FE Volume 152 Issue 11

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HYDRANT MARKING SYSTEM

HYDRANT MARKING SYSTEM

Dispensing Technology Corporation: Reflective markers applied on reflector or road surface. Squeezing applicator handle pushes epoxy components from prefilled disposable cartridge through disposable static mixer that blends and dispenses epoxy.
Firefighting Equipment
ICE RESCUE SUIT

ICE RESCUE SUIT

Stearns, Inc.: One-piece suit crafted from 100-percent closed-cell neoprene. Provides maximum bouyancy and insulation. Features include face seal flap, attached gloves, waterproof zipper, and sealed seams. Reinforced knees and elbows, and thick-soled attached boots with tread. Integral chest harness has noncorrosive front and back stainless-steel D-rings. Front and back SOLAS-grade reflective panels for high visibility.
Technical Rescue
METAL-HANDLE HOOK WITH A PRY BAR END

METAL-HANDLE HOOK WITH A PRY BAR END

The question should be, Would you rather carry a tool that can do a few things or one that has numerous capabilities and functions?
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DO YOU WANT TO “CUSS” OR DISCUSS? ENGAGING IN CONVERSATION

DO YOU WANT TO “CUSS” OR DISCUSS? ENGAGING IN CONVERSATION

One of the advantages of working for a large corporation is being able to participate in its investment in developing people and people skills. My employer has demonstrated its commitment to people by allowing me to learn about engagement.
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WINTER ICE RESCUE EQUIPMENT VIDEO

WINTER ICE RESCUE EQUIPMENT VIDEO

Marsars Water Rescue Systems: Product line includes basic and advanced ice rescue response kits, 50- to 150-foot hand line throw ropes, ice rescue tether kits, surface and subsurface reach pole rescue/recovery systems, ice rescue sleds, tangle-free tether reels, hypothermic treatment, and personal protection gear.
Firefighting Equipment
MACAW<SUP>TM</SUP> CAF BACKPACK

MACAWTM CAF BACKPACK

Intelagard: Carries five gallons of water and uses most standard foams available on the market. Powered by lightweight carbon fiber compressed air cylinder. Harness adapts to any body size and balances out the 60-pound fully loaded Macaw. Projects up to 35-foot stream of foam. Marketed by
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SAFETEMP<SUP>tm</SUP> TEMPERATURE MONITORING LABELS

SAFETEMPtm TEMPERATURE MONITORING LABELS

Fire Tech Products, LLC: Self-adhesive labels applied to helmets, facepieces, SCBA, handlights, and other items to monitor radiant/ convective temperatures between 1757 and 4507F. When firefighter exits building, label displays temperature to which he was exposed. Each window turns permanently black when indicated temperature is reached. Labels may be removed and applied to records for future reference and documentation.
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MORE ON TOWER LADDERS

MORE ON TOWER LADDERS

A couple of months ago, we reviewed an old article on tower ladders (or ladder towers or tower buckets or .... Please don`t go there.) The tower ladder is still the best piece of firefighting equipment that could be on the scene aside from the motor driving the pump for water supply.
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QUESTEMP730 AND 32 HEAT STRESS MONITORS

QUESTEMP730 AND 32 HEAT STRESS MONITORS

Quest Technologies, Inc.: Provide wet-bulb globe temperature measurements for assessing environmental heat stress. QUESTemp7 32 displays relative humidity and calculates heat index as reported by National Weather Service. Includes large wet-bulb reservoir, shielded dry bulb, removable sensors for remote applications. Setup options include degrees in Celsius or Fahrenheit and English, French, and Spanish language options.
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PERMANENT HYDRANT ADAPTER

PERMANENT HYDRANT ADAPTER

Harrington, Inc.: Eliminates time-consuming threading and tightening at critical times. Connects hose to hydrant with 14 turn. May be used where multiple steamer thread sizes are used in area. Adapters with matching threads available to fit every hydrant.
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PROPANE EMERGENCIES

PROPANE EMERGENCIES

Red Hat Publishing, Inc.: Training curriculum developed for the National Propane Gas Association and funded by the Propane Education and Research Council. Covers standards, codes, and regulations; properties of propane; plant, storage, and transportation design and construction features; general emergency and tactical response guidelines; and product removal, transfer, and recovery operations. Free.
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EAGLE IMAGER THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS

EAGLE IMAGER THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS

Scott Health & Safety: Features a Raytheon, Inc. engineered solid-state infrared-core camera with sensor technology that detects temperature variations to 110 of a degree. Provides images of hot spots and victims at distances between two and 600 feet in thick smoke or darkness. Includes a large, three-position LCD screen; a field-replaceable water-, heat-, and chemical- resistant germanium lens cover; and a three-hour continuous-use rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery. Removable pistol gri
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SCBA REDUNDANT ALARM

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TURN-N-COUNT T WRENCH

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TRI-JET 6208

Firefighting

TCS-100 ELECTRONIC ENGINE IDLER

Engine Company

UPDATE: PREPLANNING THE BIG BOX STORE

Firefighting

The Windsor Heights (WV) Volunteer Fire Department replaced a smaller vehicle with this JB-RES-Q rescue truck. It performs a variety of duties, according to

Technical Rescue

The Fleetwood (PA) Fire Department uses its AMTECH rescue truck for rescue and support lighting, according to Chief Chris Young.

Technical Rescue

The Fleming (NY) Fire Department designed its 4-GUYS pumper-tanker to be self-sufficient until mutual aid arrives.

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Ensuring egress in high-rises

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All high-rises should be sprinklered

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Levels of leadership thinking

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Beyond the ‘Point of Attack’

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