Kussmaul Electronics Co.’s new AUTO CHARGE STATUS CENTER, MODEL 091-189-12 is a universal indicator that reads battery voltage and the battery’s condition through LEDs. In addition to the LED status indicators, a three-digit indicator displays the battery voltage. The unit is designed to be mounted on a vehicle’s exterior so as to readily indicate the battery condition. The indicator fits Kussmaul standard indicator panel cut outs, and comes with a three-year warranty. www.kussmaul.com. (800) 346-0857.
Pelican’s new 1460 EMS Case is specifically designed in conjunction with fire department and EMS personnel. The case features a lockable compartment for controlled substances, adjustable tray dividers for easy customization, a top lid that opens up to 180° for on-the-field antiroll stability, an O-ring seal for dust- and water-resistant seal (IP66), easy open double throw latches, an open-cell core with solid wall design, automatic pressure equalization valve, comfortable rubber over-molded handles, and stainless-steel hardware and padlock protectors. Covered by a lifetime warranty, the case is also available with or without EMS organizer and dividers. www.Pelican.com. (800) 473-5422.
ISI’s nVISION XT and nVISION XTP THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS come with padded hand straps for comfort and stability as well as digital and scale temperature readout. Neckstrap, lanyards, and pistol grip are optional. The nVision XT offers a 160×120 sensor array and has a standard 2× zoom feature and optional video capture. The nVision XTP uses a 320×240 sensor and comes standard with 4× zoom and video capture. Both ISI thermal imaging systems feature the ISI EchoSeeker ultrasonic tracking device, which allows the tracking of downed firefighters, entry pathways, or exit locations in a volatile environment. www.avon-isi.com. (231) 779-3725.
TruSouth Oil’s 50FUEL (pictured) and 40FUEL have precise oil-to-gas blends that eliminate the need for mixing gas and oil in two-cycle engine equipment such as chainsaws and other handheld power tools. Users can simply open the cans and pour the product into their equipment. 50FUEL and 40FUEL are ethanol- and benzene-free, protecting the two-cycle engine from the corrosive nature of ethanol and ensuring peak performance. Available in both 50:1 and 40:1 gas:oil ratios. Both products are precisely blended with an advanced synthetic lubricant at the exact ratios suggested by the major manufacturers of handheld power equipment. www.trusouthoil.com. (888) 253-8443.
CBC (AMERICA) Corp’s Ganz Automotive™ line of AUTOMOTIVE and FLEET SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS features drive recorders; mobile DVRs; video surveillance mobile cameras; rearview monitoring systems; and GPS tracking equipment, including the Voyaris™ (pictured). Also available from CBC is its H.264 Mobile DVR and Armored Series of mobile pan-tilt-zoom cameras for command and control vehicles. www.cbcamerica.com. (800) 422-6707.
Wayne Bennett’s DISASTER RESPONSE GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS is a 20-page guide that outlines disaster response steps for teachers and school staff, which will empower them to keep calm, create a plan quickly, and ultimately save lives if and when disaster strikes. Bennett’s workshops have trained more than 30,000 people in disaster survival skills, including light urban search and rescue, triage, disaster first aid, and firefighting. The knowledge gained from this guide book will help keep teachers and staff members focused and decisive when they must make wise decisions quickly under pressure. www.disastersurvivalskills.com. (888) 705-2184.
The K.O. FIRE CURTAIN wind control device is used by many departments, including the Fire Department of New York, when fighting wind-driven fires and the blowtorch effect. The six- × eight-foot, 26½-pound device covers a failed window in seconds, dropping hallway temperatures by 50 percent in minutes. Firefighters can then proceed to the fire and apply water. Tested in high wind conditions, the curtain can withstand 1,700°F for an hour. www.kofirecurtain.com. (516) 662-3900.
TMS Medical Technologies’ new line of FINGER PULSE OXIMETERS including the T4, T33, and T310 offer exceptional accuracy at an affordable price. Each has motion/tremor rejection as well as exceptional low-perfusion performance. T4 is a basic oximeter, and T33 and the color T310 add a perfusion indicator, rotatable LCD display, audible pulse rate tones, and a pleth waveform. www.tmsmedicaltechnologies.com. (800) 374-9798.
Team Equipment’s MAXIWEDGE KIT is available for hazmat emergencies involving the controlling of liquid, gas, and bulk material leaks in mobile and stationary containers. The kit contains more than 100 various wedges and plugs in sizes of 5⁄8, 1½, 2½, and four inches, with widths up to 10 inches. Conical plugs in sizes of one-, two-, and three-inch diameters and a nonsparking mallet are also included in the kit. www.k12fd.com. (800) 367-9054.
The official WNYF DVD is a Fire Department of New York training and historical resource and includes all issues of the WNYF magazine since its inception in 1940 through its fourth and final 2009 issue. This comprehensive reference provides information for firefighters and their departments as well as fire and history buffs. The index’s search tool finds articles by your favorite author, or type in a key word or phrase to find all articles on the subject matter of choice. There is a special discount for current WNYF subscribers. www.fdnyfoundation.org/dvd. (212) 698-4525.
Nine 1One Gear’s Battalion Chief first-response jacket for firefighters and emergency-response professionals is designed for career and volunteer departments. It comes in standard navy, black, and red colors. The jacket is also ANSI Class II High-Visibility blood-borne pathogen resistant. Sizes are small-4XL. Specifications include AirTech™ breathable, raglan-sleeved outer shell with viral-resistant and blood-borne pathogen barrier; AirTech™ P625 laminate high-tech inside liner; Dupont Cordura® in high wear areas; Ever-Quick® dry lining fabric for moisture control; ergonomic back hem; no-draft internal cuff for thermal retention; and 3M Scotchgard® reflective material, which meets ANSI Class II requirements. http://nine1onegear.com. (888) 991-4327.
Thales Communications’ Liberty™ Multiband Land Mobile Radio (LMR) is the first multiband, software-defined LMR for government agencies and first responders. With coverage across all public safety bands (136-174 MHz, 380-520 MHz, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz), federal, state, local, and U.S. Department of Defense agencies can now communicate using a single portable radio that operates in direct mode or uses existing infrastructure in any of the bands. The first multiband LMR to be put in the hands of users, the Liberty radio is currently undergoing operational evaluation. www.thalesliberty.com. (800) 258-4420.
