Fire Equipment Digest
Pediatric Manikin
Resusci Baby, designed by Laerdal Medical Corp. has been improved with features to make CPR training more effective. The chest skin and head are removable for cleaning and disinfection. The manikin has a disposable lung and stomach as well as a more realistic airway.
The Resusci Baby provides instant corrective feedback by utilizing the same signal box used with Laerdal’s adult CP manikins.
The manikin is available in three models: basic, basic with electronics for signal box and complete with signal box.
Circle No. 10 on Reader Service Card
Horn
Federal Signal Corp. has introduced an electrically operated horn for apparatus not equipped with air systems.
The Traffic Blaster Model 58 Horn is capable of a sound output comparable to airhorns but does not require an air compressor kit for operation. It projects an omni-directional blast.
The horn is activated by a push button or from a siren control system. It draws less current than a standard automotive horn. Designed so that rain, spray, water or snow cannot reach the horn mechanism, the Traffic Blaster operates efficiently under severe weather conditions.
The horn is made of chrome-plated brass with a chrome-plated cast bronze base and operates on 12V, 24V and 32V. It is 21inches long and nine inches high.
Circle No. 11 on Reader Service Card
Transceiver
Genave, Inc. has introduced the GHT 6U, a UHF-FM walkie-talkie. The device features six channels, a plug-in remote speaker microphone and a tone-override switch that turns off the subaudible tone, permitting communication with other transceivers.
Standard equipment includes a low-profile, spiral-loaded vinyl-clad antenna, rechargeable battery pack, security wrist carrying pack and a shockproof metal case.
A SA-44 subaudible tone controlled squelch system can be added to the unit.
Circle No. 12 on Reader Service Card
Rescue Device
Descent Controls, Inc. offers a stainless steel reversing plate that can be used with any Type I Descent System for multiple rescues at one location.
The lower eye of the Sky Genie fits into a socket and the upper eye is secured by a non-removable pin. The end of the Sky Genie line is placed over the sheave and a belt attached. A stretcher can be substituted for the belt.
Circle No. 13 on Reader Service Card
Portable Shelter
Rupp Industries, Inc. has introduced portable shelters constructed of fiberglass and metal frame. Available in two sizes, 10 x 14 feet and 5×9 feet, the shelters can be assembled without tools, according to the manufacturer. The larger shelter folds to 10 x 1 x 2 feet and weighs 65-pounds.
The fabric is polyester with waterproof and flame retardant coatings. The unit is noncorrosive and nonconductive, and is available in blue, green, yellow and white.
Options include connecting panels permitting the units to be aligned, polyester end panels and screens, a tiedown system for securing the units and a portable bench.
Circle No. 14 on Reader Service Card
