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The new Vertex 7000 repeater has been installed and is
working great. We now have our own private channel to enhance our
communications and provide a backup system for our operations. |
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Mustang Suits:
We have taken delivery of 2 additional Mustang Suits.
Each suit is completely waterproof with
water tight hood and wrist seals, and attached boots. Most importantly,
the flotation and insulation performance of Mustang AirSoft™ foam allows
users to immerse themselves for long periods of time in icy cold water
and maintain mental and physical capabilities.
Each Ice Commander has an integrated chest harness for attachment to
tether lines, ice awl pockets for storage, rubber gloves, reinforced
knees and non-slip rubber soles on the attached boots. As well, each
suit is 45% lighter than other rescue suits as it is made in a high
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On November 22 we
received the Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter. The Rad-57 is a handheld monitor and the
first device to accurately measure carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the blood
noninvasively. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that causes
neurological deficits for tens of thousands and death for hundreds of people
each year.
Without the ability to
measure carbon monoxide in the blood, it is virtually impossible for
firefighters, paramedics, and ER clinicians to determine if a patient has the
flu, fatigue, or CO poisoning. The ability to quickly and conveniently obtain
accurate measurements in any environment can lead to informed and timely
treatment decisions, improving patient outcomes, saving lives, and reducing
unnecessary costs.
This tool was purchased
with money received from the State of Ohio EMS Grant and Berlin Township is the
first department in the State of Ohio to be using this new technology.
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