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FALLEN HEROES: A TRIBUTE FROM FIRE ENGINEERING from Fire Engineer-ing Books & Videos is a commemorative book honoring the firefighters who died in the line of duty on September 11. The full-color, 160-page, 81/2– 2 11-inch keepsake details the devastating effects the World Trade Center attacks had on the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). It includes an overview of the attack, a photo gallery of the fallen firefighters, a firsthand report from the crash site at the Pentagon, and reactions from some of those touched by the tragedy. All profits will go to the Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Foundation, a tax-free foundation that will present a monetary award to the firefighter (or his/her family) who has exhibited exemplary courage and valor in a rescue operation during the preceding year, in memory of the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on September 11. The Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Award will be presented annually at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the first presentation during FDIC 2002. To order, call (800) 752-9764 or (918) 831-9421; fax (877) 218-1348 or (918) 831-9555; e-mail [email protected]; or visit the Web site at www.pennwell-store.com.
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Elkhart Brass’s SE-LECT-O-MATIC® SM-20 FLP AND SM-30 FLP NOZZLES provide their rated flows at 75 psi. The SM-20 FLP series flows between 60 and 200 gpm; the SM-30 FLP flows be-tween 75 and 325 gpm. Low-pressure Select-O-Matic nozzles are available in two sizes and 14 different models. All Select-O-Matics are constant flow on fog or straight stream. Features Elk-O-Lite® construction and heavy-duty protective urethane bumpers and ball shut-off. (800) 346-0250.
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The NIGHT-SCAN SERVLITE from Will-Burt is a roof-mounted vehicle light that stands nine inches high. A wireless remote with a range of more than 250 feet operates the pan and tilt and turns light on and off. The unit is 26 inches long light to light, is 71/2 inches wide, weighs 18 pounds, and draws seven amperes of current. (330) 684-5248.
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The Industrial Fire Solutions, Inc.‘s TOTE MULE™ FOAM TRAILER is designed as a simple, highly mobile, quick-attack fire apparatus. Capable of delivering water, Class A or B foam, dry chemical, and hazardous material decontaminate. The Mule platform can be used respond to industrial, highway, airport, military, forest, and brushland incidents. The Tote MuleTM family consists of seven models ranging from 12,000 to 30,000 GVWR carrying between 500 and 2,440 gallons of product. Web site: www.totemule.com. (866) 578-1907.
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FIREWALL GLOVES from Shelby Specialty Gloves feature Koala® tanned leather palm and insular textile construction for back of hand. Provides thermal and flame resistance with in-creased pliability for added range of hand and finger motion. Crosstech® Direct Grip® glove insert with combined moisture barrier and thermal liner. (800) 888-3598.
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The RESQ CATALOGUE from ResQ Tek, Inc. offers 40 pages of rescue equipment and accessories, in-cluding high- and low-pressure NT ResQ air bags, spreaders, cutters, combination tools, and rams. Selector block allows simultaneous connection of up to three tools. Also features mini/maxi power units, hose reels, and cribbing blocks. (314) 439-2890.
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ROM Corporation introduces the ADJUSTABLE COMPARTMENT LIGHTING SYSTEM. It features light fixtures with 10-watt halogen lamps that draw no more than .83 amps per lamp; lamps have a rated life of up to 2,000 hours. Lamps are spaced no more than 12 inches apart. They adjust up to six inches on either side of original placement. System mounts in unused space in compartments with rollup or swingout doors. (800) 827-3692.
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The ONAN® CMHG HYDRAULIC GENERATOR from Cummins Power Generation includes the CMHG 6000 six-kw and CMHG 8000 eight-kw models, which include hydraulic pump, motor, generator, filtration system, oil cooler, and reservoir in one unit. Other features include stainless-steel housing, single-side serviceability, multiple air inlets, and hot start capability providing generator engagement without stopping. All connections are outside housing. (800) 888-ONAN.
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Motorola’s IMPRES™ PORTABLE RADIO ENERGY SYSTEM is a series of batteries and chargers that when used together help eliminate the decline in battery charge capacity and life from recharging battery before it is fully discharged (called the “memory effect”). Works with some existing Motorola two-way radios. Includes 24-month capacity/workmanship warranty. (800) 422-4210.
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The EAGLEEYE™ OB-STACLE DETECTION SYSTEM from Transportation Safety Technologies (TST) uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects within 10 feet of the side or rear of vehicles. Allows for up to seven sensor locations around vehicle. Patented heated sensors prevent ice and snow buildup. Dash-mounted Alert Module provide audible warning and digital readout of distance from object. (602) 617-1942.
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The Kimberly-Clark Safety Division presents HAZARD-GARD® PROTECTIVE APPAREL, available in a variety of styles and colors. Hazard-Guard I garments are laminated with 1.3-mil exterior polyethylene film and can be used for remediating hazardous materials. Hazard-Gard II garments are laminated with Saranex® 23-P film and provide protection from a wide variety of liquid and dry chemicals. Both styles feature the Reflex™ coverall interior design. (800) 255-6401.
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Sensidyne‘s 180S METH- YLENE CHLORIDE DETECTOR TUBE has a measuring range of between 10 and 220 ppm at four pump strokes and be-tween 30 and 1,000 ppm at two pump strokes. Direct reading results are available in about six minutes. System includes piston-type volumetric pump and is expandable with direct-reading detector tubes to monitor about 300 substances. (800) 451-9444.
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The HAND-OPERATED COMBI TOOL from Nike Hydraulics features a two-speed pump with low pump- ing effort, detachable spreading tips, and drop-forged blades. Can be used in any position and is suitable for underwater use. (877) NIKE-INC.
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The new Lab Safety Supply DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE CATALOG includes essential equipment for first responders. Items include respirators, protective clothing, decontamination equipment, chemical containment, first-aid equipment, and more. Also provides reference information for chemical and biological agents and other disaster response issues. (800) 356-0783.
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The Bullard THERMAL IMAGING ORIENTATION CD provides the user with a basic understanding of thermal imag-ing and Bullard thermal imager operations. It also offers a working knowledge of applications for the technology and may be used for individual self-paced or group training. Each section of the CD is organized into bulleted points with illustrations, photos, and video to help firefighters apply the principles they are learning. (800) 827-0423.
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The MOUNTAIN STAR 4 2 4 CUSTOM CAB AND CHASSIS by Spartan features a four-door aluminum tilt cab with the flat or 10-inch raised roof, a Cummins ISC 315-hp diesel engine, and an Allison MD 3060P 4/5-speed automatic transmission with fourth-gear lockup and 1710 drive lines. Options include front and rear disc brakes, air-ride rear suspension, and output re-tarder. (517) 543-6400.
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The Grafix Shoppe offers 24-kt GOLD LEAF LETTERING us-ing gold leaf film by SignGold. Real 22-kt gold is sealed to the underside of Tedlar PVF film; outline and shadow are printed on gold leaf and then overlaminated with clear vinyl. Available patterns and products include engine-turn, Florentine swirl, strip- ing, stripe ends, corner scrolls, and custom emblems. (888) 683-9665.
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A new CATALOG from Eagle Equipment features a full range of two- and four-post lifts with capacities between 5,000 and 27,000 pounds. Other shop equipment includes tire changers, wheel balancers, alignment products, brake service centers, oil drains and stands, transmission jacks, frame machines, and spray booths. (800) 336-2776.
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Federal Investigators Previously Raised Alarm About BioLab Chemicals

A fire at a BioLabs facility in Conyers, Georgia, has sent a toxic cloud over Rockdale County and disrupted large swaths of metro Atlanta.
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Five Dead in NC Outer Banks Plane Crash

Federal investigators are examining evidence to determine what led to a plane crash last weekend on North Carolina’s Outer Banks that killed five.