EQUIPMENT DIGEST

EQUIPMENT DIGEST

WIRELESS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Life Point Systems, Inc. announces its wireless fire detection system, which provides a cost-effective solution to fire alarm compliance in retrofit situations. It has a maximum capability of 2,000 transmitters, and data signals from each transmitter are tamper, trouble, battery low, smoke, and heat.

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HAZ-MAT RESPONSE KIT

Upright Inc. introduces the WYK Emergency Response Kit, containing an expanded silicate mineral that picks up liquids in excess of 13 times its own weight. It controls and retains hazardous/toxic liquids as well as routine spills, drips, and leaks.

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MANUAL RESUSCITATOR

The Puritan-Bennett PMR 2 manual resuscitator is available from Rockford Medical & Safety. The PMR 2 incorporates a pressure relief valve. Nonpressure relief models and a choice of two bag sizes are available. 1760 ml for adults and 870 ml for children. A carrying case is included.

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SCBA FACE MASK

The Interspiro SCBA face mask is designed so that the microphone is positioned just in front of the mouth, inside the nosecup, for better communication. The mask and nosecup isolate the microphone from surrounding noise. The unit is available in push-to-talk or voice-activated/push-to-talk modes and can be used in combination with an NFPAapproved speech diaphragm.

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FOAMED GLASS SAWING BLADE

RemGrit Corporation has developed a tungsten carbide “grit-edge” blade for sawing foamed glass —a highly abrasive pipe insulation that is chemical resistant, rot-proof, vermin-proof, and thermally and dimensionally stable. The blade easily cuts difficult material without the edge dulling and destructive problems associated with ordinary blades.

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ULTRATHERMIC CUTTING SYSTEMS

Broco Inc.’s Prime Cut System consists of a handheld torch, patented alloy and steel Ultrathermic rods, an oxygen supply, and a 12-volt battery. The components are mounted on a lightweight backpack, which makes the system completely portable and allows the wearer complete freedom of movement. The Ultrathermic burning action makes it possible to quickly cut or pierce through almost any material. It can be used on steel, stainless steel, aluminum and exotic metals, and concrete. As long as oxygen is supplied, the rod will continue to burn, even during fogging or in water.

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ROTARY LIGHT

Southern Vehicle Products introduces its Model 540 heavy duty 2 sealed beam rotarylight. It is equipped with a 100 inch ounce torque motor with delrin and nylon gears. The base is bolsted with 087-inch steel plate to withstand the heavy vibration of sanders and snow plows. It has a slip clutch for motor and gear protection.

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PHOTO WOOD PRODUCTS

Photo Card Specialists, Inc. offers a line of photo wood products. Available in several different sizes and styles, all products are hand crafted and photos can be produced from any standard 35mm or 120mm negative. Once the photograph and engraved plate are adhered to the oak plaque, a clear coat of resin covers the plaque for durability that lasts a lifetime.

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LADDER TESTING VIDEO

Aluminum Ladder Co. offers a fireground ladder testing video showing step-by-step instructions for conducting the horizontal bedding (center load) test, the roof hook test, the hardware test, the aluminum hardness test, and the rung torque test. It can be shown on any standard VHS mode VCR, and fire departments may obtain copies for S25 per tape plus $3-50 for handling and shipping.

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HYDRAULIC-POWERED PRESSURE WASHER

MBC/Friedrichs introduces a high-pressure water pump with axial ceramic plunger. It measures 4″ x 4″ x 9″, weighs 23 pounds, and produces up to 4 gallons and up to 6000 psi working pressure.

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EMS JACKET

Fyrepel Products’ EMSJackets are individually sewn, custom manufactured, and rigidly inspected to meet specific fitting and functional needs. Each jacket features a 32-inch-long three-piece tapered body construction, full-action sleeves with built-in underarm gussets, a contoured fire-resistant corduroy collar, an inside liner pocket, and a waterrepellant and windproof outer shell.

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WHEEL COMPUTER

Baseline Enterprises announces the Friction Wheel, a two-sided wheel computer made of durable plastic that fits in your uniform pocket. In seconds you can calculate engine pressures, friction loss in hose from 3/4″ to 5″, flows from 0 to 1250 gpm, and nozzle pressure/gpm for 12 different nozzle sizes from 5/8″ smooth bore to 2″ master stream. It can also be used with constant pressure/ variable gpm fog nozzles.

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CLIMBING MACHINE

The VersaClimber stepping machine from Heart Rate, Inc. features hand rails that provide greater upper body support while isolating the quads, gluts, and hamstrings for a complete lower body aerobic and strength exercise. Beginners can start out with a stepping exercise and later graduate to a total body climbing exercise for both arms and legs. This machine automatically converts from a stepping machine to a total body climbing machine.

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LIGHTWEIGHT SHOE

The Warrington Group, Ltd. announces the ultra-lightweight station shoe. The Pro 2100TM is built with a steel toe cap that exceeds ANSI standards yet weighs only 30 oz. It features a long-wearing, nonmarking Vibram® sole and glove-soft Clarino® upper that is breathable, liquid repellant, and scuff resistant. It is available in medium and wide widths sizes 3 through 13.

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PURIFIER/DRYER CARTRIDGES

Mako Compressors, Inc. announces the availability of noncorrosive purifier/dryer cartridges. These cartridges are now standard on all Mako breathing air compressors and separate purification systems. All systems are properly sized chemical beds to remove water vapors, hydrocarbons, noxious gases, taste, and odors.

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ENCAPSULATING SUIT

Life-Guard announces TefGuard, a totally encapsulating Teflon™ suit in a Level A, gastight configuration. The suit shows no permeation breakthrough after eight hours of exposure to the ASTM F1001 list of 15 liquid chemicals and only minute permeation to three of the six gases.

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MANIFOLD BLOCKS

Hale Fire Pump Co. introduces a series of multi-tool manifold blocks for its Hurst Jaws of life® product line. Designed to simplify the connection of two to three Jaws of Life tools at the same time, the manifold blocks allow for automatic pressure changeover to any of the connected tools. Featuring standard quick disconnects and a yellow reflector plate for night visibility, the unit is available for 5000 PSI and 4200 PSI systems.

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SIRENS

Sweep® is one of many new features in the Touchmaster™ microprocessor sirens available from Unitrol Products Division, DunbarNunn Corp. To make the sirens more attention getting without increasing noise pollution, the new Sweep® feature automatically and continuously changes three sounds every six seconds on demand.

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DOUBLE DRUM CABINET

Justrite Mfg. Co. introduces a flammable liquid storage cabinet designed to accommodate two 55-gallon or 30-gallon drums. This cabinet is fabricated of heavy 18-gauge steel with an inch and a half of air space separating the double wall construction.

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PANT SUSPENDERS

New limited stretch bunker pant suspenders with nonelastic shoulder straps are available from Janesville, a division of Lion Apparel. They come in red or black, plain or with oneinch Scotchlite™ retroreflective trim.

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Steve Shaw and DJ Stone

Perspectives on Leadership: Navigating Leadership, Standards, and Innovation in the Fire Service

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LAFD SUV in the ocean

Los Angeles Firefighter Swept Into Ocean as Mudslides Hit CA

A Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle was pushed into the ocean as heavy rains sent debris across several roadways.