Products/Services/Media: September 2019

TargetSolutions’ CHECK IT™ application for managing Schedule II controlled substances now allows agencies to document all movements of controlled substances securely from the moment they are acquired to when it is administered or wasted. 

TargetSolutions CHECK IT application for managing Schedule II controlled substances now allows agencies to document all movements of controlled substances securely from the moment they are acquired to when it is administered or wasted. With this new module, all activities surrounding controlled substances are automatically tracked in one password-protected, online location. Designed for maintaining compliance with DEA standards, the Audit Log records crucial data related to controlled substances. For more accurate records, a built-in barcode scanner in the mobile application allows personnel to capture usage or other updates closer to when they occur. www.targetsolutions.com/check-it. (800) 840-8048.

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ImageTrend, Inc.’s ELITE EMS and ELITE FIELD were chosen as the solutions for the EMS records system for the city of Dallas, Texas. ImageTrend also has experience in large-scale rollouts including the Houston (TX) Fire Department and statewide EMS systems. ImageTrend Elite works on a variety of platforms including the Apple iPad, Android tablets, and Windows PCs. Based on the NEMSIS version 3 data standard, it also has extensive interoperability capabilities. When combined with ImageTrend Health Information Hub, you can share data with hospitals in HL7 format and provide outcomes data to EMS services for quality improvement. www.ImageTrend.com/Elite. (888) 730-3255.

ImageTrend, Inc.’s ELITE EMS and ELITE FIELD were chosen as the solutions for the EMS records system for the city of Dallas, Texas.

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Kochek’s PVC SUCTION HOSE is specifically designed for the firefighting market and meets the company’s proprietary fire grade specifications.

Kochek’s PVC SUCTION HOSE is specifically designed for the firefighting market and meets the company’s proprietary fire grade specifications. Available in 10- and 20-foot lengths, both sizes were rigorously tested and found to perform without leaks, depressurization, or decoupling and demonstrated excellent coil memory even after 12 hours of pressure. All Kochek PVC suction hose in 2½-inch and larger have been certified NFPA-compliant. Meeting all NFPA 1961 requirements, Kochek’s PVC suction hose provides reliable, unassisted operation even in extreme temperatures, maintaining flexibility from 150° to -40° F. All Kochek products are covered by a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects. www.kochek.com. (800) 420-4673.

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KIMTEK Corp’s FIRELITE® TRANSPORT FDHP-300 SERIES SKID UNITS are made for budget-minded departments looking for a quality, low-cost brush truck to add to their fleet of apparatus. Designed to for on- and off-road use, these slip-on skid units have a low profile and low center of gravity. The FDHP-300 series has a rescue capability to carry a patient in off-road rescue situations. Available in 125-, 160-, and 200-gallon configurations, all FDHP-300 series fire slip-on units come complete with an electric rewind Hannay 4000 series reel and a Scotty Around the Pump Class A foam system with a five-gallon foam cell. www.kimtekresearch.com. (888) 546-8358.

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HME Ahrens-Fox’s CAL OES TYPE 6 WILDLAND will be updated, and 81 new units delivered to the California Department of General Services (DGS) in 2020.

HME Ahrens-Fox’s CAL OES TYPE 6 WILDLAND will be updated, and 81 new units delivered to the California Department of General Services (DGS) in 2020. The new Type 6 Wildland will also be available for purchase by all state agencies and institutions under the terms of the DGS contract. On road or off-road, the HME Type 6 Wildland expands the functionality and value of today’s Type 6 initial attack truck. Designed to meet tough Federal Agency firefighting standards, the HME Type 6 Wildland is loaded with quality features that include everything from a durable stainless-steel body to optimized storage solutions and a tough 4×4 chassis. www.firetrucks.com/trucks/type-6-wildland. (616) 534-1463.

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FLIR’s GRIFFIN™ G510 PORTABLE GC-MS CHEMICAL DETECTOR helps responders analyze and identify drugs, chemical agents, and other toxic substances faster and more effectively during field operations.

FLIR’s GRIFFIN™ G510 PORTABLE GC-MS CHEMICAL DETECTOR helps responders analyze and identify drugs, chemical agents, and other toxic substances faster and more effectively during field operations. Major new features on the G510 give users access to an expanded onboard drug library as well as a new quick-search capability for chemicals and hazardous substances. To optimize response time, a new “Method Selector Wizard” uses on-screen prompts to guide operators in selecting the best preinstalled method for sample analysis. The G510 then automatically analyzes and compares the sample for a match against one of its multiple built-in libraries, and confirms and displays the results. www.flir.com/products/griffin-g510. (800) 254-0630.

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Liberty Art Works’ BRONZE LEATHER HELMET AWARD (in black or brown patina) is mounted on a four-inch walnut base is highly detailed with stitching, reflectors, and scrollwork.

Liberty Art WorksBRONZE LEATHER HELMET AWARD (in black or brown patina) is mounted on a four-inch walnut base is highly detailed with stitching, reflectors, and scrollwork. A traditional eagle holds your choice of shield. The helmet brim is eight (L) × six (W) × four (H) inches. Includes your choice of bronze shield and brass plate with three lines of engraving. Individual bronze shields are also available for purchase. Our products are proudly made in the USA. Honor your bravest and finest with quality. www.LibertyArtWorks.com. (888) 411-7744.

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The Harrington/AWG H1000 is a low-profile, 12-inch-deep, high-flow, ball intake valve.

The Harrington/AWG H1000 is a low-profile, 12-inch-deep, high-flow, ball intake valve. The full-flow ball reduces friction loss to 0.1 psi at 1,000 gpm. This valve features a visual ball position indicator, ¾-inch bleeder, 30° elbow, and adjustable relief valve (75 to 250 psi). Bleeder and handwheel with folding knob can be mounted on right or left side. Burst tested to 900 psi. Available from stock with numerous connections. www.harrinc.com/catalogdb/catalog_results.php. (800) 553-0078.

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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.