MCI/Hazmat

Emergency LED signs
RediAlert Rapid Dispatch Emergency Signs from OnScreen Technologies, Inc. can be stored in a vehicle, unloaded and set up in less than five minutes. Messages can be changed as situations dictate; users can choose from an array of preprogrammed messages or create an event-specific message. The patented LED technology uses a 12-volt battery, so a generator is not required.
For more: www.onscreentech.com.

DTAPS Level C2 personal protective ensemble
The DTAPS (Disposable Toxicological Agent Protective System) Level C2 personal protective ensemble from GEOMET Technologies, LLC, is the first to be designed and tested as an integrated system for proven protection from infectious pathogens and chemical agent contamination. The DTAPS Level C system includes a protective coverall, boots, gloves and NIOSH-approved breathing system, which have been tested by independent laboratories against chemical and biological warfare agents.
For more: www.dtaps.com.

Featherlite command center
Featherlite mobile command and communication centers allow emergency response officials to respond quickly and remain on site if required. Featherlite aluminum-constructed trailers are light and easy to tow. The durable mobile command centers are custom-designed and can include workstations, as well as a general conference area. Multiple slide-outs or expandables can provide more space for officials to complete their work inside the unit. Featherlite trailers are self-containing, with optional restrooms, showers and kitchens.
For more: www.fthr.com.

UL certification for CBRN firefighter boot
AirBoss-Defense, a division of AirBoss of America Corp., has been awarded UL certification for the world's first NFPA 1971-compliant rubber firefighter boot that also provides full protection against CBRN threats. Other features include extreme light weight, reflective surfaces and a new design to assure optimum fit and comfort.
For more: www.airbossofamerica.com.

High-performance Interceptor
Thermo Electron's Interceptor is a pager-sized instrument that enables homeland security personnel to detect and identify possible nuclear threats. The Interceptor enables immediate identification of the radionuclide and electronically transmits the data, along with a digital picture and an audio description of the situation. Available in four versions, with options that include combinations of advanced gamma finders, neutron finders and identification capabilities.
For more: www.thermo.com.

Radiation detectors with NeutronRAE II
RAE Systems Inc. has announced the launch of NeutronRAE II, a personal combined gamma and neutron radiation detector that is certified as intrinsically safe. Intrinsically safe devices are specifically designed and certified to be safe for use in hazardous environments, a feature critical for first responders working in unknown environmental conditions. The NeutronRAE II detects gamma and neutron radiation at extremely low levels and is designed to alert first responders to the presence of radioactive material, including weapons-grade plutonium and illicit "dirty bomb" materials. The NeutronRAE is immersible in water for easy decontamination, and a concussion-proof case provides shock protection if the detector is dropped.
For more: www.raesystems.com.

Major incident response shelter systems
A number of federal, state and municipal organizations are using Base-X's Major Incidence Response Shelter systems that include all the components necessary to provide medical or operational support to any large-scale emergency. The systems are modular and scalable so municipalities or agencies can create a system proportional to their anticipated needs. Components include rapid-deploying shelters, lighting, beds, desks, storage units, generators, water systems and heating and air-conditioning units. All components are stored in a cargo trailer.
For more: www.base-x.com.

Portable light tower
The Portable Light Tower from GTM Canada Inc. is designed to fill temporary lighting needs for emergency responders. The unit comes in a fiberglass case for transportation and storage, and fits in the trunk of a car. Simply remove the lid, plug in the tower to a 110V power source or a generator, turn the fan on and the tower is filled with air via a built-in fan in less than one minute to give you a 15´ tower. The light source is an 875-watt metal halide bulb that reaches full brightness after about five minutes.
For more: www.telescopik.com.

Real-time monitoring ensemble
Thermo Electron, Inc. and VivoMetrics, Inc. have combined forces to deliver the first real-time monitoring ensemble. The system is worn beneath hazmat protective gear and combines the Thermo Matrix CNET mesh network with environmental hazard detection, global positioning and the VivoMetrics LifeShirt 300 system, which monitors a broad range of physiological functions. The LifeShirt 300 from VivoMetrics is a simple-to-use chest strap that monitors breath rate, heart rate, activity, posture and skin temperature continuously and in real-time. Data from the LifeShirt is integrated with a Thermo Electron radiation dosimeter, which continuously collects radiation exposure information, and a Global Positioning System (GPS) radio uplink that transmits workers' geographic location.
For more: www.thermo.com, www.vivometrics.com/responder.

Online communications hub for emergency responders
Coach2100, Inc. has announced the Coach2100 Command & Control, an online mobile communications environment that enables emergency response teams to collaborate closely during natural disasters, industrial accidents and terrorist attacks. The system leverages the Internet to provide an easily accessible and secure environment for coordinating emergency response efforts on any geographical scale. It implements advanced service-oriented architecture (SOA), an interactive database, and broadband and satellite communications technologies to provide an environment and location that government agencies can use to talk to one another, marshal resources and direct the actions of law enforcement and other key responders.
For more: Coach2100.com.

Pocket NIMS/ICS field guide
The NIMS: Incident Command System Field Guide from Informed Publishing was produced to help emergency responders get the tools they need for effective incident command and to support NIMS compliance. The NIMS guide includes color-coded tabs, logically organized information and durable materials. The all-hazards, non-jurisdiction and non-discipline-specific guide also provides responsibilities and checklists for applying the ICS; a NIMS overview; a glossary; acronym reference; sample organizational charts, schedules and meeting agendas; position-specific prompts for command and operations; and Incident Action Plan (IAP) and ICS forms and templates. The 3" x 5" pocket guide is 100% plastic, waterproof, tear-resistant and alcohol-fast.
For more: www.InformedGuides.com.

Disposable sleeping bag with pillow
Graham Medical introduces the ComfortOne disposable sleeping bag with pillow-a portable, compact, lightweight and convenient sleeping bag made of non-woven materials that provide fluid barrier protection and are nonallergenic. The bag eliminates laundry costs, packs into one-quarter of the space of a regular sleeping bag, and is just one-third the weight. ComfortOne includes an inflatable pillow, lays flat at 36" x 92" and weighs only two pounds. It fits in a resealable vacuum pouch and is engineered for use for up to two weeks.
For more: www.comfort-one.net.

Cocoon color-coded strapping system
The "Cocoon" from GO Manufacturing Innovations is a disposable, color-coded emergency stretcher and triage system that allows rescuers to easily visualize a patient's condition and change the color coding as the patient's condition changes. The Cocoon's protective patient environment keeps the patient warm and dry to help prevent shock, and is reversible to keep patients cool in hot environments. The Cocoon is a containment system to house patients prior to decontamination; a disposable emergency stretcher for both emergency situations and everyday use; a disposable backboard cover and strapping support system; and a disposable patient transfer system to move patients safely and effectively from the backboard and/or gurney.
For more: www.gomfginnovations.com.

Instant portable support
WorldWater & Power Corp. has introduced its MobileMaxPure solar-power critical-response unit that can be towed into a disaster area by pickup truck or SUV and immediately provide emergency responders and victims with essential power generation, water purification and satellite communications. With the flip of a switch, 15 solar panels automatically unfold to create a 12' x 18' photovoltaic array that generates electricity. A bank of high-capacity batteries powers the panel deployment and stores electricity for emergency night operations. MobileMaxPure has on-board satellite-based, wireless voice and data telecommunications and power to operate under the most severe field conditions. It can pump up to 30,000 gallons of water a day from various water sources, and at night, solar-generated electricity stored in the battery array can feed an available five-horsepower generator to provide lighting and support other emergency operations.
For more: www.worldwater.com.