SCOTT Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

     MODEL: Air-Pak ® 75™ SCBA

      The 27 Engine features 10 new SCOTT SCBA with reserve cylinders for each pack.

      These "state-of-the-art" SCBAs feature some of the latest technology available to firefighters including:

• NFPA- 1981&1982 NIOSH and CBRN approved.

• A lightweight, ergonomically designed harness system.

• Faster easier cylinder change capability.

• Tacticle feel end-of-service indicator.

• "Pak-Tracker" Firefighter locator.

• EPIC voice amp system.

• Buddy indicator lights and an integrated Drag Rescue Loop (DRL)

       Firefighter safety is an integral part of the fire service and these new SCOTT SCBAs are a substantial compliment to the 27 Engine's firefighting arsenal.

SCOTT Eagle Imager® 160 Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)

      The 27 Engine has added a third TIC to the Throop Fire Department with the purchase of the SCOTT Eagle Imager® 160 Thermal Imaging Camera. 

       Fast becoming the fire service's most valuable tool this camera is ready for action providing vividly detailed thermal images.

       Some of this camera's unique features include:

• The heart of the Eagle Imager 160 is a Fire Cooled microbolometer core that produces sharp, high resolution images in challenging heat conditions, as well as in much cooler environments.

• The Eagle Imager image interpretation generates images without the ghosting, halos or image artifacts associated with similar equipment.

• The Eagle Imager microbolometer features a 160x120 focal plane array that out-performs even cameras with larger arrays.  The core has a dynamic range of 1,100 degrees and has a 60Hz update rate.

• Its unique form factor with its Twist-Change™ handle allows the 4.2 pound Eagle Imager 160 to be employed as a crawling camera, virtually hands free with a neck shoulder strap for the standing position.

• Rechargeable 9-volt nickel-metal hydride battery provides up to 3.5 hours of service.

• On-screen temperature readout for enhanced situational awareness and a remote wireless transmitter.

SCOTT Pak-Tracker™Firefighter Locator System

      Firefighter accountability is an essential part of any operation.

      One of the latest  additions to the 27 Engine is the SCOTT Pak-Tracker™Firefighter Locator System.  This system allows firefighters to locate a trapped firefighter or a downed first responder quickly and safely.  This invaluable tool features:

• Hand-held receive that can monitor and scroll up to 36 firefighters.

• Utilizes three visual and audible indicators to direct the searcher to victim(s).

• Easy to use glove friendly operation.

• High intensity LED light battery indicators.

• Location of greater than 900 feet line of sight.

• Based on directional 2.4 GHz RF signal strength received from the transmitter.

• Currently the only one of its kind in the Throop Fire Department.

MSA ALTAIR® 4 GAS DETECTOR

      The 27 Engine has recently added a third multi-gas meter to the Throop Fire Department.

• This new monitor is ideal for confined space entry and features a large, high-contrast display, rubberized buttons for low light conditions       

• Capable of monitoring LEL, O2, H2, and CO with MotionAlert ™and InstantAlert™ features

• IP 67 rating

• 10'+ drop test rugged housing

• 95+dB audible alarm with ultra-bright LED lights on both the unit's top and bottom

• Vibrating alarm

• Data recording processing