MUNUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MUNUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

HYDRAULIC TOOL FLYER

Porter-Ferguson, Inc. offers a flyer picturing and describing hydraulic rescue tools such as the RX5000 spreader, the RS4000 cutter, and the RS3000 self-contained cutter. Also included in the flyer are rescue kits that include items such as a hydraulic hand pump, chains, hooks, and attachments.

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LADDER BROCHURE

The Aluminum Ladder Co. offers a brochure containing information on its line of aluminum and fiberglass ladders. Among those included are roof ladders, extension ladders, combination ladders (“A” ladder and extension ladder ), and aircraft rescue ladders. Also contained is information on ladder testing and usage.

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SIREN, SPEAKER, AND LIGHT BROCHURE

A brochure from Southern Vehicle Products, Inc. pictures, describes, and lists features of its sirens, amplifiers, speakers, strobe and beacon lights, lightbars, and accessories. Among the products featured are the 68 ~ headlight flasher kit and the 1166 teardrop dashboard light with vinyl shield and mounting plate

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BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR BROCHURE

Mako offers a brochure on its high-pressure breathing air compressor systems. Specifications, pictures, and descriptions of the 9000 Series Compressor Systems, the 5400 Series Compact Gasolineand Diesel-Powered Engine Units, the M2779 Fill Station, and others are included.

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FOAM PUBLICATIONS

Monsanto Chemical Co. offers publications describing the use of Phos-Chek foam concentrate for fighting fires in Class A fuels such as wood, paper, cloth, and rubber. Diagrams and photos are used to describe the various methods for adding Phos-Chek foam concentrate to water and how to make foam.

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HAZ-MAT STORAGE BUILDING FLYER

An illustrated flyer from Haz-Stor Co. describes its fire-rated WideBody buildings for storage and containment of hazardous materials. Standard and optional features are pictured. The buildings feature containment sumps that surpass EPA requirements.

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ID LABELS BROCHURE

Emergency Services Management Associates, Inc. offers a color brochure containing information on its Door-TagZ/2 compartment identification labels, j Seventy-five designs identify firefighting and haz-mat equipment to ensure that firefighters can find tools quickly.

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HOSE BROCHURE

Imperial Fire Hose Co. offers a brochure covering its entire line of fire hose and related items. The 20-page publication pictures, describes, and lists specifications for municipal, industrial, and forestry fire hose as well as water-distribution systems. Storz couplings and adapters, gated wyes, and more than 25 models of hose are featured.

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FIREFIGHTING GEAR LAUNDRY BROCHURE

Pcllerin Milnor Corp. offers a brochure on guidelines for laundering firefighting gear. It explains why a thorough cleaning of gear in an on-premises laundry is critical and offers tips on how to maximize results, such as how often to launder gear and what items can be laundered.

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RADIO PRODUCTS CATALOG

Earmark, Inc. offers a 16-page color catalog for its radio products. It describes the features and benefits inherent in Earmarks products, such as the Series IV radio headset, the Series IV Belt-Pak radio, and repeating base stations. It also explains Earmark’s Service Express product servicing system.

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HEAVY-LIFTING TOOL BROCHURE

Hydra Wedge® Corp. offers a four-page brochure on its heavylifting tool. The brochure details the operation of the tool, which can lift up to 60 tons 1 ‘A inches. The tool uses a double-action hydraulic hand pump to insert and retract the wedge between two plates (available in three widths) to lift and lower an object.

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AIRCRAFT FIRE SIMULATOR BROCHURE

A brochure from Contraves USA explains the capabilities and operation of its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Trainer, a computercontrolled, propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator. It can simulate cabin fires, engine fires, wheel/brake fires, liquid fuel spill fires, and more. The system includes a full-scale partial mockup of a commercial airliner.

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SAFETY PRODUCTS CATALOG

J.T. Baker’s 16-page safety products and programs catalog for 1991/92 includes information on products for the effective neutralization and control of hazardous spills of acids, solvents, caustics, and mercury. Information regarding safety training seminars and training materials is also included.

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EMERGENCY LIGHTING CATALOG

Teledyne Big Beam’s catalog outlines its line of emergency lighting equipment, Power-Dyne inverter systems, and portable lighting equipment. The 64-page color literature presents products with photographs and information such as features, dimensions, and options. Ordering information is also included.

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