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ISI Introduces New Telemetry
System that Monitors Individual Status of Every Firefighter
at the Scene
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — International Safety
Instruments (ISI), a leading producer of technologically
advanced respiratory protection equipment for firefighters,
has introduced ISI TEAMS, a telemetry system that individually
and simultaneously monitors vital data of every firefighter
at the scene, providing incident commanders with real-time
information on PASS status, ambient temperature, cylinder
air, and time in fire.
ISI TEAMS (Telemetry Electronic Air Management System)
is a significant improvement over traditional PASS telemetry
systems that transmit limited information, primarily to
alert others to distress situations. It also saves time
and more accurately tracks firefighters on site by replacing
older systems where each self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) is manually matched to a tag or card as it is issued.
The new system integrates with the popular ISI Viking
DXL, a technologically advanced SCBA known for its high-performance
features and reliability.
“The moment a firefighter activates an SCBA, ISI
TEAMS is instantly on and streaming an array of vital
information to the command center,” said Ernie Younkins,
SCBA Product Manager. “The incident commander is
able to monitor the individual status of up to 32 firefighters,
by name, using an easy-to-read chart on a laptop computer
screen.”
An important feature of the system is the ease with which
individual or multiple firefighters can be recalled by
the incident commander when fire scene hazards require
it. The command center sends a message activating an audible
alarm on the individual’s SCBA console and flashes
the light indicators in the heads-up display (HUD) of
the mask. The firefighter then acknowledges the message
with a touch of a button. “If there is no response,
the commander knows immediately that the individual may
need help,” Younkins said.
The system is largely self-monitoring, recognizing situations
that need attention and automatically sounding a 90-decibel
alarm to alert the incident commander. A graphic box simultaneously
appears on the computer screen, displaying the firefighter’s
name and the reason for the alarm.
ISI TEAMS also features a database that stores critical
information on every firefighter, including duty station,
personal contact numbers and medical history – potentially
lifesaving data if emergency medical attention is needed.
The TEAMS equipment carries its own power supply, separate
from that of the firefighter’s SCBA. Even in low
battery mode, it can continue to transmit vital information
for up to two hours.
For more information on ISI TEAMS, call ISI toll-free
at 888-ISI-SAFE (474-7233). ISI is a manufacturer of quality
respiratory protection equipment and thermal imaging systems
that offer advanced, time-saving technology to firefighting,
law enforcement and industrial users. The company provides
training, service and repair for all of its products
ISI is part of Avon Protection Systems, a division of
Avon Rubber plc. Headquartered in the United Kingdom,
Avon manufactures the world’s leading FM12 CBRN
air purifying respirator. In 2006, it will begin providing
a new Joint Service General Purpose Mask to all four branches
of the United States armed forces. More information is
available at www.avon-rubber.com.
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