EQUIPMENT DIGEST
WATER-RESCUE DUMMY
A water-rescue dummy designed for realistic training is available from Law Tech, a division of Martial Arts Supplies Co., Inc. The dummy weighs about 140 lbs. and will completely submerge, approximating a drowning victim. It is constructed of a noncorrosive, bright yellow mesh material and filled with noncorrosive plastic pellets, allowing it to dry out overnight. When used with a floatation device, it responds like a person.
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PROTECTIVE SUIT
The Trellchem VIP (vapor protective suit) from Trcllchorg Viking, Inc., is constructed of a blend of rubber and super-polymer barrier materials, resulting in a durable, lightweight, flexible protective suit it is equipped with an integrated ventilation system and a choice of either sock/bootie or fixed boot configurations. The Trellchem VPS meets NFPA 1991 requirements, including those tor flammability and abrasion resistance
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NEW CLASS A FOAM
Drcxel Chemical Company has introduced a new Class A fire suppression foam that tests have shown extinguishes fires in about onelourth the time required with plain water. It is intended for use on Class A fires, fueled by substances such as wood, paper, and rubber.
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WATER HEATING SYSTEM
The Hot Dog DX (propane) and Hot Dog MFX (multifuel) are portable, decentralized, water heating systems from U.S. Thermal, Inc., that deliver hot water for rapid thawing of hydrants and valves and for decontamination of personnel and equipment. With a continuous water source, this 39-lb unit converts water within two minutes without dedicated personnel and cuts through ice at a rate of six inches per minute. Water temperatures up to 170°F are possible.
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UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY
The BC 600LAN from TrippLite is a 600VA standby UPS with network compatibility. It features four spike and noise-filtered AC outlets and large batteries for extended backup times and long battery life. A built-in LAN port allows automatic, unattended system shutdown.
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FOAM EDUCTOR
The FOAMASTER® from “MR FOAM” MFG & Fire Equipment is a variable flow, largevolume foam eductor that, at normal pumping pressures (100-125 psi), proportions foam around the pump and delivers it through multiple lines with no limit on length of hoselavs. The FOAMASTER* enables crews to strategically locate foam resources and eliminates the need for in-line eductors. It is designed for use with all types of foam.
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FOAM PROPORTIONER
The PRO/portioner from KK Products injects Class A and AFFF foaming agents into the discharge side of any pumping system; it is not limited to applications of high engine pressures or flow limitations common with foam eductors. The PRO/portioner automatically injects the proper amount of foam without electronic flow-sensing equipment. It can be built in or used independently of the fire apparatus.
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BULLET-RESISTANT VESTS
Recognizing that firefighters are no longer immune from attacks usually directed at lawenforcement personnel, the City of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department recently purchased more than 600 bullet-resistant Surveillance Vests™ from Safariland Ltd. Featuring easy-on, easy-off capabilities, the vests arc made of SpectraShieldan ultra-lightweight ballistic material from Allied-Signal Inc.
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CARGO DRAWERS
Three new cargo drawers and trays are available from the Joey Bed Company. The J.B. Battery Tray has a 250-lb. capacity; the Son of JR. designed for small generators and bus conversions in cargo bay applications, has a 500-lb. capacity ; and the Joey Bed has a 1.—50-lb. capacity and open corner supports for forklift access. All three products offer patented side thrust bearings.
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GRAPHICS DISPLAY SYSTEM
THORN Automated Systems, Inc., has released the Autograph advanced color graphics display system, which offers a singlescreen visual display of multiple alarm conditions, for operation on an Intel 486 computer platform and for use in conjunction with THORN Autocall Fire Alarm and Life Safety control units. The Autograph is designed to provide facility fire/security operators with a fast visual indication of an alarm’s precise location.
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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION KIT
Sensidyne/Haztech’s Hazcat Kit is an emergency-response tool that consists of 44 field tests for identifying and categorizing more than 1.000 chemical substances using stepby-step logic and decision processes.
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INTERCOM HEADSET SYSTEM
The Special Electronics & Designs DMI/DSI Intrinsically Safe Communications System combines a wire interconnected headset system with safety ropes. It is suitable for use in confined space applications where wired communications are required and for use in applications where connection to other personnel with safety ropes is required. It may be used with standard microphones in areas with ambient noise levels to 100 dBC, with noise canceling microphones in areas with noise levels to 115 dBC. and with throat microphones.
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FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOL
The lightweight POP-IT forcible entry tool front Screw Power Technology, Inc., works on wood and metal doors, windows, and overhead doors, without an external power source. One person can operate the tool.
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DIFFUSION TUBES
Sensidyne/Gastec’s direct-reading Dosi tubes are now available in an easy-break design. The break end snaps off and can be attached to the worker’s lapel using the handy holder. The length of the stain is read against a printed scale in ppm/hours. These diffusion dosimeters monitor TLV levels of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide, and formaldehyde.
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FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS
New l LFM-approved electric fire pump controllers are available from Master Control Systems, Inc. A digital readout behind nonbreakable glass allows for safe measurement of currents and voltages with the motor running and the door closed. LEDs allow for continuous monitoring. Other features include a restart time delay and a test switch that verifies locked rotor calibration requirements of the NFPA.
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LIFE-SUPPORT RESCUE UNIT
Essex PB&R Corp. has available a portable, self-contained breathing apparatus for victims, the PELS® VRU, a lightweight hood that provides up to 60 minutes of respiratory protection from heat, flames, and toxic fumes. The PELS* VRU is manufactured from layers of Kapton® and Teflon⅜, has an antifog coating, and contains 18 liters of Aviator Grade oxygen in a rupture-, temperature-, and pressure-resistant cylinder.
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FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
New additions to Simplex Time Recorder Co.’s 4120 Fire Detection System product line include the 4120 Network, a system of individual fire alarm control panels, and the 2500 Network Display Unit, a network annunciator and manual system/point controller. The 4120 Network’s individual panels act as equal partners —“peer-to-peer”— maintaining independent status and control while constantly monitoring and controlling activity at other locations. Fully softwareconfigurable and field-programmable, the -t 120 offers increased flexibility.
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SOFTWARE INTERFACE
Rockwell International has completed a new software interface that allows data from the Tripmaster® on-board computer system to be used by the Arsenault Associates fleet maintenance software program Maintenance Dossier, making it possible for Tripmaster® to automatically update preventive maintenance schedules—month, year, and lifcmiles-run data; fuel usage and costs; and miles per gallon—used in the Maintenance Dossier program.
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WRAP-AROUND PUMP PANEL
W.S. Darley & Co. offers a new wrap-around panel ergonomically designed for safety and quicker access to pump controls. It can boused with most pump applications and is also available for interior cab or remote panels.
Additionally, a deep etching process creates raised lettering, graphics, and accents around the borders and instrumentation, so the markings never will wear off.
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CO2 MONITOR
Deltech Engineering’s Series 1000 carbon monoxide monitor for compressed air breathing systems provides continuous CO2 monitoring with a digital LED readout and actuates visual and audible alarms when a preset gas level is reached.
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THERMAL IMAGER
The CaimsIRlS from Cairns and Brother is a helmet-mounted residue video system that enables firefighters to see through thick, black smoke. It is designed to allow firefighters to see hot spots, human bodies, and fires behind walls
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CONFINED SPACE UNIT
The Cairns and Brother Confined Space I in it is lightweight and fits over any full body harness. It combines a mini-cascade with a “Hard-Link” Communication System
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DOUBLE-JACKET FIRE HOSE
Ultra 2000 fire hose from Niedner Ltd. is a lightweight, double-jacket, spun polyester, Encap-treated fire hose available in 1 1/2, 1 3/4-two, and 2 1/2-inch diameters. It is abrasionand cut-resistant and has the added safety factor of a 1,400-psi-pIus burst pressure. Niedner guarantees against virtually all failures for a period of one year.
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ANTI-THEFT VEHICLE DEVICE
Mill Supply has introduced SECURE-IDLE, an anti-theft device that allows a parked and locked vehicle’s electrical, lighting, and lifesupport systems to run without threat of the vehicle’s theft. The easily installed system can help address legal and insurance costs and concerns
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PORTABLE HOSE TESTER
Seattle Pump Co., Inc., offers a portable, high-pressure hose tester/pressure washer with easy ride pneumatic tires. Model SP2HT delivers 2.2 gpm at up to 1,000 psi and features four independent hose outlets for one-person testing of four hoses or more at once, as well as a triplex ceramic plunger pump sized for continuous duty.
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POCKET IDENTITY CLIP
V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc., recently announced the release of its Clearview Pocket Identity Clip, which allows police, fire, and rescue personnel to have a new official department badge by Blackinton permanently mounted on a clear, acrylic, clip-on holder designed to fit both shirt and jacket pockets. The clip measures 2 3/4-inches by 4 7/8-inches.
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SINGLE-JACKET FIRE HOSE
Niedner Ltd.’s HDI-600 single-jacket, “Dalcoat”-coated, 600-psi-pressure fire hose is ideal for haz-mat applications. It is virtually maintenance-free, requires no drying, and is resistant to moisture and chemical absorption. HDI-600 is available in diameters of ½, 1 3/4, two, and 2½ inches.
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FLUSH MOUNT DRY HYDRANT KIT
Schlumberger Industries’ Flush Mount Dry Hydrant Kit is a ground-level enclosure designed for use with the 45° or straight dry hydrant head assembly. The kit, which requires a flexible suction hose or hard suction hose adapter, includes a molded polymer enclosure with lockable lid and quick maleadapter with cover cap. It alleviates the environmental and vandalism concerns associated with aboveground hydrants.
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HIGH-DENSITY MATRIX SWITCHER
Javelin Electronics has introduced a truly integrated solid-state video matrix switcher featuring auto phase circuitry and optional built-in video loss detection. The OMNI J02000A incorporates a building-block architecture, to ensure meeting present needs, with economical plug-in cards for future expansion. A single high-density switcher, featuring full loop-through capability per camera and monitor and integrated video loss detection, can be configured to accommodate up to 200 video inputs by 20 monitor outputs or up to 100 video inputs by 40 monitor outputs.
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REDUCED-WEIGHT HOSES
National Fire Hose Corporation manufactures three lightweight, durable fire hoses made of long-lasting thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer lining and an abrasion-resistant, low-stretch, filament-polamide, highbulked yarn cover. The reduced weight adds to mobility, and the thin lining allows longer hoses to be carried on hosebeds.
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FIRE SEA VESSELS
The Dauntless Class 40-foot vessel from ScaArk Marine features a deep vee hull, a caterpillar 320TA diesel, complete living accommodations, a full array of electronics, and a long-range fuel tank
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ULTRAVIOLET LAMPS
A series of rechargeable six-watt, two-tube ultraviolet lamps is available from UVP, Inc. The 26P Series models are available in either 120 or 220 volts; are available in shortwave, longwave, or short/long (one tube used at a time); are adaptable to field or office, as they operate from a built-in lead acid battery; and are easily recharged from a standard wall outlet or automobile lighter.
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INTERCOM/RADIO MIXER
Setcom Corporation’s System 1300, a dual radio and intercom mixing system, is designed to provide Aircraft Rescue Fire and Fighting (ARFF) crew members with the
capability to simultaneously broadcast and receive on different radios while wearing noise-attenuating headsets. Split audio reduces multi-radio-trafiic confusion, and the headsets comply with NFPA and OSHA regulations with a noise reduction rating of 25dB.
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BASE/REPEATERS
Midland LMR has introduced a series of compact, continuous-duty repeaters and dispatch stations based on the company’s SynTech II® technology. Available in VHF or LHF models, the new products are fully synthesized and programmable for up to 320 channels in up to 16 groups. Frequency ranges are 136 to 160 MHz or 150 to 174 MHz (VHF) and 406 to 430 MHz or 450 to 470 MHz (LHF). RF output is adjustable from one to 40 watts and one to 30 watts, respectively.
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EMT OUTERWEAR
Uniland Manufacturing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of lakeland Industries, Inc., has released a jacket and pants combination available in Noraex® or nylon urethane coating. Features include a jacket zip outliner. white reflexite stripes, flashlight and scissor pockets, pantleg zippers for easy on/off over boots, and optional zip-off lined hood.
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PERSONAL EMERGENCY STROBES
E TIP, Inc.’s MAYDAY personal emergency strobe light, rated at 230,000 peak lumens (visible 10 miles from the air at night), is powered by two C-cell batteries. Mounting hardware is available to adapt MAYDAY to the following purposes: fireman down, traffic control, personal visibility, hose marker, command post ID, temporary landing site, water marker, and haz-mat spill marker.
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LABELING MACHINE
A machine introduced by Brady USA allows for easier haz-mat labeling, vehicle identification, and valve tagging. The Labelizer™ can produce labels from ½ inch to four inches wide in minutes. It offers hundreds of type sizes, batch printing, and numerous symbols and punctuation marks.
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WEATHER STATION
Hinds Instruments has introduced the Capricorn IIPlus Weather Station, which measures and displays relative humidity, temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and barometric pressure.
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WIRELESS NETWORK KIT
The TELNET 6-Pack from Metric Systems Corporation is a kit for turning IBM-compatible PCs into full-featured wireless data terminals that can send and receive over both point-to-point and multipoint data radio networks. It includes two sets of menu-driven software from TELNET; two RNet 9600 data transceivers from Motorola; and two sets of accessories, including power supplies, antennas, vehicular power adapters, computer cables, and dummy loads.
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CHASSIS LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Lincoln’s Chassis Lubrication System is a lightweight, low-cost system available with six, eight, 10, 12, or 18 lubrication outlets that can be customized for precision lubrication. An internal crossposting feature meters extra lubricant to any critical lube point. The entire system, which handles most NLGI #2 greases, can be installed in-house.
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HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK
Sefac Lift and Equipment offers a dual-position, air over hydraulic floor jack, model SEF8227, designed for low profile vehicles.
Narrow design allows lifting between tandem axles. A safety overload valve ensures maximum safety in lifting operations, and its light weight makes it easier for mechanics to bring it on the field.
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HYDRAULIC POWER CUTTER
Partner Industrial Products’ K2500 hydraulic saw can run at 10 gpra on the Partner Hydraulic Power Pack, making it ideal for demanding jobs, such as cutting heavily reinforced concrete. It delivers six-inch cutting depths with a 16-inch blade. The K2500 features belt-drive design for balance, quiet operation, a reversible blade guard, and parts interchangeable with the RingSaw and Partner gas saws.
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OMNI COVER FOR DATA RADIO PRODUCTS
Maxon America, Inc., has integrated a “Camel Back” Omni Cover, which permits the use of options such as modems or tone devices into its data telemetry line of products. The cover is available for VHP and LJHF transceivers (models DM-0515 and DM-0530), transmit-only modules (models DT-0510 VHP and DT-0520 LHP), and receive-only modules (models DR-0510 VHP and DR-0520 UHF).
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CUSHIONED CPR MASK
The Lifesaver Isolation Valve Kit includes an air-cushioned resuscitation mask; a mouthpiece; and a disposable, low-resistance duckbill isolation valve. When used with mouthpiece and mask, the valve directs the rescuer’s breath to the patient and diverts the patient’s exhalation away from the rescuer. It incorporates a bacteria filter.
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STORAGE RACK SYSTEM
The QUIC-STORAGE rack system from Ziamatie Corporation consists of 7 3/4by 7 3/4by 22-inch PVC-coated units that may be arranged vertically or horizontally to meet any space requirement. They are suitable for fire or rescue vehicles and as firehouse wall units, to store SCBA cylinders; spare fiberglass cylinders; and compressed gas cylinders in sizes B, D, and E.
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PASS SYSTEM
MSA has available the FIREFLY personal alert safety system (PASS) featuring a patented motion sensor that virtually eliminates the possibility of “false alarms.” An advanced motion sensor distinguishes between “minimal” wearer motion and no motion at all, making it ideal for confined space applications and other applications where the wearer is likely to be relatively still for extended periods of time.
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INFECTION CONTROL KIT
Dyna Med has introduced an infection control kit that complies with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1030 for control of infectious diseases. It contains one PE-coated polypropylene gown, one pair of P2 HiRisk ambidextrous gloves, one face mask with visor, one 15by-nineby 24-inch biohazard bag, one Vionex antimicrobial skin wipe, and one pressuresensitive biohazard label.
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LIGHTBAR
The Federal Signal Corporation has introduced the FireHawk™ lightbar, an all-light lightbar that removes the speaker from the roof of emergency vehicles for reduced noise in the cab. The unit provides true 360° unobstructed primary warning by placing auxiliary lights in pods beneath the primary lights. Firehawk models start at 35 inches and can be custom fitted to a multitude of cab widths.
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HIGH-PRESSURE WASHER
Karcher introduces the HDS 1200 BE, ColdHot-Steam High Pressure Washer, a highperformance electric-start unit that comes with infinitely variable operating pressures, water volume temperature control, and chemical metering. The unit features automatic idle down; low water, fuel, and oil cutoff; and a +90 percent fuel efficient burner system.
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GAS LEAK DETECTOR
The EPD-B4 (I/S) Digital Multi-Gas Leak Detector from EPD Technology Corp. locates and quantifies gas leaks. The unit weighs less than two lbs. and features powerful software programming; auto-zero for high background areas; and measurement in ml./sec., ft./yr., or ppm. It operates 40 hours on AA batteries. An intrinsically safe version also is available.
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