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HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT’s PRO500™ features specially designed “bladders” welded to the side walls of the liner that, when deployed, will add approximately 500 gallons of much needed capacity to the original size of your tank. The four bladders, two on each folding side, can be deployed independently. Husky can make the bladders larger, make one large bladder, or add more bladders.

The PRO500™ liner will also fit in your standard tank rack and existing frame, including our Skinny® Tank. The PRO500™ liner can be customized by adding bladders or making the existing bladders bigger. All Husky folding frame tanks come standard with their patented “Easy Lift Handles.” www.huskyportable.com. (800) 260-9950.

Fire Replicas’ museum-grade scale model of the FDNY 150TH ANNIVERSARY FERRARA LADDER is the first of several projects within Fire Replicas’ licensing relationship with the Fire Department of New York. The 1:50 scale model will be precisely engineered to the exact specifications of the real truck.

The replica will feature a stainless-steel ladder and use a variety of other materials including high-definition resin, wire, rubber, and other composites and metals. The fully custom 150th Anniversary graphic package will also be accurately replicated to an acute level of detail. Initial production is planned for 250 pieces and available for purchase at www.firereplicas.com. (800) 481-2450.

Datalux Corporation’s DATALUX TM110 is a rugged tablet for public safety users with a large, sunlight-readable 11.6-inch display. Powered by the latest Intel Core™ i5 or Core i7 processor, the Datalux TM110 provides superior functionality in vehicle deployments or hand-held use. Compliant with MIL-STD 810G, the tablet’s durable construction with reinforced chassis handles the tough environments of public safety as it moves effortlessly from secure vehicle mount to portable use.

The Datalux TM110 was developed for first responders in need of fast, reliable data and communications while at the scene of an incident. The crisp, multitouch touchscreen works by hand or with included stylus and offers a 25-percent increase in viewable area over popular 10.1-inch tablets. www.datalux.com. (800) DATALUX.

PEBA911 is pocket size, can be donned in less than a few seconds, protects your lungs and eyes, and provides you with lighting to better see your way. PEBA911 allows you to be automatically connected to emergency services, such as 911 in North America, to assist in evacuation scenarios.

As PEBA911 significantly increases the chances of survival during a fire, we would like to have the opportunity of working together, given we have the same objective, which is saving lives. Watch a video trailer at www.mypeba.com.

King Fisher Medical’s XTRACT®2 allows operators to rapidly package a casualty and remove them from harm’s way. The XTRACT®2 weighs less than 3 pounds and is smaller than a football but is rated to more than 600 pounds and can be used as a drag or carry stretcher.

It is made of Duraelite® fabric and uses a bungee system to cocoon the patient safely into the device. The XTRACT®2, even though it takes only seconds to package a patient in, secures them and protects their injuries throughout transport. https://kingfishermedical.com/select-15/xtract-2. (614) 568-4000.

Scott Safety’s AIR-PAK SCBA NFPA 2013 COMPLIANT UPGRADE KIT allows fire departments using legacy model Air-Pak SCBA to upgrade to the most current edition of the NFPA 1981 and 1982 standards. The kit provides a lower-cost alternative to purchasing new SCBA, while also allowing fire departments to take advantage of newer technology enhancements.

In addition, the upgrade kits give fire departments the ability to maximize the service life of existing equipment, thus reducing the frequency of SCBA replacement. As part of the upgrade, customers can choose to add Scott Safety’s newer technology enhancements including the Pak-Tracker™ Firefighter Locator or SEMS II Air Management System. www.scottsafety.com. (800) 247-7257.

The DIABLO STEEL DEMON CARBIDE-TIPPED RECIPROCATING BLADES are the first carbide-tipped blades designed for extreme metal cutting including high-strength alloys, cast iron, and stainless steel; metals will immediately destroy a traditional bi-metal blade. The Diablo Steel Demon Carbide tipped powers slices right through, cut after cut.

This high-performance carbide-tipped blade delivers 20 times longer cutting life than standard bi-metal blades in extreme thick metal cutting applications between 3⁄16- to ½-inch. www.thegamechanger.com/firstresponders. (800) 334-4107.

LEADER’s MIX has a wide range of flow rates (60 to 250 gpm) and a wide operating pressure range (from 75 to 230 psi), permitting to replace four conventional injectors (60, 90, 125, and 250 gpm). The LEADER Mix allows the user to precisely adjust the concentration of foam concentrate injected, from 0.5 to six percent (metering accuracy meets EN16712 standard) and adapts itself to selected rate to the nozzle.

Create suction every time foam is desired. The LEADER Mix instantly injects the foam concentrate and isn’t affected by pressure variations; it even works under 150 psi. Available in Vehicle and Portable versions. www.leadernorthamerica.com. (704) 662-3377.

 

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