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PATERSON FIRE OF 1902: THE STORY OF NEW JERSEY’S BIGGEST BLAZE by Glenn P. Corbett, Fire Engineer-ing’s technical editor, describes not only the devastation of and recovery from the February 9, 1902 fire but also the contemporary social and political conditions in America’s “Silk City.” Labor conflict, anarchists, a growing immigrant population, and a major flood are also discussed in the context of this conflagration. Web site: www.greatpatersonfire.com.
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Custom Fiberglass Products (CFP) introduces the new POLY GLAS TANKS (polypropylene and FRP). The Poly Glas tank has no water trap and includes a flat, fully removable, bolt-down Pol-E Gold lid with recessed flange; a central floor-to-lid Quick Flow baffle system; fire duty materials; and a new Poly Glas unlimited-time warranty. (800) 323-0911.
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ESS INNERZONE SNAP-ON/SNAP-OFF GOGGLES are now available on NFPA-compliant helmet ensembles direct from Bullard, Cairns, Lion, Morning Pride, and Paul Conway. The patented ESS quick-release strap attachment system allows rapid removal from the helmet and convenient use with a faceshield or a flip-down shield. The Snap-on/Snap-off system permits adding NFPA-required primary eye protection to helmets equipped with only secondary shield protectors. See our Web site (www.essgoggles.com.) to find out how your department can field test these goggles at 50 percent off using the ESS Half-Price Demo Program. (208) 726-4072.
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Amrel’s ROCKY NOTEBOOK COMPUTER survived a collision involving the police car in which it was mounted. The car and all the other equipment mounted inside the vehicle were unsalvageable after the car was rear-ended by a truck. Amrel’s Rocky line of mobile computers is certified to MIL-STD 810F ruggedization standards and designed for resistance to shock, vibration, water, humidity, dust, sand, and extreme temperatures. (800) 882-6735.
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The new Havis Shields MAGNAFIRE 3000T SERIES 900-WATT FIXTURE has greater light output at any angle than other 1,500-watt or even 2,000-watt full-size or low-profile fixtures. Reflector’s optimum size and shape, rounded parabolic corners, and patented electro-polished mirror finish project an intense, smooth beam. Halogen infrared bulb technology produces 25 to 30 percent more light per watt than comparable standard halogen bulbs. Low current draw of 4.2 amps for a 240-volt lamp allows specifying more apparatus lights without increasing the electrical load. Tested against other leading light fixtures by an independent third-party certified testing facility; test results available on request. (800) 524-9900. Web site: www.havis.com.
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The 974 PORTABLE SPRINKLER SYSTEM from FlameFighter Corporation is designed for use in residential attic areas, large-scale apartments, hotels, and commercial buildings. Deploys by extending nozzles equally from peak of roof or other area where a wall of water is needed. Nozzles are driven in with sledgehammers or other tool. Can be daisy chained together and produces 125 gpm flow. (800) 233-1561.
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RAE Systems Inc. introduces a GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE (GPS) OPTION for its existing AreaRAE wireless gas detectors. Allows up to 16 deployed sensors to broadcast their exact location to the host gas monitor located up to two miles away in real-time. Helps haz-mat response teams define a perimeter and protect personnel/communities. Allows incident commanders instant indication of team members’ location and where potential hazards are present. Available for existing AreaRAE wireless one- to five-sensor gas detectors equipped with a wireless RF transceiver for transmitting readings in real-time to a host-controller. (408) 585-3534.
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Buckeye Fire Equipment offers UL-listed PORTABLE AND WHEELED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, DRY CHEMICAL AGENTS, FOAM CONCENTRATES, FOAM HARDWARE, and ACCESSORIES. A color 12-page brochure provides product operating specifications, approvals, and ordering information. (704) 739-7415.
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The Industrial Scientific LKD 100 COMBUSTIBLE GAS LEAK DETECTOR uses a solid-state sensor and two AA batteries to provide up to eight hours of continuous monitoring. Compact and lightweight (weighs three ounces). Single-point alarm is factory set at 500 ppm of methane and uses audible and visible alarms. (800) DETECTS.
CritiCall™ 3.0 Personnel Selection Software from The Biddle Consulting Group, Inc. is an automated preemployment selection testing system that includes three new tests to assess job applicants’ job-related competency in reading comprehension, spelling, and sentence clarity. An on-screen tutor guides the test taker through the process. 100-percent PC-based and provides an accurate assessment of the actual skills and multitasking abilities in a computer-related environment. Designed to measure knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals with no dispatch or call-taking experience prior to the test, assessing overall capabilities to perform and learn. Validation Wizard allows test administrators to conduct a preliminary content validation study of the test they are using to screen applicants in CritiCall™. (800) 999-0438.
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COUNCIL TOOLS offers a complete line of FIREFIGHTING TOOLS for use in brush and forest fires. Featured tools include the Pulaski, pickhead, and flathead axes; the McLeod tool; fire rakes; sledgehammers; the Fire Swatter; and crowbars. (910) 646-3011.
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The Odyssey Automotive Specialty COMMANDER CONVERSION PACKAGE includes a Command 40 cabinet (C40-RPIM) with command board and remote radio communication area. Options in-clude Whelen all-linear LED light bar with integrated traffic controller and Odyssey-designed lettering with Scotch-liteT and vinyl gold leaf. (800) 535-9441.
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The PATRIOT STARS AND STRIPES LEATHER SHIELD from D.E. Wil-liams Shields is made from two layers of belting leather stitched through from front to back to produce 1/4-inch-thick shield. All-leather construction maintains its shape without requiring metal back braces. All panels are reflective. Available in all popular sizes. (619) 448-9080.
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FlexHead Industries’ COMMERCIAL CEILING SPRINKLERS use flexible stainless-steel hose to connect sprinkler heads to system branch lines. With no rigid joints between branch line and head, connection is impervious to building motion, even in seismically active areas. Factory Mutual-approved and UL-listed. Reduced installation time. (800) 829-6975.
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A 16-page COLOR CATALOG displays Barrier-Wear’s urban interface/wildland firefighting products, which feature InduraT Proban FR flame-resistant cotton, NomexT IIIA, and Advance Nomex™ Kevlar fabrics. Products include wildland jackets with zip-in vest or liner options, wildland coveralls, and brush shirts. Features product illustrations, specifications, options, and construction information. (800) 469-5994.
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Trim-Lok, Inc.’s new CATALOG 400 displays its VINYL AND RUBBER EX-TRUSIONS for finishing and protecting rough edges, sealing against leaks, minimizing effects of vibrations, and decorative Mylar applications. Free catalog and samples available. (888) TRIM-LOK (874-6565). Web site: www.trimlok.com. E-mail: info@trimlok.com.
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Scott’s new E-Z Flo™ II REGULATOR requires less work to breathe for reduced fatigue and increased duration of air. E-Z Flo II sustains airflow volumes of more than 400 lpm and provides 25-percent decreased exhalation resistance compared to the original E-Z Flo regulator. E-Z Flo II is resistant to impact and has a firefighter glove-friendly design. Interchangeable with any Scott AV-2000T, Scott-O-VistaT, or the new AV-3000™ facepieces, and is NIOSH and NFPA approved for use on the Air-PakT 2.2/3.0/4.5/Fifty™. (800) 247-7257.
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The new AVALON C.A.T. SYSTEM from Panther Electronics is a half-ounce molded earpiece system that replaces the conventional shoulder microphone. User can talk and listen through one ear. Firefighters can use the system while wearing a full-face mask and during mopup operations without the mask. With another earpiece, a paramedic can transmit vital signs to the emergency room without removing the earpiece from the ear. Earpieces are cus-tom molded to the user’s ear. Includes ear impression kit and controller that attaches directly to the Motorola JEDI Series radios. Microphone transducer is unaffected by road noise or high ambient background noise. Provides clear transmission based on sounds as they originate from the vocal chords and resonate through the cranium, and is not affected by noise entering the mouth. (877) 957-1600. Web site http:// www.pantherelecronics.com/.
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The HOT SHOTT HYDRATION SYSTEM from Camelbak Products is designed for wildland firefighters. The 72-ounce system keeps drinking water cool for hours of work on the fireline. It can be at-tached to web gear and packs with hook-and- loop fasteners or D-ring attachements or placed in backpacks. Omega Fill-port has a large opening and low-profile reservoir. Big Bite valve cover keeps Big Bite™ valve clean. (800) 767-8725.
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Thermo Electron Corporation introduces the NATURAL BACKGROUND REJECTION (NBR) DETECTOR. This handheld NBR detector with the multipurpose survey meter, FH 40 G, automatically distinguishes between varying amounts of natural background and artificial radiation. Allows the detection and measurement of even the smallest amounts of artificial gamma radiation in the presence of fluctuating natural ra-diation background fields. The ideal in-strument for determining a radioactive threat from man-made radiation sources. Can be used with with moving sources/fixed equipment or fixed sources/moving equipment, as radioactivity monitors for trucks and trains, or for pedestrians and conveyors. Several versions available for portal monitoring, border control, security checkpoints, and emergency response vehicles. Web site: http://www.thermo.com. (800) 678-7088.
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ProAir LLC introduces the 110/12-volt CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM for ambulances and rescue vehicles that keeps a constant interior temperature even when the vehicle is not running. This 110/12 volt combination system provides a higher level of patient comfort by maintaining continuous 24-hour climate control. Helps control temperatures of medications stocked inside the unit. Interior climate is produced by the 12-volt system while the vehicle is running. Vehicle can be plugged into a 110-volt outlet and a wall-mounted thermostat controls the system. Purchased factory-direct, ProAir’s 110/12 volt climate control system can be installed on just about any make or model of emergency vehicle and meets or exceeds all industry testing requirements. (800) 338-8544. Web site: www.proairllc.com.
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Midland Radio Corporation’s new 80-150/400 TWO-WAY PORTABLE RADIO can operate on VHF (148-174 MHz) or UHF (440-470 MHz) frequencies. Features 16-channel capability and five watts (VHF) or four watts (UHF) of pow-er. Knobs and buttons located for easy use with gloves. Includes standard 1,200 mAH NiMH re-chargeable battery. Has adjustable transmitter pow-er and switches to low-power operation when low battery is detected. Each of 16 channels can be field-programmed for either 12.5 or 25 KHz bandwidths. (816) 241-8500.
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Kwichak Marine Industries, Inc. delivered a FIREBOAT to the Port of Los Angeles, California. The all-aluminum vessel has a 39-foot, three-inch overall length; a 131/2-foot beam; twin Caterpillar 3126B engines; and a top speed of 29 knots fully loaded. Additional features include a Cummins 6BTA5.9-M3 fire pump engine coupled to a Hale 80-FC 2,400-gpm pump, a Stang 925545 monitor flowing 1,000 gpm, and a 50-gallon AR firefighting foam capacity. (206) 545-8485.
