Stopwatch – Emergency Incident Clock

Description

The Stopwatch – Emergency Incident Clock is the timer to use when every second counts.

The stopwatch has an 8-lap memory and timing precision to 1/100th of a second (for the first 40-minutes). The incident timer displays the day, date, current time and lap time and can display up to 8 lap times simultaneously. Additionally, the stop watch features a daily alarm, hourly chime and a 12/24-hour clock with a snooze alarm.

Features

• Large Display: Large and clear digit display, easy to read.
• Single Split/Lap: Times single lap and split events.
• Incidental Functions: Shows calendar and clock, including hour, minute, second, week, month, and day; selectable 12/24-hour format.
• Laser Tuned: Laser tuning ensures 1/100th second accuracy.
• Stopwatch Includes: Comes with a 47″ lanyard (neck strap). Lightweight, small in volume, great handheld design, and easy to carry.

 

Though a simple product, a stopwatch can be an invaluable tool as explained in an article from Fire Engineering titles ‘The Fireground Clock‘. This stopwatch was sourced specifically to meet the MEL requirements. It is a great firefighter stopwatch for training and fireground clock. More from the article below . . .

Cal OES MEL List – Firescope Hazardous Materials Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

This stopwatch incident clock meets the requirements for the Firescope MEL List. To see all of the MEL products that HAZMAT Resource provides, visit our California MEL List page >>

Cal OES MEL 10.2.17 Stopwatch

Requires 1 for each Type 1 team. Optional for Type 2 and Type 3 teams.

Excepts from The Fire Ground Clock article:
There are two major challenges for keeping track of time during a firefighting operation.

The first is when firefighter crews must locate the seat of the fire and work within the structure. If they become “lost in the fog”, they might work without effectively applying water to the fire’s base or identifying its origin. During that time, the fire continues to damage the building’s structure, emit more smoke, and spread more heat through the building.

The second is when firefighter crews work deep within large commercial buildings. As they stretch hoses, pull ceilings, and search for victims, it seems that only seconds pass before the bell to evacuate rings.

This emphasizes the critical importance of using a stopwatch during an emergency incident to manage the fireground clock. Key points include the urgency of the initial minutes, the significance of a rapid size-up, establishing command, initiating a strategic plan, effective communication and coordination among crews, and the necessity for continuous evaluation and adjustment of strategies as the situation evolves.

For these reasons, it is vital to have a high quality and precise fireground clock.

For more information about this stopwatch incident clock, contact us today at +1 (805) 617 – 0987.