Fire Equipment Digest
Arson Kits
A series of kits that contain tools for arson investigations has been announced by Grace Industries, Inc.
These kits contain electronic hydrocarbon detectors and a Polaroid SX-70 sonar automatic camera. A tape recorder for notes is provided.
The AK series includes forceps, fluid syringe, sample bags, and a spade, all housed in an attache case.
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Resuscitators
Laerdal Medical Corporation has added a 500cc child resuscitator to its line of resuscitators.
The infant resuscitator (250cc), the child resuscitator, and the adult resuscitator all feature the new Laerdal right-angle, nonrebreathing valve. Both the child and infant sizes come with a pressure-limiting valve that is set at 35cm H2O. The adult size has three new masks. The large mask cuffs are contoured to obtain a leakproof seal, and the cuff and mask domes separate for cleaning and sterilization.
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Emergency Exit Signs
Dual-Lite, Inc., Emergency Lighting Division, has introduced a series of emergency exit signs.
EXquIsiTe series HC 117.1 signs are designed to meet ANSI requirements for displaying the international symbol of access and for providing audible and visual signalling capabilities. Standard sign features include high-impact injection molded thermoplastic construction in either white or black finish and long-life, energy-efficient lamps.
Exit faces include red or green letters on a white background with the access symbol in blue. Models are available in self-contained versions with battery power packs pr with internal emergency sockets for operation from remote 6-volt units. A kit is also available for field conversion of EXquIsiTe signs.
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Training Aid
Simulaids, Inc. is now manufacturing two IV training aids, one a hand and wrist and the other an arm that extends from the midupper arm to just above the wrist.
Vein ducts are built into the manikin structure. The aids feature self-healing, removable skin.
The artificial blood is gravity fed from two suspended, plasma-type pouches. Each manikin comes with packages of powder which, when mixed with warm water, will make a gallon of simulated blood. Both items are packaged on work trays designed for scrub-up. The cross section, where the arm or hand terminates, is made to show the position of muscle tissue and major veins.
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Gloves
Five styles of gloves designed for fire fighters are available from Wheeler Protective Apparel. Heat-resistant leathers, Nomex and neoprene are used in these gloves and some have knit wristlets instead of cuffs.
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Grass Fire Mister
A powered backpack mister-blower with a 2 1/2-gallon tank is offered by Echo, Inc., for extinguishing grass and brush tires.
The DM-9 weighs 20.46 pounds without water, and is powered by a two-cycle, 40cc engine that can run up to hours on a tank of gas.
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Scanner Radio
A portable 10-ounce scanner radio, 2¾inches wide and one-inch thick, has been introduced by Electra Company. The Bearcat Thin Scan features an all-metal case with a polished, anodized aluminum front cover. It has four channels and can receive on both 36-44MHz and on 152-164MHz and with 0.6-mv sensitivity. Each channel has a lockout control for bypassing. The radio can be operated from external power as well as internal batteries with provisions for plugging in an external battery charge, headphone and externa! speaker. It comes with a rubber ducky antenna.
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Saw
R. Swan and Associates announce an airpowered saber saw that operates at 90 psi and can be supplied from breathing air bottles or a truck air brake system. Blades are available for cutting wood, metal or plastic. A swivelling head simplifies cutting in tight quarters. The saw is available alone or with a rescue kit.
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Chassis Improvements
Duplex Division customer fire service chassis in 1979 will feature a 28-percent larger radiator plus a 20-percent larger windshield. The new radiator provides a frontal area of 1225 square inches and a bottom tank cooler for automatic transmissions. Radiator shutters are an option. The height and width of the radiator will remain constant for all engines, but the core thickness will vary, depending on specific engine requirements.
The new windshield is four inches deeper, for improved visibility. Larger electric windshield wipers will also be standard.
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