MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DATA SHEET

The ClearCom V and RI Communications Systems from MSA are described in a new illustrated data sheet. ClearCom Systems improve communications for workers wearing air masks and other types of MSA respirators. The ClearCom V System provides voice amplification and improves intelligibility, while the ClearCom RI System provides clear voice transmission and reception through two-way radios. Circle No. 23 Reader Service Card

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT CATALOG

Teledyne Big Beam introduces a 40-page color catalog on its comprehensive line of emergency and portable lighting equipment. It reviews products in detail with photographs, features, dimensions, unit information, illumination time in hours, and ordering information.

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TRACKING DEVICE BROCHURE

An overview of Amskan’s Bartag System is featured in this brochure. The device automatically captures the identity and location of trucks, trains, cars, and containers to update any database. Reading accuracy is not influenced by ice, rain, dust, or grease. The size of a wristwatch, it is affixed to vehicles and is resistant to physical damage.

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DIVE RESCUE EQUIPMENT CATALOG

A 31-page black and white catalog is available from Dive Rescue Inc. that features equipment such as vests, training mannequins, drysuits, water rescue boats, rope, and much more. Training videos and miscellaneous novelty items are also included.

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GOODS AND SERVICES BROCHURE

Ansul’s new 18-page catalog highlights the company’s activities, products, and services. Included are products such as smoke detectors; automatic sprinkler installations; automatic Halon extinguishing installations; and various foam, water, and powder extinguishers.

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FOAM PR0P0RTI0NER LITERATURE

Literature is available on the Flow Mix Model 500 Foam Proportioner from Robwen Inc. The Model 500 is a fully self-contained, positive-pressure foam concentrate to water propertioner. It requires no outside electrical source for power as it operates totally from the pressure generated by the flow of water through the connected hoseline.

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HELMET BROCHURE

Dray Publications Inc. has released a brochure describing firefighter helmets for kids. The helmets contain 10 tips for fire safety and can be imprinted with school and department names.

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EXTRICATION TOOL

The Supershear extrication tool is featured in literature from Pacific Eagle Industries. This lightweight tool can be easily handled by anyone who can lift 19 pounds. The size and design of the cutting head allow it to shear seat tracks, seat frames, and other components that are difficult to reach in addition to steering wheels, roof pillars, etc.

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FOAM SYSTEM BROCHURE

Aquatek Systems™, a division of Wems, Inc., has released a brochure describing how its system makes any fire truck a foam delivery vehicle. Its Foam-R mixer, with no moving parts, mixes air/water/foam concentrate. Its operation is automatic —it monitors water flow and controls the foam injection process.

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RACK BROCHURE

A brochure on the Gunther Ready-Rack describes how the rack keeps gear organized, visible, and off the floor when it is not in use. A wire shelf allows maximum air circulation, reducing smoke odor and chemical fumes, as well as eliminates the accumulation of dust and dirt. Shelves hold up to 800 pounds.

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PRESSURE INFUSOR DATA SHEET

MTM Health Products Ltd.’s data sheet describes the IV-Push Pressure Infusor. Designed for emergency use, it consists of a single heavy duty case with a spring drive that delivers a constant’3’1 level of pressure on the bag until deactivated. It eliminates the need for an IV pole and can be effectively administered in limited spaces.

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PORTABLE COMPUTER LITERATURE

Agilis Corporation has literature available on its Agilis Systems 1 IBM compatible laptop computers. Units can be hand-carried or dash-mounted and can be networked back to dispatch and records management facilities via UHF/VHF radio, 800 MHz trunking systems, and cellular telephones.

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Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
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Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.