FE Volume 150 Issue 4

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AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1900-1909

AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1900-1909

"The year of grace, 1903, introduces Fire and Water Engineering to the world--the same old friend, only in a new and improved form. We bespeak for it a hearty welcome and a patronage worthy of its contents." (Jan. 3, 1903)
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BLACK DIAMONDT LEATHER FIREFIGHTING BOOTS

BLACK DIAMONDT LEATHER FIREFIGHTING BOOTS

Kaufman Footwear Corporation: Features heel-to-toe, full-coverage protective steel sole plate, fire-retardant leather upper, and removable cushioned, perforated, and contoured footbed. KevlarT/NomexT lining throughout. Designed to meet or exceed NFPA, ANSI, and Canadian Standards Association standards. Rubber footwear available. (519) 576-1500.
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ACTIVELINK REPEATER

ACTIVELINK REPEATER

Allen Telecom Group, Inc.: Designed to deliver clear signals to remote areas. Receives portable phone`s signal inside vehicle, amplifies it, and transmits it unobstructed back to cell site. Uplink directional unit increases outgoing signals to base station. Bidirectional repeater amplifies signals
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PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS

PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Tele-Lite, Inc.: Lightweight telescoping tripods can stand alone or mount to a vehicle and fold for storage. Available with any Tele-Lite lamp head assembly. Optional bracketing allows attachment of Tele-Lite portable floodlights. (800) 538-0022.
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CYCLONE II CAB

CYCLONE II CAB

Emergency One, Inc.: Open cab design. Total floor to ceiling height of 57 inches. Hinged, padded engine access cover allows daily maintenance checks and fluid filling without tilting cab. Standard integrated printed circuit board with load manager. Deluxe insulation aids radio and crew communications. Available engines range from 300 to 525 horsepower. (352) 237-1122.
Firefighting
CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS VIDEO

CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS VIDEO

Media Resources, Inc.: A two-part multi-agency video produced in response to large number of incidents involving firefighters and drug labs. Module one focuses on awareness; module two concentrates on operations planning and execution. Each module runs about 30 minutes and comes with study guides and an instructor`s guide. (800) 666-0106.
Firefighting
POWERPAC 16 POWER BLOWER

POWERPAC 16 POWER BLOWER

Tempest Controlled Airstreams, a division of Tempest Technology Corporation: Designed to fit in any fire truck`s compartment. Powered by environmentally safe 5.5-hp Honda gasoline engine and features Turbo 2000 shroud. Standard features include wheels, adjustable handle, and Winning Step five-position foot-operated tilt mechanism. (800) 346-2143.
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ULTRA-CONTAINMENT POOLS

ULTRA-CONTAINMENT POOLS

UltraTech International, Inc.: Provides secondary containment for drums, tanks, equipment, and vehicles. Sidewalls designed to collapse in either direction and spring back to vertical position. Allows users to roll drums or drive trucks over sidewalls. Containment pools require no setup or assembly. Available in standard sizes from four feet 3 six feet 3 one foot to 15 feet 3 66 feet 3 one foot. Chemical-resistant. (800) 353-1611.
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STREETGEAR 8815 FIRE AND EMS PANTS

STREETGEAR 8815 FIRE AND EMS PANTS

Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Features cotton-blend stretch fabric and waistband. Freer cut permits unrestricted movement. Includes oversized, gusseted zippered cargo pockets on both thighs with external snap-tab storage systems to secure scissors, tape, and other equipment. Split-seam tandem-needle seat seam. Accepts Blauer`s optional 8000 XCR WindStopperTM Featherweight Liner as a modular insert. (800) 225-6715.
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PRS 2.0 PLAN REVIEW SOFTWARE

PRS 2.0 PLAN REVIEW SOFTWARE

BOCA, Inc.: Based on BOCA National Building Code/1993. Allows plan reviewers to evaluate construction documents for different building types for accuracy and consistency. Uses WindowsTM environment, is designed to run on IBM-compatible computer, and is usable on single- or multiple-user network systems. Interactive procedure allows automatic calculation of height and area limitations for all types of buildings. Includes more than 700 standard plan review notes that can be customized according to
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BH-5 HEADPHONE

BH-5 HEADPHONE

Earmark, Inc.: Engineered for high noise, features 12-decibel, noise-canceling boom microphone. New design incorporates new cups for hearing protection and temperature- and wear-resistant coil cords. Cord terminates at combined stress/strain relief integrated into a quick-disconnect Nexus connector. Operates with any Earmark Series 4B Belt-Pak radio. (888) EARMARK.
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XRT HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOL PUMP SYSTEM

XRT HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOL PUMP SYSTEM

Hansen & Knowles Industrial Engineering: Works with most makes of cutting, spreading, jacking, and crimping tools. Features high-pressure, 1,800-rpm direct-drive pump powered by Westerbeke diesel generator. Up to three tools may be operated simultaneously remotely. (800) 343-0480.
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ECONOFIRE SYSTEM

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Do what must be done

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DISPOSABLE EMERGENCY LINENS

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FIRESTAR 2000 APPARATUS

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INCIDENT COMMAND CASE

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DEFIBRILLATION/CPR TRAINING MANIKIN

Firefighter Training

BLOWING THE BASICS

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USING QUALITY ASSURANCE AS A TRANSITION TOOL

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PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

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LARGE-DIAMETER SUPER AQUADUCT FLEXIBLE PIPELINE APPLICATIONS IN THE FIRE SERVICE

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FIRST-DUE

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THE ADA: QUESTIONS THAT CAN AND CANNOT BE ASKED DURING AN EMPLOYMENT

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