EQUIPMENT DIGEST
EXHAUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
Nederman® Inc.’s Vertical Stack System is one of three styles of vehicle exhaust extraction equipment available for emergency response vehicles. This system is designed for vehicles with a vertical stack that back into a designated parking space in the fire station. A suction trolley catches the stack with guide bars and follows the movements of the vehicle.
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DECONTAMINATION UNIT
Frontline Emergency Vehicles manufactures a Hazardous Materials Gross Decontamination Unit designed by Frontline, Spartan Motors, and the Lansing Fire Department. The vehicle contains two removable decontamination showers, a room to remove suit or clothing, a clean room with a conventional shower, and a debriefing room. Pressurized interior, low ground-to-floor height, and water collection bladder.
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CO2 MONITOR
Neotronics’ EXOTOX 50 CO2 monitor calculates and displays a time-weighted average measurement (over an 8-hour exposure pc riod) and a short-term exposure limit (over a moving 10-minute exposure level). It is intrinsically safe.
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UTILITY BELT
R-Lad Ent Inc.’s Utility Belt is designed to allow firefighters to fit their individual needs. Made of three-inch-wide reinforced nylon straps with quick-release buckles. Velcro runs the length of the strap, so accessories secured to the belt will not slide. Accessories include a D-ring for a flashlight, a utility pouch, an axe sheath, and a radio pouch.
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ACCELERANT DETECTOR
Bacharach, Inc.’s TLV Sniffer quickly detects the presence of any combustion accelerant for investigating a suspicious fire when time is of the utmost importance. The unit has a precision meter, long-life sensor, audible alarm, and rechargeable batteries.
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AIR QUALITY TESTER
The National Draeger Inc.’s Aerotest System is designed for the determination of water, vapor, oil, CO2, and CO in breathing air from compressors or pressurized air cylinders. High-pressure (up to 4500 psi) and low-pressure (up to 150 psi) units available.
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AIR CYLINDER
Mine Safety Appliances Company’s Composite III Cylinder holds 33 percent more air than conventional low-pressure (2216 psig) cylinders. The 3,000 psig cylinder weighs approximately 10 pounds when empty. Approved for use with the Ultralite®, Ultralite® II, and Ultralite MMRIM air masks from MSA.
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TRUCK CAB
Pierce Manufacturing Inc.’s four-door Dash D-8000 features a fully enclosed hydraulic tilt cab and seating for six with seat belts. It has a 58″ floor-to-ceiling height in the crew cab and a 166 1/2″ wheelbase and is powered by a 250-hp Cummins engine equipped with an Allison MT-643 four-speed automatic transmission.
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ALL-WEATHER PARKA
Blauer Manufacturing Company’s GTX 9300 Shell Parka is an all-weather jacket that is windproof, fully waterproof and breathable for the highest level of comfort and weather protection. It is designed to accept an optional zip-in Thinsulate® liner for duty in sub-zero temperatures. Nylon outer shell with an inner Gore-Tex® membrane. Similar pants, GTX 9334, also available.
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SCBA CARRIER
Iowa-American Firefighting Equipment Co. Inc.’s SCBA Twintote is an aluminum SCBA cylinder carrying and storage rack. Made to carry either two 30-minute or two 45minute composite cylinders, it is lightweight and has a handle. Two 60-minute cylinders will fit into a larger model.
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RESCUE DEVICE
Wasagchemie’s line of ZEB/HG ground probe motion/sound detector equipment is designed to aid search and rescue efforts in collapses, cave-ins, and avalanches. The probe equipment uses geophones—highly sensitive miniature seismometers—to detect sounds that are inaudible to the human ear. Probes can be arranged to facilitate localizing signal source.
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VOICE AND DATA SWITCH
CML Technologies’ ECS-1000 digital voice and data switch gives the user automatic location identification, automatic number identification, and additional information that can then be transferred to the appropriate emergency agency.
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VOICE-SCRAMBLING TWO-WAY RADIO
Advanced Videotech Corporation’s Advanced Tech Talk radio has a built-in voice scrambling module. The 5-watt, 4-channel mini two-way radio automatically scrambles the signal so that nonusers hear only unintelligible sounds. Measures 5 1/4″ x 2 1/2“ x 1 3/4″.
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FIRE/RESCUE BOAT
SeaArk Marine, Inc.’s model 2608-V is a 26foot diesel powered prototype fire/rescue boat with pumping capacity of 1,000 gpm at 150 psi. The aluminum, trailerable boat travels in excess of 35 mph and can operate in shallow water. Bow monitor and wye valve on the aft deck. Other features and
different models available.
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
THORN Automated Systems Inc.’s Emer-com 200 is a fully automatic emergency communications center that has a one-way, live voice communication and two-way firefighter intercom system in one enclosure. The Emer-com 200 may be used with anylisted fire alarm panel to provide automatic and manual alarm signaling. UL listed for fire (864) and complies with NFPA standards 72A, B, C, D, and F.
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HYDROCARBON DETECTOR
Mine Safety Appliances Company’s PhotonTM Gas Detector provides real time digital display of ionizable airborne contaminants, hydrocarbon gases. Measures concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 2,000 ppm. It has a liquid crystal display and is battery operated.
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PVC-FIRE DETECTOR
Bellcore offers a prototype device that can detect fire involving polyvinyl chloride (PVC) before there’s smoke or even heat. It detects the presence of hydrogen chloride gas, which is given off when PVC overheats or burns.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE
Shields Manufacturing Company’s noncombustible fire-rated hazardous waste storage facilities are lined with an asbestos-free.
light-weight, cement-like product. The material has been tested in accordance with ASTM-E-119 and is UL listed. Options include fire suppression systems, secondary containment seismic shelving, and fiberglass floors.
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COMPUTER MOUNT
Gamber-Johnson’s DS-15 computer mount head for Grid 1500 Series laptop computers features sliding drawer action and key lock on the drawer. The DS-15 will fit onto any Gamber-Johnson DS modular mount base, allowing it to be mounted in different types of vehicles.
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RECEIVER ACCESSORY
Ace Communications’ computer-driven frequency logging and analysis system consists of a receiver that covers 100 KHz to 2036 MHz. plus control software and serial interface hardware. It’s designed for stand-alone, unattended monitoring and logging of any group of frequencies within the receiver covering range in Wide FM, Narrow FM. AM, or single sideband operating modes. Analysis data can be viewed on a screen, printed out, and stored on disc.
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VALVE ACCESSORY
Akron Brass Company’s Slo-ClozTM mechanism is a hydraulic device that improves valve operation safety by reducing water hammer. It controls the opening and closing speed of valve handles through the use of hydraulics and fits onto most standard Swing-OutTM valves.
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SIREN-OPERATED SWITCH
Security Operating Systems’ new Siren Operating Signal (SOS) offers hands-free gate entry and green-light passage for sirenequipped vehicles. The SOS uses a microprocessor-based audio-electronic device that listens for the urgent sound of a siren in the “yelp” mode. When it hears the yelp within prescribed parameters, it will activate a gate opener or traffic light to allow clear passage for emergency vehicles.
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INFRARED FLAME DETECTOR
Detector Electronics Corporation’s DetTronics C7098B infrared flame detector will respond to fire in as little as three seconds, yet ignore false alarm sources such as arc welding, lightning, and the sun. Internally self-tests for optic and electronic integrity, Ninety degree cone of vision, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
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