MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

AIR MASK ENHANCEMENTS BULLETIN

A four-color illustrated bulletin from MSA, “Air Mask Enhancements for the First Team,” describes four air masks options that allow firefighters to “transfill” air between cylinders; don and wear masks more comfortably; speak through the masks clearly; and be assured of improved chemical, scratch, and heat resistance from their facepiece lenses.

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RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING LITERATURE

TSI Inc. introduces a brochure on the PORTACOUNT™ Respiratory Fit Tester, a portable instrument designed for quantitative respirator fit testing that operates without chambers, tents, or generators. The eight page, four-color brochure highlights features including its ability to measure fit factors to 100,000 and greater; its use of particles in ambient air as the challenge media; and its simplified testing operation. A technical section with detailed description is also included.

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COMPRESSORS DATA SHEET

Stark Manufacturing’s data sheet shows its Model BRV Series Compressors, designed to occupy limited floor space. Compressors include gauge panel, hour meter, purification system, belt guard, cycle timer for auto drain, and low and high temperature switches with indicator lights.

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TRAINING AIDS BROCHURE

A four-page brochure from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons describes its EMS training materials for both students and instructors.

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RETARDER LITERATURE

A new 16-page, four-color brochure is available on a vehicle speed retarder that acts as an effective backup system to aid vehicles’ service brakes. Telma Retarders are capable of delivering up to 900 H.P. braking force.

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CATALOG

Globe Firefighters Suits announces new designs and major improvements in its new line of firefighter protective clothing and accessories, all designed to meet NFPA standards. Globe’s complete line with descriptions is shown in its new 2-i-page, fullcolor catalog with more than 140 photographs and illustrations.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

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.