EQUIPMENT DIGEST
ROOF SAFETY DEVICE
The Leg Lock Safety Device, available from R-Lad Enterprises, was designed by a firefighter to make roof operations safer.
Highly visible, the device enables safe, hands-free roof operations. Its lightweight construction allows it to be mounted onto a ladder before sending the ladder aloft. Once on the roof, it is quickly and easily repositioned on the ladder and locked into place.
The Leg Lock Safety Device has been tested by a registered, professional engineer and has been certified to exceed the loads that would be placed upon it by firefighters during fire ground or training operations.
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UNIVERSAL SPILL KITS
Bregoil Sponge International Inc. introduces its Emergency Protective Action Pak. a line of universal spill kits.
The non-selectivc absorbents are inert and allow immediate reponse to contain and absorb any fluid spills, including acids, caustics, solvents, and petroleum products. Each pack ineludes gloves, hazardous waste disposal bags, and hazardous waste labels and contains the user’s choice of absorbents, including tubes, pillows, and booms.
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SCBA
Unlike other SCBAs that require retrofitting, the Magnum SCBA has been engineered from the ground up to exceed NFPA 1981 (1987 edition) specifications.
The Magnum, manufactured by International Safety Instruments, has a low-profile demand valve that allows its use inside all encapsulating haz-mat suits. It maintains positive pressure even under high rates of breathing. Under simulated flashover conditions, the Magnum facemask and demand valve have been subjected to 2,000°F for 10 seconds with no degradation.
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The AutoCommand II Fire Alarm System from Autocall is a microcomputer-based signaling systern recommended for monitoring a wide variety of initiating devices.
The AutoCommand II uses an “interrogate/respond” method of signaling transmission for continuous scanning of all reporting devices. Its features include a Class “A” signaling line circuit, 80-character visual display, plugin printed circuit boards, and a control panel with built-in help messages.
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SAFETY SUIT
Chem-Tex Corp. introduces a special butyl rubber chemical protection suit that changes color when excessive wear and abrasion affect its resistance.
The encapsulated suit also features a new internal suspension that allows the hood to turn with head movement in any direction for unobscured vision. It features a pass-through air distribution system for use with an outside air supply. The back pouch can accommodate a one-hour cylinder for SCBA.
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HAZARDOUS-LIQUID FAUCETS
Faucets for dispensing flammable and combustible liquids are available from Justrite Manufacturing Co.
The Model 8-912 is made of die-cast zinc with a buna-n gasket; the faucet is intended for use with gasoline, kerosene, or fuel oil. The faucet is available in an adjustable design: The Model 8-913 has a swivel spout, enabling the user to position the faucet for dispensing after tightening into the drum.
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GLOVE DISPENSER
The Glove Butler from Bowman Manufacturing Co. keeps disposable gloves within easy reach.
The compact, stainless steel dispenser firmly holds any regular-size glove box. It keeps gloves organized and minimizes loss or damage. The universal wall-mounting bracket allows easy installation. There’s an optional stainless steel insert for bulk gloves.
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GAS ANALYZERS
A comprehensive line of portable toxic gas analyzers has been introduced by InterScan Corp. The battery-operated instruments have a direct meter readout in parts per million and an integral sampling pump.
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SPILL PILLOW
Small Spill Pillows, available from Precision Laboratories Inc., are designed for smaller spills.
The new Chemsorb product is packaged in pillows measuring 8” by 17” by 3”: It’s available in a convenient dispensing pack or in bulk packaging. Chemsorb sorbent is nontoxic, nonflammable, and will absorb liquids more than 21 times its own weight.
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STROBE SYSTEM
Whelen Engineering Co. has expanded its Dash-Master strobe beacon series to include three new Dash-Flasher halogen models. These directional, all-electronic halogen beacons are designed for dash, visor, windshield. magnetic, or rear deck mounting.
The lamp modules, with a flash rate of 100 1pm per lamp, provide optimum light intensity at a substantially reduced current draw. Each shatterproof Lexan optic spreader lens may be ordered in a choice of five colors.
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REPLACEMENT BATTERY LINE
Two replacement batteries for the Midland 70-154 radio are now being shipped from stock by JaBro Batteries, the company has announced.
The JB70B24 andJB70B25 replace the Midland 70-B24 and 70-B2 5 respectively. The JB70B24 is a 900 mah, 13.2 battery; the JB70B25 is rated at 1150 malt, 9.6 volts. Both nickel cadium batteries accept a standard charge.
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SMOKE PANEL
Space Age Electronics introduces the SP8 Firefighters Smoke Control Station, the onlygraphic annunciator specifically designed for smoke control under NFPA 92A.
The SP8 Series Panel enables the fire department to control smoke migration effectively. It shows the status of fans and dampers of the air handling and smoke control systems, automatic fire alarm, emergency lighting, and fire pumps.
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COMPRESSOR MUFFLER/ RESERVOIR
A new unit from Mako Compressors Inc. accepts the high-pressure discharge of condensation from breathing air compressors and muffles the discharge noise.
The New Compressor Condensate Muffler/Reservoir accumulates the condensate for collection via the drain connection at ambient drain pressure. It protects the environment from open-air discharge of oil mist.
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TANKER DOME CLAMP
Environmental Emergency Products Inc. introduces its new tanker dome cover clamp.
The clamp safeguards the existing dome cover seal on tankers that have the potential for a cover leak Once the clamp is in place, a greater safety margin exists to begin other work — patching other leaks, oilloading, or uprighting an overturned tanker
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SAFETY GOGGLES
Willson safety goggles, available from Rockford Medical & Safety Co., offer eye protection from virtually any angle and enable distortion-free visibility.
The series includes the 405B Goggle, which has indirect ventilation; the -»l)3M Goggle, with anti-fog coating; and the 40-tB Goggle. Willson’s most economically priced goggle
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SURVIVAL RADIO
AC R Electronic’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is designed primarily for use on emergency rafts, immersion suits, and flotation devices.
The RLB 2 IS unit comes complete with a foam-mounting pouch, an extraction switch with pull cord, and an attachment flap. There’s an adhesive label that indicates that the unit has been installed inside the canister of a packed raft.
I’he RIB 2IS transmits on 1215 MHz and 243.0 MHz frequencies.
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PASS-THROUGH SUIT FITTING
I’he Survivair pass-through suit fitting was designed for worker protection in hazardous atmospheres. It makes air available through an outside source to someone wearing a fully encapsulated suit The device can be disconnected to allow the wearer to use the air supply inside the suit for emergency escape purposes
The suit pass-through, attached at belt level on the left hip. must be installed by suit manufacturers or authorized suit warranty repair stations It s approved for use with Survivair Mark 2 and HIP-PAG esc aptunits.
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Kappler Inc. introduces its new Frontline Chemical Protective Clothing limited-use garments, which are made from a special composite material from DuPont The material combines chemical holdout with high tensile strength and tear resistance. The suits are offered with either bound seams or strapped seams in a broad array of styles.
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AIR LINE DISCONNECT
The Air Eject automatic air line disconnect provides a simple method for connecting air pressure to a vehicle and having that air pressure line automatically disconnect when the vehicle is started, lhe device, available from Kussmaul Electronics Co., pushes off the hose connector when its solenoid valve is energized.
Constructed entirely of brass, the Air Eject is supplied with a check valve, a mating connector, and installation instructions.
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STROBE SYSTEMS
Tomar Electronics Inc. introduces the Models 750FFH and 750 FFL Fast-Flash strobe systems.
Each is designed to alert traffic in “normal ” mode by operating two to four strobe heads at a flash rate of 60 double flashes per minute. By switching to the “Pursuit-Clear” mode, each model will clear traffic with an unmistakable visual warning as well as activate Opticom trafficpreemption systems. The system retrofits into most lightbars.
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CONTROL HEAD
General Electric’s S-700 has a control head unit that’s virtually immune to driving rain, shock, vibration, salt, fog, and dust. The speaker and die-cast aluminum case protect the internal components. while the extra large volume control knob, toggleswitches, and push buttons makeoperation easy —even with bulky gloves.
A dual-control feature enables operation from two separate locations on a vehicle using two control heads and one radio.
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