EQUIPMENT DIGEST
Threaded coupling
Red Head Brass Inc. announces the KwikTach, a field-attachable, threaded coupling. No expander is required, and there will be no disconnection or gasket failure at high pressure, according to the manufacturer. The field-attachable collar is designed to fit the various lightweight, large-diameter hoses available today.
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New SCBA
The BG-174A’s closed-circuit oxygen selfcontained breathing apparatus from National Draeger Inc. provides the wearer with up to four hours of working time even under the most strenuous conditions, according to the company. The apparatus operates by using a supplemental compressed oxygen supply and regenerated expired breath.
The four-hour BG-174A can be used by fire departments that perform mine rescue work or respond to emergency calls at highrise buildings, subways, or underground storage areas.
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Radio mount
Gamber-Johnson introduces the ShortStack, a below-the-dash mount for multiple mobile radio units. The mount bolts to the floor of any vehicle and allows each radio to be removed independently for installation and repairs. A solid frame of heavy-gauge steel holds two or three radios firmly in place.
The mount accepts mobile radios, scanners, siren and light bar controls, and similar equipment. It can be adjusted to the exact width of the equipment cluster.
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Portable winch
Porta-Power, from the Powerwinch Division of the Scott Fetzer Co., is a new selfcontained, cordless, portable winch, powered by a built-in, high-powered battery pack. The unit weighs 26 pounds and delivers 1,000 pounds of pulling power.
The Porta-Power can be used in remote locations where there’s no other power source. Its uses include clearing wreckage; dragging vehicles out of sand, snow, or mud; and cleaning up highways after storms.
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Equipment trailer
The Tote Wagon from Wells Cargo Inc. mobilizes emergency supplies and equipment. Its body is 10 feet long by 6 feet wide. The trailer is equipped with a posibve-lix’king ball coupler and can be towed by almost any vehicle, according to the company. The interior is plywood-lined; the exterior is prefinished aluminum.
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Flow reading device
Fire Research Corp.’s Flowmeters will give accurate flow readings of each individual discharge and the total flow.
Once the flow is set, the Flowmeter automatically provides the pressure required. The Flowmeter will improve the pump operator’s ability to see and control what’s happening on the fireground.
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Pumping kit accessories
A new vacuum head, containment pan, and hose adapter have been developed for use with the haz-mat pumping kit system manufactured by Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp. The kit enables haz-mat units, firefighters, and plant maintenance personnel to safely contain and remove corrosive and toxic chemicals, even unknown ones.
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Rescue harness
The full body harness from Blue Water/ Rescue Systems Inc. is recommended for use where severe fall hazards exist. It can be used as a persortnel-lifting/lowering harness. It distributes fall forces over thighs, buttocks, shoulders, and chest. D-rings on shoulder straps and large attachment rings on back facilitate lifting and lowering.
The harness is constructed of 2-inch webbing and steel buckles.
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Firefighting unit
The Marco FireCracker, a compact, highpressure firefighting unit, is available from Llo-Mar Manufacturing Co. The unit has a 200-gallon fiberglass tank, an eight-horsepower engine with electric start, an electric hose reel, and a diaphragm pump. The FireCracker is designed for use as a firstresponse unit.
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Fire hydrant adaptor
Hydra-Shield Manufacturing Inc. has announced the availability of the Hydra-Storz system, an improved method of attaching large-diameter hose to the fire hydrant. The new system makes it possible to replace the old-fashioned threaded adaptor with a tamper-proof, vandal-proof Storz connection that is permanently attached to the fire hydrant.
The Hydra-Storz connector is available in any thread configuration in both fourand five-inch storz connections.
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Weight-training machine
Universal Gym Equipment Inc. introduces the Spartan I, a new multistation weighttraining machine for firefighter physical fitness training. The Spartan 1 occupies only 10 feet by 12 feet of floor space and is 7 feet high. Up to five people can work out on the machine simultaneously.
It has eight exercise stations: chest press, shoulder press, abdominal board, leg extension, leg curl, low pulley, high pulley, and vertical chest.
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Non-sparking safety tools
Duramic Products Inc. safety tools and toolboxes are non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant. These are properties that provide maximum protection in volatile atmospheres.
Duramic tools will not cause magnetic interference to sensitive electronic instruments and transducers, and may be employed in harsh industrial environments without corrosion attack to the tools, according to the company.
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Repair kit for Butyl and Viton chemical suits
A repair kit for Butyl and Viton chemical suits is now available from Chem-Tex Corp. The kit consists of solvent, adhesives, and swatches of Butyl and/or Viton fabric necessary to repair minor rips, tears, or punctures on encapsulated suits, splash suits, and splash hoods,
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Full face mask
Diving Systems International introduces the new EXO-26 full face mask, which can be used with either SCUBA or surface-supplied equipment. The EXO-26 offers excellent communications and provides good protection in biologically contaminated water, according to the company. It’s also recommended for under-ice diving.
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Siren unit
Public Safety Equipment has introduced its new Code 3 V-Con siren with a seven-function accessory control panel. The compact unit has a full-function siren and electronic air horn, a public address amplifier with siren override, radio rebroadcast, dual or common microphone capability, and manual or horn-ring yelp priority with up to 200-watt output capacity.
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New stretcher
The J unkin SAF-603 easy-fold plain stretcher is made of 1-inch sturdy aluminum tubing frame with flush folding hinges. The cover is fabricated from 18-ounce, green vinyl-coated nylon.
Two-inch-wide patient restraint straps with automotive seatbelt-type buckles are standard. When open, the stretcher is 74 inches long. It weighs nine pounds.
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Lead battery
Dual-Lite Inc. introduces its premium, pure lead battery, designed to replace other sealed lead batteries used in emergency lighting equipment. The battery can be used in a wide variety of temperatures and has a performance life of up to 10 years, according to the company.
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New floodlight
Killark Electric Manufacturing Co. announces its new Certi-Lite KF series floodlight. The fixture is designed for all general area applications in both industrial and commercial installations, along with Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations and marine installations.
Certi-Lite KFs can be used on offshore drilling platforms and oil rigs; in petroleum and petrochemical processing facilities; in marine coastal areas; and where general area lighting or corrosive atmospheric conditions exist.
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Haz-mat containers
Skolnik Industries Inc. announces the availability of “Mini-Mouth” 8and 20-gallon all-steel containers, specially designed for the safe shipment and storage of hazardous wastes by overpacking small, damaged, or leaking drums.
Mini-Mouth can overpack openor closed-head steel, plastic, fiber, and composite containers. Both size containers are open-head drums with removable, rubbergasketed covers.
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Warning system
A low-cost, high-impact warning system for emergency vehicles is now available from Dunbar-Nunn Corp. Called Unitrol Quadra-Speeds, the units provide dynamic warning power by animating standard vehicle headlights, brake lights, backup lights, and horns. They can also be used with fog lights, spotlights, and alley lights. Unitrol Quadra-Speeds create wig-wag, modulating, and X patterns from existing vehicle lights.
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Adjustable hose storage and handling system
Fire Research Corp. offers a completely mobile hose storage and handling system. It’s adjustable and will hold any hose size up to 100 feet of six-inch hose.
It uses bookend-type stops. Its vertical winder and unwinder allows one-person operation for loading and unloading.
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Firefighting glove
The Tempo Mini Scout was designed and developed to be an alternative to the Tempo Max firefighting glove. The Mini Scout will be available with an extended two-inch leather gauntlet.
The 14-ounce, 100% wool liner ensures hand warmth and comfort in both wet and dry conditions, according to the company. The Tempo Mini Scout also features a new straight thumb construction for greater manual dexterity.
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Vision safety system
Intec Video Systems Inc. announces the availability of its car vision system for all types of fire apparatus. It provides the rear vision needed, virtually elminating blind spots, according to the company.
A camera is mounted on the rear of the vehicle with a compact monitor inside the cab. All camera controls are located on the front of the monitor to provide easy access for the driver. The system automatically turns on in reverse and can be activated while driving forward.
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Chemical labels
Lab Safety Supply is now offering new RTK (Right-to-Know) chemical labels to help meet the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard. Designed in accordance with ANSI standards, these labels contain information about hazards, precautions, and health effects and are available for 130 commonly used chemicals.
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Manual resuscitator
The Combibag is Frontline Medical’s manual resuscitator designed for both children and adults. It now comes with three clear masks: size #1 (small child), #3 (small adult), and #5 (adult). The Combibag, imported from Weinmann:Hamburg, a West German manufacturer of medical products, is the first manual resuscitator to serve both child and adult functions, according to the company.
The unit is autoclavable, reassembly is foolproof after dismantling, and a twostage safety valve protects the patient.
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Wall bed system
Sico Inc. introduces a “disappearing” wall bed system tailored for fire station dormitories that allows bed space to be put to other uses when not used for sleeping. With beds raised out of the way, additional floor space is available for training and recreation. The system also allows new stations to be built more compactly and older station space to be used more effectively.
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Multiple-size fitting holders
Multiple-size fitting holders, available from Sensible Products, have a springloaded capturing-knob design that eliminates specialized thread requirements. The holders can accommodate any size fittings in the fourto six-inch-diameter range. They mount quickly to either vertical or horizontal surfaces, according to the company.
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AFFF concentrates
Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) announces the availability of its polar compound aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrates for use on flammable liquid fires involving alcohols, ethers, esters, and other polar compounds.
Polar-compound AFFF concentrates can be used by fire departments or in fixed system layouts such as those found in refineries, chemical plants, airplane hangars, and large warehouses.
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Portable simulators
Training Motions Inc. introduces its new portable simulators, which can be used with most overhead projectors and require no special connections or installations. These simulators are freestanding, with more than 300° directional shift possible. They weigh 14 pounds with carrying case.
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Absorbent sock
The New Pig Corp. introduces the Haz-Mat Pig, which is a 46-inch-long tubular sock that can be used to contain and absorb chemical spill materials, including acids, caustics, and flammable solvents. The HazMat Pig can absorb nearly one gallon of fluid in less than five minutes, according to the manufacturer.
The Haz-Mat Pig is packaged in a chemical-resistant, resealable, polyethylene bucket. After use, it can be safely stored in its original bucket until it’s neutralized or properly discarded.
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New software
Public Service Computer Software Inc. announces the release of the FireSoft Preplan System, Version 1.0. This system facilitates up-to-date preplan entry, editing, retrieval, and printing, including information on owner’s occupancy and structure; haz-mat (including “right to know”) protection methods; shut-off location; search and rescue; and building layout.
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New line of fire apparatus cleaning supplies
Team Equipment Inc. introduces its line of fire apparatus cleaning supplies. The line consists of body-, underside-, tire-, wheel-, and hose-cleaning brushes, a sponge. and a chamois. Also included is a vehicle cleaner with wax concentrate in oneand five-gallon containers.
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