FE Volume 149 Issue 6

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DIVE-THRU RESCUE BOAT

DIVE-THRU RESCUE BOAT

Zumro, Inc.: Inflatable boat 17 feet long. Features zippered bow hatch that allows divers and victims to enter through floor of boat. Two inflatable seat cushions are preconnected with 50 feet of line. Stacked tub with tunnel hull design. (800) 932-6003.
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DISPOSABLE EMERGENCY BLANKET

DISPOSABLE EMERGENCY BLANKET

Blanket Cover Ltd.: Made of waterproof, reflective, metallized polyester laminated to a high-bulk air-laid, low-linting paper tissue, with nonallergenic latex adhesive.
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“ROUTINE” CALL RESULTS IN EXPOSURE TO DEADLY GAS

“ROUTINE” CALL RESULTS IN EXPOSURE TO DEADLY GAS

Last October, the Elk Grove Village (IL) Fire Department responded to a report of an electric oven fire in a single-family dwelling. While en route, the companies received information that the fire in the oven appeared to be out and no smoke or flame could be seen. The first engine and ambulance crew arrived on the scene and were met by the homeowner, who stated that the heating element in the oven was "glowing red" and remained that way even with the oven turned off.
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Storage on Apparatus–A Continuing Nightmare

Storage on Apparatus–A Continuing Nightmare

Portable ladders on engine companies. How many of you have given thought to this concept? If a grossly understaffed engine company arrives at the scene of an occupied structure fire, when would it need the portable ladder? Correct if you said, "when, on arrival, life hazard is showing at an upper floor (within reach of ladders carried) AND the victim is in imminent peril." Maybe someone can be spared to raise the ladder to the victim. Maybe, in the rarest of cases, the victim showing is in such
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FIRST RESPONDERS POCKET GUIDE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

FIRST RESPONDERS POCKET GUIDE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Firebelle Productions: Contains material of 24-hour hazardous materials response course in field guide format. Includes Quick Reference Guide, as well as information on recognizing a haz-mat incident, haz-mat marking systems, assessing the hazards, and resources. (408) 866-2081.
HazmatTechnical Rescue
FRESH APPROACHES TO TRAINING

FRESH APPROACHES TO TRAINING

Apart from ruthless rules and mandatory participation, volunteer firefighters tend to greet their internal training program with a mixture of enthusiasm that follows a fairly predictable curve. Some firefighters can`t be held back. They want to know everything. Today! On the other end of the scale are the few who require spoonfeeding. That little bunch is tough to train because so much of the substance is lost on their bibs and mustaches. The middle majority is willing but skeptical. They`ve see
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HDS 600 CI COLD/HOT/STEAM HIGH-PRESSURE WASHER

HDS 600 CI COLD/HOT/STEAM HIGH-PRESSURE WASHER

1.3 to 2.2 gpm. Maximum temperature 285°F. Weighs 190 lbs. Dimensions 40 3 23 3 29 inches. (908) 356-1199.
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FLOTO-PUMP(TM) FLOATING PUMP

FLOTO-PUMP(TM) FLOATING PUMP

Waterous Company: Operates in as little as six inches of water. Reaches pressures of 105 psi. Special forest service model can throw a stream of water more than 85 feet at 170 psi. Air-cooled, two-cycle engine can operate between 60 and 90 minutes on one tank of gasoline. (612) 450-5038.
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DUO PASS ALARM

DUO PASS ALARM

International Safety Instruments: Air-activated when SCBA is turned on. Can also be removed and used as a standalone alarm. Solid state accelerometer motion detector. Sweep type sound, 2 kHz through 3 kHz, 98 dB at 10 feet. High-intensity wig-wag flash beacon. Waterproof case. (800) 235-7677.
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CODEMASTER 100 PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR

CODEMASTER 100 PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR

Hewlett-Packard Medical Products: Designed for paramedics and ACLS teams. Charges from 0 to 360 joules in less than five seconds on fully charged battery. Battery capacity gauge. (800) 934-7372, ext. 1033.
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TOXIRAE HAZMAT PERIMETER MONITOR

TOXIRAE HAZMAT PERIMETER MONITOR

Rae Systems: Photo ionization detector (PID) measures volatile organic compounds (VOC) in range between zero and 2,000 ppm. Broad-band chemical monitor provides alarms that warn workers to retreat from incident. Data logging, TWA, and STEL calculations document exposure levels. (408) 481-4999.
HazmatTechnical Rescue
WATCHDOG CUSTOM PUMPER

WATCHDOG CUSTOM PUMPER

tilt cab and chassis. 47-degree steering cramp angle. Seating for up to six firefighters. Powered by Cummins 8.3L, 325-hp diesel engine with Allison MD 3060 World transmission. (402) 568-2224.
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35-A+ MOBILE TRANSPORTER PLUS(TM)

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AER-O-LITE(TM) AFFF CLASS B FOAMS

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MANUAL SPREADER

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CPR PROMPT&#174 RESCUE AND TRAINING AID

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ALL-LEATHER DUTY BOOTS

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QUANTAR(TM) DATA BASE STATION

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RAD-50 PERSONAL ALARM DOSIMETER

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HAZCAT(TM) CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

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AIR CART

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GLOVE CANISTER

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HME 1871 CUSTOM CHASSIS

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RAPID FIRE SPREAD AND OTHER DEADLY HAZARDS

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