FE Volume 151 Issue 8

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TWENTY TWENTYT FACEPIECE

TWENTY TWENTYT FACEPIECE

Survivair: Compatible with Survivair Sigma, Omega, and Lo-Pro SCBAs. Large wraparound lens and dual curvature allow peripheral vision and decreased visual distortion. Antifog coating prevents fogging down to -307F. Attachment straps mount to rims, not silicone skirt, for evenly distributed sealing pressure on any facial configuration. (888) APR-SCBA.
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WICK-250 FIRE PUMP

WICK-250 FIRE PUMP

three-stage centrifugal pump features corrosion-resistant parts, discharge and priming, two-inch NPSH suction, and 112-inch discharge. Eight-hp, two-cycle engine has auto-reset, high-speed cutout, low-tone muffler, and internal spark arrestor. Gpm-to-psi ratios range from 90 gpm at 0 psi to 25 gpm at 185 psi and shutoff at 240 psi. Requires no special tools for maintenance. Includes five-gallon fuel tank, primer bulb, and quick-connect. (800) 423-8347.
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ARGO WILDLAND EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE (WERV)

ARGO WILDLAND EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE (WERV)

Midlands ATVs, Inc.: Equipped to fight a variety of fires in hard-to-access terrain. Amphibious vehicle engineered for remote wildland firefighting, search and rescue, personnel and equipment transport, EMS, and haz-mat response. Carries 100 gallons of water; can spray water, foam, or gel at fire. May be designed to meet any fire service need. (803) 564-3298.
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CAP

CAP

Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex fabric eliminates need for vinyl cap rain cover. Round top cap has two-inch visor, removable cane band covered with black perforated braid, and a leather sweatband. (800) 225-6715.
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LEGISLATION PAVES WAY FOR DONATION OF USED EQUIPMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENTS

LEGISLATION PAVES WAY FOR DONATION OF USED EQUIPMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENTS

Many volunteer fire departments across the country are in serious need of fire equipment. Yet, many times still serviceable equipment discarded by industry or other fire departments is deliberately destroyed so that these departments cannot use it. Why? The original owners might be subjected to civil damages should personal injury occur while the discarded equipment is in use by the volunteer departments.
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MORE “WHADDA YA MEAN BY THAT!!”

MORE “WHADDA YA MEAN BY THAT!!”

For the past few columns, I have tried to recall some of the "What did you mean by that U?" or "Oh yeah, but we don`t do that here!" comments I have received from time to time throughout the country. This month, we continue.
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PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

Fire barriers are intended to delay or prevent the spread of fire to adjacent areas. Some are better than others. (BCFS3, pages 199-200)
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ENGINEERING TURNOUT SYSTEMS FOR HEAT STRESS REDUCTION: DuPONTS NOMEX OMEGAT BUNKER GEAR

ENGINEERING TURNOUT SYSTEMS FOR HEAT STRESS REDUCTION: DuPONTS NOMEX OMEGAT BUNKER GEAR

"The leading cause of fatal injury for on-duty firefighters in 1996 was, in fact, stress, as it has been in almost every year of this 20-year study, and this stress usually resulted in heart attacks."--"1996 Fire Fighter Fatalities," NFPA Journal, National Fire Protection Association, July/August 1997.
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NEAR TRAGEDY UNDERSCORES NEED FOR SAFETY WHEN TRAINING

NEAR TRAGEDY UNDERSCORES NEED FOR SAFETY WHEN TRAINING

A recent training exercise in Virginia almost turned tragic when a gated wye appliance was ripped apart after having been pressurized with 4,500 psi. Names and locations have been purposely omitted from this article, since the primary objective is to share the lessons learned from this experience and not to discredit anyone.
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PORTABLE LADDERS BY BOB PRESSLER

PORTABLE LADDERS BY BOB PRESSLER

Photo 1. A firefighter returns to his 20-foot straight portable ladder after venting the front windows at this private-dwelling fire. The proper placement of ladders at building fires is of the utmost importance. These ladders are used for both entry and egress.
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SE-604 EMERGENCY SHOWER/EYE/FACE WASH STATION

SE-604 EMERGENCY SHOWER/EYE/FACE WASH STATION

Speakman Company: Eight-inch-diameter showerhead with impeller faceplate swirls water for more complete coverage. Eye/face wash has six aerated outlets in two brass spray heads that produce 9- 2 8-inch curtain of aerated water.
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DELIVERY SYSTEM

DELIVERY SYSTEM

Waterous : Incorporates the Waterous foam manifold with check valve, flowmeter mount, and inspection port with HyproT FoamProTM 2001 foam-proportioning system. Pretested, precalibrated, and factory-mounted. May also be retrofitted to existing apparatus. (612) 450-5070.
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AD-124/AD-127 TRUCK SUSPENSIONS

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PROTECTOR STATIONARY MONITOR

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RECHARGEABLE LITEBOXT LANTERN

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AMERICAN LAFRANCE EAGLE

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FOLDING LADDER MOUNTING BRACKETS

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MECH/LOCtm FIBERGLASS REPLACEMENT HANDLE SYSTEM

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SABER SHUTOFF

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SCBA HARNESS

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TOWING YOUR APPARATUS

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Retired firefighters should unite

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During recent months Fire Engineering has paid a great deal of attention to ongoing problems at the

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Kudos to Bill Mannings Editors Opinion (May 1998).

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