EQUIPMENT DIGEST
DEPARTMENTS
Radiation Detector
CRICO introduces a hand-held radiation detector weighing less than 10 ounces with a 9-volt battery. The Nuke/Elert identifies radiation contamination on clothes, hair, and food.
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Information Display
The automatic information display, manufactured by Digitize, Inc., introduces an option called “First AID”. This option allows fire companies to convert EDS-P series coded fire alarm box receivers into a computer-assisted dispatch system.
The first aid option is a preprogrammed, plug-in card, with a built-in memory bank that provides a message about the incoming alarm box in multiples of 60 to 300 characters. The message can contain the address, cross streets, telephone numbers or other life-saving data. All of it is stored in solid state memory that cannot be accidently erased.
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Pager
Motorola’s Communications Sector introduces the Dimension 1000 Radio Pager for operation in the 929-932 MHz frequency range. In addition to the microprocessor control, the pagers use a binary digital code format called Colay Sequential Code (CSC). The pager affords uncongested communication with capability for tone and voice, tone alert or a combination, enabling split function, two or three call message alert selection to satisfy many different requirements.
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Megaphones
Bogan Division, Lear Siegler, Inc., offers a series of compact megaphones. The hand-held public address systems feature solid-state amplifier circuitry, efficient horns and balanced design for prolonged use without fatigue. Both the 12 and 16-watt megaphones also have a built-in electronic siren. All three impact-proof megaphones have trigger and volume control located conveniently for one-hand operation.
The PM-16s megaphone provides 16 watts to project sound 850 yards. The microphone, with 4-inch coiled cord and volume control, features built-in noise cancelling. A shoulder strap and small legs allow for easy carrying or placement. The megaphone has a high-power emergency siren and weighs 4 pounds, 15 ounces.
PM-12s is a 12-watt megaphone with built-in electronic siren. The 4 pound, 2 ounce megaphone can be heard up to a distance of 720 yards.
The PM-5 offers 5-watts that project sound for 250 yards. It weighs 2 pounds, 6 ounces and has the same clarity and dependability standard for the series.
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Chemical Suit
Fyrepel, manufacturer of a wide variety of heat protective clothing, is now offering a Viton inner suit as an alternative to the butyl rubber fire/chemical suit. A fluoroelastomer on a Dacron polyester fabric, Viton is lightweight, maneuverable, and protects against chemical splashes and fume hazards.
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Recording System
Omnicron Electronics introduces the CTR-9LP cassette recording system designed to record up to 10 hours of conversation on a single tape. Features include monitor while recording, digital index counter, automatic record level, AC or DC power, LED record level indicator, built-in condenser microphone, adjustable input level, cue and review with audible monitor for finding and repeating and an alarm which beeps to signal low tape supply. The CTR-9LP measures 5-1/2 inches by 10 inches.
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Air Analysis System
Bauer introduces its new AIRLAB Air test kit. The AIRLAB works without any outside energy source, and is designed to accurately measure CO, CO2, water vapor and oil content of the compressed air. either direct from the compressor or the storage bank. The desired air volume is carried through a test tube by an adjustable impulse counter. The AIRLAB is equipped with push button start and automatic stop. The test device comes complete with a set of test tubes and an adapter for measuring from the compressor or storage system. The entire system is contained in a compact carrying case and weighs 18 lbs. making it easily transportable for field application.
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Breathing Apparatus
Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA), has announced development of a high-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus designed to be used with either a 30 or 60 minute air supply.
The Custom 4500 Air Mask is rated at 4500 psig and comes equipped with interchangeable lightweight aluminum-fiberglass composite, high-pressure air cylinders. Aluminum cylinder cores are wound with S-glass filaments imbedded with epoxy resin for durability and weight saving. The 88 cubic feet 60 minute cylinder is fully wound and weighs 26 pounds when charged. The 45 cubic feet 30 minute cylinder is hoop-wound and weighs 15 pounds when charged. A clamp allows the user to interchange cylinders in seconds. Pressure demand regulator maintains positive pressure in the facepiece and keeps breathing resistance to a minimum. High pressure design saves weight and lets fire fighters work for up to an hour when using the higher capacity cylinder.
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Braking System
Brick Industries introduces an automatic braking sysem designed to automatically stop a vehicle when the back-up path is suddenly blocked.
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Protective Coat
The Janesville Apparel division of Lion Uniform announced the 1983 Nomex Custom-Deluxe Series coat. New safety features include a multi-layer thermal collar and coat front design, and wrap-around 4-inch by 17-inch bellows shoulder construction built into all layers of the coat to ensure the comfort and mobility essential to minimize fatigue.
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SCBA
U.S.D. Survivair has introduced a new generation of advanced self-contained breathing apparatus. The new Survivair Mark 2 thirty and 60 minute high pressure system is a MSHA/ NIOSH approved positive pressure SCBA with a redundant or back up first stage. The lowprofile Mark 2, with maximum working pressure of 4500 psi, was designed to incorporate other features, such as a second stage regulator with only three main moving parts, a buddy breathing adaptor built into the first stage with quick disconnect fittings, and a facepiece lens with raised peripheral edge to help prevent surface damage.
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Emergency Vehicle
Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories has introduced the Command Van, a multi-functional vehicle designed to assist the Fire Chief in hazardous fire and emergency incidents. The Command Van contains both mounted and portable command consoles with built in radio, lighting and glass covered desk top space for diagrams of fire area and locations of units. The portable, self-contained, command console can be operated from in front of the building, the lobby or the upper floors of a high-rise. The van also contains mobile and line telephones, storage space, a typewriter, micro-fische and computer terminals for information retrieval.
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Batteries
laEro Batteries, Inc. introduces the IB500 and IB500S nickel cadmium replacement batteries for use in MT500 Series walkie-talkie radios. This new line of batteries is in addition to the MX300 Series radio batteries introduced earlier this year.
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Base Station
Motorola’s Communications Sector introduces the compact MSR 2000 free standing Base station. Twenty percent shorter than preceding models, its design provides full accessiblity from the front of the enclosure. A basic 24-inch and a fully optionable 24-inch model are available. A convection cooling system and built-in RF shielding maximizes performance on site or on multistation sites.
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Nozzle
A forester Ranger nozzle featuring two flow rates, each with fog or straight stream patterns, has been introduced by Western Fire Equipment Company. Made of high-strength aircraft aluminum with heavy knurling at threads and nozzle sleeve, the threads are hard coat anodized to U S. Forest Service specifications for extra resistance to corrosion. The 10 ounce, 3 3/4-inch long nozzle has a twist shut off and dual capacity of ten or 20 gpm.
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Centrifugal Fire Pump
A Ram Series singlestage centrifugal fire pump has been developed by FMC Corporation’s Fire Apparatus Operation, and the FMC Turbo Pump Operation. The new design provides higher water pressures and increased flow at lower engine horsepower and rpm.
Available on the firm’s pumpers in capacities of 750 through 1500 gpm, all models use the same pump body, gear box, and impeller. The two-section pump body is split horizontally on a single plane for easy removal of the entire impeller housing and gear case assembly from beneath the chassis.
The discharge valve body mounts directly to the pump discharge manifold eliminating piping and reducing friction loss to a minimum. The suction bowl and impeller are designed to permit volume discharge ratings at lower engine speeds. A standard 3-inch tank-to-pump valve with externally mounted swing check allows maximum flow from the tank and prevents pressurization of the booster tank.
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Ventilator
Fairfield Medical Products Corporation and Bio Med Devices, introduce the ET-3 emergency transport ventilator. The 5-pound ET-3 eleminates the need for a responder to provide ventilation for an intubated patient. Once connected , the ET-3 guarantees the respiration volume chosen, eliminating over or underintlation of the patient’s lungs. Included are 10 sets of disposable connect tubes with adapters for endotracheal tubes, an 8-inch length of Fairfield Rail with mounting hardware, a rouble half guide for mounting and removal, and 6 inches of oxygen hose to connect the ET-3 to the oxygen source.
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EQUIPMENT DIGEST
Safety Containers
The first lerry style containers that meet OSHA standards for flammable liquid safety cans have been introduced by lustrite Manufacturing Company. The containers combine the heavy construction and space-saving configuration of the lerry can with the fire-safe characteristics of FM-approved safety cans. The 6 inch wide by 13 1/2-inch long cans permit double the storage capacity in safety storage cabinets, Spring-dosing, leaktight spout covers automatically relieve internal pressure in excess of 5 psig., and the double wire mesh flame arrester inside the spout protects against tire flashback to can contents.
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Lightweight Radio
A small and lightweight-waterproof VHE 142-174 MHz EM two-way radio has been introduced by Tamaphone Corporation Weighing 1 pounds, the complete radio is 5 inches high, 2 inches wide and I inches thick.
A heavy-duty precision extruded aluminum case and seal carrying top-of-set control panel form a water-tight package. All circuit components are mounted on a single printed circuit board, which is fastened to a metal frame tor protection against jarring, shock and vibration. The cover is easily removed for battery pack replacement and circuit maintenance.
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Indicators
A full line of combustible gas, oxygen and carbon monoxide indicators, available from Mine Safety Appliances Company range from a hand-held spot checker to larger models designed for semi-continuous monitoring. The indicators, used to detect and measure flammable gases, oxygen and carbon monoxide are: The model 40 combustible gas indicator designed to measure flammable gases and vapors from 0-10 and 0-100 percent of the lower explosive limit, the Explosimeter combustible gas indicator, a smaller design tor measurement of flammable gases or vapors in the 0100 percent LEL range, and the model 260 portable combustible gas and oxygen a dual-purpose instrument; and the spotter model Qll. a hand-held combustible gas detector, weighing 9.5 ounces and containing a digital display which reads out the LEL in a range of 0-90 percent.
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