FE Volume 148 Issue 4

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KDS 100 PRINTERS

KDS 100 PRINTERS

Key Communications Service, Inc.: Dot-matrix teleprinter equipped with a microprocessor, random access memory (RAM), and an internal modem. It can serve as an electronic link between the central dispatch system and a remote site (such as a volunteer fire station or rescue squad station).
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BACKDRAFTTM FIREFIGHTER GLOVES

BACKDRAFTTM FIREFIGHTER GLOVES

Wells Lamont: Made primarily from Kevlar® aramid fiber. Machine washable--can be tumble dried without shrinking or loss of shape. ThermogripTM palm compound provides better wearability and helps channel water away from the palm surface for added gripping ability. Liner is coated with a proprietary compound for protection against biological, chemical, and water penetration.
Firefighting
SPECIAL RESPIRATOR CLEANER

SPECIAL RESPIRATOR CLEANER

Georgia Steel and Chemical Company, Inc.: One-step cleaner, disinfectant, and deodorizing chemistry. Eliminates filming and streaking on personal safety equipment. Effective against HIV-1. Alcohol-free. Features a measuring spout built into bottle. Safe for use on any hard surface. Meets OSHA, ANSI, and CSA recommendations.
Fire Safety
POWER UNIT

POWER UNIT

Kinman Rescue System: 3,000-psi pump. Instantaneous direction changes at cutter/spreading jaws. Reduces operating current demand, providing greater battery life. Operates at 12 VDC, from either deep-cycle battery or connection to vehicle electrical system. 45 pounds.
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LARGE-DIAMETER MASTER INTAKE VALVE

LARGE-DIAMETER MASTER INTAKE VALVE

Hale Products, Inc.: NFPA compliant. Built-in pressure-relief valve. Fits behind pump operator panel. Eliminates the safety hazard of a bulky valve that hangs outside the running boards. Oversized six-inch-diameter bore and streamlined butterfly disc design allow it to remain in place during high-volume draft operations. Each valve is equipped with panel placards, status lights indicating the valve position, and an air bleeder port.
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LOGIC 400 AND 450 SERIES

LOGIC 400 AND 450 SERIES

Aim Safety USA, Inc.: Single-sensor pocket monitor. Handheld and computerized. 400 Series is a five-ounce, go-no-go hazard alarm detector. Features include lithium camera battery (18-month lifespan); 18-month sensor life; simple calibration with single-span adjustment; water- and shock-resistant case; optional earphones; and extra loud alarms. The 5.5-ounce 450 Series adds a high-contrast numerical level display to 400 Series. Allows user to accurately view parts per million of a toxic gas or pe
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SENTINELTM DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS RECORDING SYSTEM

SENTINELTM DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS RECORDING SYSTEM

Dictaphone Corporation: Incorporates compact rack-mount design with digital audio tape (DAT) media. Can record up to 320 hours on a DAT cartridge (the cartridge fits in the palm of the hand). DigiMaxTM audio compression technology maximizes recording capacity and ensures the highest sound quality. Can record four to 32 channels simultaneously. Locates information in seconds. 40-character backlit LCD display.
Firefighting Equipment
HOSE TRACKER

HOSE TRACKER

Task Force Tips: Color coupling hoseline identifier. Removable when lines are changed, blown, or moved. Easily snaps over male threads at the discharge, nozzle, or couplings in between. Fits 112- or 134-inch lines. Follows discharge colors of NFPA 1901...A-4-9.3. Available in various colors or glow-in-the-dark.
Fire PreventionFire Safety
LIFERAMP II

LIFERAMP II

I.S.S. Innovative Safety Systems, Inc.: Manufactured of heavy neoprene and hypalon fabric. Comes rolled up and rolls out at inflation. No down time or repack costs. Uses standard air packs. Water ballast pockets for combating windy conditions. Dual 15-foot ice rescue system is available.
Technical Rescue
GEO-TRAC VEHICLE TRACKING UNIT

GEO-TRAC VEHICLE TRACKING UNIT

Auto-Trac: Lighter, smaller, and uses less power. Has more memory, a faster microprocessor, additional external ports, and a 10-channel global positioning system (GPS) receiver. One of three components of the Fleetservice Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system that allows companies to track their vehicles on computerized maps. Its six programmable ports support peripheral devices such as mobile data terminals, automated stop announcement systems, signing systems, smart card readers, dead reckon
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3010 INTERCOM SERIES

3010 INTERCOM SERIES

Firecom: Eliminates voice clipping; "hush" circuitry lowers ambient noise to nearly nonexistent levels. Operating panel uses no knobs or buttons but an "easy touch pad." Controls are large and backlit. Headset improvements include a military-style single plug, an adjustable flex boom with positive detent positioning, and an under-helmet design. Easy installation. Dual radio capability.
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TELESCOPING RAM LTR 6/570

TELESCOPING RAM LTR 6/570

Lukas-Rescue Team, Inc.: 18 inches long (closed). Can extend to 40.5 inches (open) with 43,000 pounds of pushing force in the first stage and 13,500 pounds in the second stage. Weighs 37 pounds and is equipped with patented speed and force control.
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700-T HAZ-MAT TRAINING SUIT

Firefighter Training

PORTABLE LIGHTING

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SURGE TANK pix

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COMMANDER HAZ-MAT SUITS

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NORTH PORTABLE AIR CART pix

Technical RescueVehicle Extrication

THE MORE SUBTLE FIREGROUND SURPRISES

Firefighting

INFLUENCING CHANGE WITH A NEW CULTURE

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VENTILATION PROBLEMS

Fire Apparatus

SLICK 2000 FACE CLOTH

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LIFELINE SEARCH: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

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FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTORS CONFRENCE HIGHLIGHTS

FDIC Coverage

PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND HOSE STRETCHES

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