EQUIPMENT DIGEST

EQUIPMENT DIGEST

Streamlight, Inc.’s Survivor® is a 10,000-candlepower, water-resistant, rechargeable flashlight. The prefocused halogen bulb can project a 2 1/2-foot circle at 20 feet. Its Ni-cad batteries provide 1.5 hours of light per charge and will recharge up to 1,000 times in less than an hour.

FLASHLIGHT

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DRUM FUNNEL

The Protectoseal Co.’s model 5510 Drum Funnel for 55-gallon drums has a 10-inch diameter funnel portion, a perforated brass flash arrester, a lid, and an internal discharge tube that extends nearly to the bottom of the drum. It screws securely into the drum.

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SECONDARY CONTAINMENT UNIT

Safe Environmental Storage Corp.’s Spill King features one-piece molded sump construction. four-way entry for forklift, recessed rings on deck pallet for secure drum storage, removable deck, and free weather shield. It will support up to 4.500 lbs. and contain 85 gallons of liquid.

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COMMAND CONSOLE

Law Enforcement Development Co.’s Modular Command Console allows the designated commander easy access to telecommunications, computer, and emergency switching. It is an interconnecting/freestanding series of four modules that will help convert an existing vehicle into a fully operational incident command center.

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FIREFIGHTER HELMET

E D. Bullard Co.’s Firedome II firefighter helmet, model FH2200, features a urethane foam impact liner and quick-release chin strap. It also includes Sure-Lock⅜ ratchet suspension, PPC Lexan outer shell, heatresistant inner shell, and 4-inch face shield. It meets NFPA standard 1972.

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THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS

Xedar Corp.’s XS-420 Series of Thermal Imaging Cameras are lightweight, batterypowered. and TV -compatible. The patented IDP-Systero generates high-resolution infrared images without flicker and dark tailing and with background uniformity.

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BREATHING AIR FILL STATION

Safe-Fill, sold by Breathing Air Systems, is a total enclosure fill station for safely recharging high-pressure breathing air cylinders at pressures up to 6,000 psig. It is simple to operate, has fail-safe provisions, and is available for single refills or up to three at a time.

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REFLECTIVE SIGNS

OUR designs offers reflective street and building signs to help volunteer fire and EMS services attract new members while presenting a positive image to the community. They are mounted on a 30” x 20” aluminum backing and come complete with phone number.

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SPLINT

Rockford Medical & Safety Co.’s Rapid Form Vacuum Splint stabilizes fractures and dislocations. After it is wrapped around the injury, a hand pump removes the air inside the splint, drawing together tiny styrofoam beads into a solid, rigid mass. Cervical collar, arm and leg splints, pump and hose assembly, and carry bag are included.

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MOBILE RADIO

The Vertex series of mobile radios from Yaesu U.S.A. comes in two VHF and two UHF model configurations. The VHF models (FTL-201I) feature 40 watts of power output and 26 MHz frequency spread while the UHF models (FTL-7011) have 25 watts and 36 MHz spread. Both are available with 4 or 12 channels and have many options and features.

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EMERGENCY VEHICLE SEATS

Seats Inc.’s 911 Series has been developed specifically for emergency vehicles, with varying seat styles for the driver, attendant, and rescue squad. The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus seat allows personnel to gear up while en route, saving precious time.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET

J.L. Industries’ FIRE-FX “ is a recessed firerated cabinet that won t violate fire-barrier wall safety. It is constructed with a doublewall tub and a layer of insulation to maintain the integrity of fire walls. Available in a wide selection of styles, sizes, and materials.

Grace Industries, Inc.’s Model 851 Investigator’s Aid is designed specifically for haz-mat investigation and certification as it is sensitive to a broad range of gases and hydrocarbons. It is lightweight and rugged, has a retractile probe and two modes of operation, and comes with storage case and battery charger.

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GAS DETECTOR

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AMBULANCE/RESCUE/ FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE

Frontline Emergency Vehicles’ Street WarriorTM Trident is an ambulance/rescue combination vehicle with firefighting capability. The vehicle has interior and exterior compartments with access to some from either side, air ride suspension, capacity for two patients, and a hydraulic 130-gpm at 200 psi pump with a 150-gallon tank. Each Trident is custom-designed, engineered, and built to customer specifications

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BRIDLE

Ticknor International’s new adjustable bridle allows maneuverable and unusual configurations with litter baskets. Converts from horizontal to vertical lift quickly. No buckles or hardware to jam. Capacity of 2,000 lbs.

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SCBA UPGRADE

International Safety Instruments, Inc. (ISI) offers free product upgrade for users of its Magnum and Ranger IIM SCBA. ISI will upgrade demand valves, making for easier docking procedures and operation.

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ID TAGS

American Trade Mark Co.’s Firefighter ID Tags are available in standard twoor threeline formats or can be customized to meet your departmental standard operating procedures. Emergency medical information can be engraved on the reverse side of the tag.

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HYDROCARBON ABSORBENT

J.V. Manufacturing Co., Inc. offers JeanneSorb’“, a cotton and cellulose mixture that can be used on land or water to absorb any type of hydrocarbon-based material ranging from gasoline to heavy crude oil. It remains buoyant when saturated, is biodegradable, comes in particulate form or enclosed in pillows and dikes, and has many applications.

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SHORE LINE DISCONNECT

fhe Auto Eject 20WP automatic shore line disconnect from Kussmaui Electronics Co., Inc. is a power input connector with a weatherproof cover designed to be mounted in the side of a vehicle to permit connection of a 120-volt A.C. shore line. When the vehicle is started, a solenoid triggers the device, causing the line to be ejected.

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