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When minutes matter most—certified to NFPA 1994, Class 2, durable multi-threat suits made with W. L. Gore & Associates’ GORE® CHEMPAK® ultra barrier fabric help you respond quicker with enhanced capabilities and reduced heat stress in HOT ZONE environments. Learn more about Gore’s innovative ChemBio fabrics for technical rescue, hazmat, reconnaissance, and rapid intervention teams at www.GoreChempak.com/multithreat. (800) 431-GORE.


FirePrograms Software’s FP WEB SOFTWARE is now available for use on iPad®, Android® enabled devices, tablets, smartphones, and Macintosh PCs. This technical innovation not only provides full FirePrograms software functionality in the field, it does so without tethering its use to proprietary apps created for each device. Thus, as technology advances, users who upgrade smartphones and tablets will be able to confidently access FirePrograms software in the field. Maximize your agency’s efficiency and productivity “on the go.” www.fireprograms.com. (800) 327-7638.


MSA Cairns’ DEFENDER VISOR is retractable eyewear that stays securely stored inside your helmet until you need eye protection. It meets primary eye protection as defined by NFPA 1500 and continues to meet NFPA 1971 on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. The Defender Visor also meets the ANSI Z87.1 on Eye and Face Protection as a primary eye protection spectacle. Cairns® Fire Helmets is celebrating 175 years of excellence in service. www.msanet.com/Defender. (800) MSA-2222.


ESS Eye Safety System’s REMEMBER 9.11 BALLISTIC SUNGLASSES bear a commemorative laser etching on the lower portion of the left lens. ESS will donate 25 percent of its sales from these limited edition sunglasses to the Stephen Siller “Tunnel to Towers” Foundation, which was created to honor Firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on 9/11 attempting to save the lives of others. By raising funds through its now-nationwide 9.11 “Tunnel to Towers”‘ runs, the Foundation provides hope by building customized homes for severely wounded combat veterans, assisting the families of fallen public safety officers, and helping firefighters recover in burn centers. Four different styles are available. www.esseyepro.com/remember. (877) 726-4072.


EFJohnson’s ATLAS™ P25 systems solution offers public safety organizations and decision makers with the ultimate in solution flexibility, interoperability, and scalability in a unique and cost-effective manner. It is comprehensive in scope with options for conventional, trunked, hybrid, and simulcast multi-site networks. www.efjohnson.com. (800) 328-3911.


UltraTech International’s Ultra-Drain Seal® provides an unobstructed view of covered drains and enables responders to make sure a complete seal is made. Quickly see if spills are entering the drain through cracks in the surface, imperfections in the grating, or other irregularities that can break the seal. Reinforcing mesh is sandwiched between layers of polyurethane; it increases durability and resistance to tearing. Unique urethane construction allows the pad to deform and seal off most drains and temporarily “seals” to any smooth surface. Helps comply with SPCC and NPDES. http://spillcontainment.com. (800) 764-9563.


The WAUK™ BOARD is a brand new patent-pending concept in patient transport. It is a backboard built with the features of a dolly. It also functions as a self-contained footrest, and its permanently mounted wheels allow it to be a dolly whenever needed. Designed by a firefighter for firefighters, this is a back-saving concept that allows the first responder to roll—not carry—their patient. www.waukboard.com. (866) 806-8898.


Wahl Instruments, Inc.’s HEAT SPY is the first upgradeable thermal imaging camera. It features high-speed 30 hertz, 160 × 120 pixels and is available in two series with 16 different configurations to suit a variety of applications. The z30 series “Detector” is designed for on-the-spot maintenance inspections and repair. The z50 series “Inspector” is designed for users required to document and prepare reports with ease including thermal and digital images. One Heat Spy allows you to configure up to 15 different models after the purchase of the camera; no need to buy multiple units for different applications. www.palmerwahl.com. (800) 421-2853.

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