Corporate Profiles: December 2023

FirstNet® is your network

Providing reliable, highly-secure connections – when seconds matter

In every emergency, seconds count. You battle through heat, with heavy equipment and in uncertain situations every day. And reliable communication is critical as you work to save lives and property.

Yet, fire fighters and other first responders – the very people who need the best technology – often have not had access to it.

That’s why FirstNet is here. FirstNet grew out of the devastating losses from the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The attacks exposed glaring weaknesses in our communications systems. Cell service was spotty. Countless emergency response teams could not communicate using their trusted radios. And many first responders lost their lives.

So, Congress established the First Responder Network Authority and charged it with building a nationwide, high-speed wireless broadband network for first responders like you. The First Responder Network Authority contracted AT&T to build and deliver this innovative platform. FirstNet is your network. Now you have access to the technology you need to keep your community and yourself safe.

FirstNet is the only wireless communications platform built with and for public safety.

It’s your network – designed to keep you connected with the voice, text, data and video services you need. So, you can focus on what’s important. Already, more than 27,000 agencies and organizations, accounting for 5.3 million subscribers, have signed on to FirstNet.

With FirstNet, you get:

• The only physically separate dedicated network core just for FirstNet users

• 24/7 priority and, for first responders, preemption capabilities

• Over 180 dedicated network assets – providing the connectivity you need when you need it

• 2.91 million square miles of LTE coverage nationwide – 250K+ square miles more than commercial networks

• And there’s no throttling for FirstNet users anywhere in the country

You put your life on the line every day to help others. And you deserve reliable and highly secure communication to help you make life saving decisions. From the call to the scene, we have your back.

Visit FirstNet.com for more information.

No Hydrant, No Problem!

CET manufactures portable pumps, skid units, brush trucks and more to allow fire departments to Adapt, Improvise & Extinguish fire in almost any scenario where hydrants are scarce and static water resources maybe all you have to work with. CET- providing fire ground solutions since 1908!

CET engineers and manufactures firefighting equipment and vehicles that allow you to successfully fight fire in non-hydrant scenarios with static water source scenarios. Our product categories include Portable pumps, skid-units, foam trailers, CAFS, Brush Trucks, Glider Flat-Bed Kits -to mount to your chassis- and firefighting UTV’s.

Most of our products are highly customizable to your specific fire departments needs. Our reliable and efficient craftsmanship provides you with equipment that can last for years and even decades while having affordable upfront costs. CET is always finding innovative ways to help fire departments to adapt, improvise and make things happen on the fire ground to make the most of your limited manpower and financial resources.

CET can be as involved, or uninvolved as you need us to be for both end user fire departments as well as OEM fire apparatus manufacturers. We supply both individual components, such as skid-mounted- pumps and drop-in units, for your chassis, or we can provide the entire vehicle completely outfitted from the wheels up – including lights, sirens and gold-leaf graphics. CET is Practical, Affordable and Customizable.

CET Manufacturing is a family owned- North American- company that has been making firefighting equipment since 1908. The Flow Starts Here, Powerful, Portable Pumps!

Wash It. Dry It. Store It. ®

Serving First Responders Worldwide

About Us:

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, FireCraft® Safety Products provides proprietary products to safety equipment dealers throughout the world. We take a great deal of pride in product training and education provided to our dealers and to our dealers’ customers. From SENSIT® gas detectors to our proprietary FireCraft® structural and extrication gloves, to our custom designed gear bags, and our Quack Attack® line of hunting gloves, we strive to ensure that our customers thoroughly understand the features and benefits of all our products. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we continually monitor our products and systems to ensure that all our products conform exactly to the sample upon which our customers based their purchase decision. Our team is trusted to support the first responders serving our communities. We value this responsibility and are honored to provide quality products and the best support possible so that they can perform their jobs safely, efficiently and with confidence.

Full Range of Firefighting Gloves:

FireCraft® offers a range of hand protection to fit the requirements of all firefighting operations. Structural Fire Gloves are traditional all-leather styles and our patented all-fabric styles. Wildland Fire Gloves are unique “outseam” style, providing all-day comfort. Urban Search and Rescue Gloves are durable, waterproof and comfortable. Rope Rescue Operations gloves are perfect for all-day work, wet or dry. Extrication Gloves are available with and without moisture barriers. Work/ Clean-up Activity Gloves are lined or unlined.

At MSA, our business is safety. We’ve been the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality protective equipment for firefighters and industrial workers since 1914.

Our commitment to developing innovative safety solutions is founded on one singular and unchanging mission: “that men and women may work in safety, and that they, their families, and their communities may live in health throughout the world.”

We bring this mission to life through a relentless focus on listening to customer needs, countless hours spent on R&D and product testing, and a never-ending commitment to product quality.

Our core fire service products include:

• The revolutionary G1 SCBA
• Connected Firefighter Platform
• LUNAR® Connected Device
• Cairns® fire helmets
• Globe® turnout gear and boots
• ALTAIR® portable gas detection instruments
• Evolution® TICs

Visit us for more information at
www.MSAfire.com.

Engineering The Future Of Fire

Increased fire threats plus population and economic shifts are changing the work of keeping communities safe. While the overall population grows, head counts for first responders remain stagnant, many current first responders will retire in the next five years, and recruiting new first responders is difficult as mechanical shop classes have disappeared. The challenge is formidable. So why do we do it? For the same reason courageous emergency personnel rush toward danger. IDEX Fire & Safety is committed to empowering first responders to save lives – including their own. Together with leaders like you, we are engineering the future of fire by viewing the world through their eyes.

Our advanced waterflow system, SAM, was invented by a firefighter and mechanical engineer who spent years designing simpler, faster, and safer equipment for his fellow first responders. The SAM system empowers the attack crew and frees the pump operator to focus on the fireground instead of the truck, preventing catastrophic human error. SAM revolutionized the fire and safety industry the way automatic transmissions did for consumer cars. It has a 100% repurchase rate. Once you’ve worked with SAM, there’s no other option. And ordering new SAM trucks is easy with seamless integration of IDEX Fire & Safety components.

Upcoming federal mandates for equipment data and asset tracking combined with an increasingly diverse fleet of rescue vehicles expand the already considerable administrative effort of keeping a department running. This challenges departments’ ability to service vehicles in a timely manner, keep pace with manual record-keeping, rely on operators to self-report maintenance needs, and prepare for unexpected equipment failures.

The challenge is formidable. So why do we do it? For the same reason courageous emergency personnel rush toward danger.

Together with leaders like you, we are engineering the future of fire by viewing the world through their eyes. Our advanced data platform, Captium Data Hub, keeps you connected and informed so you are always ready for the next emergency. It turns the world’s toughest extrication tools, E3 Connect, into the world’s smartest rescue platform with advanced trigger alerts notifying you of excessive activity events. Captium Data Hub makes tool maintenance easier with automatic reminders and centralized record keeping in compliance with the standards of NFPA 1937. Maintaining your equipment and fleet is easy with IDEX Fire & Safety.

IDEX Fire & Safety is Engineering The Future Of Fire with the combined expertise of the industry’s most trusted brands, offering products including Hale fire truck pumps, Akron Brass nozzles, and the HURST Jaws of Life extrication tools. Choosing IDEX is easy because that trust includes seamless integration of our full suite of cutting-edge end to end solutions both now and in the future. We see the world through a firefighter’s eyes, meeting their current needs and anticipating the rapid global changes shifting the way tomorrow’s fires will be fought. Advanced Waterflow Systems like SAM and SAM BOOST multiply force and unleash power. The connected HURST Jaws of Life extrication tools strength amplified. Akron Brass nozzles and valves forge focus, Hale pumps engineer ingenuity, and Weldon lighting and electrical solutions illuminate progress. Coupling the toughest hardware with the world’s smartest fire and safety connected data platform, Captium Data Hub, your equipment maintenance and record keeping are simplified. We empower first responders to save lives – including their own.

What strongly-felt principle compels you to act? Will you join us in laying a foundation for data-driven solutions that empower your courageous first responders? Join us.

INNOVATIVE PPE FOR
FIREFIGHTERS & FIRST RESPONDERS

At INNOTEX, our mission is to keep firefighters and EMS/first responders protected. We do this by designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing effective and innovative products in the field of flame-retardant protective clothing.

We are 100% dedicated to being a leading North American manufacturer of personal protective equipment for firefighters and EMS/first responders. We have 5 plants in the U.S. and Canada – and growing. We also make clever use of the latest technology to continuously improve the comfort and safety of those who keep us safe. It’s why we’re the trusted partner of thousands of fire departments around the world.

“Firefighting is an extremely dangerous and demanding occupation. Having the confidence to act swiftly in all sorts of extreme situations requires determination, rigorous training, and a great deal of passion. Pride drives firefighters. What drives us is our pride in knowing that our gear has their back.”

Innovation is in our DNA – and in every product we make. Our industry-certified and design-forward PPE include our high-performance Energy™ turnout gear, Energy™ Tech Rescue and Energy™ for Tech Rescue EMS. We also offer particulate blocking hoods and gloves.

Our many patented turnout gear features include:

• AIRFLOW™ 3D padding system – creating a much-needed cushion between the SCBA and the firefighter for increased comfort, air circulation & moisture ventilation

• ENDURANCE™ integrated knee guard system – ergonomically designed to follow your knees, not your pants, to ensure complete, close-fitting, flexible & stable knee protection

• GRAY INTERFACES – elasticized air permeable interfaces engineered to block more than 99.9% of carcinogenic particulates 0.1 µm to 1.0 µm, while letting body heat dissipate to reduce the risk of increased core temperature

INNOTEXPROTECTION.COM

1-888-821-3121

info@innotexprotection.com

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, LION is a family-owned company with a legacy and ongoing vision of introduction new products and services designed to ensure the health, safety, and performance of the first responders worldwide. From game-changing personal protective equipment (PPE) and professional gear maintenance to state-of-the-art fire safety training tools and facilities, LION’s mission is to make sure that you’re READY FOR ACTION. To learn more, visit www.lionprotects.com.

MES – SERVING THE BRAVE

Municipal Emergency Services has rapidly become North America’s largest supplier of 3M Scott Air-Paks, Fire-Dex gear, Seek Thermal Imagers, Hurst Jaws of Life, Matex Hose, Elbeco uniforms, and Akron Brass equipment to First Responders. With over 180 sales representatives, more than 110 mobile service technicians, comprehensive uniform services, and a network of nationwide mobilized equipment service centers, we ensure our customers have access to unparalleled sales and service support.

To learn more about the products and services MES offers, please visit MESFIRE.COM.

Pierce Manufacturing:

Perform. Like No Other.

Performance

At Pierce Manufacturing, fire trucks are built to live up to the demands of firefighters and the communities they serve. Behind every highly customized, carefully-designed and engineered pumper, aerial, tanker and rescue unit is a team of professionals whose mission is to build a truck, exactly how it’s ordered. To Pierce, every step of the process is personal; from innovation and expertise, to customization and service.

As a single-source manufacturer with over one million square feet of state-of-the-art production space, there’s a reason you’ll find more than 27,000 Pierce trucks on the road today. Facilities are ISO-9001 certified, showing the company’s dedication to meet world-class standards for quality.

Proven Technology

Pierce is continually evolving to provide firefighters with industry-leading advancements and unmatched innovation. As a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, the experienced team has access to an arsenal of cutting-edge technologies and revolutionary processes that have contributed to the development of six custom chassis and best-in-class innovations.  

• Pierce Volterra™ Electric Pumper: Introduced in June 2021, the Volterra pumper is the first electric fire truck in service in North America. Designed around Oshkosh proprietary and patented technology, the electric fire truck consists of a patented parallel-electric drive train featuring an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission which allows zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard batteries, and can be coupled to the internal combustion engine to provide continuous and uninterrupted power to the pumping system or drive system.
• Ascendant® Class of Aerials: The Ascendant technology has expanded into six innovative products brilliantly engineered to equip firefighters with more aerial choices than ever before. Whether it be height or weight restrictions, compartment space, preference to ride rather than climb or rescue capabilities, the Ascendant technology provides flexibility and a wide range of options to meet departments’ needs.
• Command Zone™ Electrical Systems: Cutting edge electronic system that makes it easier for firefighters to maintain their vehicles, prepare for calls and monitor performance on the scene. It also delivers the industry’s first prognostic capabilities.
• Idle Reduction Technology: Incorporating high-performance lithium-ion batteries, main chassis engine auto-start, and full Command Zone™ integration, Pierce’s Idle Reduction Technology allows the apparatus to be on scene with zero air and noise pollution while maintaining mission-critical on-scene loads.
• Foam Systems: Pierce’s integrated foam systems help firefighters perform beyond the capabilities of water alone. Whether it’s Pierce’s innovative Husky™ foam system or the Hercules™ compressed air foam system, these systems are designed to improve the fire-extinguishing capabilities of water, enhance on-scene efficiencies and promote water use reduction.
• Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™): An innovative apparatus solution designed to simplify firefighters’ actions and reduce unnecessary risk. The PUC eliminates the traditional pump house, is easier to operate, maximizes compartment space and simplifies service.
• TAK-4® Independent Suspension: Independent Front Suspension (IFS), stops faster, corners better, improves handling, offers better ride quality and is far more maneuverable than any straight-axle truck on the road. Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) operates like IFS but provides power to the wheels. With the ability to add TAK-٤ T٣, the ١٠٠٪ mechanical steering system further improves control and mobility.

Customer Support

Pierce’s dealer network is the strongest in the fire industry and is always there to listen to what’s needed, provide guidance and offer support. Fire departments count on the Pierce Service Brigade, a coast-to-coast network of more than 600 factory-trained technicians, to ensure the right service is done at the right time. It’s only fair. Firefighters pour everything they’ve got into fighting fires. The Pierce team pours everything they’ve got into making sure a fire truck is ready to perform.

Experience

With 110 years of manufacturing experience, Pierce’s unwavering commitment to quality is not just a promise. It’s ingrained into who they are. Employees, from the assembly team to the unmatched dealer network, are driven to serve firefighters. Why? Because many Pierce team members are firefighters themselves.

Community

Commitment to performance extends beyond Pierce’s factory walls and into the communities served. A significant part of the Pierce legacy involves giving back to the community and the fire industry through contributions and events like the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event that takes place on the steps of Lambeau Field, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. All funds raised benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

The Pierce team doesn’t think of building fire trucks as just another job. That’s evident every time you walk through a Pierce facility and have a conversation with the people who build these rigs. Visit Pierce before you settle on your next apparatus.

Darley provides the highest quality equipment solutions to its government customers in the Defense and First Responder mission sets. With origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley has a family of brands and a coveted partner network to distribute innovative capabilities of technology, equipment, pumps and compressed air foam systems (CAFS).

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Darley operates with a global perspective of excellence from its corporate and Defense headquarters in Illinois to the fire pump and manufacturing operations in Wisconsin and Iowa and global offices in six countries.

Darley holds multiple federal government contracts, has a robust first responder customer base across state and local governments and supports governments and organizations in over 100 countries. As a private corporation that doesn’t take outside capital, we’re financially committed to our customers’ best interests.

The Darley difference is in how the customer is treated, with the philosophy that sales is really relationship development. At Darley, passionate customer focus is one of the company’s core values. For a trusted source of military and first responder needs, look no further than Darley. Learn more on www.darley.com.

Boston Leather, Inc.

Boston Leather is a premier US manufacture of leather belts and accessories for firefighters, police officers, and industrial workers. We use heavy duty top grain drum dyed leather for durability and longevity. Our products are made to work hard, become more comfortable as you wear them, and last for years.

Boston Leather started in Chicago, IL in 1938. In 1999, we moved to a larger facility in Sterling, IL. This allowed us to continue manufacturing in the U.S.A. when many companies were moving overseas. We continue to make traditional leather items that will last for years and develop new items when needed. Radio holders have been the largest area of expansion for us. Tourniquets and Narcan have recently been added to the equipment firefighters and police officers use to help treat trauma victims in the field. Boston quickly made holders so they can be part of your uniform. We will continue to develop products for any new tools.

Boston Leather sells through uniform and equipment dealers throughout the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Our expertise is manufacturing, and our dealers are best at taking care of individuals and departments. You are welcome to contact us with questions on products or if you need help setting up bids for Boston items.

The Storage Solution Experts

GearGrid is here to help with all your fire station storage needs! Developed by a firefighter, for firefighters and proudly built in the USA, GearGrid storage solutions are the strongest and most durable in the fire industry.

For more information, call 888-643-6694 or email sales@geargrid.com.
We look forward to helping you with your next project!

The Best Wildland Face Mask Anywhere!

Hot Shield masks were developed by two firefighters after experiencing the California Firestorms of 1993 were not willing to continue using cotton bandanna as the only option for face & lung protection when SCBA was required for structure fires. Over 29 years later, some firefighters mistakenly believe a cotton bandanna is their only option for wildland firefighting, but a Hot Shield mask far exceeds anything else available anywhere. Hot Shield masks are the only wildland masks that can withstand the direct flames of a blowtorch. Hot Shield Masks are designed by firefighters specifically for wildland firefighting, We make different models because firefighters want choices. Every mask is constructed of multiple layers of CarbonX brand fabrics, the most inherently non-flammable fabric in the world. Hot Shield masks provide significant & unsurpassed radiant heat & flame protection. CarbonX fabrics are third party tested to achieve an astonishing RPP rating of 11 cal/cm2 and a TPP rating of 10 cal/cm2 (single layer). Hot Shield makes several different models as every person prefers a different level of protection. Our masks are hand or machine washable and are extremely durable. Reflective trim is added on either side of mask for nighttime visibility. Hot Shield masks are sold around the nation and around the world through authorized reputable fire equipment dealers. See our website for more information and to order yours now. www.hotshield.com or email: info @hotshield.com or call 310-710-2624.

Paratech: Revolutionize Rescue

Made in the USA & Used Worldwide

For more than 50 years, Paratech has combined innovative design with cutting edge technology to provide the highest quality and most user-friendly tools available for rescue and beyond. From the world’s most advanced collapse support solutions to some of the world’s strongest forcible entry tools, Paratech makes technical rescue operations simpler, safer, and more productive.

Product lines are comprised of Rescue Support Systems, MAXIFORCE® Air Lifting Bags, The MULTIFORCE® Air Lifting Bag, Rescue Guardian, Powered Impact Tools, Forcible Entry Tools, Rescue Air Cushions, and the ultimate collection of essential Paratech products: the Technical Rescue Response Unit. The Technical Rescue Response Unit is a trailer equipped specifically for urban search and rescue, trench rescue and heavy rescue, loaded with all of the Paratech tools necessary for technical rescues.”

Paratech’s specialty is technical rescue tools, but its expertise doesn’t stop there. Paratech products have far ranging applications that extend to shipboard damage control, pipeline, mining, rail, quarries, vehicle maintenance, and recovery.

Paratech products are extensively used worldwide in, but not limited to, all major U.S. cities, Copenhagen, Tokyo, London, Lyon, Madrid, Singapore and Istanbul. In addition, Paratech products have been selected by disaster agencies in the United States, Denmark, Japan, United Kingdom and Turkey as the standard for their rescue teams and technical rescue caches.

Paratech is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer headquartered in the United States, with offices in Europe and distributors around the world. Its factory, located in Frankfort, Illinois (approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago), is fully CNC equipped with extensive milling, turning, rubber molding, and assembly capabilities. The principle management of Paratech has accumulated over 75 years of experience in the design and manufacture of specialized equipment for fire and rescue services.

Paratech Training & Tactics Coursess

Paratech offers 2-day, 3-day, and week-long training courses to enhance department capabilities with Paratech equipment. Paratech Certified Instructors will discuss, demonstrate, and perform techniques for real world applications. The curriculum can be customized to department preferences: Trench Rescue, Structure Collapse, Confined Space, Ag Rescue and Vehicle Machinery Tech.

Learn More & Request a Quote

Paratech.com | 800-435-9358

WORK SMARTER, SAFER & GET THE JOB DONE FASTER

Help reduce cancer in the fire service

The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is the largest existing effort to understand and reduce cancer risk in the fire service. The NFR for Cancer open to all U.S. firefighters paid or volunteer, active or retired, with or without cancer, no matter their length of service.

In 2018, Congress passed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, which directed the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to develop a registry to study cancer among firefighters. The NFR for Cancer launched in Spring 2023 and nearly 10,000 firefighters have already signed up.

How does the NFR for Cancer work? Signing up for the NFR for Cancer allows researchers to match work history and risk information with cancer diagnosis information from state cancer registries. This matching process gives researchers the power to study the relationship between firefighting and cancer.

Why should you join? The more we know about cancer, the more we can do to prevent it. Help pave the way for new safety measures to protect your brothers and sisters in the fire service.

How do I join? Joining the NFR for Cancer consists of completing an online questionnaire. It only takes 5 minutes to create an account and get started.

Learn more about the NFR for Cancer at WWW.CDC.GOV/NFR

Dedicated to saving lives throughout the world

Skedco was founded in 1981 by Bud and Catherine Calkin for the purpose of manufacturing the SKED® stretcher. Skedco immediately targeted the Military and Fire Service as the obvious market. They very quickly found that cavers, industry and wilderness rescue teams needed the Sked too.

By 1984 Skedco produced the Oregon Spine Splint. It was necessary to create their own immobilizer as the only other one was produced by a competitor. It was added to the Sked System. Shortly after the OSS came a flotation kit. It makes the SKED® float nearly vertically and will “self right” when capsized. The complete system fits into one backpack that doubles as a towing harness when it is necessary to drag the SKED® in a hands free mode. Later, they developed the inflatable floats which made the system even smaller for storage and transport. The complete system was then standardized by the military but it still wasn’t understood by the end users.

When “Operation Just Cause” occurred and the U.S military invaded Panama to capture Manuel Norriega the Army purchased a very good number of SKED® systems. SKED® performed very well during that operation. Lives and at least one spinal cord were saved.

The U.S. Army Rangers were the first to use the SKED® to haul equipment. They would drag mortars, mortar rounds, ammunition, many other critical items and sometimes a patient faster and easier than carrying them.

In the early 1990’s OSHA mandated that industry be able to respond and affect a confined space rescue in a very short time. SKED® was the natural choice for confined spaces as it will bring victims through smaller, more confined areas than any other stretcher, even when the patient is immobilized.

The Fire Service also began using the Sked a lot more frequently. They saved lives using the SKED® when no other stretcher would work.

SKEDCO now produces over 200 products some of which are SKED® Stretcher, Oregon Spine Splint, Sked-Evac Tripod, SKEDCO Rescue Hauler and SKEDCO Microhauler 4:1 mechanical advantage rescue pulley systems, HALF SKED, SKEDCO Window Escape Anchor, Hazmat SKED Stretcher systems and a wide array of Military rescue and emergency medical products. The company and its’ employees remain dedicated to saving lives throughout the world.

Skedco wishes to thank all of those brave men and women who are risking their own safety to save others. They are truly the world’s greatest treasure.

Ensuring Safety with Innovation and Quality

Founded in 1992, Veridian has established itself as a leading manufacturer of protective products for firefighters, gaining worldwide respect and acceptance. Initially catering to an international customer base, Veridian has rapidly expanded its presence in the United States, delivering exceptional quality, comfort, and performance in firefighting gear. The company is committed to meeting the demanding needs of firefighters, ensuring timely delivery, and offering products that provide significant value.

At the heart of Veridian’s philosophy is the belief that the needs of firefighters come first. Recognizing the inherently dangerous nature of firefighting, Veridian is dedicated to providing superior protective products. There is no compromise when it comes to the comfort and performance of their apparel. Each piece of gear is meticulously engineered with added material for durability, triple-stitched seams for strength, and numerous performance-oriented features, ensuring the utmost in safety and reliability.

Veridian’s commitment to excellence extends beyond product design. The company employs advanced technology, tools, and strict quality control systems to ensure exceptional product quality. This focus results in a record of on-time delivery and products that offer superior value to customers.

Every piece of Veridian gear is custom-made to specific requirements, reflecting the company’s focus on the practical needs of firefighters. This approach results in consistent, high-quality protection that also offers good value. Veridian’s protective gear is trusted by firefighters globally, a trust that the company is dedicated to maintaining. Their gear meets and exceeds the performance requirements of various world standards, including NFPA Standards 1971, 1977, 1851, and 1500 current editions, as well as OSHA and CAL-OSHA regulations. Additionally, their gear is UL Certified to applicable NFPA Standards.

What sets Veridian apart is their attentive response to customer feedback, ensuring the delivery of superior protective garments that maximize mobility and comfort. Their consistent, high-quality construction assures durability and performance. Veridian offers a wide range of standard features and options, allowing customers to maximize functionality and personal safety within their budget. This commitment to listening and responding to the needs of their customers is the essence of the “Veridian Difference” – a hallmark of their approach to safeguarding the lives of those who protect ours.

For over 50 years, Ziamatic Corp. has dependably provided first responders with the tools and equipment they need to make their jobs safer and easier every day.

Quality. With every new design, Zico strives to meet the ever-evolving demands of the fire service with fresh forward thinking and cutting-edge development. New products are put through rigorous and extensive in-house and third-party testing to confirm they exceed the highest standards of safety and durability.

Innovation. As an industry leader, the company works diligently to stay at the forefront of firefighting technology, with exciting new engineering designed to make tasks faster, safer, and easier than ever before. In addition, older products are continually upgraded and improved upon as opportunities arise and standards change.

Flexibility. From color, material, and mounting location to size, drop distance, and so much more, Zico offers a level of choice and customization that simply cannot be matched.

Ziamatic proudly introduces the following new products:

Vehicle Cooling Units

For firefighters, a vehicle fire can be a challenge. Fires in vehicles with internal combustion engines are often caused by fumes and flammable liquids, while fires in electric vehicles often start with lithium-ion batteries and can easily re-ignite or spread from cell to cell. Ziamatic’s new Vehicle Cooling Units could be the answer to those challenges, with 39.5’’ and 81’’ options available. Models include: VCU-36, VCU-36-A, VCU-72.

The SURE-GRIP Product Line

Ziamatic’s SURE-GRIP product line offers the strongest features in tool retention. It features the heavy-duty, all-weather hook and loop straps that have secured your tools and equipment for over 20 years. Some of the toughest straps in the industry (offered in black or yellow) are paired with a super strong nylon body that does not break or see permanent deflection. The SURE-GRIP product line includes: the SURE-GRIP, SURE-GRIP XL, SURE-GRIP XLS, SURE-GRIP XL Equipment Holders, the Adjustable SURE-GRIP, and Heavy Rescue Tool Mounts.

Want to try before you buy?

Many of Ziamatic’s products can be requested for 30 days of test and evaluation before purchase. For more information, please call 1-800-711-FIRE or visit Zico on the web at www.ziamatic.com.