Products/Services/Media: February 2022

Air Systems International’s MACK-5500is a portable air distribution unit designed to meet the most demanding air handling needs of fire and emergency response teams. All MACKunits start with the MACK-1functionality of providing low-pressure breathing air from SCBA cylinders or a bank of large storage cylinders. More advanced models offer multiple air pressure regulators for confined space rescue operations and mid-range pressure for rescue tools. The MACK-5500™ retains all the features and functionality of a standard MACK-3unit with the added benefit of higher incoming pressures for today’s SCBAs and mobile cascade systems. www.airsystems.com. (800) 866-8100.

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PULSARA is the leading mobile telehealth, communication, and logistics platform that unites health care teams and technologies across organizations during dynamic events. The Pulsara platform is a HIPAA-compliant, secure, easy-to-use app that unites the entire care team—even if they are in different departments or organizations (rural or urban). By replacing multiple phone calls, radio reports, faxes, and pagers with one unified patient channel, care providers see reduced treatment times, reduced costs, and improve the lives of both patients and caregivers. Studies report an average decreased treatment time of approximately 30 percent when using Pulsara. www.pulsara.com. (877) 903-5642.

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Waterous CS/CSU SINGLE-STAGE PUMPS are designed with a two-piece, horizontally split body with intake and discharge passageways in a single casting and on the same level. This design affords the lowest possible height; a lower center of gravity; and more room for hose reels, hosebeds, and other equipment. Available with our silent chain-drive C20 Transmission for midship mounting or our K and PA Transmissions for PTO mounting. Waterous fire pumps use castings made in the USA and are machined, assembled, and tested at our factory in South St. Paul, Minnesota. www.waterousco.com. (651) 450-5000.

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Oshkosh Airport ProductsOSHKOSH STRIKER® 6×6 ARFF VEHICLES were delivered to the Isle of Man Airport (IOM) in early December 2021 to support its operations. Features of the three new IOM Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles include Scania DC16 V8 700-hp engines; a 50-foot Snozzle® high-reach extendable turret; a water capacity of 3,170 gallons, a foam capacity of 444 gallons, and a dry chemical capacity of 550 pounds; and an EFP Foam Measurement System. IOM’s new Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles are also equipped with dual LED tip spotlights, a mounted thermal imaging camera, and a piercing tip color camera. www.oshkoshairport.com. (800) 222-6635.

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Super Vac’s V20-BH runs off the same batteries that power HURST eDRAULIC® Watertight Extrication Tools (EWXT/E3), which includes some of the industry’s toughest cutters, spreaders, rams, and combi tools. Together, the V20-BH and EWXT/E3 battery platforms are IP66 rated, making it the perfect water-resistant combination for the fireground. Available with 5.0Ah or 9.0Ah EWXT/E3 batteries as well as 120-240V AC shore power. The fan delivers a soon-to-be-AMCA-certified 12,550-cfm output and up to 60 minutes of run time at max airflow, depending on battery selection. www.supervac.com. (800) 525-5224.

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IFSTA’s PRINCIPLES OF VEHICLE EXTRICATION, FOURTH EDITION, is written to NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition, Chapter 8, Vehicle Rescue. This manual provides rescue personnel with techniques, skills and equipment available for the safe and effective extrication of victims trapped in vehicles and related machinery. Updated passenger vehicle technologies are addressed, including Fuel Systems (Electric, Plug-in Electric, Extended Range Electric, Hybrid); CNG, LPG, Biofuel, and Ethanol (Hydrogen); Electrical Systems [Keyless Entry, Various Batteries (Traditional, Lithium Ion, and others)]; and Collision Avoidance Systems. www.ifsta.org. (800) 654-4055.

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