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.
The Athens-Clarke County (GA) Fire Department uses the E-ONE METRO 100 featuring a Cyclone cab with a 220-inch wheelbase integral torque box chassis; a Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; an Allison EVS3000 transmission; a 100-foot extruded aluminum aerial with a 2.5:1 structural safety factor;
criss-cross under-slung outriggers at an 11-foot jack spread; a 10-foot, 10-inch travel height; an extruded aluminum body with extended height compartments; more than 250 cubic feet of storage; a Smart Power 10-kW hydraulic generator; and Whelen lighting. www.e-one.com. (352) 237-1122.
Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) offers more than 40 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.
RollnRack’s EFFICIENCY PACKAGE will streamline hose management with a priority on safety and efficiency. The Power Roller will drain and roll a 100-foot length of LDH in 30 seconds! All hose rolls are loaded with just two firefighters onto stationary rigs.
No one rides on moving rigs when loading hose – EVER. Our Efficiency Package saves you money and will prevent injuries. The RollnRack System improves your firefighter’s lives immediately. www.rollnrack.com. (262) 363-2030.
Cutters Edge MULTI-CUT FIRE RESCUE SAWS are engineered to deliver reliable, high-performance cutting in the extreme fire rescue environment. The large external air filter integrated with a uniquely calibrated velocity stack creates a turbo charging effect, further increasing power, torque, and chain speed, extending the durability of the BULLET®Chain, allowing the engine to run in higher temperatures.
The guard/depth gauge can be removed in seconds without tools, returning the saw to a standard chain saw configuration. www.cuttersedge.com. (800) 433-3716.
BME’s FIRE APPARATUS line-up includes a newly-designed tactical water tender built and delivered to Fort Irwin National Training Center in Southeast California. General specifications include a 1,500-gallon poly-tank, a 30-gallon foam cell, a 500-gpm single-stage PTO pump, a front bumper turret, dual hose reels, a 10-inch manual swiveling dump chute, and and more than 80 cu./ft. of compartment space.
Built on a 4×4 International® chassis with a 181-inch wheelbase, this vehicle is not only extremely functional but highly maneuverable. Available in the chassis of choice and body construction options of galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. www.bmefire.com. (800) 445-8342.
Did you know that once your temperature reaches 100°F, each additional 0.1°F can increase your risk of heat exhaustion? And, your protective barrier has more effect on breathability in your turnout gear than any combination of outer shell and thermal liner.
Selecting a GORE® PROTECTIVE BARRIER has proven to deliver the highest breathability and help reduce heat exhaustion better than the competition. Learn more at www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com/Heat-Stress-Management. (800) 431-GORE (4673).
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.
LAKE ASSAULT BOATS are born in a shipyard, designed for a mission, tested on Lake Superior, and custom engineered using technology and resources unmatched in the fireboat industry.
Lake Assault offers a wide range of custom hull designs and configurations suitable for use on inland lakes and rivers and intercoastal and offshore waters to meet the needs of first responders. What mission can we help you perform? www.lakeassault.com. (715) 395-2255.
TFT’s HEMISPHERE MONITOR: 500 gpm Anywhere, Anytime! This versatile, lightweight, and quick-to-deploy transportable monitor gives you the ability to effectively establish water flow in locations that ground monitors cannot. The Hemisphere does not rely on gravity for stability, allowing it to be pointed horizontally – down or up.
The rotating, swiveling waterway allows the stream to flow in virtually any direction, within a hemispherical range. Watch TFT’s Hemisphere in action at https://youtu.be/Gf6xUPlYI4c. www.tft.com. (800) 348-2686.
LION PRIMUS™ PPE GLOVES – superior protection and comfort. LION PRIMUS™ structural firefighting gloves’ dynamic 3-D design allows for maximum dexterity and comfort without compromising protection. A durable leather outer shell along with increased knuckle padding allows for more protection from thermal assaults, cuts, and sharp objects.
PRIMUS™ remains flexible to provide better fingertip control, stretch, and grip. Visit the LION booth #1222 at FDIC, or http://lionprotects.com/primus for more information. (800) 548-6614.
Midwest Fire’s BRUSH TRUCK features a Ford F-550 XL SD Crew Cab, a 362-hp 6.8L V10 engine, automatic transmission, 19,500 GVW, a 300-gallon poly tank (lifetime warranty), an aluminum flatbed, a transverse compartment, a 1½-inch preconnected hose tray,
driver/passenger side compartments, Whelen LED warning light package, body deck/flood lights, NFPA striping, CET Model PFP-11HPND-EM Portable Pump, Scotty foam system, an exhaust and manual primer, an electric hose reel, and a 100-foot hose. www.midwestfire.com. (800) 344-2059.
Redefine how you respond to your most challenging rescues. Paratech’s SPECIAL MISSION TENDER (SMT) is a low-maintenance and cost-effective solution for fire departments and rescue teams.
The SMT simplifies rescue plans by providing an orderly and organized mobile container for all of your rescue equipment. Learn more, watch video and request information at www.paratech.com/smt. (800) 435-9358.
Hurst Jaws of Life®’s STRONGARM™ is a powerful, portable tool that is able to cut, lift, and spread. It can cut through 3⁄8-inch rebar, grade 43 chain, and 2 × 4 wood.
It is in protection class IP54 while weighing only 21.4 to 25.8 pounds, depending on attachments. Visit www.jawsoflife.com for more information. (800) 537-2659.
Sigtronics Corporation SE-8 NOISE ATTENUATING HEADSET. Improve communication and have excellent hearing protection. Our SE-8 headset can be used with or without a helmet.
All of our headsets are available with PTT or RPTT switches and flex or full swivel microphone booms in a wide selection of standard production configurations. www.sigtronics.com. (909) 305-9399.
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.
Bostrom FireFighter’s™ 500 SERIES SEATS now offer the space-saving Fold and Hold option. Fold and Hold is a flip-up SCBA seat that stays in a seated position, or it can be touched to flip up. Other features of the 500 Series include ABTS dual retractor seatbelts, RiteHite™ customized seatbelt fit, SCBA strap storage hooks, pivot opening headrest for easy exit, and easily replaceable ergonomic cushions.
Our tough Durawear Plus™ fabric is firefighter-proven military strength, waterproof, and available in a Low Seam option for better wear and higher seat cushion performance. www.hobostrom.com. (800) 332-5415.
Key Fire Hose’s COMBAT READY is the best attack hose on the market, and we guarantee it. Available in 1¾-, two-, and 2½-inch diameters, it features an unsurpassed 10-year warranty and a one-year coupling-to-coupling, wear-and-tear guarantee.
Key Combat Ready outperforms all other attack hose in the following categories: kink resistance, flow characteristics, durability, heat resistance, and handline management. Contact a local Key Hose distributor for more information. www.keyfirehose.com. (800) 447-5666.
In the event of fire, minimizing damage and injuries starts with a building’s fire sprinkler system. Knox® LOCKING FDC CAPS protect FDCs from getting clogged or vandalized, ensuring responders can quickly access and supplement fire sprinklers in an emergency.
Trust Knox® Locking FDC Caps for access to what matters when it matters. To learn more, visit www.knoxbox.com/fdc-caps. (800) 552-5669.
Trident introduces an AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE with an enhanced sealing seat. Used where access to conventional drain valves on the discharge side of the pump would be difficult. Common locations are prepiped monitors, front bumper discharge lines, and rear discharges.
Valve is compact, economical, and easy to install. Opens and closes when line pressure reaches approximately 7 psi. A ¾-inch FNPT brass with an internal stainless-steel spring and seal assembly avoids freezing. www.tridentdirect.com. (215) 293-0700.
Class 1’s SMARTCAFS is the easiest-to-use compressed air foam system (CAFS) in the fire service. The days of intimidating CAFS are over – a single press of a SmartCAFS preset executes all of the steps required to run CAFS, foam, or just plain water.
SmartCAFS features an intuitive user interface, advanced safety interlocks, multiple fully configurable presets, multiple languages, plain-text warnings, onscreen tutorials and maintenance reminders, and complete data logging. http://haleproducts.com. (800) 533-3569.
The Pierce ASCENDANT 107-FOOT AERIAL LADDER delivers a full 107-foot vertical reach and a 100-foot horizontal reach with a below-grade operation of -10°. Its 100-foot horizontal reach is an astounding 32 feet greater than a typical single rear-axle aerial.
The all-new design features a 1,500-gpm flow rate, a 750-pound dry tip load capacity, a 35-mph wind rating, and a ¼-inch ice rating. The space-saving design allows for a minimum capacity of 115 feet of ground ladders; 2,500 pounds of equipment; a 500-gallon water tank; and a pump of up to 2,000 gpm. www.piercemfg.com. (920) 832-3000.
Honeywell’s TITAN™ SCBA: Breathing new life into your SCBA. Developed through extensive collaboration and testing with firefighters, TITAN™ has a smart, simple, intuitive design that delivers unrestricted movement. Firefighters can stand, crawl, bend, reach, and more – and count on the TITAN™ SCBA to move with them.
Featuring bright status lights so firefighters can always track their safety, even in dense smoke and darkness. Durable materials. Strong aluminum back frame and tough shoulder straps – keeping TITAN™ on the fireground and out of the repair shop. www.honeywellfirstresponder.com. (800) 688-6148.
Fire Engineering Books & Videos’ STEP UP AND LEAD by Frank Viscuso – author, speaker, and career deputy – outlines skills and personal characteristics for fire service leadership. Designed to help you reach the top of your profession, Chief Viscuso’s book is considered must-read material for anyone who is ready to step up and lead!
The book provides examples of leadership traits such as empathy and courage; tips on building teams, delegating tasks, mentoring, and improving morale; and advice on conducting performance evaluations, leading meetings, and writing technical reports. www.fireengineeringbooks.com. (800) 752-9764. sales@pennwell.com.
Kussmaul’s AUTO LEVEL is an LED-leveling indicator that can be used in various applications. The easy-to-mount level auto-detects in horizontal or vertical orientation. Leveling is indicated through visual indicators of red (>2°) to yellow (≤ ±2°) to a green “bullseye” LED calibrated at ≤ ±0.5°.
The waterproof level uses one-wire calibration. It is easy to see with distinctive PCB mounted red, yellow and green LEDs. The three-wire hookup makes it easy to install. Get visual confirmation to detailed and important data without having to check manually. Each unit is reverse polarity protected and carries a three-year warranty. www.kussmaul.com. (800) 346-0857.
Tired of drilling holes in your apparatus? Zico’s new EZ-MOUNT ADHESIVE FASTENING SYSTEM is a high-strength alternative to drilling, tapping, and welding. EZ-MOUNT allows for clean installation without exposing your core to moisture and leaks, eliminates accidental drilling damage, and is easy to use without costly specialized labor.
Try a starter kit today, then re-order only the parts you need. Great for equipment mounts, light bars, wiring harnesses, and more! www.ziamatic.com. (800) 711-FIRE.
Revolutionizing The Way Firefighters Perform. Safety Components’ patented FILAMENT TWILL TECHNOLOGY, powered by DuPont™ Kevlar® filament, is the driving force behind outer shells like PBI Max™ and Armor AP™; and the genius behind Glide™ thermal liners.
Filament Twill Technology™ uses innovative spun yarn blends and unique weave patterns that take mobility and comfort to the extreme – all while maintaining superior protection and durability. To understand the movement and feel the difference, request a Filament Twill Sample Kit online at www.safetycomponents.com/ftt. (864) 240-2692.
With IMMI’s SMARTDOCK®, the preferred, hands-free SCBA holder for firefighters, there are no straps or levers to slow you down. In a collision, the top claws clamp down, preventing the SCBA from becoming a projectile.
Engineered to fit most SCBAs, SmartDock can also be retrofitted to a wide variety of seats. Tested. Proven. Unsurpassed. SmartDock by IMMI. www.imminet.com. (317) 896-9531.
Akron Brass’s UltraJet™ HANDLINE NOZZLE 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.
Whether you prefer smooth bore or fog, the UltraJet incorporates the best of both worlds so you never have to compromise. Visit akronbrass.com/ultrajet to schedule a demo. www.akronbrass.com. (844) 288-6679.
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.
Kimtek’s FIRELITE® SUPERMAX TRANSPORT COMPACT SKID UNIT for ATVs/UTVs. For customers interested in larger tank sizes, KIMTEK® has designed the FIRELITE SUPERMAX with safety in mind. The SUPERMAX allows departments to meet their water capacity needs while not exceeding ATV/UTV cargo bed capacities.
FIRELITE skid units offer a versatile, cost-effective, quick-response solution for remote and facility fire service use. http://kimtekresearch.com/fireliteSupermax.php. (888) 546-8358.
Introducing the new C-1604 SHREDDER from Power Hawk!! It slices through high-strength construction materials used in today’s new cars and trucks, making the rescuer’s job faster and more effective. Extremely POWERFUL and uniquely VERSATILE, the POWER HAWK P-16 Rescue System uses aerospace gear technology and 12-VDC power (No hydraulics!).
Features quick-change spreader and cutter attachments and 70° pivot of the powerhead! The P-16 Rescue Tool is certified by UL as compliant to NFPA 1936. www.powerhawk.com. (800) PWR-HAWK.
Honeywell’s new LIFE GUARD PARTICULATE RESISTANT HOOD delivers new proven levels of particulate-blocking protection with a lighter, more breathable fit. The new NFPA 1971-certified Life Guard Hood’s design supports a drier, more breathable, and comfortable wear – even after hours of use.
And, the patented Mask Mate™ face opening better fits the shape of air mask and provides a wider field of vision. Honeywell’s Life Guard Hood patented three-layer composite material has been found to reduce particle 99.9-percent particle filtration efficiency. Protect yourself from airborne toxins – choose trusted, quality-engineered solutions from Honeywell First Responder. Visit www.honeywellfirstresponder.com/en/products/hoods/life-guard-hood. (800) 688-6148.
The ZOLL X SERIES® MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR is a prehospital technology platform designed to address your needs within any system both now and moving forward.
Designed specifically for fire/EMS, the lightweight and durable X Series combines the clinically superior therapeutic capabilities of ZOLL defibrillation, pacing, and CPR quality improvement with the advanced monitoring parameters you need to make the best decisions and provide the best care for your patients. To learn more, visit www.zoll.com/xseries. (800) 348-9011.
Harrington, Inc.’s HPHA HYDRANT STORZ. Hydrant Storz adapters – with metal faces – permanently change main hydrant outlets from threads to Storz, eliminating adapters. Anodized to military specs, the adapter cap with stainless connecting cable includes stainless set screws for permanent installation.
Forged Storz heads and caps provide maximum strength. Easy to make permanent, and install while providing quick LDH connections when seconds count. All components are Made in USA. www.harrinc.com. (800) 553-0078.
Fire Engineering Books & Videos’ SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE by Rich Gasaway’s 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.
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