TOXI PLUS GAS DETECTOR
Biosystems, Inc.: One-button automatic calibration. Measures carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, or oxygen. Optional vibrator alarm allows detector use in high-noise areas. (203) 344-1079.
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JB-7144 LAND MOBILE RADIO BATTERY
JBRO Batteries, Inc.: 7.5-volt replacement battery for Motorola HT-1000 and MT-2000 land mobile radios. (800) 323-3779.
TAKE UP FIREFIGHTER ENERGY AND RECOVERY DRINK
Contains carbohydrates to restore glycogen, as well as electrolytes, minerals, chromium picolinate, vitamin C, and a full complement of B vitamins. Available in powder or liquid form. (800) HYDRANT.
SB-8 RECHARGEABLE WOLFLITE
Wolf Safety Lamp Co., Ltd.: 25,000 candlepower output. Eight-watt, six-volt halogen sealed-beam bulb. Drop-tested from 20 feet. Distributed in U.S. by Safety Lamp of Houston, Inc. (713) 999-3394.
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DOT COMPUTERIZED EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
The Blair Group: Enables search for chemical name fragment, placard, or UN/NA number. Full text from shipping papers description to hazardous-materials class included. Help system. Available in Macintosh, Windows, and Newton PDA versions. (860) 779-1784.
N14-525 PLUS ENGINE
Cummins Engine Company, Inc.: 525 horsepower. Peak torque rated at 1,590-ft.-lbs. at 1,200 rpm. Pumping capacity up to 3,000 gpm. Fully electronic control of fuel injection timing and metering. 370 horsepower version available. (812) 376-0660.
CITROSQUEEZER HELMET CLEANER
E. D. Bullard Company: Clear, citrus-based liquid solution removes most soot and hydrocarbon residue from Class A and B fires. Environment-friendly. (606) 234-6611.
FC-16V800 COMPACT SKID UNIT
Marco Firefighting Equipment: Two-inch suction, 112-inch discharge. Flows up to 140 gpm. Discharge pressures up to 140 psi. Includes fiberglass tank, welded steel framework, booster reel, and 100 feet of one-inch hose. (800) 527-1574.
ISPATCHER GUIDE TO FIRES/ INCIDENTS IN PROGRESS
Powerphone, Inc.: Reference/training guide for emergency dispatcher or communicator. Lists questions to ask and instructions to give emergency caller. Can be customized to list persons to notify for specific incidents. For use in conjunction with local SOPs. Indexed according to specific emergency (structure fire, rescue/drowning, train accident, etc.). (800) 53-POWER.
PAC III PERSONAL GAS MONITOR
National Draeger, Inc.: Measures toxic gas and oxygen levels in ambient air. Intelligent plug-in sensors allow for adaptation.
GLASS CUTTER HGC 7
Holmatro: Rescue tool cuts through laminated, glued-in windshields. Rotating mechanism minimizes production of glass fragments and dust, collecting particles within tool. Operated by a hand ratchet. (410) 987-6633.
EYEGLASS HOLDER
Scott Health & Safety Products: Retains user`s prescription lenses behind facepiece. Four self-adjusting suspension rings suspend frame over nose bridge. Usable with AV-2000 facepiece on Air-Pak 2.2/4.5 and Air-Pak Fifty SCBA. (704) 282-8400.