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FE Volume 149 Issue 5

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IAFC issues additional guidelines for CO detector activation investigations

Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors using a semiconductor-type sensor can react to a high level of flammable gas as if it were CO, and responders to calls for activated CO detectors should routinely check for this condition, warns the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

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CAPTAIN PRESSURE GOVERNOR

Class 1: Controls engine fuel to maintain desired pump pressure or engine speed setting for Cummins CELECTTM and Caterpillar electronic engines. Alphanumeric display shows current…

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374 FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Amerex Corporation: Hand-portable, for telecommunication and related electronic facility applications. Uses UL-certified, 3M Clean Extinguishing Agent 614. (205) 655-3271.

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Scott&#174 replacing some hose assemblies on Air-Pak&#174 breathing apparatus

High-pressure hose assemblies on some Scott® Health & Safety Air-Pak® breathing apparatus may need to be replaced, according to the company. The affected hose`s outer…

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HAZ-MAT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Golden West Communications, Inc.: System designed specifically for haz-mat teams. Configured for use with most handheld radios while wearing SCBA. (509) 457-6685.

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YELLOWJACKET CONFINED SPACE VENTILATOR

LifeJack, Inc.: Delivers up to 3,500 cfm of fresh air. Powered by four-cycle gasoline engine. Includes folding 18-inch diverter tube. Weighs 36 pounds. (800) 877-9506.

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HISTORIC GATHERING OF U.S. AND U.K. FIRE OFFICIALS

In what was hailed as an historic meeting, fire service professionals from the United Kingdom and the United States met this March to forge a…

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MAGNUM PLUS SCBA

International Safety Instruments, Inc.: Ergonomic cylinder valve. Stainless steel backframe has no-roll black Kevlar® straps and lumbar and shoulder "ultra pads." Duo PASS alarm activates…

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FERNO&#174 93-EX SQUADMATETM

Ferno-Washington, Inc.: Solid bed surface with ergonomic sidearms. Gas-assisted backrest. Fixed oxygen bottle mount, IV pole, and integral accessory tray. (513) 382-1451.

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AURORAS TRENCH RESCUE AND STRUCTURE COLLAPSE TRUCK

The Aurora (CO) Fire Department organized its technical rescue team (TRT) in January 1993. The team`s responsibilities, in addition to fire suppression and EMS, include…

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RIMS FOR WINDOWS VERSION 7.0 COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH AND

Dispatch Automation, Inc.: Combines computer-aided dispatch and records management in one system. Windows-based system compatible with Windows 95, Windows 3.1, and Windows for Workgroups. (800)…

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STEALTHLITE&#174 RECHARGEABLE LIGHT

Pelican Products, Inc.: Submersible to 500 feet. Xenon Laser SpotTM beam. One-handed on-off switch plus heavy-duty lanyard. Up to 70-minute charge time. Nicad industrial battery…

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