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FE Volume 149 Issue 2

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SIMULATION SOFTWARE

Simulation Research Corp.: Fireground® Pump Trainer simulation software for Windows. Point-and-click operation of realistic pump panel with throttle, relief valve, and transfer valve allows hydrant, draft, and relay operation, using radio calls (16-bit sound) to create scenarios for operator. Uses master stream appliances, a variety of nozzles, siamese and wye connections. User can modify pump curves and adjust friction losses in hoses and valves. Custom evolutions and operator performance g

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Aspirated Class A foam found superior to plain water for darkening fires

Preliminary fire tests completed in 1995 showed conclusively that aspirated Class A foam is superior to a straight stream of plain water, which needs a…

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Firefighting Equipment

GLO-FLEX TAPES

American Ingenuity, Inc.: Lightweight, recyclable, flexible vinyl material. Retroreflective and photoluminescent. Nonradioactive glow lasts up to eight hours. Rolls available in 100-foot lengths; in 1…

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OXYGEN TANK CARRYING CASE

Rockford Medical & Safety Company: Cordura construction. Plastic feet with reinforced wood base. Elastic straps inside lid hold face mask. Separate deep double pockets for…

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Study finds lime yellow apparatus are involved in fewer accidents than red apparatus

"Even when flashing lights and sirens were used...red and red/white fire apparatus were involved in three times the number of accidents than were lime yellow…

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Fire Apparatus

GLOVE STRAP

American Firewear, Inc.: Heavy-duty straps can be wrapped around both gloves, secured with Velcro® closures, attached to gear bag or turnout coat. Available in yellow…

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Firefighting Equipment

HYDROCHLORIC ACID TRAINING VIDEO

The Chlorine Institute Inc.: 26-minute "Handling Hydrochloric Acid Safely" video outlines safety equipment and procedures necessary when handling this chemical. Accompanied by a training guide,…

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Firefighter Training

Test Conclusions

The CFR for plain water is between 70 and 80 gpm, say 75 gpm. For aspirated foam, the CFR is between 40 and 60 gpm,…

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PHD PLUS VALUE PACK

Biosystems, Inc.: Includes gas detector, calibration gas, regulator, and carrying case. Detector measures oxygen, combustibles, and up to two toxic gases. Nicad or alkaline battery…

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QUIKVENTTM

Echo Inc.: High-performance tungsten-carbide tipped chain. Droop-nose design for improved cutting angle. (708) 540-8400.

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VARIOUS AND SUNDRY

Perhaps the largest fire issue looming in 1996 is that of a single national fire code. This would be most welcome. Numerous groups, most notably…

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SOLARC PORTABLE AIRBORNE LIGHTING SYSTEM

Airstar: Tethered, helium-filled balloon fitted internally with either two or four specially adapted metal halide lamps. Provides between 2,400 and 12,000 watts of high-intensity lighting.…

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