Herbie the Hydrant

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Hi everyone. I came across this item in a catalog and thought some of you

might be interested. The item is described as follows:

Herbie the Hydrant

Invented by a firefighter, and a winner in the 2001 Search For Invention,

this hand-held beacon emits a bright beam of light, flashing strobes, and a

rousing siren to help firefighters locate children in case of a fire.

Because many small children instinctively seek safety by hiding during a

fire, emergency response personnel often have trouble finding them. When a

child takes this brightly-colored device from its recharging base, the

hydrant's flashlight, strobes, and siren immediately turn on, providing both

visual and audible signals to locate a hidden child. A digital display clock

begins timing as soon as the hydrant is lifted from its base in order to

track the amount of time a child may have been exposed to smoke or other

hazardous situations. A quartz analog clock with glow-in-the-dark hands

keeps regular time, allowing the device to be used as a bedside timepiece

within easy reach in case of emergency. An integral fire-proof compartment

accommodates important documents such as medical history and next-of-kin

information. A large carrying handle makes it easy for smaller hands to

grasp and carry the hydrant with confidence. Includes recharging base,

window decal, and complete instructions. 9 " H x 6 " Diameter. (1.5 lbs.)

The catalog listed it at $69 but I found a site that sells it for $39 and

doesn't charge shipping or sales tax. The home page is as follows:

http://www.getherbie.com/

Kim ~ So Cal mom to Jordan 6 and Margaret 17