EQUIPMENT DIGEST
AIR-POWERED SAWS
The K30 Air-Powered Cutter from Partner Industrial Products uses a 12-inch blade for cuts up to four-inches deep, and the K40 can accommodate a 14-inch blade for cuts up to five inches deep. They arc belt-driven by compressed air motors and can be used indoors and outdoors. The cutters can be modified for dust-free cutting and used with a wet cutting attachment.
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EQUIPMENT BAGS
American Firewear, Inc. offers equipment bags for firefighters. They feature cubic feet of capacity, sturdy construction with a neoprene bottom, two-way zippers for a full bag opening, and an inside pouch for accessory items.
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ABSORBENT PAN
LeapFTog”* Technologies’ Frog Pan Zorbent™ is a self-contained pan for catching and absorbing nuisance drips from industrial spigots, machinery, and pipes. It contains RcNewz ‘“, I.eapFrog’s absorbent pulp made from treated recycled newspaper, which can absorb oils, hydraulic fluids, coolants, and other manufacturing fluids.
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HAZ-MAT SPLASH SUIT
The Pacesetter full-bodied liquid splash suit from Lion Apparel, Inc. meets or exceeds the NEPA 1992 standard. It features 7.5-ounce, 100 percent Nomex’ Poplin/Jcrsey/GORETEXtrilaminate fabric for added flame retardency. durability, chemical resistance, and breathability. Standard features include an inner sleeve with glove ring, static-free zipper, and seams sewn with GORE-TEX PTFE thread.
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HAZ-MAT SCBA
The BioPak-60 from Biomarine gives haz-mat teams 60 minutes of breathing protection. It weighs 25 lbs. and is smaller than 60-minute open-circuit SCBA. The BioPak-60 is a closed-circuit SCBA that recirculates the major portion of exhaled gases, scrubbing them with a C()absorbent and replenishing them from a small oxygen cylinder.
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COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
ACE Communications offers a wide-band transmit and receive antenna. The unit covers the frequency range of 100 KHz to 1.3 GHz. It is 51 inches in height and features eight horizontal radials, eight diagonal radials. and one vertical top whip element. The input power rating is 200 watts and the impedance is 50 ohms. Connectors and 50 feet of coaxial cable are included.
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EQUIPMENT INSPECTION RECORDER
Tomorrow’s Integrated Systems Corp.’s PROTRAC Fire & Safety Management System logs fire and life-safety equipment during inspections. It uses either the DataScanner II pen-sized bar code reader or the MicroWand IIIE with alpha-numeric keypad. The device ensures that no location or piece of equipment is overlooked. The collected data are transmitted to the PC-based software.
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FLASHLIGHTS
Underwater Kinetics introduce the Q6 Fire and the Mini Q4 Fire lights. They arc waterproof, nonconductive, and have a xenon halogen lamp with a variable focus beam. The Q6 is powered by six C batteries, and the Q4 by four AA batteries. They are molded from ABS/polycarbonate and can withstand repeated drops.
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FACE MASK CLEANING TOWELETTES
Georgia Steel & Chemical Co., Inc.’s alcoholfree Refresher Towelettes are a supplement to regular face mask disinfectant cleanings. The towelettes remove dirt, perspiration, and body oils from protective face masks.
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AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
Mine Safety Appliances Company’s OptiAir ™ 6A Powered Air-Purifying Respirator equipped with OptiFilter™ GMC-H Cartridges gives haz-mat workers in Lcvel-C situations an alternative to negative-pressure air-purifying respirators. It provides protection against acid gases, organic vapors, and toxic particulates.
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BASE STATION/REPEATERS
Glenayre Electronics Inc. offers GL8000 Series of FM base station/repeaters operating in the frequency bands of 138-174 MHz and 406-470 MHz. It operates with power outputs of 4, 125/150, or 250 watts in a continuous duty cycle. Options and accessories are available.
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STORAGE BUILDING
Precision Quincy Corp.’s Haz-Bin is designed to safely store flammable or combustible liquids and other hazardous materials. It is offered in a number of sizes and one-, two-, or four-hour ratings. The spill containment sump is capable of containing 25 percent of the maximum liquid storage. Options such as explosion-proof interior lighting and sprinklers are offered.
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RESCUE HOVERCRAFT
SCAT Hovercraft, Inc.’s SCAT Rescue Hovercraft is an amphibious, multi-terrain vehicle that provides access to many rescue situations. It travels on an eight-inch pocket of air over land, snow, ice, water, quicksand, marsh, and most other surfaces. It carries a foam-injected flotation stretcher, a trauma hag, flare kits, anchor, throw buoy, fire extinguisher, and more.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS
Samson Metal Products, an affiliate of J.L. Industries, offers Model 818A, a surfacemounted, corrosion-resistant, aluminum fire extinguisher cabinet. It will accommodate most 2½and 5-lb. ABC dry chemical extinguishers. Formed indentations on cabinet sides provide extra strength and durability.
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RESCUE LINE BAG
MARSARS, Great Eastern Marine, Inc., offers the two-in-one Rescue Line Bag. The bag is made of bright yellow mesh, has a buoyant orange ball for weight, and holds 50 or 70 feet of 1,800-lb test line that floats. Once thrown, it can be retrieved and deployed again without weighting or restuffing the bag.
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SELF-LOCKING STORZ
Jaffrey Fire Protection Company, Inc. offers the Jaflock self-locking Storz coupling that eliminates accidental disconnections caused by untwisting fire hose. The Jaflock is a spring-loaded lever that activates a locking pin inside the coupling, which locks automatically when the quarter-turn connection is made properly. The coupling can only be unlocked by depressing the lever while disconnecting.
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REELED BARRICADE TAPES
Lab Safety Supply’s Reeled Barricade Tapehelps restrict traffic around temporary hazards and sites. It has black lettering on a yellow or red background, and 16 messages, such as “Police Line—Do Not Cross,” areavailable. Made of heavy polyethylene, the tape can be used repeatedly.
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FIRE HYDRANT MARKER
J.C. Stewart Enterprises Inc. offers a flexible, permanently mounted, highly visible fire hydrant marker. Features include theft-deterrent design and quick installation and removal. The markers are available in fluorescent red-orange and come in 36-inch and 48-inch lengths.
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PORTABLE RADIOS
Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. s M-PAVoice Guard® portable radios are available for conventional applications and for GK’s Digital Access Communication System. It is available in select, scan, or systems models, and all have Voice Guard® encryption.
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ALUMINUM LADDER TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
Tempil, Big Three Industries, Inc. offers the Tempilabel® Series 20-300. Applied to a section of an aluminum fire service ladder, the labels indicate when the ladder has been exposed to temperatures above 300°F. If the Tempilabel® turns black, this indicates that the ladder should be removed from service and tested for hardness.
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AEROMEDICAL LITTERS
Ferno-Washington, Inc.’s 1400 Series Aeromedical Litters are available in three models: Model 1401 is nonfolding, Model 1402 is single-folding, and Model 1403 is doublefolding. Options include squared ends for easy access to the main frame, tapered ends for improved clearance, and casters or rollers fitted to the bottom. Mattresses and restraints also are available
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PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR
Gas Tech’s GX-91 portable gas-detection instrument monitors for combustible gas, oxygen, and any two of the following: hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, chlorine, and sulfur dioxide. The GX-91 connects to any PC-compatible or MS-DOS-based computer so the data in the on-board data logger can be* saved. It is battery-operated and has bayonet-lock mounts for sensors.
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VEHICLE INTERCOM
Concept Industries, Inc.’s ATC-PF is a voiceactuated intercom with a “fast on” feature that prevents word-clipping. Each intercom comes with mounting instructions, wiring diagrams, wiring harness, and five headset jacks The faceplate is printed on both sides to accommodate vertical or horizontal installation. Optional items include push-totalk switches and prewired headset station mounting boxes.
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FIREFIGHTING SCBA
Cairns & Brothers Inc.’s Pioneer™ self-contained breathing apparatus is designed for the fire service. The facepiece allows good peripheral vision, the apparatus is lightweight, a patented air-control system makes breathing easy, and the harness transfers weight to the hips for minimum stress. Also, there are no exposed high-pressure hoses to hang up, and the regulators are backpackmounted.
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PASS DEVICE
Product Innovation Safety Limited offers the Firefly personal alert safety system (PASS). Its patented motion sensor technology provides no false alarms. It also has the ability to differentiate between normal movement and motion caused by breathing or vibration, so deactivation due to extraneous movement is avoided. It meets NFPA standards 1982 and 1500.
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CHEMICAL SUITS
Wheeler Protective Apparel offers the Acid King™, a line of encapsulating protective suits for chemical hazards. The suits are available in three fabrics: The PVC suit, treated with a flame retardant, offers protection against many chemicals; the butyl/nvlon suit is resistant to toxic gases; and the Teflon™/Nomex® suit offers protection against almost every chemical encountered in industry.
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SCBA REGULATOR
Scott Aviation, a Figgie International Company, offers the H-Z Flo Regulator. The facepiece-mounted regulator supplies air upon inhalation and maintains a positive pressure within the facepiece. Its low exhalation resistance requires less effort from the user to breathe, increasing his endurance. Among its features is the Air-Saver switch, which stops free flow during donning and doffing.
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STETHOSCOPE
Rockford Medical & Safety Co. offers disposable stethoscopes made of lightweight plastic that can be used for single patients in contagious areas. The sound transmission is comparable to a nurse’s standard stethoscope.
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GAS DETECTOR
Detector Electronics Corp.’s U8700H Smart Combustible Gas Detector has a digital display that gives a readout of the gas concentration it its area. Low and high set points are displayed at the touch of a button, and the unit has a fail-safe feature. The gas sensor can be calibrated to detect most combustible gases.
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