Howell Rescue Systems’ HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE KIT is a must for every urban, suburban, or rural fire department. Whether you cover a busy highway or country road, be prepared for an airlift emergency with this inexpensive, reliable, and durable kit. It includes four e-flare units (amber, red, or white); one blue unit; five rubber bases; storage bag; and a laminated instruction card. www.rescuetoolman.com. (800) 228-7612.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (UMUC) serves the educational needs of the global marketplace by offering more than 130 degree and certificate programs. With courses available online and on-site, earning your degree has never been more convenient. UMUC offers a bachelor’s degree in fire science and an undergraduate certificate in Public Fire-Protection Management and Administration, with courses developed in conjunction with the National Fire Academy and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Enroll now. www.umuc.edu.
Tele-Lite’s SABER-VENT COMPARTMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM has a unique design that circulates fresh air into every storage compartment of your vehicle. Saber-Vent is the most trusted and efficient method of preventing premature damage. Helps prevent rusting of compartments and diminishes mildew damage and bad odors. This lessens the chance of buildup of volatile and noxious fumes and eliminates costly repairs. With the cost of emergency vehicles spiraling upwards, it is important to make sure your new truck lasts for years. www.tele-lite.com. (800) 538-0022.
Council Tool’s S.O.S™ TOOL (SPECIAL OPERATIONS SURVIVAL TOOL), is a multiuse, three-in-one firefighting tool that has the ability to break through concrete block. The S.O.S. Tool combines a pry bar, a sledge hammer, and a super-hard hook into one dynamic tool. Use the hook end as a battering ram on concrete block to quickly get into a room for a rescue or to get out of a dangerous situation. Constructed of forged alloy steel, the hook end has been heat-treated for extra strength and durability. www.counciltool.com. (866) 646-3011.
A powerful combination, Paratech’s TOPCUT™ FIRE AXE and SPF HOOLIGAN are your essential tools to chop, pry, pound, puncture, twist, and cut in the most demanding situations. Our new TopCut™ Fire Axe has a contoured axe head for the mating of halligan type tools and is heat-treated for strength and durability. The improved SPF Hooligan is a single piece, closed die forging for absolute strength, consistent lengths, and features strap eyelets. www.paratech.us. (815) 469-3911.
The versatile Pierce® 100-FOOT ALUMINUM AERIAL features best-in-class performance in a small overall footprint that includes an impressive 11-foot, nine-inch overall height and a short, compact stabilizer spread. The excellent below-grade operation allows for a low step height to the basket without having to extend the device, providing a more versatile operation in tight quarters. It also features a 235º sweep rotation. www.piercemfg.com. (920) 832-3000.
