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WPI students research fire simulation models

WPI students research fire simulation models

Computer fire simulation models are beneficial to support an opinion but should not form the sole basis of the opinion, say professionals, including attorneys, who participated in a Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) student research project. The study, which attempted to assess the efficacy of such models in courtrooms, was part of the students` Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP).
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MODULAR AIR-VAN 120

MODULAR AIR-VAN 120

Breathing Air Systems: Fully equipped Ford XL van custom designed with segmented slide-out module bases for all components. Includes 12/4,500-psi storage vessels with HD rack, Haskel booster pump with complete plumbing, Class #2 dual-fill station with control panel, HP hose reel with hose and panel, LP hose reel with hose and panel, and storage rack for SCBA bottles. (614) 864-1234, (800) 937-2479.
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RESCUE LIFELINE ROPE

RESCUE LIFELINE ROPE

CMC Rescue, Inc.: Life support rope produced exclusively for CMC Rescue label by Wellington Commercial Cordage. Available in five colors. UL certified to NFPA 1983. Free catalog available. (800) 235-5741.
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MEMBERS IN DISTRESS

MEMBERS IN DISTRESS

It`s just your second run of the day, and you`re acting as a battalion chief. As you respond, the first-arriving engine reports on scene and informs all units that there is a working fire in the rear of a two-story private house. Due to other fire activity in the area, you know it will take a while for the entire assignment to get on scene, as most of the units are coming from a distance.
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ZICO&#174 HOSE BRIDGES

ZICO&#174 HOSE BRIDGES

Ziamatic Corporation: Extruded aluminum. Enables all sizes of apparatus to move freely over hoselines. In widths of 16, 24, and 36 inches. Basic bridge handles one hoseline; additional links may be added to accommodate two or three lines. Lightweight. Minimal storage space needed. Easy to put in place and remove. (215) 493-3618.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR BUDGET?

WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR BUDGET?

The budgets of many fire departments today are rather unsteady. Although the fire service is funded in various ways, the budget still remains subject to numerous outside elements that control or influence it. These elements can include an economy that allows for little public spending on fund-raisers, an unfavorable board, and an electorate that will not approve a bond issue or tax increase. Since we must live with these circumstances, it is good to explore some avenues to take if a "budget cr
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HX381 PORTABLE RADIO

HX381 PORTABLE RADIO

Standard Communications Corp.: Designed for wide-band capability in UHF and VHF frequencies. Compact. Delivers a full half-watt of audio output. Built to thrive in hostile environments. 16 channels. A number of signaling formats. Priority and user-selectable scan modes. Field programmable and cloneable. Nonvolatile memory. (800) 867-4140.
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PC75-40 PEDAL CUTTER

PC75-40 PEDAL CUTTER

NIKE® Hydraulics Inc.: Hand pump-operated. Generates 8.4 tons (16,800) pounds) of cutting force. Operates at 11,600 psi. Weighs eight pounds. Cutter opening is 1.6 inches. Head capable of swiveling through 355 degrees of motion. When combined with a stock 360-degree swiveling hose coupling, fits into tight, hard-to-reach places. (708) 549-8700.
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PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICES

PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICES

Professional Fire Placement: Confidential placement service matches sales and technical personnel needs of employers with experience and qualifications of PFP-registered individuals. (800) 900-9047.
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DRY HYDRANT HEAD ASSEMBLY

DRY HYDRANT HEAD ASSEMBLY

Schlumberger Industries: Features an ABS polymer snap-on/snap-off cap. Also includes a six-inch Schedule 40 PVC coupling, a new fire engine-red "Slick Coat" aluminum NST threaded intake, and a patent-pending conical strainer with lock ring. The "Slick Coat" finish provides maximum corrosion protection and quick, smooth connection to suction hoses. (800) 344-9372.
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PREMAIRE&#174 XV RESPIRATOR

PREMAIRE&#174 XV RESPIRATOR

MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Co.): Combines features of advanced, air-supplied respirator with those of emergency-escape device. Fifteen-minute auxiliary air supply. Features twin-cylinder side pack. Provides as much as three times more air than conventional five-minute emergency-escape devices. Can be used for entry and emergency escape without voiding NIOSH approval of device. Low-profile, compact design of cylinder pack allows easy access to and from tight spaces. Can be connected to a continu
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5400 SERIES BREATHING AIR TRAILER

5400 SERIES BREATHING AIR TRAILER

CompAir Mako: Continuous-duty trailers equipped with air compressor, gasoline or diesel engine, air-purification system, two-position SCBA/SCUBA fill station, two ASME-rated storage cylinders, controls, and interconnecting piping and wiring. Capable of supplying CGA Grade "E" breathing air on-site. Seven 5,000- and 6,000-psig models of mounted breathing air systems available; charging rates range from 13.1 to more than 33.2 cfm of air. Dual-drive (diesel engine/electric motor) configuration, av
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LOUDMOUTHTM

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S 200 LITHIUM EMERGENCY PORTABLE LIGHT

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PUMP STANDARDS

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SG EASY GUARD SPRINKLER

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REBOUNDTM SRS

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CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING KITS

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CSI-RES-KIT2

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EF-390 ELECTRIC TURBOVENTILATION SYSTEM

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CLEAN AGENT SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS VIDEO

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MICRO-TONE (SC-550) HAND CONTROL

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GASMAN

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BAR CUTTERS

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