New toys.

**SCSESATech** · 05-02-2003, 04:54 PM

What are some of new items in your inventory, anyone? My teams got an infrared spectrometer(mini chemical lab). Gives the chemical composition of a substance and the percentage of those compounds. I am going to need several hours to figuring out that little box. It can compare the spectrograph of 100,000s of compounds in downloadable databases for CDC, DOJ, etc. A new APD2000. A mass decon trailer with 2 large tents with heated water and air, M256 kits, A8 and A9 paper(hoping I don't die from cancer using them), 1 hour Scotts bottles and some First Responder Plus level As. Anyone want to donate a hazmat truck similar to Indianapolis or Chicago? Would be nice to sit in air conditioning and watch TV while at a scene waiting. Oh well, just wishful thinking.

**downtownlt** · 05-26-2003, 12:23 PM

whats new for us, waiting for
november for the delivery of
a new heavy duty pierce rescue
to replace 1985 truck. also
workign on trying to get funds
from industry in area for
a spectrometer like you
described. looks the funds
will be in place by the end
of the year (hopefully)

**HockeyGuyFD** · 05-26-2003, 11:27 PM

We carry some sort of gas meter on our engine that was given to the department by the military. Though I'm not entirely sure what it does or how we got it in the first place, I'm told it's a unique piece of equipment for an FD to have. I'll have to get a closer look at it next time I'm at the station

**SCSESATech** · 06-02-2003, 04:00 PM

Has anyone visited http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov for the ToxFAQs and MRLs? I am requesting a couple CDs. They have some interesting lists and databases. I don't often see much on long term treatment of exposures in many resources. Does anyone know of other FREE resources on CD beside Cameo, Landview, Chris manual on CD and NIST modeling software?

**Duffman** · 06-06-2003, 08:45 PM

Off the top of my head.

Mini Rae PID
Mark I kits
Larger suit inventory
APD 2000

**Duffman** · 06-06-2003, 08:47 PM

Does anyone know of other FREE resources on CD beside Cameo, Landview, Chris manual on CD and NIST modeling software?

I believe that ERG and NIOSH books are available on CD for free

**nate99z** · 06-16-2003, 05:00 PM

recent purchases:

55-gallon drum tipping lever (one person)
55-gallon drum drum lifter (two person)
an all 60 pc. pine wood plug and wedge kit
some bonding and grounding hardware
APD 2000, M8 and M9 paper
plug and patch kit, paid over five hundred bucks
and I thought I'd try one of these pop-up containment pools

**SCSESATech** · 06-17-2003, 11:05 AM

I saw a M295 kit for the first time. All I know it is for decon. Does anyone know more about it?

**ff7134** · 06-17-2003, 11:58 AM

We got a APD 2000(is it just me or did everyone get one?)We also
got a laser infared thermometer. Some more suits, couple more airpacks. Satellite telephone(live in the sticks) for the computer and fax machine. John Deere Gator for equipment carrying. 2 fold up mass decon tents. A almost firefighter proof/waterproof laptop that has Cameo and a ton of other programs. 2 Cameras(like a security camera) one that can mount on a tripod or on the Command truck on a mast. The other is a handheld that transmits back to the comm truck it has a 1-1/2 mile range. We have so many new toys I can't remember all of them.

**SCSESATech** · 06-19-2003, 12:57 PM

Wow that is a lot of stuff. Where in Ohio is your department. I was passing threw Toledo and didn't have the chance to stop in on them. What other software do you have?

**sbfd289** · 06-20-2003, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by SCSESATech
I saw a M295 kit for the first time. All I know it is for decon. Does anyone know more about it?

The M295 isn't just for decon. It's use to observ if there are nerve agents or blister agents in the air. The downside to this is that it takes about 15 minutes to complete.
So it's best to use this device immediatly cause after the first few steps, it takes 10 minutes to "monitor" the air. This allows you to do other things in the interim. This kit is very sensitive to these agents. I was lucky enough to use it in anniston at the live agent center. One of the drawbacks on it, is that the ampules that one needs to crush aren't the easiest to do when in a Level A.

**Duffman** · 06-20-2003, 01:58 PM

One of the drawbacks on it, is that the ampules that one needs to crush aren't the easiest to do when in a Level A.

Another drawback: Ever try reading the insructions on the foil package? Could they be written any smaller?

**ff7134** · 06-20-2003, 02:53 PM

Madison Twp Fire. in Mansfield. We handle all HAZMAT for our county and 2 surrounding. We have been doing it since '79. My brother is a FF in Toledo. Yeah we have lots of toys....now we need a new truck to put it all in

**SCSESATech** · 06-20-2003, 03:08 PM

That sounds just like the M256 kit. What is the difference in the M295 kit and the M256 kit?

**sbfd289** · 06-20-2003, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Duffman

Another drawback: Ever try reading the insructions on the foil package? Could they be written any smaller?

Oh yeah, those directions stink. if radio communications aren't available, meaning give the instruction via radio, maybe type them out in large print, laminate it and use that. Then just put it with the haz mat waste when done...

**sbfd289** · 06-20-2003, 09:41 PM

Also, I think when I saw teh m295, my brain was thinging m256.. The 295 is used for decon

**Duffman** · 06-20-2003, 10:28 PM

me too, I was talking about the M256

**Eric20** · 06-23-2003, 12:53 AM

The M256 is a chemical agent detector kit.

http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil/products/m256a1.htm

The M295 is a decon kit.

http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil/products/smoke.htm

Eric

**ff7134** · 06-23-2003, 08:23 AM

We also have COBRA on it and the ERG and some others unsure of what they are. I haven't got to play with it yet the tech person doesn't have it fully loaded.

**downtownlt** · 06-23-2003, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Duffman
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Another drawback: Ever try reading the insructions on the foil package? Could they be written any smaller? [/B]

we blew the directions up and laminated them, makes it easier then the foilpack directions

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