Fire Equipment Digest
CPR Manikins
Simulaids Inc. announces the introduction of CPR Kim and CPR Billy, both 24-inch, full-bodied manikins that respond to the correct administration of CPR.
Kim, and Billy have hearts under the sternum of their resilient plastic bodies, as well as expandable lungs. An attached aneroid manometer gives a readout of chest compression, and an airway valve opens when the head is correctly positioned. A jugular notch, xipoid process, nipples for reference points, and an apical pulse are additional features of both manikins.
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Surveillance System
A computerized scanner that monitors building areas for smoke, fire or other hazards, has been introduced by Bayside Timers, Inc.
A prototype monitors inputs from 42 locations at a rate of 500 sweeps second. If the sensing element in a given location is triggered by an emergency condition, the scanner issues a coded audible signal identifying the endangered area and displays the same information on a digital readout.
The terminal is programmed to discriminate by priorities among the various locations. If two or more areas are endangered simutaneously, the one with the higher priority will abort the alarm signal from the other.
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Quartz Lights
Fire Research Corporation announces its 500-watt, 115-volt quartz lights with 25-foot retractile power cables that eliminates tangling and twisting. The lights can be attached to Fire Research’s lighting tower either singly or in pairs, and can be removed for portable use.
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Air Mask Valve
A breathing apparatus pressure-demand valve that is designed to require no more than normal inhalation effort is offered by Globe Safety Products, Inc. The manufacturer reports that the valve will provide all the air needed during hard work without a feeling that the air supply is being restricted.
Globe states that the pressures associated with the valve are well within the parameters allowed by NIOSH. Static pressure in the mask, Globe states, is 1.3 inches of water column and NIOSH allows up to 1.5 inches. During inhalation flows of up to 200 liters j>er minute, the new valve limits the pressure drop to not more than 0.5 inches as against the NIOSH permissible drop of up to 1.5 inches. During exhalation flows up to 85 liters per minute, Globe says that exhalation effort will not exceed 1.0 inch of water column, as contracted with the NIOSH limit of 2.0 inches.
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Medical Technician Cases
MHP Manufacturing, Inc., offers the Medicase 20 Super Pro carrying case for paramedic and emergency equipment. It is made of hi-visibility orange fiberglass and weighs 11 pounds. The manufact urer states the Medicase 20 will withstand immersion in water without any damage to its contents.
The bale handle can be used for attaching a rope to the case and the handle lays flat under light spring tension when not in use. Two release latches spring clear for fast opening. The case can be padlocked for safe drug storage. The bottom section measures 15 1/4 X 8½ X 9¾ inches deep and the top section measures 15¼ X 7 X 9 inches deep.
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Foam Thrower
Fire Eater Products, Inc. offers a handcarried high expansion foam generator that delivers up to 12,500 gpm of finished foam. The unit is used with any constant-flow 1 ½ -inch foam nozzle. The generator can be suspended by a shoulder strap so that a fire fighter has his hands free to adjust the expansion rate and control the stream range. A vehicle mounting bracket is also available.
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CPR Mattress
Ferno-VVashington, Inc. offers a CPR PortaMattress, a combination cot mattress, CPR board, and transfer litter.
Exclusive sectional design permits quick removal of the foam pad from upper section. A board underneath the pad provides a firm base for CPR. The top of mattress cover is made of maroon leatherette and the bottom of green vinyl-coated nylon. Mattress pads are made of 2-inch foam. The mattress has six nylon carrying handles and two sewn-on patient restraints.
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Canvas Bag
Roberts haw Controls Company introduces a canvas bag for portable oxygen equipment. Available in international orange, the bag accommodates a D cylinder with sufficient space for a demand valve and mask or inhalator.
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Portable Air Compressor
Rix Industries offers its RIX-3B portable breathing air compressor that has a discharge pressure of up to 3000 psi and a flow rate of 2 cfm. The manufacturer states that oilmist, carbon monoxide and other contaminants cannot form in the compression cylinder. Self-lubricating teflon piston seals make operation at high pressures possible without the use of lubricants.
The compressor’s horizontal piston is housed in a 38-pound, 10 1/2 X 14-inch cylinder. The compressor requires a 2-hp driver and gasoline, diesel, and electric power options are offered. A Typical RIX-3B assembly for filling air bottles is 25 X 18 X 16 inches and weighs 105 pounds. The handcarry chassis contains the compressor, a motor and all necessary hardware.
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