FE Volume 149 Issue 1

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CONFINED SPACE EMERGENCY VIDEO SERIES

CONFINED SPACE EMERGENCY VIDEO SERIES

Emergency Film Group: Three videos. Discusses hazards of confined space entry and developing entry plan. Suggests ways first responders may assist victim. Offers possible scenarios for technical rescue and necessary equipment. Includes 56-page Leader`s Guide, which offers additional resources to help with training. (800) 842-0999.
Confined Space RescueTechnical Rescue
LARGE-DIAMETER HOSE SLING

LARGE-DIAMETER HOSE SLING

Riple Corporation of New Hampshire, Inc.: Used to move liquid-filled hose. High-density polyethylene handles. Three-inch wide nylon sling. (603) 497-5974.
Firefighting EquipmentHoselines
MD 3066 TRANSMISSION

MD 3066 TRANSMISSION

Allison Transmission: Electronically controlled, pressure-balanced clutches. Helical gear arrangement provides up to six forward speeds. Two overdrive ratios available. Output retarder. (317) 242-3132.
Firefighting Equipment
TS 460 CUTQUIK

TS 460 CUTQUIK

Stihl, Inc.: Elastostart(TM) designed to reduce kick when starting. 4.42 cubic-inch engine. Antivibration system. Position-compensating carburetor and air-filtration system. (804) 486-9100.
Firefighting

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SIDEWINDER(TM) WILDLAND MONITOR

SIDEWINDER(TM) WILDLAND MONITOR

Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Designed for off-road or wildland firefighting apparatus mounting on front bumper. Electric remote-controlled from inside cab. Swivels 180 degrees. Two-inch vaned waterway. Full fog flows from 15 to 350 gpm. Vertical travel 150 degrees, horizontal either 180 or 350 degrees. (800) 346-0250.
FirefightingWildland Firefighting
SCBA BOSS(TM) MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE

SCBA BOSS(TM) MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE

Ray Lambert Enterprises, Inc.: Uses computer`s clock to track hydro-tests, annual flow testing, mask-fit testing, visual inspections, and other maintenance tasks. (800) 523-7222, ext. 757.
Firefighter SCBAFirefighting Equipment
EFC SERIES CONFINED-SPACE VENTILATORS

EFC SERIES CONFINED-SPACE VENTILATORS

Ramfan: ABS/polycarbonate case. 21 blade, turbo impeller-stator combination. Straight, nonspiraling airflow. Motor from 13 to 112 hp available. (800) 4-RAMFAN.
Confined Space RescueTechnical Rescue
SERIES 40425G MODULAR INTERCOM SYSTEM

SERIES 40425G MODULAR INTERCOM SYSTEM

David Clark Co., Inc.: Designed for high-noise environments. Channel cards, headset card, telephone, card speaker plate, and power supply can be removed without tools. Chassis can accommodate up to 10 channel cards. Rack-mountable. 19 inches long. (508) 751-5800.
Firefighter ToolsFirefighting Equipment
CENTRACOM ELITE(TM) RADIO DISPATCH CONTROL CENTER

CENTRACOM ELITE(TM) RADIO DISPATCH CONTROL CENTER

Motorola: Software-based. Graphical-user interface. Operates on a LAN in client-server architecture. Customer can download operator programming, information updates from single source over LAN. (800) 247-2346.
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting
THR6000 RESCUE CHAIN SYSTEM

THR6000 RESCUE CHAIN SYSTEM

Team Equipment, Inc.: Can pull, drag, and move objects up to 6,000 pounds. Usable in vehicle rescue situations involving displaced steering columns, doors, seats, and dashboards. (800) 367-9054.
Technical RescueVehicle Extrication
PAK MAT SCBA STAGING SYSTEM

PAK MAT SCBA STAGING SYSTEM

Pak-Rat Equipment Inc.: Color-coded and imprinted for bottle status. Highly visible staging area. Add-on modular design. Holds up to 22 bottles. Water-resistant. Offset ribs prevent bottle roll. Duffle bag for storage. (800) PAK-RAT9.
Firefighter SCBAFirefighting Equipment
TELESQURT&#174 50 FIRE/RESCUE UNIT

TELESQURT&#174 50 FIRE/RESCUE UNIT

Snorkel: Redesigned with 180 degree lateral nozzle sweep. Total vertical nozzle travel of 255 degrees. Ladder width 30 inches at base; 24 inches on tip section. Tip load capacity 500 pounds up to 45 degrees, 750 pounds over 45 degrees. (816) 238-4503.
Technical Rescue

EXTRICATION RESCUE SUIT

Technical RescueVehicle Extrication

REMOTE-CONTROLLED SPOTLIGHT

Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

PROGRESS OR CHANGE FOR CHANGES SAKE?

Firefighting

WHAT IF…?

Firefighting

HIDDEN FIRE AND COLLAPSE

Firefighting

ABS BRAKES: MYTH OR MAGIC?

Fire Apparatus

“The Can” flashover simulator

Firefighting

Smooth-bore nozzles

Firefighter ToolsFirefighting Equipment

Propane tanks indoors

Firefighting

Solid stream

Firefighting

How white is your helmet?

Firefighting

Pumping apparatus

Firefighting EquipmentHoselines
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