Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.’s PIERCE® ASCENDANT™ is the most popular new aerial apparatus in the company’s history.
Delivering a full 107-foot vertical and a 100-foot horizontal reach (32 feet greater than a typical single rear axle aerial) with a below-grade operation of -10°, the Ascendant’s advanced level of strength and performance was borne from a successful completion of three phases of a fatigue test, demonstrating the equivalent of 20 years of service life. www.piercemfg.com. (920) 832-3000.
Hale/Class 1’s SMARTFOAM SYSTEM with UltraView allows up to six unique presets so that the operator is only one button press away from setting up the apparatus for any fireground scenario. The SmartFOAM controller is available for all foam proportioner models (1.7A, 2.1A, 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5) and will be the standard user interface for 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5 models.
Features include plain-text warnings and instructions (multi-language capable), an intuitive user interface, and advanced safety interlocks. http://haleproducts.com. (800) 533-3569.
MSA’s G1 BREATHING APPARATUS features a new thermal imaging camera (TIC) that is part of the SCBA itself. The G1 Integrated TIC is compatible with any G1 SCBA through factory installation or a field upgrade.
The G1 integrated TIC features a full-color display control module with five user-selectable color palettes. The G1 also features MSA’s fall detection concept, which triggers an audible alarm that sounds before a conventional PASS alarm would indicate a lack of firefighter movement. www.msasafety.com. (800) 672-2222.
Petzl’s EXO AP features a patented lever mechanism allows users to control their speed of descent. The EXO AP aims to better control panic-fueled escapes with an anti-panic function that engages automatically if the user’s adrenaline spikes and he yanks too hard on the handle.
The descent will stop automatically and give the firefighter a moment to collect himself before the handle is re-engaged and the descent can continue in a controlled manner. www.petzl.com.
WHP Trainingtowers™’s MODx is the first alternative to containerized training units built for fire training. Features a fully-galvanized structural steel frame that allows for open floor plans without any interior columns or beams. The walls are independent of the unit and can be easily moved, removed, or reconfigured.
Doors and windows are interchangeable. It also allows for rappelling, laddering, confined space training, forcible entry, and reconfigurable maze systems. MODx is available in multiple sizes and configurations. www.trainingtowers.com. (800) 351-2525.
Waterous’s SINGLE-STAGE CS PUMP. Waterous purchases its castings from American suppliers and machines, assembles, and tests its pumps at its manufacturing facility in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Eight out the 10 largest U.S. cities use Waterous Pumps because of its commitment to quality, jobs, and customer service. Ask the question, “Is your pump cast, machined, assembled, and tested in the United States?” www.waterousco.com. (651) 450-5000.
Motorola Solutions’ APX 8000XE TWO-WAY RADIO and APX XE500 RSM are the newest entries into Motorola Solutions’ award-winning APX portfolio of Project 25 digital radios. The APX 8000XE features all-band functionality and can be used in either analog or digital mode across 700/800MHz, VHF, and UHF bands.
It features the trusted ergonomics of the APX XE radio series, designed for easy operation in harsh conditions. The right-sized radio has a large top display, exaggerated controls for gloved hands, and a dedicated push-to-talk button. www.motorolasolutions.com. (888) 325-9336.
Globe’s ATHLETIX turnout coats and bunker pants are constructed of TenCate KOMBAT™ STRETCH PBI®/KEVLAR® fabric, NOMEX® NANO thermal barrier material, 3M SCOTCHLITE™ COMFORT TRIM reflective material, and CROSSTECH™ BLACK moisture barrier. The more streamlined jacket design reduces oversize in front chest, bulk under SCBA, and stiffness in front closure.
Less bulky, softer, and more adjustable collar interfaces better with hood and helmet and reduces head restriction. DRD opening in the collar takes bulk out of the upper back and allows better access above the SCBA. www.globeturnoutgear.com. (800) 232-8323.
FLIR Systems, Inc.’s K33 and K53 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS (TICs) provide firefighters with uncompromised resolution in a simple, clean interface to better see through smoke, identify hot spots, navigate safely, remain oriented during response missions, and locate and rescue victims more easily.
Designed to operate in tough conditions, the K33 offers 240 × 180 resolution and the FLIR K53 offers 320 × 240 resolution on a bright four-inch display. www.flir.com/k33-k53.
Darley’s and Briggs & Stratton’s PORPOISE™ FLOATING PUMP couples a 190cc Briggs & Stratton Professional Series engine to a proven Darley 2BE water pump, providing nearly 300gpm@7 psi for tank fill applications, or up to 100 gpm at almost 40 psi for fire suppression.
Use the Darley Flow Test Kit to accurately measure flows from 160 to 1,500 gpm within 30 to 200 psi pitot gauge range. www.darley.com. (800) 323-0244.
LiftMaster® LIGHT CURTAINS create 22 infrared cross-beams to form an invisible zone of coverage across the plane of the door to detect people, property, and equipment.
Offers 36 inches of effective height that is optimal for detecting vehicle bumpers, fire truck ladders, and high-lift work buckets. Maximum door width of 33 feet ensures coverage for most firehouse doors. Learn more at www.LiftMaster.com. (800) 528-5880.
Groves Ready Rack®’s RETROFIT SECURITY CONVERSION KIT for their Red Rack™ PPE storage systems quickly and precisely adds the security option to any existing 18-, 20-, or 24-inch Red Racks™ including wall mounted, mobile, and free standing designs.
Also check out Grove’s PPE UV protectors. www.ReadyRack.com. (800) 991-2120.
Fire-Dex’s H41 INTERCEPTOR™ FIRE HOOD is made with a layer of DuPont™ Nomex® Nano-Flex that acts as a filter to reduce firefighters’ exposure to persistent fireground carcinogens and other contaminants.
Designed to keep carcinogenic particulates and other harmful contaminants off of firefighters’ jaws, faces, and necks-areas identified as highly absorptive and more permeable than other areas of skin that are likely not getting enough protection from hazardous particles with other FR knit hood technology currently available. www.fire-dex.com. (330) 723-0000.
Task Force Tips’ LOW PROFILE BALL INTAKE VALVE provides maximum flow performance in an extremely compact package. Delivers incredible value for critical apparatus or industrial water supply operations.
Lightweight aluminum alloy construction is hard anodized and powder coated for maximum corrosion resistance, even in the harshest fireground applications. Includes five-year warranty against corrosion. www.taskforcetips.com. (800) 348-2686.
Sutphen’s SLR 75 REAR-MOUNT AERIAL is the first in its new line of rear mounts. Specs include a Sutphen 62-inch extended cab with flat roof; a 206-inch wheelbase; an 11-foot, nine-inch travel height; a 38-foot, three-inch travel length; a four-door,
six-person cab; a 400-hp Cummins ISL 9 engine; an Allison Gen 5 EVS3000 Automatic Transmission; a Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; a 300-gallon tank; a stainless-steel body; and 222 cubic feet of compartment space. www.sutphen.com. (800) 726-7030.
Rosenbauer’s CROSSFIRE SIDE CONTROL PUMPER features the heavy-duty EXT extruded aluminum apparatus body with the only lifetime transferable body warranty.
The Crossfire concept allows departments to reduce their specification preparation time, offering multiple pre-engineered options. Popular options include low-mounted crosslays or different length compartments without the need to go back to engineering. www.rosenbauer.com.
Scott Safety’s HUSHAIR CONNECT 7500 COMPRESSOR SYSTEM simplifies the process of cylinder refilling while dramatically enhancing efficiency and safety. The advanced compressor technology is built around the industry’s first 7,500-psi capability that allows more cylinder fills per charge.
With new automatic RFID sensing technology, the RevolveAir Connect is able to detect and select how to best fill nearly any SCBA cylinder with minimal user input or training. www.scottsafety.com. (800) 247-7257.
W. L. Gore & Associates’ GORE® PARALLON™ LINER SYSTEM has been proven through rigorous testing to deliver the highest breathability available on the while also preventing serious drops in thermal protection that can occur as your gear gets wet, particularly from sweat.
Achieving the lowest resistance to your sweat vapor transmission through your gear, this liner system helps reduce the physical strain of working in turnout gear and minimizes potential increases in your body core temperature. www.goreprotectivefabrics.com. (800) 431-GORE.
Honeywell’s TITAN™ is an intelligent SCBA that combines high-performance Honeywell materials, proprietary electronics, wireless communications, and ergonomic features to offer firefighters a greater degree of maneuverability, safety, and efficiency on the fireground.
TITAN™ delivers unrestricted movement, bright status lights so firefighters can always track their safety even in dense smoke and darkness, and durable materials such as a strong aluminum back frame and tough shoulder straps, keeping TITAN™ on the fireground and out of the repair shop. www.honeywellfirstresponder.com. (800) 688-6148.
Savox’s SEARCHCAM 3000 is designed to locate victims trapped in collapsed buildings, under water inspections, and many other places. Its articulating waterproof camera head with LED lighting helps pinpoint the victim’s location so rescuers can extract him.
The SearchCam’s on-screen graphics help direct rescue teams to victim locations and how to begin extraction. The two-way audio allows rescuers to communicate directly with victims. Rescuers can record audio and video as well as take still photos during the search. www.savox.com. (604) 244-9323.
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