FirstNet is your network

Providing reliable, highly-secure

connections – when lives are at stake

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 21,800 agencies and organizations, accounting for 3.7 million subscribers, have signed on to FirstNet.

With FirstNet, you get:

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

• 24x7x365 priority and preemption for first responders

• FirstNet Band 14 spectrum – now live in over 700 markets 

• 2.81 million square miles of LTE coverage nationwide – with 100K+ square miles of LTE coverage added since 2020

• And there’s no throttling for FirstNet subscribers 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

A Global Mission of Safety

Bullard is a global manufacturer of high quality personal protective equipment and systems designed to help save lives around the world. Serving workers in the fire service and industrial health & safety industries, Bullard is a leader in manufacturing firefighter and rescue helmets, thermal imaging cameras, head and face protection products, and respiratory protection equipment.

Technology and Innovation

Emergency Responders look to Bullard to lead the industry with innovative personal protective equipment. The latest innovations from Bullard feature products designed to specifically meet the needs of Emergency Responders:

A Tough and Lightweight Helmet

 

The new USTTM-LW Fire Helmet from Bullard features an advanced fiberglass composite material which reduces helmet weight by up to 10oz, depending on the specific configuration. This reduction in weight has been achieved while maintaining the high standards of safety, toughness, and protection on which Bullard customers rely.

“Firefighters are some of the toughest people out there, and they need equipment just as tough as they are, to keep them safe while they’re in the line of duty,” said Wells Bullard, President and CEO of Bullard. “We are focused on protecting firefighters and helping them to go home safely at the end of their shift. Bullard’s new Lightweight UST fire helmet offers firefighters a greater level of on-the-job comfort – while still giving them the high level of protection they need, and the traditional style they want.”

Compact Decision Making Thermal Imager; Incredible Value

Bullard recently introduced TXSTM, the most affordable decision-making thermal imager on the market, providing outstanding image quality in a compact and lightweight 1.6 pound form factor. The Bullard TXS Thermal Imager is the high deployment solution when budget, quality, and performance are essential.

 

“We designed TXS to be a thermal imager that is used on every call, getting more eyes on the fire, and more imagers in the hands of firefighters,” says Martijn Bosch, Bullard Thermal Imaging Product Manager. “By offering a clear and detailed image even in the toughest conditions, firefighters can make decisions based on the details and easy-to-understand temperature colorization TXS provides. It’s an indispensable tool for firefighters.”

A Comfortable On-the-Go Respirator for EMS

 

The New SALUCTM HC Powered Air-Purifying Respirator from Bullard is ideal for EMS and Pre-Hospital care. This innovative respirator meets the unique challenges of EMS conditions with key features, such as:

• All-in-one on-the-go respiratory protection

• Designed to fit close and high to the body

• Short breathing tube helps to prevent snag hazards

• Uninhibited range of movement

• Soft yet durable foam molds to all body types, in all situations, including Ambulance, Helicopter & Emergency Response

A Family-Owned Company with a History of Innovation

Headquartered in Kentucky, Bullard is a fifth-generation family-owned company with offices and facilities in the United States, Germany, Singapore, and Switzerland. Bullard entered the fire service market with the introduction of its first fire helmet in 1930 and has since expanded its innovative products to include advanced thermal imagers, market leading fire helmets, and other important PPE for Emergency Responders. Bullard products continue to offer the ultimate in toughness and durability, while still focusing on extraordinary service. Bullard products are built Bullard Tough and proudly Made in the USA.

For more information on Bullard products, email info@Bullard.com, call 877-BULLARD/+1-859-234-6616, or visit www.Bullard.com.

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!

Dedicated to Safety and Training Since 1934

The International Fire Service Training Association is an organization of fire service personnel dedicated to upgrading firefighting techniques and safety through training. In partnership with Fire Protection Publications, our mission is to identify areas of need for training materials and foster the development and validation of training materials for the fire service and related areas. Since 1934, IFSTA has been the worldwide leader of the fire service in developing fire and emergency responder training materials.

FPP is the world’s leading publisher of training materials for fire and emergency services, publishing and distributing training manuals as proposed and validated by IFSTA. Additionally, FPP produces and markets high-quality learning and teaching manuals to complement IFSTA-validated manuals.

Between our hard-copy manuals, eBooks, apps, interactive courses, curriculum, exam prep, ResourceOne, workbooks and more, firefighter training has never been more customizable than with IFSTA-FPP products.

We are proud to be invested in all levels of today’s fire service community. From supporting local fire prevention activities to global support for legislative and fire research projects, IFSTA, in cooperation with FPP and OSU, provides partnerships for grants and supports various fire service organizations to help the industry Train, Learn, Perform and Succeed.

ifsta.org | Call toll-free at 800.654.4055

INNOVATIVE PPE

FOR FIREFIGHTERS & EMS

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™ EMS Tech Rescue. 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% 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.

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 latest innovation is the LUNARTM Connected Device, a wireless, handheld search and rescue device that includes firefighter-to-firefighter ranging, edge detection enhanced thermal imaging, and cloud connectivity.

Our core fire service products include:

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

Visit us for more information at
www.MSAfire.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™: 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 more than 100 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.

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.

Breathing Air Systems is the nation’s largest supplier of BAUER compressors and related breathing air equipment. We also have the industry’s largest and most renowned compressor service and parts department, and a full staff of factory trained and certified technicians to assist you. We can service every make and model compressor in the industry including Bauer, Mako, Eagle, Coltri, Hamworthy, Ingersoll-Rand, Scott, Allied, Fluid Concepts, Hypress and others.

More than 5000 fire departments nationwide trust Breathing Air Systems and our 52 years of experience to keep their air systems safe, with our Air Analysis programs (mandated by NFPA 1989), and our annual preventative maintenance plans.

Safe Air Systems was acquired by Breathing Air Systems in October 2018. Safe Air Systems has been in business for over 25 plus years. They specialize in High Pressure Breathing Air systems and applications. They are a Master Distributor for Bauer Compressors in NC, SC, VA and Washington, DC. They offer Compressor Service, Parts, Equipment (new and used) also Design and Fabrication.

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 Special Mission Tender. The SMT^™ is equipped specifically for urban search and rescue or trench 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 Courses

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

EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUCK

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. Then, using only the highest quality materials, virtually everything is crafted and assembled with care right here in the USA.

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. Whether a department is building a new apparatus or laying out a single compartment, Zico is prepared with solutions specific to their needs.

Ziamatic proudly introduces the following new products –

Multiple Extrication Tool Holder, Model QM-MEH-1

Make more efficient use of available compartment space by securing up to four extrication tools in the space of one. This easy-to-use “Lazy Susan” rotating platform accommodates most cutters, spreaders, and combination tools with an option for one or more rams. To operate, simply raise the center knob and rotate the turntable to access the tool you need. The turntable locks into place after each 90-degree rotation for quick and safe tool retrieval.

SURE-GRIP Tool Mount, Model SG-VM-1

A revolutionary new way to secure 3/4” to 1-3/4” diameter tools, the SURE-GRIP utilizes a time-tested, all-weather hook & loop strap to provide more surface area and a more precise grip on every tool, regardless of handle shape. Operation is simple—just unfasten the strap and pull the tool free, quick and easy. A fixed support arm provides added assistance and stability during operation, and the smaller overall dimensions allow you to fit more tools in the same space.

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