FE Volume 151 Issue 12

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100-FOOT MEDIUM-DUTY AERIAL

100-FOOT MEDIUM-DUTY AERIAL

KME Fire Apparatus: Four-section aerial has 500-pound tip load dry and and a 500-pound rating while flowing water above 257. Available on custom Renegade, Lo Pro Renegade, and Excel chassis in single-axle (without pump/tank) or tandem version. 135-inch travel height on Lo Pro, 140-inch on Excel or Renegade chassis. Optional 37-foot, four-inch waterway. (717) 669-5174.
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Cold Weather Operations

Cold Weather Operations

How knowledgeable are you about the proper operating of fire apparatus in cold weather? Taking the following test will give you some indication.
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THERMAL IMAGER

THERMAL IMAGER

Bullard: Thermal Throttle allows user to manually adjust aperture over germanium lens. High-resolution four-inch viewing screen. UltemT thermoplastic heat-resistant housing. Uses made-in-USA Raytheon solid-state computer chip. Optional wireless remote transmitter inside housing. (800) 827-0423.
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FIREFIGHTER SUITS CATALOG

FIREFIGHTER SUITS CATALOG

Globe Firefighter Suits: 16-page catalog formatted for prospective buyers of firefighters protective clothing and accessories. Includes new GX-7 and traditional turnouts; Proximity ARFF garments; fabric choices for outer shells, moisture barriers, thermal liners, reflective trim configurations; and more than two dozen options and accessories. Available software constantly updates buyers on new options and technical improvements. Computerized spec writing available. (603) 435-8323.
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FLAME-RESISTANT OUTERWEAR

FLAME-RESISTANT OUTERWEAR

Workrite Uniform Company: Waterproof, windproof, and breathable clothing features Gore-TexT fabric and DuPont NomexT IIIA outer lining that protects wearer from flash fires and electric-arc blasts. Breathable Gore-Tex membrane enables perspiration to escape, minimizing heat duress in summer and dampness in the winter. (800) 521-1888.
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POL-E GOLD DROP-IN UNIT

POL-E GOLD DROP-IN UNIT

Custom Fiberglass Products: Features seamless Pol-E tank with fully removable lid; clear plastic sight glass; one-inch Nordic reel; W.S. Darley 2BE18BS pump, underdeck tool storage; Pol-E deck; double full-length Pol-E four-inch I-beams; and CFP`s unlimited time, $200/day, out-of-service warranty. (800) 323-0911.
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TURNOUT GEAR STORAGE SYSTEM

TURNOUT GEAR STORAGE SYSTEM

GearGrid Storage Systems: Open design facilitates maximum airflow to reduce drying time. Available in wallmount or mobile configurations with adjustable shelves. Heavy duty 114-inch tubing frame. Powder coat finish with choice of colors. Shipped unassembled. May be assembled with simple tools. (888) 643-6694.
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AED CHALLENGE TRAINING SOFTWARE

AED CHALLENGE TRAINING SOFTWARE

Physio-Control Corporation: Interactive program simulates a variety of cardiac arrest scenarios. Provides advice, detailed feedback, reports, and performance documentation. Students may proceed at own pace and schedule. Runs on most IBMT PC-compatible computers and requires no complicated peripherals. (800) 442-1142.
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2000 PLUS TRACTOR-DRAWN PLATFORM

2000 PLUS TRACTOR-DRAWN PLATFORM

Sutphen Corporation: Features custom tractor chassis with aluminum cab. Combination of aerial platform and tiller-driving compartment enclosure available with full midship pumps (up to 2,000 gpm) and water tanks (up to 300 gallons). 1,000-pound platform capacity with up to 1,500 gpm of water flowing. Caterpillar C-12 engine with Jacobs engine brake, and Allison HD 4060P transmission. Full 304 stainless steel trailer compartmentation with more than 350 cubic feet of usable storage space. (800) 84
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HURST RAM EXTENSION SET

HURST RAM EXTENSION SET

Hale Products, Inc.: Extends length of rams and includes six-, 10-, and 15-inch sizes. Attaches to ends of JL-30 and JL-60 rams and comes in lightweight polyure-thane case. (610) 825-6300.
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Clarification

Clarification

In "Camaraderie and Organizational Dysfunction" by Alan J. Freedman, in the September 1998 issue, page 90, the last sentence of the second complete paragraph should read as follows: "The department purchased 212-inch 2 two 112-inch gated wyes to "solve the problem."
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SEARCHCAM (R) 2000

SEARCHCAM (R) 2000

Search Systems, Inc.: Highly mobile, single-operator victim location system. Miniature high-resolution color video camera, variable-intensity illumination, sensitive microphone, and speaker makeup system. User may view color images of objects as close as a few inches or as far as 20 feet in complete darkness. Waterproof articulating camera head pans left to right 180 degrees and has view angle of 260 degrees. Noise-reducing headphones designed for high-noise environments and may be worn under he
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REDIPAD

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EXTENDO BED CARGO PLATFORM

Firefighting Equipment

CAF SYSTEM

Fire Apparatus

ES-KEY ™ MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Firefighting Equipment

PRIVATE DWELLINGS

Firefighting

HANDLING UNJUST CRITICISM

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Preplanning Building Hazards

Firefighting

MONITORING RADIO TRAFFIC: SHOULD YOUR UNIT BE RESPONDING TO A MORE URGENT CALL?

Structural Firefighting

The fire service needs USFA/NFA assistance

Firefighting

THE PIO: A POSITION WITH INFINITE BOUNDARIES

Firefighting

Valuable Rubble: Seizing Your Training Opportunities

Firefighter Training

The Public Information Officer: A Multifaceted Role

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