allows the cab seats to recline and give added comfort. To further maximize space, the van features an aluminum constructed interior and cabinetry instead of the standard ¾-inch plywood. In addition, the oxygen system has been relocated to the rear of the truck to allow for ease of access to the oxygen cylinders as well as the ability to conveniently exchange tanks at the rear of the ambulance. www.wheeledcoach.com. (800) 422-8206.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.