Products/Services/Media

ISL FIRE SERVICE ENGINE


Cummins Engine Company, Inc.: 370-hp engine includes the following standard features: roller followers, structurally reinforced block design, and patented mid-stop liner design. Available in 330- and 350-hp ratings. May be outfitted with Jacobs C BrakeTM. (800) DIESELS.

GX-7 TURNOUT SYSTEM


Globe Firefighters Suits: Exceeds NFPA 2000 standards. Coat available in 32- and 35-inch lengths. Collar designed to work more efficiently with outer shell and thermal liner. Liner interfaces up into collar, which is tapered for a more comfortable fit raised or stowed, with or without a helmet. Coat moisture liners extend to within two inches of hem. Stormflaps and facings are wider. Aralite layer is sandwiched into front and back sections of thermal liner in front of moisture barrier, in coat shoulders and trouser knees. Pleated parachute pockets provide more capacity. (603) 435-8323.

GASALERTMAX FOUR-GAS DETECTOR

BW Technologies: Compact ergonomically designed instrument is equipped with internal sampling pump for remote sampling. Features Black & Decker battery, advanced sensors, and microcontroller. (800) 663-4164.

ARMET™ BALLISTIC CAB PACKAGE/BALLISTIC ROOF MODULE


Protection Development International Corporation: Armor package available for protection of firefighting personnel while responding to incidents involving volatile substances and terrorist activity. Armor maintains vehicle low-profile while protecting personnel. Optional ballistic roof module. (909) 734-7531.

MOBILE VENTILATION UNIT (MVU)


Tempest Technology: Designed for ventilating strip malls, factories, high-rises, and other large buildings. Hydraulically operated venaxial blower has seven propeller-type blades. May be mounted on truck bed, rail- car, trailer, or portable skid. Five blades sizes available between 43 and 72 inches, producing between 41,000 and 211,000 cfm of air. (800) 346-2143.

EASYCAFS? 25 SLIP-IN FOAM SYSTEM


EnviroFoam Technologies, Inc.: Delivers 65-foot stream of wet to dry foam. Features diesel engine; 200-gallon water tank; 11-gallon foam tank; manual hose reel; and 150-foot low-friction, noncollapsible hose with straight-bore nozzle. Fits in bed of standard pickup truck. (800) 542-4665.

PARTFOLIO? KITTING SYSTEM


Global Kitting Systems (GKS): Provides paramedics, search and rescue teams, and emergency room teams means to organize, store, transport, and protect vital medical supplies from physical, chemical, and electrostatic damage. Removable dividers allow users to organize and customize compartments according to needs; no-spill, no-migration bins keep items separate and retrievable. Clear plastic version available. Side panels and trays made of Kylex plastic. Available in eight- or 11-inch closed stackable cube. (800) 663-4591.

RESPIRATOR CANISTER AND CARTRIDGE


3M: Compatible with existing 3M powered air-purifying systems. Uses advanced filtering technology proven effective against a variety of chemical warfare agents. NIOSH-approved for protection against many toxic industrial chemicals. 3M Canister/High Efficiency Filter FR-40 approved for use with 3M Breathe EasyTM 7 RRPAS powered air purifying respirator system. 3M Cartridge/High Efficiency Filter FR-57 (pictured) approved for use with 3M Breathe Easy 7 RRPAS and 3M Breathe Easy 10 Butyl Rubber and Tyvek Hood powered air purifying systems. (651) 733-7297.

ULTIMAT GAS MONITOR


MSA: Self-contained assembly for detection of oxygen and combustible and toxic gases. Additional gas detection capability for ammonia, ethylene oxide, and hydrogen. Offers complete calibration, self-contained record of latest calibration date/time. Optional auto-calibration module. May be used with MSA’s Digital Network System. (800) 672-4678, ext. 8731.

WHIFFS? WILDLAND SURVIVAL GEAR


Whiffs: Includes XcaperTM moist filtration system; traps hazardous toxins and particulate matter common to wildfires. All masks and shrouds made of NomexT and meet NFPA 1977. Kit includes mask, shroud, and two XcaperTM filters. (800) 368-5705.

HOWELLER PERSONAL SECURITY ALARM


Grace Industries, Inc.: Provides loud (103 decibels at 10 feet) attention-getting distress signal. Attaches to clothing with grip clip and D ring. Single-button activation. Powered by nine-volt alkaline battery. (800) 204-7277.

AIR SOURCE® AERIAL-MATE


Super Can Industries, Inc.: High-performance air distribution system converts single outlet on aerial and platform apparatus to four-outlet system. Includes pressure gauge, moisture trap, relief device, and quick disconnects. (800) 261-1075.

RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY SYSTEM


Battery Engineering, Inc.: Designed for use with CairnsVIPERTM thermal imager, battery provides up to 90 minutes of continuous operation, will not explode or emit harmful gases at elevated temperatures, and will not burn without direct flame contact. Has minimal self-charge, no memory effect, and may be recharged up to 1,000 times. Built-in charge-state meter displays remaining charge. (781) 575-0800.

BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS BROCHURE

CompAir: Eight-page color brochure features breathing air systems designed for industrial, dive, and fire industries, plus such information as dimensions, features, instrumentation, performance, and options. (352) 732-2268.

ANNUAL FOAM TESTING AND REMINDER PROGRAM

Dyne Technologies: Designed to encourage regular annual inspections of firefighting foam systems. Participants receive free foam sample kit including four 16-ounce jars, sample data form, instructions, and return freight-paid shipping container. Tests performed and results returned within one week. (651) 917-0644.

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