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- Dalhart opens new Emergency Response Center for first responders
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- Seattle firefighters respond to two-alarm fire in First Hill neighborhood
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- Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood marks one year since fire; swift action saved historic site
FRC – Fire Research Product Improvement Notice
News, Safety, TroubleshootingPCN0911-01
Product Change Notification
Overview:
Please be advised that the following is notice of change to Fire Research pressure sensors.
Products Affected:
All PT1/PT2 pressure sensors used for intake and discharge pressure displays, portable testers, and pressure governors. This includes the following FRC part numbers:
XE-PRO31PT2-Sxx (0 – 300 psi), XE-FP4000PT1-Sxx (0 – 600 psi), XE-IO3100PT2-Sxx (ABS – 600 psi), XE-PRO1000PT1-Sxx (0 – 1000 psi)
Change Description:
The above pressure sensors are being discontinued. New PT3 pressure sensors will be direct replacements in all orders starting on or about 07DEC09.
Reason For Change:
Part of the ongoing process to improve FRC products.
Replacement Product:
New pressure sensors will be direct replacements. They meet or exceed all electrical and mechanical requirements, use the same 3-Pin Packard connector, and mount in the same size 1/4 inch NPT port.
Important Note:
The new sensors are slightly smaller than the old ones in height and width (less 0.6 inch in height and 0.7 inch in width). Refer to the referenced drawing for complete dimensions of the new sensors.
The following are FRC part numbers for the new sensors:
XE-PRO31PT3-S0A (0 – 300 psi), XE-FP4000PT3-S0A (0 – 600 psi), XE-IO3100PT3-S0A (ABS – 600 psi), XE-PRO1000PT3-S0A (0 – 1000 psi)
References:
The following drawing is available for the new pressure sensors:
DWG. NO. XE-XXPT3DWG-R0A dated 09NOV09 which can be found in the PDF version of this notice as page 2 of: http://www.fireresearch.com/pcn/PCN0911-01.pdf
Response:
No response to this notification is required. Requests for additional information should be directed to an FRC sales representative at 1.800.645.0074
FS 04NOV09
Safety Advisory: Automatic Slack Adjusters
NCFMA, News, Safety, SCFMAManual Adjustment of Automatic Slack Adjusters May Contribute to Unexpected Brake Failure on Automotive Fire Apparatus. NIOSH recommends that all fire departments operating fire apparatus equipped with automatic slack adjusters (ASAs) immediately take the following actions to reduce the risk of fire fighters being injured in an apparatus crash due to brake failure:
Ensure that ASAs are not manually adjusted.
Establish procedures to ensure maintenance on fire apparatus is conducted as recommended in NFPA 1911
Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.
Ensure maintenance is only performed by qualified technicians who meet NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications.
Download the Advisory Here: .pdf
NCFMA: Castroville Meeting Update
Past MeetingsThe meeting at Castroville went well. Excellent round-table discussions regarding Weight laws and associated issues. District Joe Pastore’s professional cake designer wife presented us with two specially designed NCFMA cakes for meal dessert. Chief Joe Rosa, North County FPD (retired), cooked up his specialty Artichoke Stew for the meal and the Firefighters prepared an excellent steak meal.
Tony Bulygo will be presenting the latest information on the weight and length laws at the SCFMA meeting next Tuesday, October 20 at the LAFD shops.