MANUFACTURES’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURES’ LITERATURE

VALVE GUIDE

Akron Brass Co. offe rs the SwingOut™ Valve Reference Guide, which has information on valve bodies, adapters, actuators, and accessories. The guide includes technical information such as dimension and angle data.

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HAND CLEANSER LITERATURE

New literature from GOJO Industries describes how PllREI.L® Brand Instant Antiseptic Hand Cleanser helps employers meet OSHA’s new bloodborne pathogens standard Pl.lRELL is a waterless degerming gel that kills 99,9 percent of most common | disease-causing germs within 15 seconds of application. The literature provides a listing of some of the occupations most commonly affected by the OSHA standard, such as healthcare and medical staff, firelighters, paramedics, and laundry workers.

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SAFETY GLASSES BROCHURE

A four-color brochure from Safety Supply America Corp. features Winner Safety Eyewear. The eyewear is available with clear or grey, hard-coat or anti-fog polycarbonate lenses, and with brown, cool blue, or gray frames. The brochure details the safety glasses’ comfort, protection, and value, and also provides selection information.

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EMERGENCY PRODUCTS LITERATURE

Literature from Emergency Survival Systems describes three of its emergency equipment products: the Superlite™ Halogen Head Lantern, a bright and versatile headlamp; the Mobile Search and Rescue Harness, which meets the requirements for many types of rope rescue; and the RESPRO, an anti-pollution and hazardous vapor mask. Features, uses, pictures, and construction details for each of the three items are included.

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NONCONTACT THERMOMETER

A data sheet from Linear Laboratories explains and pictures its Model C-1700 series ThermoFlow Thermometer, which can measure temperature and net heat flow without contacting the source. Two typical applications are for energy conservation (by scanning insulation for voids or measuring the temperature of furnace walls) or preventive maintenance (by locating overloaded electrical circuits or motor and bearing overheating.) Specifications, instructions and feature descriptions are included.

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS BOOKLET

Navistar International Transportation Corp. offers the 22-page booklet “Air Brake Systems.” The booklet contains information on the various air brake components, such as air compressors; brake, relay, inversion, and hand-control valves; and brake-shoe activation mechanisms. such as cam and wedgetypes. Also featured are information on antilock brake system components and air brake system schematics for antilock and standard brake systems.

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Fredericksbur (TX) Fire

Fire Near Fredericksburg (TX) Grows to Over 8,600 Acres With No Containment, Officials Say

A grass fire near Fredericksburg was burning an estimated 8,640 acres Saturday, spurring evacuations in the Central Texas community.
Anthony Rowett and Rico Bush

Generation Engine: Upholding Standards in Firefighting

Host Anthony Rowett talks with Rico Bush, a seasoned firefighter from Mobile, Alabama, about operational standards and staffing.