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Litter System Utilized to Save Lives Skedco has been very active in the military/border patrol and hazmat environment for 30 years, and its litter system been available on the battlefield for most of that time. The Sked is a drag stretcher that can be used by one or more rescuers very efficiently. Skedco also provides immobilization and flotation with the Sked in a single bag measuring 9 inches in diameter and 36 inches long with two side pockets. There are variations of the Sked for different military environments. The most common is the PJ Sked and now the Tactical Sked that weighs only 7 pounds and is hoistable. The Hazmat Decontaminable Mass Casualty (HMD) Sked is the most popular for CBRNE operations and evacuation of hospitals or other buildings that have stairwells or escalators. The HMD Sked features polypropylene straps that can be changed in the field. It is decontaminable, so it will not absorb chemicals such as mustard gas. After decontamination, new straps are installed and they are staged and ready for an incident. They come in yellow as well as black for when subdued color is necessary. When used with the Skyhook winch, it is the most effective system available for evacuating mass casualties from the hot zone. This system features the Skyhook winch and continuous loops of rope, which makes it possible to haul victims out and send stretchers back into the hot zone. Bud Calkin; bud@skedko.com The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program at FEMA announced that a new library of 20 ready-to-use CERT exercises of all types is now available for download on the new Drills and Exercises page of the National CERT website at www.citizencorps.gov/cert/exercises.shtm. The new materials will help CERT programs conduct a variety of drills and exercises based on different scenarios. Drills and exercises are great opportunities for CERT programs to engage their volunteer members and to practice, assess and improve their program’s emergency response plans and on-the-ground operations. The scenarios, objectives and events of each exercise can be used as is or modified to address 14 | BCD 1.1 SECURITY WATCH Tri-Compliant Armor Vest Diamondback Tactical, a leader in tactical armor systems, announced the industry’s first tri-compliant concealable armor vest, the Synergy IIIA. Lighter and more flexible than most armor vests, the Synergy IIIA is compliant to the new NIJ 0101.06-Standard and tested to FBI and DEA protocols. The Synergy IIIA is a hybrid vest design compiled of proprietary Core Matrix and performance aramid materials, weighing 1.07 pounds per square foot. The combination of its design and advanced materials makes the Synergy IIIA one of the most comfortable Level IIIA vests on the market. For a concealable wear, the Synergy IIIA can be paired with the Dynamic concealable CERT Drills and Exercises carrier or any Diamondback Tactical low profile or tactical vests. It provides protection against a variety of known special-threat rounds and is available in both male and female designs. Synergy IIIA is ideal for law enforcement and tactical operations. The Synergy IIIA, in conjunction with Diamondback Tactical’s other high performance products such as the N-Force, Thin Blue Line or advanced MUST Shield, provide threat-stopping armor solutions. The complete Synergy armor line also includes the high performance NIJ-Certified Level II Synergy concealable vest. Angela Milligan; amilligan@dbtarmor.com the local CERT program’s training priorities. Planning exercises and drills does not have to be a daunting and time-consuming task for CERT programs. The new web page includes materials for four drills, six tabletop exercises, four functional exercises, four full-scale exercises and two competitive events that were developed according to national guidance and principles outlined by the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. All drills and exercises were developed with common terminology and a systematic approach consistent with the National Incident Management System framework to ensure that CERT programs are well-integrated with emergency management and incident response operations. www.BCD-kmi.com
Mobile Radiation Monitoring Laboratory Life Safety Systems recently introduced the RadLab, designed to respond to radiation threat emergencies such as terrorist use of “dirty bombs” or devices that utilize radioactive elements. This custom-built vehicle has roving radiation detection capabilities, fixed site radiation detection and analysis, downwind hazard prediction software and advanced communications and computer networking capabilities. On-board resources include: portable detection and measuring systems with radio telemetry, meteorological station, stand-alone diesel generator, personal protection equipment satellite uplink/ downlink, UHF, and VHF radios. LSSI builds a wide range of custom, mission-specific vehicles including mobile CBRNE laboratories, NBC Cruiser terrorism response vehicles, EOD and bomb trucks and border security platforms for use by the military and civilian first responder communities. William Conklin; b@lifesafetysys.com When defending the border or responding to CBRNE events, direct communication between all types of responders is critical. Unfortunately, many first responders can’t talk to each other because their radios work on different frequency bands. This inability to talk puts lives and property needlessly at risk. Thales has solved this problem with its Liberty Multiband Land Mobile Radio. The radio operates on all first responder bands ((VHF, UHF and 700/800 MHZ), is compliant with open standards, and is tough. It’s fully P25 compliant and secure with DES and AES encryption. Radio To Help Save Lives HGH Infrared Systems has introduced the security and surveillance community to the only real-time, rotating-head, panoramic thermal imaging camera. The IR Revolution 360 camera provides ultra-wide 360 degree imaging, day and night, without distortion. The panoramic infrared camera system features a cooled, high resolution thermal imaging sensor spinning continuously at 1 revolution/sec for total 360 degree azimuth coverage. It can automatically detect and track an unlimited number of threats simultaneously. This innovative sensor acts as high resolution “optical radar” and relies on advanced algorithms for its detection capabilities. The detection is automatic and immediate and can be applied to wide area surveillance, coastal and border control, airport/seaport protection and anti-piracy. The IR360 is deployed in Afghanistan for FOB protection with the PGSS program. The IR Revolution 360’s Windows-based Cyclope software interface is easy to learn and intuitive, providing a clear display of the panoramic image as well as the ability to zoom on areas of interest. The IR Revolution 360 provides great flexibility in accessing and displaying The Liberty meets MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F specifications. It has a MILSPEC metal housing based on Thales’ experience with battlefield radios. It is submersible to two meters. Perhaps most important, the radio is Intrinsic Safe, having been certified to the FM Approval Standard 3610:1988. Intrinsic Safe ensures that the radio can be operated around hazardous materials and in explosive environments. Sheila Gindes; sheila.gindes@thalescomminc.com Panoramic Thermal Imaging Camera Compiled by KMi <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Group</strong> staff thermal imagery of events and intrusions in the 360-degree field of view. A powerful algorithm performs detection of targets in complex backgrounds. Vanessa Couturier; vanessa.couturier@hgh-infrared.com www.BCD-kmi.com BCD 1.1 | 15
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