Fire Engineering Books & Videos’ FIREGROUND STRATEGIES by Anthony Avillo
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addresses many fire situations and explains the relevant tactics for each situation. Designed for the fire officer who must identify a strategy, develop an action plan, and implement tactics. Covers size-up, prefire planning, incident communications, building construction, strategic modes of operation, operational safety, and more. Incidents involving specific occupancy types are addressed. (800) 745-3911. E-Mail: sales@pennwell.com. Web site: www.pennwell-store.com.
The HT2 SEARCH/TAG LINE from Industrial Energy Products
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withstands steady operating temperatures of up to 1,200°F with a core melting point of 2,080°F. HT2 is a composite rope with an aramid-blend outer braid for abrasion and cut resistance and a glass fiber core with a proprietary treatment. Under medium temperature conditions, the outer braid will withstand temperatures up to 650°F under extreme conditions and is sacrificial, leaving the inner core to serve as the line. The inner core will remain serviceable up to 1,200°F and will not melt until 2,080°F. (201) 939-6647.
Hurst Jaws of Life introduces the battery-powered CENTAUR CEN 12VBP DC BACKPACK POWER UNIT,
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which provides up to 45 minutes of rescue power. Allows rescuer to perform quick and safe extrications down hills, in confined spaces, and in hazardous environments where conventional power can’t be used. Can be used with the Centaur CEN SC10 combination tool. (610) 825-6300.
The TITAN COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR from MSA
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has one-button operation and a 13-hour run time. Detects combustible gas in percent per volume and in percent of LEL. Provides large display with good contrast for easy reading and runs on NiMH or alkaline batteries; battery packs are interchangeable. Uses MSA 20L gas sensor. (800) MSA-2222.
FIRE MATE NFPA GLOVES from American Firewear, Inc.
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are certified to meet NFPA 1971 and high-dexterity NFPA 1951 USAR requirements. Includes kangaroo leather palms, KevlarT blend linings and Crosstech moisture barriers to provide protection, comfort, and dexterity. (800) 264-3333. Web site: www.firewear.com.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus
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introduces the new 100-foot MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM. Provides horizontal reach of 99 feet at 0° and an operational envelope of –6° to +72°. Five-section aerial device uses certified 70,000-psi yield strength steel on all major components. Includes short wheelbase and low travel height, ranging from 10 feet with pump and a tank or nine feet, 10 inches without pump. Full quint rating with 300-gallon water-carrying capacity available. (800) 443-9006.
The Aether FIRERMS 3.28 RECORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
provides emergency agencies with access to comprehensive incident reporting screens with rules-based data entry systems for accurate reporting. FireRMS Enterprise edition includes such applications as incident reporting, arson, rostering, personnel, training, occupancies, hydrants, vehicles and equipment, and special report generation. Inport feature accepts third-party data from applications such as CAMEO. (800) 400-6311.
The new Elkhart Brass STINGER 2.0 MONITOR
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has a cast-in vein that provides a larger waterway for improved flows up to 1,250 gpm, providing low friction loss with high stream quality. Can be used as a portable monitor or quickly converted to a deck gun by removing a portable base and placing the Stinger 2.0 on a topmount adapter or deck mount fixture. Lightweight compact folding base can be stored in a compartment, on running or tailboards, or preconnected to a hosebed for use as a blitz attack line. Additional features include rotation lock mechanism with visual indicator, pressure gauge with bumper guard, and easy-to-read labeling. (800) 346-0250.
The RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM from Brownie’s Public Safety
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allows the user to put it into operation in less than two minutes and bridges the time between arriving on scene and waiting for the dive team to arrive. The RES consists of a size-adjustable belt that holds a 13-cubic-foot cylinder in the small of the back, a complete scuba regulator, a harness with attachment D-rings, and an inflatable bladder with 37 pounds of positive buoyancy. The entire system packs inside a small briefcase- sized padded bag. Developed in conjunction with dive rescue teams as an adjunct to full sets of scuba gear. Not intended to replace scuba gear but to extend the range of the dive team. (954) 462-5570.
Rae Systems Inc. introduces
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the BADGERAE HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) and the CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) PERSONAL GAS DETECTORS. The zero-maintenance disposable gas detectors provide two years of continuous protection. Built-in LCD displays alarm readings, operational life, and functional test status. Badge-RAE is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long and is housed in a compact, high-impact housing. It is small enough to be clipped onto a hard-hat, shirt pocket, shoulder-strap, or belt. All BadgeRAE models include a bright LED alarm, an audible buzzer, and a built-in vibration alarm. (408) 752-0723.
The AIRBOSS PLUS SCBA from Draeger Safety
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is an ergonomically designed breathing apparatus that has a harness design that distributes weight onto the hips and shoulders for improved safety, comfort, and movement. Includes low-profile, positive-pressure lung demand valve (LDV) that immediately supplies as much air as user requires. (412) 787-8383.
The CAD Zone, Inc. introduces its FIRE ZONE VERSION 6.0 DIAGRAMMING SOFTWARE
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for the fire service and fire protection industries. Creates accurate and clear prefire, post incident, Sara Title III, and fire-investigation drawings from a laptop or desktop computer. Optional 3D Viewer automatically converts two-dimensional diagrams to three-dimensional. Uses industry standard symbols. (800) 641-9077. Web site: www.cadzone.com.
Andax Environmental Corp.’s
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new, instant decontamination solution, STRETCHER DE-CON™ decontaminates victims infected/contaminated with chemical, biological, or nuclear warfare agents, without requiring the victim’s removal from a stretcher. No assembly or setup needed. Allows for non-ambulatory decontamination, even while victim is attached to a backboard. Victims can be triaged while using Stretcher De-Con™. Features high-visibility color scheme, an optional drain, and gravity flow bags, and offers a compact stored size. (800) 999-1358.
Havis-Shields’ new space-saving underdash ANGLED SERIES CONSOLES
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are part of the Consolidator® line of consoles and computer mounts. The C-AS-1060 is a 60° angled console with 10 inches of equipment mounting space; the C-AS-1325 is 25° angled console with 13 or 15 inches of equipment mounting space. Ergonomically designed so equipment is easier to reach and see. Consoles are transferable to other vehicles; accepts all Consolidator internally mounted options, and can be used with Trak-Mount to mount external options (i.e., armrests and cupholders). Laptop mounting options available. (800) 524-9900. Web site: www.havis.com.
The Zellweger Analytics, Inc.
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IMPULSE XT ONE-BUTTON DISPOSABLE GAS MONITOR is designed to be a simple, durable, and cost-effective single-gas unit. Uses patented Surecell™ and Reflex technology. Simple one-button operation reduces time-consuming and costly training and requires no calibration. Provides two years’ continuous monitoring of atmospheres for potentially hazardous levels of oxygen deficiency or toxic gas. (800) 535-0606.
The TRAVELIR HCI from SenseIR Technologies
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provides quick identification of unknown substances including toxic industrial chemicals, nerve blister agents, “white powder” substances, explosives, common chemicals, and more. It measures how substances interact with infrared light and provides molecule-specific information through proprietary data libraries. Substance is placed on sensor, and software guides user through process for accurate results. (203) 207-9700.
EMS PRO� from Pinpoint Technologies
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integrates defibrillator data and RescueNet™ Reporting. Provides seamless data flow, integration, analysis, and reporting capabilities through the RescueNet suite of high-performance EMS products. ZOLL’s defibrillators capture vital patient data, such as entire-incident ECG strips, physiological parameters, interventions, 12-lead data, and time stamps. Information can be imported directly from the defibrillator to an EMS Pro mobile computer and linked to the patient record. ECG and incident event data can be reviewed in the field. (800) 474-4489.
