POINTS TO PONDER
This aerial truck was set up for ladder pipe operations with a firefighter at the tip. When the hoseline was charged, the truck overturned.
FE Volume 151 Issue 10
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FIRE-SCOPEtm GOGGLES
Lion Apparel: Lightweight goggles fit over glasses and give full range of vision. Baffle vent system allows air to circulate inside protective envelope but keeps moisture out. Quick-adjust locking headband. Available separately or as part of Lion RevolutionT lightweight helmet system. Meet NFPA 1971, 1997 edition standards. (800) 421-2926.
MORE ON THE MEANING OF STRATEGY AND TACTICS
We are still discussing some of the differences--from texts, bulletins, and what I mean when I write this column--in the conception of tactics and how they relate to the strategy ongoing at your firefight. In last month`s column, we noted the differences in the philosophy of search. Notice that I didn`t say "Search and Rescue," as it is termed today--as though it were one word. Just SEARCH.
ULTRATHINtm LIGHTS
Sound Off, Inc.: Compact lights available as deck-, grille-, headliner-, or windshield-mounted lights. Dimensions 4.75 inches wide 2 1.625 inches high 2 2.75 inches deep for single-lamp model; 9.5 inches wide for dual-lamp model. Optional halogen or strobe configuration. Lens colors include amber, clear, blue, and red. (800) 338-7337.
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WATER RESCUE TRAINING MANIKIN
Simulaids, Inc.: Features sinking capabili-ties for top and bottom search and recovery operations. Takes on up to 150 pounds of water. Available with CPR capability. (800) 431-4310.
FDONSCENE 1.5 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
FieldSoft, Inc.: Automates tactical information entry, storage, retrieval, and display. Manages people, resources, and events on the scene. Supports any command system in use. Prompts IC or accountability officer to perform accountability checks and automatically documents results. Compatible with Windows 3.1 and NT. (602) 899-2128.
APOLLOtm HI-RISERtm MONITOR
Akron Fire Fighting Equipment: Available in single- and dual-inlet versions. May be elevated for operation over lightbars and other obstructions when used in deck mode. May be used as a portable monitor by incorporating single or dual inlet ground base. (800) 228-1161.
GENREMOTET START/STOP PANEL
XRT Power Systems: Device allows operator to control generator from vehicle cab or any convenient location. Provides generator operation data including DC voltage, water temperature, oil pressure, exhaust temperature alarm, and engine hours. Includes power logic module assembly, display panel, and 30 feet of shielded phone cable. (781) 631-3282.
“STOPS FOGGING” SOLUTION
Parker`s Perfect: Clear spray liquid stops fogging on protective eyewear. Usable on SCBA equipment, haz-mat suits, goggles, and faceshields. May be used on cameras and scopes. One application lasts for more than 24 hours. When applied to mirrors, interior of windshields, and other surfaces not exposed to elements, lasts up to 30 days. (800) 884-8005.
HELIWELLtm DIP TANK
SEI Industries: 14,900-gallon tank consists of 10 aluminum panels making up outer shell and a watertight vinyl fabric liner. Accommodates 2,600-gallon Bambi BucketT helicopter bucket. Available in 5,650- and 9,425-gallon versions. (604) 946-3131.
KNOCKDOWNT CLASS A FOAM AND WETTING SOLUTION
National Foam: Compatible with Class A and B systems; has 72-hour premix stability; and is usable for vehicular, structural, and forest fires. Produces no EPA-reportable incidents. Reduces water surface tension, expediting surface penetration and reducing water runoff. (610) 363-1400.
FOAMMASTER FOAM PROPORTIONING UNIT
Hale, Inc.: Electromechanical flow regulator with built-in check valves allow accurate proportioning over a wide range of flows and pressures and prevents backflow to pump. Special hard coating resists corrosion when using Class A foam and water. Available in one- and 2.5-gpm versions. (610) 825-6300.