EQUIPMENT DIGEST
STEP MACHINE
Universal Gym Equipment’s Stairclimber computerized step machine has a heavy duty drive system, 35 programmed challenges, and custom workout control. Its climbing simulator uses an inclined parallel linear track system and offers speeds options from 30 to 150 feet per minute.
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SHOE INSOLES
Force 10’s Body Cushion Insoles protect the body from shock with Axidyne polymer; relieve low back, hip, leg, and foot pain; incorporate an air flow system to keep feet cool and dry; and inhibit bacteria growth that causes foot odor. Insoles are available in a variety of sizes.
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NOZZLE TIP
Iowa-American’s Bauer Bent Tip (BTS-1) affixes to a nozzle to drive a water stream up or down without having to bend the hoseline. The tip is small, lightweight, and made of stainless steel.
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REGULATING DEVICE
Western Enterprises’ F.R.O.G.™ is a preset regulating device designed to replace the short-life regulators supplied with MIG Welding Kits. It features a piston-type indicator that shows cylinder status continuously as well as brass construction, inlet filter, safety relief, and barbed hose outlet.
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EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
Multiproducts International’s Series CU tabletop AC/DC external power supply is designed for use with computer peripherals, CAD/CAM digitizers, and telecommunications equipment. It offers overvoltage protection and has a regulated 15-watt output rating.
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DUST SEAL
Rockwell International Corporation’s Automotive Operations’ snap-on dust seals for driveline slip yokes are designed to give longer life and minimize leakage to slip yoke operations. The snap-on format replaces the screw-on dust cap and eliminates crossthreading so fine threads do not become damaged.
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WALLBED SYSTEM
Sico Incorporated’s wallbed system for firehouse dormitories offers the comfort of regular mattresses but beds can be raised out of the way for easy storage. A companion cabinet offers lockable storage in single, double, and triple closet units. Sico’s free planning service will help you fit the system into a new or existing station.
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CONTAINMENT PALLET
Safe Environmental Storage Corporation’s Save-a-Spill secondary containment pallets are constructed of high-density polyethylene and come with a weather shield for outside storage. All units can be moved with forklifts or pallet jacks for front or rear loading.
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COLLAPSIBLE TANKS
Fol-Da-Tank Company’s collapsible pillowstyle tank is used primarily for water shuttle and storage. Made of rugged PVC material, tanks come in six sizes, ranging from 75to 1,340-gallon capacities.
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CLOCK
Spectracom’s Model 8170 NIST Synchronized Clock synchronizes computers and network systems to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s master time reference. It provides hands-free time accurate to within a millisecond of UTC.
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RESCUE BAG
Wild water Designs’ throw-line rescue bag contains an Ethafoam disc for flotation. A rope running through the bottom of the bag allows victims with minimal strength to grab on for rescue. The rope allows you to throw the bag to victims with accuracy.
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EXTRICATION COLLAR
Rockford Medical & Safety Company’s extrication collar has adjustable Velcro™ tabs and is designed to support the cervical spine in a neutral position. Single-piece construction eliminates assembly. Collars come in two sizes and are made of rigid polyethylene.
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COMPRESSOR
Powerex’s OI. Series Oilless compressors generate oil-free air and are capable of continuous duty operation for critical air flow requirements. Single and duplex configurations provide capacities up to 30 ACFM and pressures up to 125 psi.
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RESCUE CHUTE
Vac Systems, Inc.’s Dyna Chute is a flexible escape and rescue chute to assist evacuations from multistory buildings. An inner chute is made of flame-retardant No. 500 Denier Nylon and Spandex material controls the descent rate of the evacuee. The evacuee can descend five stories in 10 seconds.
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HYDRAULIC PUMP
Holmatro’s 2060 Duo Pump comes with two valve blocks, one for each tool, and each has its own safety valve and dump valve. Thus you can exchange tools and still operate one.
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CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
Justrite Manufacturing’s Waste Collection Center accommodates two 55-gallon drums for waste liquids. The sliding, two-part cover allows easy access for loading and unloading drums and prevents rain from entering. The system has a removable polyethylene grating over a sump with a secondary containment capacity of 135 gallons.
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TWO-WAY RADIOS
Maxon Electronics CP-1000 Series twochannel portable radios feature a flexible antenna with a stud mount connector, earphone, external jacks, adjustable volume and squelch, and a “battery low” indicator. Included are a rechargeable battery pack, a wall charger, a metal belt clip, and crystals for one of three frequencies.
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RAINCOATS
Blauer lightweight reversible raincoats are completely waterproof and are made of fabric and coating system with factory sealed Ultra-Tech™ termally fused taped seams. Reflective strips are on chest and sleeve areas for nighttime safety.
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BATTERY SUPPORT SYSTEM
Christie Electric Corp.’s CASP®/1200 (Charger, Analyzer, Sequencer, Power Supply) is a universal battensupport system that allows all operations to be controlled by front-panel function keys. It rejuvenates badly faded nickel-cadmium batteries and an LCD readout dislays battery identification data and the status of each task the system is performing.
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ANTENNA
Celwave’s PD 10176 is a 105° sector directional antenna for 800-900 MHz covering a 100-MHz band width with 9dB gain. Its design includes a side-fed phased dipole and strip line feed system for low insertion loss. Cirle No. 30 on Reader Service Card
CUSTOM BOATS
Waterfront Custom Boats’ line of aluminum boats includes a 28-foot boat for firefighting, rescue, or spill containment. Boats are made “of marine alloy, are fireproof, and are equipped with heavy framing, rub rails, and self-bailing decks.
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CEMENT
Lafarge Calcium Aluminates’ refractorscement is resistant to violent thermal shock, water splashings, and oil-corrosive material.
The Secar 41 -based concrete can be used for the floors, ceilings, and structural walls of fire training facilities.
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FOAM
Chemguard Inc.’s new alcohol-resistant aqueous film forming foam for use on Class B fires is a universal concentrate for use at 3 percent on hydrocarbon fuels or at 6 percent for alcohol/polar solvent hazards. It forms a self-sealing polymeric blanket that extinguishes while sealing vapors and is nontoxic and biodegradable.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE
Rampart C.ororation’s SurPass 88 incorporates all of the PASS functions and includes a high-temperature warning to alert firefighters to excessively hot working conditions. The device comes in a waterproof case, and no tools are required to change the battery. The printed circuit board is sealed in its own compartment to prevent electronics -damage.
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COMPANION SOFTWARE
Firsof’s LotusLink is a companion product to its Incident Reporting System. Users can export their information to Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro, Harvard Graphics, and other spreadsheet and presentation packages that accept the Lotus file format.
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WIND MONITOR
Sensor Instruments Co.’s Nimbus™ Wind Monitor records average speed, prevailing direction, and peak gust with its direction every hour for 10 days. It also provides current five and 15 minute averaging and computes the average wind speed for each of the 16 compass points.
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WARNING TAPE
Carlton Industries’ warning tape is made of vinyl and printed with all-weather ink. Apply it by peeling off the backing and pressing it down onto a clean, dry surface. It is laminted with four mils of clear vinyl to protect against grease, oil, dirt, and chemicals.
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