PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
PORTABLE DC GENERATOR
Active Technologies Inc. has begun marketing its new portable DC generator. The “Lightning Charger” weighs 15 pounds and produces 55 amps at 12 volts. It is equipped with a twin 115-volt DC outlet, designed to allow operators to run emergency lighting as well as handheld power tools.
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CHIMNEY FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The 11-inch, 5‘/4-pound, aluminum Chimney Snuffer from Jaflrey, designed to be operated by one firefighter, cuts conventional chimney fire knockdown time by one-half. It attaches to a booster line or reinforced garden hose. Eight nozzles spray 2⅛ quarts per minute at 60 psi. Its torpedo shape penetrates creosote buildup.
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PEN-BASED ELECTRONIC TABLETS
Sunpro’s mobile pen-based computers are designed to aid fire service personnel with fire inspections and other activities for which keyboards are impractical or obtrusive. Sunpro’s Scriptwriter II weighs four pounds and operates for up to 12 hours on a single charge.
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CHASSIS
HME Inc.’s 1871 Series of aluminum tilt-cab chassis offers new construction materials in addition to a new look. To provide a stronger, safer cab, Vio-inch aluminum has been incorporated into the walls, floor, ceiling, and doors. Stainless steel front and side grilles have a new design. Eight custom models are available.
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DESKTOP CONSOLE
Zetron’s Model 4018 Desktop Console can be used to create an operator position in a Zetron Series 4000 radio console system. The self-contained system features built-in speakers, pager encoder, and 60 programmable function keys. When incorporated into the console system, it allows the operator to monitor and control up to 24 radio basestations and telephone lines.
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FIRE APPARATUS INTERCOM SYSTEM
The Series 4200 intercom system from David Clark Company, Inc., allows users to pick and choose from an assortment of features to design anything from a simple, streamlined system to the elaborate layouts needed to accommodate 20 users on an intricate system. Along with the master station, the System 4200 includes headset stations, control heads, control head cables, headsets, digital voice recorders, system jumper cords, and interface cables.
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HOSE AND CYLINDER STRAPS
Milwaukee Strap Inc.’s 100and 50-foot hose strap holds 50, 100, or 150 feet of 1 ¾-inch hose. The strap consists of two Velcro® closures, interconnected by a stiff nylon spine. The hose remains organized for rapid deployment. Also available is the Cyli-Strap, which enables the user to carry two compressed air cylinders by looping each end over the valve of a cylinder.
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VARIABLE VOLUME CONTROL HEADSET
Earmark, Inc., has introduced the Series IV Headset with external, variable volume control and self-adjusting VOX system, allowing the user to adjust incoming volume with a turn of the knob without worrying about environmental noise flooding the network. Located behind the receiver earcup, the volume control rotary swatch is large enough to control with a gloved hand. Self-adjusting VOX 130 system reacts only to the user’s voice. These new’ features are built into the frames of noise-reducing earmuffs (rated 23 NRR); two 9V batteries power the headsets for up to 80 hours.
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WATER OUTPUT TEST UNIT
KETEMA/McCrometer has unveiled the VeriFire, a portable test unit designed to measure the water output capacity of pumper trucks. Bolted directly to the pumper’s discharge lines and powered by a self-contained electronics system, the impeller-based meter measures flow rate over a range of 50 to 125 gpm within +/two percent of the actual flow rate. Over a range of 125 to 800 gpm, accuracy yields are +/one percent.
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POWER SMOKE MACHINES
Tempest Controlled Airstreams has introduced a line of pow’er smoke machines for creating realistic training smoke. The Tempest model 1500 power smoker produces 1,500 cfm; the model 4500 produces 4,500 cfm for producing large volumes of smoke. Both models carry a one-year warranty; use nontoxic, odorless, water-based fluid that leaves no sticky residue; and feature a remote-control w’ith automatic timer, electronic thermal control, and automatic heat element cleaning.
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RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT
Streamlight, Inc., has introduced the SL20XP, a lighter version of its popular SI.-20X rechargeable flashlight. The SL-20XP weighs one pound (half the weight of the SL-20X) and has a nonslip, foam comfort grip. Its eight-watt halogen lamp delivers a beam of up to 25.000 eandlepower for up to 85 minutes, using a high-capacity 5 sub-C rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.
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ON-SCENE EVIDENCE RECOVERY KIT
An evidence recovery kit manufactured by RSA Forensic Testing, Inc., contains the supplies and tools tire and police investigators need to recover liquid and dry residues, as well as small particle and other materials at the scene of a tire, bombing, or explosion. A lightweight, tough, watertight, lockablecase protects supplies, tools, and recovered evidence.
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE KIT
Neotronics’ ERA 3000 Confined Space Rescue Kit is designed tor emergency resuscitation in confined spaces. It offers automatic, “hands-free” operation so the rescuer can summon additional assistance. A pressurerelief device located on the patient valve alerts the rescuer to possible airw ay obstruction. Patient size selection and number of breaths per minute are preset tor use with adult patients. A patient-assist feature enables the patient to breathe spontaneously during automatic ventilation.
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CONFINED SPACE KITS
Biosystems Inc.’s PhD2 multigas detectors, which can monitor up to four hazards simultaneously, may now be ordered as complete confined space entry kits. Standard accessories include weather cover, sample draw kit, battery’ charger, and training video. The confined space kits also include calibration gas, a regulator, fittings, and foam-lined ABS carrying case.
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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEM
Midland LMR has introduced an internal modem for its Syn-Tcch XTR’” two-way mobile radios and desktop base stations that provides a built-in data interface. With the internal modem, a variety’ of data sources, including GPS receivers and other vehicle location systems, vehicle sensors, mobile data terminals, and PCs, can be plugged directly into the radio.
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EMS PANTS
Werner Works has improved its PROTUFF”1 EMS Pants. The pants now feature a glove pocket, designed to hold four pairs of Jjloves. right behind the scissors. In addition, the pants now come with permanent creases.
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VEHICLE EXTRICATION TOOL
Eliminator Industries, Inc., has introduced the Excalihur® Knife for Life, a vehicle extrication tool featuring patented glass and metal cutting blades. It is completely portable, and can operate underwater.
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RESCUE SYSTEMS
Grip Safety and Rescue Systems Corporation has developed the new Griptech Rescue Systems. For confined space entry and rescue, the GripTech BP1 system offers an automatic fall arrester that constantly senses rope speed while lowering and automatically locks when a certain descent speed is reached. For high-angle rescue, SP Higli Angle Rescue Systems feature standard 3:1 lifting advantage and utilize removable, split pulleys. Options are available, including the Flaul-Lock, which allows raising/lowering of the load when disengaged and prevents the load from descending between hauls when engaged.
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RESPIRATOR FIT TESTER
The PortaCount® Plus Quantitative Respirator Fit Tester from TSI Incorporated is designed to help fire service personnel comply with NFPA 1500, NFPA 1404, ANSI Z88.5, and ANSI Z88.2-1992 standards. It provides reliable fit test results without the use of qualitative fit test agents like irritant smoke or banana oil. To test, simply turn on the unit, which comes with computer software that automates the testing process and provides hard copy documentation of results.
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BATTERY CHARGERS
Deltran offers four versions of SuperSmart”* battery chargers. They offer standard microprocessor design, full voltage and amperage output at only 100 volts input, reversepolarity protection, dual or single output, three-year limited warranty, and optional remoteand float charging indicators.
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LIFTING SYSTEM
Hurst Emergency Products’ Medium Pressure Multi-Cell Lifting System is a patentpending airbag system constructed of multiple chambers, heat-bonded together for trength, to allow the user to inflate the airbags in cells, or steps. A three-chambered airbag has three lifting ranges-16, 32, and 48 inches-depending on the number of cells inflated.
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AR-AFFF FOAM
Chemguard, Inc., offers a new UL-listed three percent alcohol-resistant aqueous film-forming foam (AR-AFFF) concentrate for use on hydrocarbon or alcohol/polar solvent fires. Ultraguard three percent AR-AFFF is a synthetic foam concentrate that promotes rapid penetrating and wetting of Class A materials; can be mixed with fresh or salt water; has an indefinite shelf life; and is available in fivegallon pails, 55-gallon drums, or bulk quantities.
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RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
A double exhalation valve to minimize exhalation resistance and a second-stage regulator that delivers a high volume of air on demand are featured in Respiratory Systems’ new 30-minute self-contained lightweight breathing equipment. The LifeAir 30, also available with 45 and 60 minutes of air, weighs 21 pounds and meets or exceeds all relevant MSHA/NIOSH and NFPA specifications and approvals.
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FOUR-GAS CONFINED SPACE MONITOR
The LOGIC 4500 Series handheld gas detector front AIM SAFETY USA features a simple keypad, with large buttons to accommodate gloved fingers.
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
With the 20 Point Lube System from Vogel Lubrication Systems of America, Inc., grease is stored in a piston distributor (accumulator) and dispensed to the pins in a metered amount.
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS RECORDING SYSTEM
Dictaphone Corporation has introduced ProLog™, a network-based, digital communications recording system that offers user-specific security, instant playback, DigiMax™ sound quality’, and optional touch-screen control. ProLog™’s recording modules can be combined as a network to record hundreds of channels simultaneously, and hundreds of hours of recording are possible on a single cartridge small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
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RECHARGEABLE LANTERN
Streamlight, Inc., has reintroduced its LiteBox® rechargeable lantern, which features a high-intensity halogen beam in spot or flood. Enhancements include the option of a lOAh, eight-hour battery or a 6.5Ah battery that delivers more than five hours of uninterrupted light, while weighing 17 percent less. Zero-maintenance batteries can be recharged up to 500 times. Further enhancements include an illuminated safety taillight’ and twin LED charge indicators-red for charging, green for fully charged.
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PASS DEVICES
Detex Corporation is now marketing its new PAL™ 3+ and 5+ PASS devices. Both feature new “quick reset” circuitry, a new patent-pending motion sensor designed to reduce the incidence of prealert alarms by recognizing normal body movements, and a piezo-electric alarm that delivers lOOdb at a distance of 10 feet.
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GLARE-REDUCTION MIRROR
Glarestopper® electrochromatic mirror glass, developed by Donnelly Corporation,’ has been incorporated as an option into Velvac Inc.’s new Model 2010 motorized and conventional sevenby 16-inch West Coast rear-view mirrors. Glare is reduced by up to 10 times. Other features on the 2010 include a 1.5-rpm motor with all necessary switches and wire harnesses.
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SCBA CYLINDER RECHARGING STATION
Bauer Compressors, Inc., now offers UNICUS II-THE PRODIGY, a preengineered SCBA refill station that combines compressor, air purification, storage and safety fill enclosure, and user-friendly stainless steel illuminated central control panel in an against-the-wall design. A single electrical connection is required for installation.
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ACLS STUDY GUIDE
Mosby Lifeline has published ACLS Quick Review Study Guide, a text designed to help students successfully complete the ACLS course. Topics such as airway adjuncts, electrical therapy, and intravenous techniques are addressed. Along with a comprehensive pretest and posttest, five additional quizzes and answer sheets are included within the text.
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SIGNAL POWER EXPANDER
Silent Knight Fire Systems has introduced the new Model 5295 Signal Power Expander, which increases the power available from a new or existing fire panel to meet the increased signaling requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ULlisted for up to four alarm circuits, the 5295 features two supervised inputs; a 24-volt, sixamp switching-type power supply; and four Style W (Class B) signal circuits. Its (useless design is housed in a red cabinet that accommodates field wiring and batteries.
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SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Survivair offers a pressure-demand supplied air respirator (SAR) featuring an improved pigtail that more effectively attaches to the harness to reduce tugging and straining on the facepiece. The mask is made of surgicalgrade silicone; the facepiece won’t stiffen in cold or soften in heat, oxidize, or react with zone. The SAR is available in both half-mask and full-facepiece configurations. Quick-disconnect fittings allow the user to separate the mask and hose assembly from the regulator.
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VALVE CONTROL
Elkhart Brass has introduced the RC10 valve control with an optional light module. It is designed to provide positive, nonoverridable compliance with NFPA 1901’s safety requirement that any three-inch or larger valve have an operating mechanism that will not permit changing the position of the flowregulating element of the valve from full close to full open, or vice versa, in less than three seconds.
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