EQUIPMENT DIGEST
HALOGEN LIGHT
Warsaw Engineering, Inc. introduces the Tiger Light 1000 series for heavy duty usage. It is suitable for use in wet locations and is lightweight at under eight pounds. The design allows for many aiming positions, has a powerful quartz halogen fixture, and provides wide-angle beam coverage of a work site.
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TWO-WAY RADIO
Tekk UHF and VHP two-way radios are now available from Direct Safety with a speaker/ microphone option. The mic option can extend the life of the radio by eliminating damage from dropping—the radio remains secured at the waist. Common features include rugged construction, screw-in antenna, on-off volume control, push-to-talk squelch control, and built-in speaker/microphone as well as optional jack and speaker/ mic.
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DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE GARMENTS
Durafab, Inc. introduces a complete line of limited use/disposable garments made from Barricade*, DuPont’s multilayered film laminated to a durable synthetic substrate. The HazardGuard product line is bright yellow for high visibility and provides greater protection from a broader range of hazardous chemicals than previously available in a disposable garment.
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WATER EXTRACTION SYSTEM
CleanMaster has a compact vacuum system for heavy duty and emergency water removal. The CM-FE can mean the difference between minimal damage and permanent loss. Features include fast continuous extraction at 45 gallons per minute with discharge 25′ vertically or 200′ horizontally.
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CHILDREN’S FIRE SAFETY FILM
Syndistar has released a live-action color film, “Grandpa Joe’s Secret.” In an effort to teach his grandson how dangerous matches and lighters can be, Grandpa Joe tells Matt a story about a little boy who set his clubhouse on fire by playing with matches. This film teaches respect for fire and helps children to realize its destructive powers.
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HAZ-MAT SUIT
Halpring Supply Company introduces a new aluminized oversuit designed for hazardous chemical strike teams. The Sierra FGT300BA is available in oneor two-piece configurations and will fit any presently available encapsulated haz-mat suit. This suit features— a gold-tinted facepiece, integral SCBA pouch, and a wide range of options.
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VENTILATORS
Lifejack, Inc. has developed a four-cycle, gaspowered ventilator. The Stinger is equipped with a shatterproof fiberglass polyamide aviation-style 18-inch propeller. It features six propeller blades and a heavy duty PVCcoated fan shroud for increased operating safety.
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VALVES
Six new ball gate valves featuring improved suction, smoother operation, safety, and precision water flow controls are now available from Jaffrey Fire Protection Company. The new line includes a double dump model, which gives twice the pressure relief protection, and provides up to 2,000 gpm and relief protection on both sides of the valve to accommodate sudden pressure surges from either the pump side or hose connection side.
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EMERGENCY VICTIM TRANSPORT KIT
Charkate has introduced a complete emergency transport kit that ensures rescuers protection from direct contact with bodily fluids. It includes a poly-coated Tyvek transport bag with drawstring top and zipper p front; two poly-coated coveralls with double knees and elbows, built-in hoods, and vinyl soles; two pairs of gloves and goggles; two masks; two Tyvek stretcher sheets; and two 8′ x 5′ curtains with tape to seal the sides and floors of emergency vehicles.
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PATIENT ASSESSMENT PADS
The Initial Patient Assessment Pad from Lifesaving Resources, Inc. is a “street form” for use by first responders, EMTs, and paramedics. The pad contains 50 worksheets with spaces and cues to record the critical information required during a primary, secondary, and CNS assessment of the patient including name, age, sex, chief complaint, past medical history, description of injur)’ or illness, vital signs, level of consciousness, and other diagnostic signs. It is ideal for field use or as a training tool for EMS personnel.
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EMERGENCY CPR KIT
North Health Care has a new Emergency C.P.R. Kit designed to provide protection from the hazards associated with CPR emergency rescue techniques. The kit is packaged in an easily identifiable metal case. It contains two North Microshield™ Rescue Breathers, disposable vinyl protective barriers that reduce the risk of cross-contamination, two pairs of disposable latex gloves, and sterile alcohol prep pads.
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HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOL
The LSP40 Spreader, with 20,250 pounds opening force and weighing 37 pounds, is available from Lukas of America. This tool has high power at a very light weight and features the “dead man’s” safety mechanism, variable speed control, nonkink steel wire reinforced hoses, locking quick connect couplings, and a lifetime warranty.
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ABSORBENTS
Occidental Chemical Corporation has a highly sorbent material available that selectively absorbs oil and other petroleum-based compounds off the surface of water. Hazorb* Oil-Off-Water comes in bilge-size pillows or boom lengths. The eight-foot-long boom units can be assembled into much longer lengths via snap-on hooks.
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