The ANTARI FT-100 SMOKE MACHINE is specifically designed for fire training purposes.
A 1,500-watt heater block generates high-volume, thick fog in a short period of time to simulate dense smoke conditions, and users can set and control fog output volume and timer settings with ease, even when wearing heavy-duty gloves. A wireless remote controller is included. www.antari.com.
Akron Brass’s REVEL SCOUT TACTICAL SCENE LIGHT is compact, lightweight, and portable. With a removable, rechargeable battery that can last up to seven hours and weighs only 12 pounds, the Revel Scout simplifies fire scene lighting operations.
The Revel Scout’s design allows for multiple placement options-set on a flat surface, hung on a door, strapped to a ladder or attached to drywall with its integrated spike. Combination flood and spotlight optics shining 14,000 lumens make the Revel Scout all you need to light your entire exterior scene and interior work area. www.akronbrass.com. (844) 287-2020.
Globe’s GXTREME 3.0®. Completely retailored from collar to cuff to provide even less restriction, the new G-XTREME® 3.0 is the latest evolution of our original breakthrough design.
With all the features that made the original America’s most popular gear, you’ll instantly feel how these improvements let you make all the right moves. www.globeturnoutgear.com. (800) 232-8323.
At Fire Station Outfitters, we are committed to providing XTREME SEATING for extreme conditions that is quality built and reasonably priced. Our furniture is built to a higher standard of quality and craftsmanship and is America Strong.
We are also committed to providing the very best customer service that is unparalleled in today’s furniture industry. www.firestationoutfitters.com. (888) 380-2345.
Circul-Air’s PPE DRYER dries six sets of PPE Gear in less than four hours. Our new PPE Dryer comes with everything you need to dry your turnout gear, helmets, gloves, and boots. No additional bulky and expensive accessories are needed.
With our six-year warranty and Circul-Air’s proven quality and performance over 75+ years, you can be assured your gear is being properly maintained. Our PPE Dryer meets NFPA 1851 standards and of course like all our products its AMERICAN MADE!! www.circul-air-corp.com. (800) 795-1150.
Avon Protection Systems’ (APS’) DELTAIR® SCBA is made in the USA. Delivers a mask with best-in-class field of view, offers best-in-class communications, an unprecedented level of comfort, and best-in-class air management with the AirSwitch regulator.
The Deltair design reflects a single power supply, clearest communications, the widest field of view, and optimal weight distribution. www.avon-protection.com (888) 286-6440.
Hurst Jaws of Life®’s STRONGARM™ is a powerful, portable tool that is able to cut, lift, and spread. It can cut through 3⁄8-inch rebar, grade 43 chain, and 2 × 4 wood.
It is in protection class IP54 while weighing only 21.4 to 25.8 pounds, depending on attachments. Visit www.jawsoflife.com for more information. (800) 537-2659.
Rescue 42’s HYDRANT-RUNNER™ provides an invaluable water resource to support fire response in rural and urban neighborhoods. This all-in-one unit contains everything needed to set up a 300-gpm pumping operation from neighborhood swimming pools, creeks, canals, or ponds.
One person can deliver, set up, and leave the system primed and running to quickly refill engines and water tenders/tankers. Visit www.ThePodRunner.com and watch the video to see how the Hydrant-Runner™ can help save homes in your community. (888) 427-3728.
Delivering big water in a small package, Elkhart Brass’s COBRA EXM is smaller, lighter, and more affordable than anything in its category, allowing firefighters to do what they do best-only better.
Features include 1,250- and 1,500-gpm options with less friction loss than competitive monitors; geometrically optimized for deck gun and aerial applications; standard and severe duty application options; EXM Control Technology Package; and easy-to-use, two-way controls that allow wired or wireless operation. www.elkhartbrass.com. (800) 346-0250.
For more than 12 years, eDispatches has provided ACTUAL TONE-OUT AUDIO DISPATCH AND LIVE STREAMING to mobile devices and landlines without dispatch involvement. Extends coverage to anywhere you have cellular service, which eliminates range limitations. eDispatches operates with any style phone.
Our Android/iOS apps operate similar to a voice pager. Integrated mapping/routing without dispatch assistance as well as live streaming dispatch audio and mass messaging is included! Call for a free 30-day trial. www.edispatches.com. (973) 453-5810.
Improve communication and hearing protection with Sigtronics’ SE-48 HEADSET. Features a microphone boom that rotates 180° for use on either side of the head as well as a hardened spring steel frame.
Slotted ear cups and PTT or RPTT switches are available options. SE-48 headsets offer comfort, performance, and flexibility. Combine with one of our voice activated intercoms for a complete system. www.sigtronics.com. (909) 305-9399.
Key Fire Hose’s COMBAT READY is the best attack hose on the market, and we guarantee it. Available in 1¾-, two-, and 2½-inch diameters, it features an unsurpassed 10-year warranty and a one-year coupling-to-coupling, wear-and-tear guarantee.
Key Combat Ready outperforms all other attack hose in the following categories: Kink resistance, flow characteristics, durability, heat resistance, and handline management. Contact a local Key Hose distributor for more information. www.keyfirehose.com. (800) 447-5666.
Kussmaul’s BLUETOOTH MODULE is our newest dash-mountable switch that brings full Bluetooth 3.0 audio capability to any vehicle. This module is always in discovery mode, so pairing any device is easy.
You can answer phone calls or even play music from any Bluetooth enabled mp3 player in stereo audio. It can be installed by OEMs or after-market in any dashboard. It has an operating range of 10 meters and includes a number of profiles for connectivity options. www.kussmaul.com. (800) 346-0857.
Harrington, Inc.’s HPHA HYDRANT STORZ. Hydrant Storz adapters-with metal faces-permanently change main hydrant outlets from threads to Storz, eliminating adapters. Anodized to military specs, the adapter cap with stainless connecting cable includes stainless set screws for permanent installation.
Forged Storz heads and caps provide maximum strength. Easy to make permanent, and install while providing quick LDH connections when seconds count. All components are Made in USA. www.harrinc.com. (800) 553-0078.
Ventry Solutions, Inc. announces their new VENTRY ELECTRIC POSITIVE PRESSURE FAN, MODEL 20EM3550, which is 1.5 hp, 15 amp, variable speed, and GFCI-compatible. Model 20EM3550 combines a new high-efficiency motor with the all-terrain, three-leg design and aircraft-style safety propellers exclusive to Ventry Fans.
Model 20EM3550 is ideal for all levels of ventilation. Use it for aggressive, coordinated positive pressure attack and post-knockdown ventilation. Visit ventry.com to learn more. (888) 257-8967.
Streamline hose operations while your firefighters work SAFELY with the RollNRack HOSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. No one rides on moving rigs to load hose. Rock heavy LDH rolls in or out of the units and load with just two firefighters-every time.
Our RollNRack Efficiency Package allows for simultaneous draining, rolling, and loading operations with minimal firefighters. The Power Roller will drain and roll a 100-foot length of five-inch LDH in less than 30 seconds! Made in the USA. www.rollnrack.com. (262) 363-2030.
Holmatro introduces the 5240 CL (COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT) SPREADER. Weighing in at just 21.8 pounds, this spreader combines the highest relevant spreading force with the highest spreading distance and lowest weight, in comparison to other spreaders on the market, comparing like with like, Holmatro 5000 Series spreaders deliver the best performance at the lowest weight.
Learn more about our spreaders at www.Holmatro.com/spreaders. (410) 768-9662.
Paratech’s MULTIFORCE AIR LIFTING BAG takes lifting to a whole new level. Integrating the latest technology with a unique understanding of lifting, Paratech’s patent-pending design ensures that the high lift of this system can get into the tightest places, while the innovative remote lifting base keeps personnel safely away from the load when positioning.
LEARN MORE, WATCH VIDEOS, and REQUEST A DEMO at www.paratech.com/multiforce. (815) 469-3911.
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. reports that sales of its newest custom chassis-the Pierce® SABER® AND ENFORCER™ (pictured)-have quickly reached and are surpassing important milestones.
Reengineered and all new in 2014, orders continue to ramp upward and now total more than 150 vehicles sold. The new Saber and Enforcer are further proof positive that Pierce delivers industry-leading performance, reliability, and value across the widest range of custom chassis. www.piercemfg.com. (920) 832-3000.
United States military research has shown that once a body core temperature of 100°F is reached, each increase of only 0.1°F is physiologically significant, leading to increased risk of heat exhaustion.
A recent third-party study confirmed that the choice of moisture barrier in your gear has the largest impact on breathability, and GORE® PROTECTIVE BARRIERS deliver the highest breathability-significantly better than the competitive barriers available today. Learn more at www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com/Heat-Stress-Management. (800) 431-GORE (4673).
KME recently delivered this HAZARDOUS MATERIALS UNIT to Philadelphia. The rig is mounted on a KME Severe Service chassis with a Cummins ISX-12 500-hp engine. The cab is a three-door command configuration with communications and monitoring equipment, including a camera mast.
The unit has a 20-kW generator with idle reduction capability. The body has 11 compartments with additional storage on the roof and an Autocrane 3,200 pound-rated crane for handling equipment and waste. www.kme.com.
The ZOLL X SERIES® MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR is a prehospital technology platform designed to address your needs within any system both now and moving forward.
Designed specifically for fire/EMS, the lightweight and durable X Series combines the clinically superior therapeutic capabilities of ZOLL defibrillation, pacing, and CPR quality improvement with the advanced monitoring parameters you need to make the best decisions and provide the best care for your patients. To learn more, visit www.zoll.com/xseries. (800) 348-9011.
U.S. Digital Designs’ G2 ROOM REMOTE 2 is a next-generation, all-in-one station alerting peripheral that helps fire departments alert specific units or rooms with targeted dispatch messages.
It comes with a built-in turnout timer and a 10.1-inch full-color high-resolution LCD touch screen display for immediate visual reinforcement of the alert. With more readable area on the screen, the Room Remote 2 simultaneously shows dispatched units, incident information text and a turnout timer. http://usdd.com. (877) 551-USDD.
FRC’s INVIEW SERIES of video products, powered by SEON, offers safety and liability prevention solutions for apparatus owners and drivers. The system provides increased in-cab visibility, video recording, and telematics systems designed to offer safety, liability, and asset protection.
Problems solved by this new and innovative system include improved in-cab visibility for drivers, iron-clad evidence recording including video and telematic data such as speed, direction, impact, and breaking information. Two systems are available: The InView 360° with a “Bird’s-Eye View” video system offering apparatus drivers complete visibility all around the vehicle. www.fireresearch.com. (631) 724-8888.
TenCate KOMBAT™ FLEX ushers in the next level of flexible, ergonomic outer shells. Firefighters don’t need to choose between comfort and protection with Kombat™ Flex. The remarkable twill weave is formed from PBI® and DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber that provides excellent FR protection from well-known, trusted brands.
Softer and more flexible, Kombat™ Flex still scores high in strength. And Kombat Flex™ retains its like-new and supple appearance after repeated launderings, even in black. TryKombatFlex.com. (770) 969-1000.
At Fireless, we design and manufacture TURNOUT GEAR for structural firefighting. We offer the best in protection technology for the best comfort and safety.
Since 2015, we have begun doing business in USA, and we are currently looking for new dealers in several states. Our suits are manufactured to not only surpass the highest standards of the industry, but they are also affordable, with the best in delivery time. www.fireless.net. (800) 322-7342.
Task Force Tip’s TRANSFORMER PIERCING NOZZLE SYSTEM is the ideal choice for challenging fire operations. Easily configurable with a piercing tip, distributor nozzle, twist-style shutoff valve, and multiple extension components, the TRANSFORMER is easily carried and stored in a compact lightweight nylon bag.
For additional information on TRANSFORMER packages visit http://newforce.tft.com/transformer.html. (800) 348-2686.
Ready for the moment. Guaranteed for Life™. In your line of work, a day on the job can turn from habit to hazard in a single moment. Be ready for gas hazards and more, with Industrial Scientific’s VENTIS™ PRO SERIES MULTI-GAS MONITORS. Detect up to five gases including CO, HCN, LEL, H2S, and O2.
The Ventis Pro also offers a panic button and a firefighter-down alarm for emergencies and alarm action messages like “EVACUATE” to provide clear safety instructions for firefighters and first responders. Learn more at www.indsci.com/fire. (800) DETECTS (338-3287).
David Clark Company introduces a new line of WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS that offer greater freedom, safety, and awareness as well as clear communication for firefighters and rescue personnel. Personnel can move about without being tethered to vehicles, apparatus, or vessels.
Components include headsets in a variety of styles, wireless belt stations and gateways-all designed to stand up to the harshest environments. Wireless systems are compatible with David Clark Series 3800 wired systems and with most HF, VHF, and UHF radios. www.davidclark.com. (800) 298-6235.
Darley has simplified the shopping and ordering process of NFPA 13D SPRINKLER PUMPS. Darley ships a fully assembled residential fire pump that meets all NFPA 13D requirements within 24 hours.
You work smarter, not harder. The StarterPaq is the only fully assembled NFPA 13D fire pump that is ready to install out of the box. www.StarterPaq.com. www.darley.com. (800) 323-0244.
Coxreels’ 1600 SERIES features the most versatile symmetric reel design in the market. Targeted for the tough demands of customers requiring various dimensional choices, the 1600 Series offers flexible size envelopes for any given hose capacity.
The 1600 Series hybrid frame offers unique accessories and upgrades which allow for application tailoring, resulting in enhanced performance and usability in the fire industry. www.coxreels.com. (800) COX-REEL.
The Scott Safety AIR-PAK X3 SCBA improves comfort through new shoulder strap designs, better weight management, and improved hose and wire management, resulting in the cleanest Air-Pak SCBA on the market.
Fireground communications are enhanced with the introduction of the AV-3000 HT face piece, EPIC 3 communications, a new “external” HUD, and optimally positioned “buddy” lights. The Air-Pak X3 can be ordered with either a CGA cylinder connection or a Snap-Change cylinder connection. www.scottsafety.com. (800) 247-7257.
The Ziamatic CAN AND BAR HOLDER, MODEL QM-PMH-CB, secures both a cylindrical can up to 32 ounces (33⁄8-inch diameter) and a standard quart container, allowing you to safely store premix fuel and bar/chain oil together where you need it most.
Made with heavy-duty steel and aluminum. Powder-coated yellow for maximum durability and can protection. Lowers risk of rolling, denting, leaking, and puncturing inside the compartment. www.ziamatic.com. (800) 711-FIRE.
United Communication’s MOTOROLA MINITOR VI PAGER is the latest release in the iconic Minitor product line.
With up to five frequencies, enhanced stored voice standard on all models, and an eight-position selector switch, the Minitor VI blows away the competition! www.uccwireless.com. (888) 763-7550.
Husky Portable Containment’s PRO500™ can be purchased as a complete Folding Frame Tank or you can purchase only the liner that is guaranteed to fit your existing frame! It’s designed with mega capacity in mind, with “bladders” that are welded to the side walls of the liner that, when deployed, will add approximately 500 gallons.
Bladders can be custom sized, added, and made of different sizes! Deploy as many bladders as needed or use as a regular liner/tank. All Husky Folding Frame Tanks/Liners come standard with our patented “Easy Lift Handles.” www.huskyportable.com. (800) 260-9950.
Fire Engineering Books & Videos’ STEP UP AND LEAD by Frank Viscuso-author, speaker, and career deputy-outlines skills and personal characteristics for fire service leadership. Designed to help you reach the top of your profession, Chief Viscuso’s book is considered must-read material for anyone who is ready to step up and lead!
The book provides examples of leadership traits such as empathy and courage; tips on building teams, delegating tasks, mentoring, and improving morale; and advice on conducting performance evaluations, leading meetings, and writing technical reports. www.fireengineeringbooks.com. (800) 752-9764. sales@pennwell.com.
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