New Products

ALS kit
     Finally, a kit for advanced life support paramedics who want to store all airway control instruments in one place. This kit, from Pacific Safety Products, was designed by ALS paramedics and is a hybrid of a first responder kit and a popular intubation kit. Store everything from basic airway control tools including suction and oropharyngeal airways, to difficult airway management tools such as intubation and cricothyrotomy equipment. The kit is tough -- made of durable 1000 denier nylon, self-repairing YKK zippers and lined with Plastizote foam to withstand repetitive impacts. Personalize this kit with a department's name in the 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material. Use the leather handle and wideloc shoulder strap system, or opt for the detachable backpack harness.

Rescue trailer
     Empire Welding & Fabricating Co. Inc. introduces its All Terrain Res-Q trailers. With the growing need for deep woods rescues. The All Terrain Res-Q has advantages over traditional ways to rescue accident victims with less manpower. The All Terrain Res-Q trailers feature a combination shock and spring suspension, high flotation tires, dual ratchet straps, IV pole and a multi-combination tongue to attach to towing vehicle. Other uses of the ATR include an equipment carrier with the optional aluminum tub and portable fire suppression system with the optional portable pump and tank assembly. Other options for the ATR include a rear personnel seat to aid in treatment to the victim being transported, rear hose roller attachment and skis that are easily mounted in place of the tires for winter use with a snowmobile.

Portable ventilator
     The Model 73X from Impact Instrumentation is a self-contained portable ventilator developed specifically for transport and mass casualty care. The "X" may be used with external oxygen, but more importantly, it is operable via its own internal compressor. In addition, it automatically switches to compressor operation should oxygen supplies become exhausted and simultaneously triggers an alarm to alert the caregiver. The "X" has a simple user interface that's easily managed by personnel with limited mechanical ventilation experience. It uses adult and pediatric disposable circuits, operates for about 6 hours between battery recharges, interfaces with industry-standard HEPA or chemical/biologic filters, and includes a digital airway pressure display, alarms suite, airway pressure limiting, continuous operation from external power, and more.

Lifting aid
     Since 1980, the number of Americans who are at least 100 pounds overweight has quadrupled to more than 4 million people. EMS professionals, firefighters and first responders handle hundreds of lift assistance calls every year. Each time a patient is lifted, there is the risk of injury. The Mangar ELK and Mangar CAMEL from Oak Pointe Medical Products save time and money by reducing the need for additional vehicles and protecting personnel. The ELK or CAMEL can lift up to 1,000 pounds in less than 1 minute with minimal setup or noise. With proper training and equipment emergency service professionals can utilize the ELK or CAMEL when lifting any person, minimizing moving and handling risk and protecting the back from injury.

Fire rescue unit
     RKO Enterprises has released the new 2006 RKO Kubota RTV 900 Fire Rescue Unit. This unit is the answer for fires and/or rescues in hard-to-reach areas. The unit features a three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine, hydrostatic four-wheel drive, power steering, deluxe RKO fire attack unit with foam capability, RKO stretcher-rescue system (folds up and out of the way), stainless steel piping with lifetime warranty, custom paint and decals, LED warning lights, siren-PA, backup alarm, 4,000 # Warn winch, side-mounted hose bed, and many optional accessories available such as communication radios, cab enclosures, etc. It can be designed and manufactured by RKO Enterprises to meet virtually any function. The fire-rescue unit can be removed easily so a vehicle can be utilized for other duties.

Bike medic bag
     R & B Fabrications has designed a new bag for bicycle medics. It has large and small storage compartments with dual zippers and storm flaps. A 3M Scotchlite reflective strip is located on the front compartment. The hideaway zippered map pouch is perfect for referencing location or additional storage of medical supplies. The map flap tucks behind the floating front pocket when not in use. The map is protected by marine-grade vinyl. Also included is a quick-release handle bar mount system. This allows the rescuer to quickly remove the bag as needed. A carry handle allows the bag to be used when disconnected from the bracket.

Radio headset
     Medics can now cut the cord on their two-way radio headsets. The FreeMotion 200 from FreeLinc is a wireless headset for professional two-way radios. With this headset, users will experience no more cord tangling in their uniforms, less hazard during physical engagements and faster response times -- just slap it on and go! All FreeMotion headsets use Near-Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) technology to communicate with the portable radio. The benefits of this non-RF technology include immunity to interference from RF sources, inherent secureness, no eavesdropping, and extreme power efficiency -- 20 hours of talk time.

Stress workbook
     For less than a one-day stress workshop you can allow your staff, or yourself, to explore stress from an internal and very personal viewpoint. From 911 Trainer, this is a complete stress workbook for the comm center environment. The solutions start with each person. "911 Wellness" is written for anyone who wants more workplace satisfaction and wants to start with the person in the mirror. Wellness is a 'work' book meaning that you complete a self study exercise every chapter -- for 10 chapters. The exercises are intensely personal and offer you insight into your own 'stuff' around stress and wellness. This 300+ page book is also informative and entertaining. We offer you a beginning towards improving workplace satisfaction, or understanding or helping others.

Mobile command center
     Featherlite mobile command and communication centers allow officials to respond quickly to emergency situations and remain on site for an extended period of time if required. Featherlite mobile command centers can include multiple workstations as well as a general conference area. They can be designed with multiple slide-outs or expandables that are easy to operate and provide more interior space. Featherlite trailers are self-containing with optional restrooms, showers and sleeping quarters if desired.

Swiftwater rescue
     CrossLine Solutions has introduced its second generation of products for the professional rescue industry: the Reach Rope Retriever. Another significant advancement in swiftwater rescue, the new system can easily retrieve and secure lines and ropes up to 1/2-inch in diameter. Sold alone, it can be attached to any rope up to 7/16-inch in diameter, adding rope retrieval functionality to most existing throwbags. Weighing only 6.3 ounces, it can capture and haul ropes with more than 4,000 pounds of test strength, exceeding the breaking strength of most ropes.

Exhaust system
     MagneGrip exhaust extraction systems remove 100 percent of the toxic gases and particulates released by operating vehicles in firehouses and emergency medical facilities. MagneGrip recently introduced a redesigned nozzle-assembly elbow that makes its systems even more efficient. The aluminum elbow, now 5 inches in diameter, has a redesigned elbow angle that provides greater airflow efficiency and less static pressure. Five inches is the same dimension as most fire apparatus tailpipes. In addition, MagneGrip's standard, heavy-duty hoses have five-inch diameters. The new elbow design -- plus outside air entering through a one-way valve in the nozzle -- practically eliminates wear on hoses by hot exhaust emissions.