Products/Services/Media: January 2020

Cummins’ X12 is up to 600 pounds lighter than other medium-bore engines and 150 pounds lighter than the next lightest engine in its class.

CumminsX12 is up to 600 pounds lighter than other medium-bore engines and 150 pounds lighter than the next lightest engine in its class. At 2,050 pounds, the X12 is especially designed for weight-sensitive applications and allows you to carry 97 more gallons of fuel in your tanker. Features include up to 500 hp and 1,700-pound-foot of torque. Revolutionary low-friction design for higher mpg maintenance intervals that rival the X15 with longer oil drains and DPF maintenance beyond the first owner. Compatible with a broad choice of transmissions such as fully automatic, AMT, and manual. www.cummins.com. (800) CUMMINS (286-6467).

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Reyco Granning’s R-SERIES AM combines Reyco Granning’s familiar R-Series drive axle air suspension with the latest air supply module, the AirMaster

Reyco Granning’s R-SERIES AM combines Reyco Granning’s familiar R-Series drive axle air suspension with the latest air supply module, the AirMaster® (pictured). The system is a turn-key bolt-on upgrade to replace the inferior factory leaf spring suspension on shuttle bus, ambulance, recreational vehicle, and work truck applications with Ford, Ram, GM, and EV chassis. The R-Series was designed to improve ride quality, manage body height, and permit kneeling relative to a factory leaf spring. The R-Series AM combination enhances vehicle productivity, driver comfort, and resale value. www.reycogranning.com. (800) 753-0050.

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W. L. Gore’s GORE® PARTICULATE HOOD GEN2 features an enhanced design that delivers improved comfort, certified protection, and long-lasting durability at an affordable price.

W. L. Gore’s GORE® PARTICULATE HOOD GEN2 features an enhanced design that delivers improved comfort, certified protection, and long-lasting durability at an affordable price. The level of comfort you get from the GORE® Particulate Hood GEN2 has been improved for a more natural feel without compromising protection. Its highly breathable construction helps reduce heat stress, enabling you to wear the hood longer at the fireground. It exceeds requirements of the NFPA 1971 (2018 Edition) for both particulate-blocking and thermal protection. Its innovative design integrates a barrier that blocks more than 99.99 percent of particles between 0.1 and 1.0 microns in size. GoreParticulateHoods.com. (800) 431-GORE.

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Streamlight® Inc.’s PORTABLE SCENE LIGHT EXT features a pole and rotating head that extends a full 84 inches high.

Streamlight® Inc.’s PORTABLE SCENE LIGHT EXT features a pole and rotating head that extends a full 84 inches high. With its extra foot of height and its 5,300-lumen output, the rechargeable, high-lumen light allows for complete scene light coverage from an extended height, improving worker visibility on the job. Completely portable and featuring a narrow footprint, the Portable Scene Light EXT can be used by first responders and other professionals almost anywhere. It features a 90° swivel neck, enabling users to aim the light beam precisely where it is needed for task lighting purposes, and can be fully deployed in less than 30 seconds. www.streamlight.com. (800) 523-7488.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.