Combining the speed, power, and ease of Paratech’s MULTIFORCE AIR LIFTING BAG and the optimum stabilization of the Standard Vehicle Stabilization Kit, we’ve diminished the danger zone while securing a vehicle rescue, eliminating the need for manual cribbing. Get more information and request a demo at https://firedept.link/ParatechREK. (800) 435-9358.
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For a reusable chembio suit that can withstand harsh environments, choose GORE’s breathable RUGGEDIZED CLASS 3 SUIT made with GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric. These suits deliver durable NFPA 1994, Class 3R, 4R, and NFPA 1992 protection even after exposure to field contaminants; excellent mobility in hazardous conditions because of highly durable, form-fitting design; and longer mission times due to lower heat stress. https://www.goreprotectivefabrics.com/fire/rc3. (800) 431-GORE.
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Phenix’s TL-2 TRADITIONAL LEATHER HELMET is the lightest NFPA-compliant, authentic leather helmet on the market. Worn by firefighters worldwide, the TL-2 combines tradition and modern safety in a handcrafted masterpiece. The TL-2 is the most customizable helmet on the market. With several different factory installed brim styles and over 70 different colors to choose from, you are sure to create a helmet that is just as unique as you are. Now available with helmet-mounted flashlights. www.phenixfirehelmets.com. (951) 272-4938.
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Streamlight’s new VANTAGE® II is a lightweight and low-profile helmet light designed to fit traditional and modern-style fire helmets (above or below the helmet brim). Powered by a single CR123A lithium ion battery, it shines brightly at 350 lumens and features a blue LED safety taillight that allows the wearer to be seen from behind, even in heavy smoke. It also has a “safe off” feature to prevent accidental activation and to save batteries. www.streamlight.com.
(800) 523-7488.
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You asked, and Zico has answered—the company’s entire line of PREMIX AND BAR OIL CONTAINER HOLDERS is now available in black as well as yellow. These popular, heavy-duty steel and aluminum brackets conveniently secure your choice of containers right beside your saws, and reduce the risk of rolling, denting, leaking, and puncturing inside the compartment during transport. A built-in slot for a saw wrench provides additional convenience and is included with most models. www.ziamatic.com. (800) 711-FIRE.
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The new Kussmaul SUPER AUTO EJECT DELUXE COVER incorporates the Auto Eject and Indicator in one package. Built for severe duty and designed to meet IP 65, the cover is sealed against the elements with a molded rubber gasket. The Deluxe Cover has a lid that opens 180°, allowing the user easy access when plugging in the shoreline. They are available in Digital or Bar Graph display and are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA. Comes with a three-year warranty. www.kussmaul.com (800)-346-0857.
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Junkin’s FOLDING LITTER SUPPORT STAND JSA-305 is a compact, lightweight aluminum litter support stands are ideal for use by field medical units to support any standard field litter at a convenient height for treatment. May be used on level or non-level surfaces as support stands automatically adjust to any terrain. Easy folding for compact storage. Designed to support any standard field litter. Features a load capacity of 700 pounds, folded dimensions of 37 × 5 × 6½ inches, and a weight of 12 pounds. www.junkinsafety.com. (888) 458-6546.
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Smooth bore and fog: the best of both worlds. Akron Brass’s ULTRAJET combines the powerful punch of a true smooth bore and the widespread protection of a full fog. This nozzle simplifies fireground operations with intuitive functionality, the ability to change patterns without shutting down, and matching flows in all patterns, so there is no need to control pressure at the pump. No additional training is required to get smooth bore and fog all-in-one. The UltraJet is the only nozzle you’ll ever need. www.akronbrass/ultrjet. (800) 228-1161.
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Constructed of hard anodized and powder coated aluminum alloy, TFT’s BALL INTAKE VALVE SERIES has virtually eliminated expensive corrosion related repairs. Available with a choice of manual or remote controls, a fast-acting pressure relief valve, and a unique 30° swiveling inlet, these valves are the perfect choice for high-volume flow operations. www.tft.com/biv. (800) 348-2686.
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Designed to move quickly where other fire apparatus can’t, SVI Trucks’ Type III Wildland Engines are built to withstand the abuse of off-road firefighting thanks to spring-loaded bodies built on some of the most rugged chassis, including Freightliner and International. These vehicles feature a lifetime tank warranty, and each truck can be configured to meet your department’s specific needs. www.svitrucks.com. (888) 784-1112.
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Meet the most powerful light tower on the market today—the COMMAND LIGHT CL SERIES CL802AA-W4, featuring eight PFP4 fixtures, for a whopping 240,000-lumen output. This eight-head monster can rotate virtually any direction, even angling into a streetlight position. Plus, with optional backlighting, crews can illuminate both sides of the scene by rotating four of the lights 180°. www.commandlight.com. (800) 797-7974.
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Air Systems International’s AIR-KADDY™ MODULAR ALUMINUM SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE RACKS feature a unique modular design that allows for expansion as needed to accommodate your SCBA storage requirements. Available in free standing (up to 40 cylinders) and vehicle style with a narrow profile (up to 24 cylinders). All racks are lined with nylon pads to prevent cylinder scratches and optional Thread Savers® are available. www.airsystems.com. (800) 866-8100.
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Nothing Compares to Globe by MSA’s ATHLETIX™. New material technology enables all-new athletic design with unique, stretch fabrics that allow closer, body-contoured fit to provide unprecedented range of motion with less bulk, more flexibility, and lighter weight. New PBI® STRETCH fabric with KEVLAR® allows closer, less bulky fit with unprecedented range of motion and more flexibility, while providing premium thermal break open protection. New NOMEX® NANO thermal barrier material is thinner, lighter, more flexible, more breathable, and quicker drying. New 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ COMFORT TRIM reflective material is segmented and heat-sealed to be lighter, more flexible, and breathable without sacrificing visibility. http://globeturnoutgear.com/athletix. (800) 232-8323.
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Cruise Master Engraving’s SAN FRANCISCO-STYLE PRESENTATION LEATHER HELMET mounted on a custom walnut base. The hexagon base is reminiscent of the wooden fire hydrants from the 1800s, with room for the engraving plate and multiple sides for mounting badges—a wonderful tribute to those who go beyond the call of duty. The custom helmet base is also available separately for use with any standard helmet. For more information, see our Web site www.cruisemasterengraving.com. (888) 548-6834.
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Revolutionizing Rapid Access for Emergency Responders—the Knox ELOCK SYSTEM is the first, completely electronic rapid access solution for emergency responders. Learn how your department can maximize security, access, and accountability with this new solution to remove barriers, reduce property damages, and emergency responder injuries. Visit www.knoxbox.com/knox-elock-system.
(800) 552-5669.
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Ajax Rescue Tools is committed to offering excellent products that perform at the highest level, helping offer the rescue technician the best opportunity for a successful rescue or extrication. Their CONFINED SPACE BREACHING HAMMER KIT is designed to offer quick vertical or horizontal access through various grades of concrete and stone. www.ajaxrescuetools.com.
(847) 455-5420.
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The TSI PORTACOUNT® RESPIRATOR FIT TESTER simplifies fit testing by providing one consistent and objective testing experience across all respirator types, including any N95 filtering facepiece. Features like FitCheck Mode™ and test animations help users achieve a better respirator fit for more staff in less time. The PortaCount Fit Tester boosts user productivity by making the entire respirator training and fit testing process more efficient. www.tsi.com. (800) 874-2811.
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JW Fishers are specialists in the design and manufacture of UNDERWATER SEARCH SYSTEMS. Hand held metal detectors such as the SAR-1 and the Pulse 8X (which is rated #1 by U.S. Homeland Security) aid teams in locating missing evidence. Location of drowning victims and recovery operations are done simply and safely with JW Fishers’ ROV’s equipped with sector scanning technology and with the use of towable side scan sonar systems. With more than 45 years of industry experience, JW Fishers equipment is in use by law enforcement agencies, fire departments, search rescue teams, and military units worldwide. www.jwfishers.com. (800) 822-4744.
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Bullard’s ECLIPSE® LDX, enhanced with the newest state-of-the-art infrared engine technology, offers the fire service the highest image quality and performance on the market. The imager runs at an ultra-fast 60 Hertz image update rate and is equipped with a new LCD display that increases brightness and improves contrast. Visit www.bullard.com/xfactorti or call (877) BULLARD to learn about thermal imaging upgrades and trade-in offers.
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Fire Engineering Books & Videos’ SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE by Rich Gasaway discusses the total decision-making process of first responders in fast-paced, highly stressful environments and gives readers takeaway messages for how to improve safety in emergency response situations. An emergency responder must capture clues and cues in the emergency environment, make sense of the information, and predict what will happen next. Chief Gasaway’s book will help you put all the pieces together. www.fireengineeringbooks.com. (800) 752-9764. sales@pennwell.com.
All over the world, “The Flow Starts Here”—Powerful, Portable, Pumps. CET Fire Pumps designs, engineers, manufactures, and delivers PORTABLE FIREFIGHTING PUMPS, compressed air foam systems, skid units, foam trailer(s), polypropylene tanks, and wildland/urban interface brush firefighting vehicles. The power you need is in the pump we build. Lightweight, powerful, and dependable, our pumps are high volume, mid-range, high pressure, and floating. Contact us for your wildland needs. www.fire-pump.com. (800) 567-2719.
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For more than 12 years, eDispatches has provided ACTUAL TONE-OUT AUDIO DISPATCH AND LIVE STREAMING to mobile devices and landlines without dispatch involvement. Extends coverage to anywhere you have cellular service, which eliminates range limitations. eDispatches operates with any style phone. Our Android/iOS apps operate similar to a voice pager. Integrated mapping/routing without dispatch assistance as well as live streaming dispatch audio and mass messaging is included! Call for a free 30-day trial. www.edispatches.com. (973) 453-5810.
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Developed and taught by some of the most distinguished names in the U.S. fire industry, Columbia Southern University’s FIRE SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS establish the bar for excellence in online fire science education. CSU’s online FESHE-recognized fire programs provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of fire safety, training and investigation. With Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s programs available and textbooks provided at no cost to the student, our affordable degree programs will get you to the next step in your fire career. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/FS to learn more. (877) 347-6050.
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FIRSTFORWARD.COM now features free exposure tracker tools! FirstForward is an online training network for first responders where you can track all of your experience and exposures in one platform. When it comes time to find that important record to show your chief to get a promotion or to show your doctor for a better diagnosis, FirstForward makes it easy. Create your free account today at info.FirstForward.com/exposure. (888) 313-8324.
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Globe’s CLASSIX® METRO™. This metro-inspired design includes a drop-shoulder design that moves the sleeve seam beyond the shoulder for improved reach and reduced coat ride-up. Together with a shorter front and longer back, this allows enhanced freedom of movement throughout the shoulders, arms, and back with less bulk. And, the low-rise pants include a host of standard features including thermally-enhanced flex liner knees and suggested options including SILIZONE® knee padding and DRAGONHIDE® reinforcements. www.globeturnoutgear.com. (800) 232-8323.
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Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) offers more than 41 years of pneumatic engineering experience in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of pneumatically and electrically driven PORTABLE AND STATIONARY BREATHING AIR AND OXYGEN BOOSTERS SYSTEMS. Our products are proven, reliable, and unsurpassed…proudly made in the USA. Electric driven breathing air systems rated up to 10,000 psi are designed for fire stations and rescue and safety trucks. www.hiigroup.com. (818) 407-3400.
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Holmatro introduces the 5240 CL (COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT) SPREADER. Weighing in at just 21.8 pounds, this spreader combines the highest relevant spreading force with the highest spreading distance and lowest weight, in comparison to other spreaders on the market, comparing like with like, Holmatro 5000 Series spreaders deliver the best performance at the lowest weight. Learn more about our spreaders at www.Holmatro.com/spreaders. (410) 768-9662.
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With a fresh look and feel, Key Hose’s THEHOSEEXPERTS.COM affords users the opportunity to navigate through the complete line of Key Hose products while also providing the necessary tools and resources for the procurement of municipal and industrial fire hose. Delivering a fully responsive experience, the new Web site gives users a seamless transition from desktop to mobile browsing and provides access to our industry-leading videos and webcasts. At Key, we are dedicated to improving our products and sharing industry related knowledge and techniques—This is Key. www.thehoseexperts.com. (800) 447-5666.
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Hot Shield WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FACE MASKS, which include the HS-5 (pictured), are firefighter designed and U.S. patented face protection mask for use exclusively in wildland/outdoor firefighting. Made of CarbonX fabrics—the most inherently thermally resistant fabric on the planet—withstanding nearly 2,000°F. Reduces inhalation of smoke and ash particulate common to all wildfires. Maintains crucial airspace around mouth and nose. Integral filter pocket accepts disposable N-95 filters. 3M Scotchlite reflective trim for nighttime visibility. Visit www.hotshield.com. (310) 710-2624.
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Calling all fire investigators! Get your CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR (CFEI) CREDENTIALS from the National Association of Fire Investigators. Established in 1983, CFEI is the world’s oldest and largest certification program of its kind and is the one chosen most often by professionals in the industry. CFEI is a great stepping stone for advanced certifications such as CVFI and CFII, and it encourages continuing education through recertification every five years. For details, visit www.NAFI.org.
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The latest innovation in thermal liner technology—Heat-Blocking PBI Fibers. PBI G2™ features two lightweight layers of PBI/aramid spunlace—designed to trap air and provide better insulation than traditional thermal liners. Thermal liners with PBI G2 offer more flexibility, increased moisture management, and less working stress. The result is enhanced comfort and uncompromised thermal protection. PBI G2 is now available in Glide™ thermal liners from Safety Components and TenCate Quantum4i™. www.pbiproducts.com. (704) 554-3378.
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Rescue 42’s new SHARK™ JUNIOR COLLAPSIBLE STEP CHOCKS are designed specifically for first-due apparatus like engines and pumpers to quickly stabilize a vehicle. They stand 12 inches tall, nest together for ultra-compact storage, and include a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Interfaces seamlessly with the TeleCrib® Junior struts to provide quick stabilization for extrication and safe patient care. Videos and more information at www.Rescue42.com. (888) 427-3728.
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PGI’s COBRA™ BARRIAIRE™ GOLD HOODS feature an outer layer of proprietary PGI gold FR fabric for excellent heat, flame, thermal, and static resistance as well as long wear life. Our exclusive durable water repellent finish reduces and releases build-up of contaminates and soil. BarriAire Gold Hoods, the most breathable particulate blocking hoods on the market, incorporate DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex fabric, which prevents penetration of harmful contaminants and carcinogenic particles. For superior comfort, increased protection, and maximum durability, go for the gold.
www.barriairehoods.com. (800) 558-8290.
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KME builds each URBAN INTERFACE UNIT to meet the specific needs and demands of the end user because each fire department has its own requirements to accomplish its mission. KME Interface bodies are designed on a heavy-duty subframe from galvannealed steel, aluminum, or stainless steel and provide the lowest center of gravity. Spring mounts are used to keep the stress from the wheels and body. KME is established as a leader in pump-and-roll with diesel engine- and PTO-driven pumps, with safety and reliability built into every unit. With KME’s Urban Interface Unit, your department can hit the ground running. www.kmefire.com. (800) 328-1033.
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The Pierce ASCENDANT CLASS of aerial apparatus includes a 107-foot aerial ladder available in single- or tandem-rear axle configurations and a 107-foot tractor-drawn aerial. These aerial ladders feature tip load capacities of 750 pounds (dry) and 500 pounds (wet) as well as an additional 100 pounds of equipment allowance at the tip. In addition, the Ascendant class is available in 110-foot single- or tandem rear axle aerial platform configurations that feature a remarkable 110-foot vertical reach and a 90-foot horizontal reach. The Ascendant aerial platform achieves the same tip load capacities as the aerial ladders. www.piercemfg.com. (920) 832-3000.
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Safety Components’ Filament Twill Technology™ has revolutionized the way firefighters perform while wearing turnout gear. Patented PBI MAX, the strongest, most flexible, most comfortable outer shell fabric in the world, offers best-in-class protection from heat, flames, and break open. Lightweight Armor AP with DuPont™ Kevlar® filament delivers almost 3× better tear strength while offering superior comfort, mobility, and durability. And, Glide Ice thermal liners with
DuPont™ Nomex® filament ensure firefighters stay
cooler and more comfortable in the hottest situations. safetycomponents.com/fire. (800) 896-6926.
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Trident’s new AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE features an enhanced sealing seat to reduce debris buildup and leaks. Use where access to conventional drain valves on the discharge side of the pump would be difficult. Common locations are pre-piped monitors and front bumper and rear discharges. The valve is compact, economical, and easy to install. Opens and closes at seven psig. Hydro tested to 700 psig, and the ¾-inch FNPT brass with internal stainless-steel spring and seal assembly avoids freezing. www.tridentdirect.com.
(215) 293-0700.
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United Communication’s MOTOROLA MINITOR VI PAGER is the latest release in the iconic Minitor product line. With up to five frequencies, enhanced stored voice standard on all models, and an eight-position selector switch, the Minitor VI blows away the competition! www.uccwireless.com.
(888) 763-7550.
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Fire Engineering Books & Videos’ 25 TO SURVIVE: REDUCING RESIDENTIAL INJURY AND LODD by Dan Shaw and Doug Mitchell takes an in-depth look into the causes of line-of-duty deaths in residential building fires and offers incident recommendations. Captain Shaw and Lieutenant Mitchell’s book is designed to provide firefighters and fire officers “street-proven” tips, techniques, and company-level drills that address and overcome the 25 most common errors that occur at residential building fires. www.fireengineeringbooks.com. (800) 752-9764. sales@pennwell.com.
