Better Tools, Inc. EZ SPANNER™ fire hydrant wrench offers a unique ratcheting design that enables firefighters to open fire hydrants in a safer body position than traditional hydrant wrenches; this is especially helpful when the fire hydrant is obstructed.
Better Tools, Inc. has incorporated three custom-designed hooks that grab onto fittings, reducing the problem of the tool slipping off the fitting and causing injuries. The EZ Spanner™ incorporates an extendable handle that increases the length of the tool and adds a mechanical advantage to opening hydrants faster and with less effort. http://www.ezspanner.com. (818) 856-1522.
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CMC Rescue‘s COBRA‐D UNIFORM RAPPEL BELT is the only NFPA‐certified product of its kind. Designed for everyday wear to deliver the performance needed for an emergency rappel or belay, the belt is constructed to the same exacting standards as CMC Rescue’s harness line.
The adjustable belt’s 1¾‐inch web fastens securely without any hook‐and‐loop material. Its AstriAlpin D‐ring COBRA® buckle, manufactured from 7075 aluminum alloy, features an integrated stainless steel D‐ring. The buckle requires a two‐finger release and will not open when loaded. A Web Keeper™ secures excess material at the tail end of belt. Available in Black or Coyote. www.cmcrescue.com. (800) 513-7455.
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BULLARD‘s T3X offers firefighters an economic thermal imaging camera (TIC) equipped with the latest X Factor engine technology and image processing techniques. The T3X runs at an ultra-fast 60 Hertz image update rate and is equipped with a new LCD display that increases brightness and improves contrast, allowing firefighters to see more clearly in thick smoke and direct sunlight.
In addition, the T3X is equipped with Bullard’s Super Red Hot colorization and temperature measurement features. The Super Red Hot feature reveals specific heat layers alerting firefighters to areas of intense heat and more effectively identifies the spread of fire. http://www.bullard.com/xfactorti/upgrade. (877) BULLARD.
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Logos Technologies’ REDKITE is a lightweight airborne sensor that can still-image a four-kilometer-wide area and perform all image processing within the pod, helping firefighters identify wildfires faster. The new WAMI sensor allows users to open and watch more than 10 video streaming windows at once within the monitored area.
In addition, they can designate other areas as “watchboxes,” with the sensor providing an alert should it detect activity there. Wide-area video imagery collected and geographically tagged in real time is also indexed by Redkite’s sophisticated processing algorithms. Operators can later access this archive to trace related events over time. http://www.logos-technologies.com. (703) 584-5725.
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SkySaver‘s BACKPACK is a self-contained portable escape system that anyone can operate to escape present danger. In the event of an emergency, one can strap on the backpack, attach the fire-resistant cable to a secure anchor point, and exit the nearest window.
The highly tested and heavily engineered controlled descent system will automatically lower the user at a rate of about two meters per second down to safety. With three different models available (80, 160, and 260 feet), SkySaver enables anyone up to 25 stories high to descend to safety. No prior training is required to operate the backpack, which functions mechanically without the need for an outside power source. http://www.skysaverusa.com. (855) SKY-SAVER.
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Kussmaul‘s BLUETOOTH MODULE is our newest dash-mountable switch that brings full Bluetooth 3.0 audio capability to any vehicle.
This module is always in discovery mode, so pairing any device is easy. You can answer phone calls or even play music from any Bluetooth enabled mp3 player in stereo audio. It can be installed by OEMs or after-market in any dashboard. It has an operating range of 10 meters and includes a number of profiles for connectivity options. www.kussmaul.com. (800) 346-0857.
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FFE‘s Fireray detectors identify smoke over much larger areas than traditional fire detectors and are ideally suited for warehouses, sports arenas, and aircraft hangers. Usually wall-mounted at near-ceiling level, they transmit a beam of invisible infrared light across the building space being protected.
A receiver detects and measures the light and can recognize smoke interference anywhere along the beam path, triggering the alarm when the predetermined threshold is reached. With the new technology, the detector now actively monitors ambient light levels on the detector and subtracts them from the real signal to avoid false alarms caused by lighting conditions. http://www.ffeuk.com. (940) 271-0435.
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Toyne‘s PRIORITY RESPONSE VEHICLE (PRV™) has been engineered to handle the work of multiple apparatus. Toyne developed the PRV to use an innovative enclosed slide-out-and-down pump panel which takes up less space, allowing departments to choose their pump panel location and choose from multiple body configurations.
Since the enclosed pump panel can be placed on either the rear, driver, or officer side of the cab as well as inside the apparatus cab, fire departments can keep the controls close at hand while Toyne’s tailored storage options maximize every square inch of space. Toyne’s PRV provides ample storage and the best pump maintenance access in the industry, bit it can maneuver into even the most remote locations with ease. http://www.Toyne.com. (800) 648-3358.
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