Products/Services/Media: April 2020

Coxreels

Coxreels’ INDUSTRIAL-DUTY LED LIGHTS FOR PC13 CORD REELS offer a variety of industrial-grade features and options including a 50,000-hour rating, internal light diffusers, and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. Coxreels’ LED lights also feature adjustable steel hooks for hands-free placement. Whether you are looking for the compact LED light feature; the LED light with the additional power source; or the industrial-duty, UL Listed LED light, these reels have the perfect features to complement a variety of applications. www.coxreels.com. (800) 269-7335.

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TargetSolutions

TargetSolutions CHECK IT application for managing Schedule II controlled substances now allows agencies to document all movements of controlled substances securely from the moment they are acquired to when it is administered or wasted. With this new module, all activities surrounding controlled substances are automatically tracked in one password-protected, online location. Designed for maintaining compliance with DEA standards, the Audit Log records crucial data related to controlled substances. For more accurate records, a built-in barcode scanner in the mobile application allows personnel to capture usage or other updates closer to when they occur. www.targetsolutions.com/check-it. (800) 840-8048.

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3M Scott

3M Scott Fire & Safety’s AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA has received third-party certification to the NFPA 1981, 2018 Edition standard. With this new warranty, fire departments purchasing new Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA, compliant to NFPA 1981, 2018 edition, will receive a lifetime warranty. The Air-Pak X3 Pro combines high-performance material selection with an easy-to-remove harness for cleaning, decontamination, and serviceability. In addition, an enhanced shoulder harness design improves the ease of donning the SCBA, helping minimize pressure points and reduce user fatigue. Offering enhanced electronics with Bluetooth® technology, the Air-Pak X3 Pro supports wireless connectivity for improved firefighter safety and fireground accountability. www.3M.com. 888-3M-HELPS (364-3577).

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Paratech

Paratech’s HEAVY VEHICLE EXTRICATION KIT (HVEK) allows you to stabilize any vehicle on the road. Featuring the most comprehensive heavy lifting kit available, the HVEK uses the strength of HydraFusion Struts, lifting height, and power of the MULTIFORCE in the Rapid Extrication Kit as well as the environmentally friendly sturdiness of recycled plastic cribbing and much more. https://paratech.com. (800) 435-9358.

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Pelican Products VAULT CASES

Pelican ProductsVAULT CASES ensure rock-solid durability, boasting heavy-duty handles and hinges; stainless-steel lock hasps; and a shock-resistant, high-impact polymer shell to ensure users can “handle without care” and be confident their valuable gear will be protected from everything including harsh weather, accidental drops, or kicks, dust, and even baggage mishandlers. In addition to the two new green and blue multipurpose cases, the VAULT by Pelican series also includes eight additional models ideal for safely and securely carrying equipment, and firearms and ammo. Key features include crushproof, dustproof, and weather-resistant construction; easy-to-open push-button latches; and a layered foam interior. www.pelican.com/vault. (800) 473-5422.

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IMMI

IMMI’s PER4MAX four-point restraint for ambulances includes exclusive controlled deceleration technology to help EMTs ride down crash forces, applying less strain on their bodies. An estimated 4,500 ambulances are involved in accidents every year, but 84 percent of EMTs do not wear their seat belts because they restrict movement while treating a patient. IMMI’s Per4Max allows them to reach, stretch, and even stand up in their restraint if necessary. Patients will also remain restrained in an accident and will not be thrown around the interior of the vehicle, avoiding injuring the patient further. www.imminet.com. (317) 896-9531.

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Petzl

Petzl’s MAESTRO® S and MAESTRO® L are premium rope rescue devices for technical operations. The devices integrate a unidirectional progress capture pulley with a descender, which greatly maximizes efficiency and limits the amount of equipment and users needed to access and evacuate casualties in vertical or confined space environments. This all-in-one advantage makes the transfer between raising and lowering simple and rapid. A high-efficient pulley on sealed ball bearings provides excellent hauling capability. The AUTO-LOCK system is automatically engaged when the handle is released without requiring any action from the user. www.petzl.com. (801) 926-1500.

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Kochek

Kochek’s PVC SUCTION HOSE is specifically designed for the firefighting market and meets the company’s proprietary fire grade specifications. Available in 10- and 20-foot lengths, both sizes were rigorously tested and found to perform without leaks, depressurization, or decoupling and demonstrated excellent coil memory even after 12 hours of pressure. All Kochek PVC suction hose in 2½-inch and larger have been certified NFPA-compliant. Meeting all NFPA 1961 requirements, Kochek’s PVC suction hose provides reliable, unassisted operation even in extreme temperatures, maintaining flexibility from 150° to -40° F. All Kochek products are covered by a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects. www.kochek.com. (800) 420-4673.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.