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Kontron Elektronik: Functions in mission-critical, all-weather outdoor or mobile computing applications. Shock- and vibration- resistant. Lightweight. Full magnesium casing. Has NEMA 12 rating (NEMA 4 when closed). Includes a 3.5-inch floppy drive, 200 MB hard drive, AT slot, and two PCMCIA slots (standard). Features a parallel Centronics interface and two serial RS-232 ports, an SCSI-2bus for CD-ROM or streamer connection, and PS/2 mouse connector. 9.4-inch color STN display. Removable keyboard

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FLOWMINDER PLUS

Class 1: Reads both flow and pressure. Features: "Read Pressure" button to view pressure reading (gpm/psi or liters/kpa); full four-digit display that can read flows in excess of 2,000 gpm; fast flow averaging; "Read Total" button that gives total flow available; and microprocessor-based for better low-flow accuracy. Tel: (800) 533-FLOW.

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FIRE SUPPRESSION RATING SCHEDULE

Although many property owners will never have a fire in their home or business, most insure their property. The amount they pay for fire insurance is largely determined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of the local fire department according to the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS), a "point-based" evaluation system that ranks fire departments from 1 to 10 (1 being the best, 10 the worst--effectively no public fire protection). A fire department can review its rating with its

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COLLAPSE INDICATORS DURING OPERATIONS

Last month we discussed some of the signs that show stress to the structural integrity of the building during the firefight. When I mentioned puddles on the floor, I meant that the puddle is more than an inconvenience to firefighters wearing shoes instead of boots. The floor is overloaded--tension stress is building to the max! (The beams are bending.) Collapse can take the form of lean-to if supports on one side of the floor let go, "V" if the beams crack in the middle, and pancake if the whol

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PHD ULTRA

Biosystems, Inc.: Confined space gas detector measures oxygen, combustibles, and up to two toxic gases. All normal procedures including "Auto Cal" adjustment controlled through the single On/Off mode button. Automatically logs gas readings, user and location ID, and other important information. Housed in a rugged, compact case. Choice of snap-in NiCad or alkaline battery packs. Tel: (203) 344-1079.

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50 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

All of these points revolve around a central premise--"knowing your job." To increase your personal safety, you must do the little things that when added together increase the chances of a safe operation. By incorporating these tips into your regular routine, you can be assured that you`ve done the right thing. n

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pak-alert 1000/distress alarm

Scott: Features a control console with a gauge indicating SCBA cylinder pressure. When the SCBA valve is opened, a green LED indicates the distress alarm system is deployed. A flashing red LED and audible alarm signal a firefighter in distress. Tel: (704) 282-8400.

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PRY BAR HEAD

OTC: Six ounces. Comes equipped with a 38-inch drive so it can be used with any 38-inch ratchet or breaker bar. Rolling head design allows comfortable positioning beneath the component. Resists bending and breaking. Affords the flexibility to work at various angles for numerous applications by adapting a ratchet to the pry bar head. Tel: (800) 533-6127.

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RADIUS&#174 SP50 RADIO

Motorola: Portable two-way radio provides highly flexible radio performance in an easy-to-use package that is adaptable to a wide range of applications. Available in two-, six-, and 10-channel models in both UHF and VHF frequencies. Features programmable power levels from one to five watts on VHF models and one to four watts on UHF models. Offers many other dealer-programmable features such as Channel Scan, Time-Out Timer, external squelch select, and Busy Channel Lock Out. Also includes top-mou

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AKROMATIC NOZZLE

Akron Brass: Low-pressure electric master stream nozzle. Provides automatic operation from 500 to 1,250 gpm at 80 psi for lower engine pressure on aerial applications. Lightweight. Durable. High flow capability.

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FIREFIGHTERS FLASHLIGHTS

Streamlight, Inc.: Line of rechargeable lighting products for the fire service. Available in highly visible yellow or traditional orange. Line includes newly enhanced LiteBox® lantern, explosion-protected Survivor®, water-resistant SL-20XP, and compact Polystinger®. Tel: (610) 631-0600.

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FE Volume 148 Issue 6

The Latest

IN LITE PORTABLE COMPUTER

FLOWMINDER PLUS

FIRE SUPPRESSION RATING SCHEDULE

COLLAPSE INDICATORS DURING OPERATIONS

Kitchen Table Conversations

The Podcasts You Need

Tech, Techniques, and More

Webinars on Pivotal Topics

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pak-alert 1000/distress alarm

PRY BAR HEAD

RADIUS&#174 SP50 RADIO

AKROMATIC NOZZLE

FIREFIGHTERS FLASHLIGHTS

DROP TANK

DRY HYDRANT HEAD ASSEMBLY

120-VOLT AUTO PUMP

GENESIS II ADULT/CHILD RESUSCITATOR

GASMAN

AIR-POWERED INTEGRAL TOOLS

“THIS LOOKS SERIOUS…THOUGH ITS HARD TO TELL THROUGH THESE BINOCULARS”

FOUR FIRE FATALITIES

KEEP IT COOL

PRIVATE PROVIDER TACTICS:WHOS FOOLING WHOM?

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Getting “Over the Edge”: readers respond

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