>> Ergodyne’s CHILL-ITS® FLAME RESISTANT (FR) COOLING PRODUCTS provide the ultimate defense against heat stress with activated polymer cooling technology along with FR protection. Ideal for outdoor and indoor workers battling heat, fatigue, and FR risks on the job, the Chill-Its® FR Cooling Products such as the 6700FR Evaporative FR Cooling Bandana-Tie (pictured) feature modacrylic cotton blend fabric with FR thread, a cooling sensation that lasts more than four hours, and an activation time of two to five minutes. www.ergodyne.com. (800) 225-8238.
>> BullEx’s FLASHFIRE TRAINING SYSTEM creates scaled backdrafts, flashovers, and gas explosions. Instructors can show trainees the conditions that lead to these dangerous situations, demonstrate the tactics to reduce risk, and show what can happen in a worst-case scenario. The FlashFire Training System is a scaled version of a residential structure, with a door, roof vents, and interior props. Using the handheld controller, an instructor has a wide range of flexibility and can choose from preprogrammed scenarios or manually introduce smoke, fuel, and ignition sources and can even control the amount of air flow and ventilation to create fire scene conditions. www.bullex.com. (888) 428-5539.
>> Assured Flow’s HYDRA-EZE is an antiseize lubricant for fire hydrant hose nozzles. This premium, synthetic, food grade, nondrying thread sealant is formulated with a balanced blend of PTFE and other lubricating solids, homogenized into a nonmelting grease carrier. Hydra-Eze is NSF-H-1 registered, which gives full acceptability for use in all areas where incidental potable water contact may occur. It is engineered to provide a superior leakproof seal for the life of the connection while maintaining its antiseize capabilities, allowing easy disassembly without thread damage. www.gradelok.com/Hydra_EZE.htm. (800) 388-0678.
>> Berkshire Fleet Services offers WARRANTY PROGRAMS for fire service vehicle/vocational markets and for new and used emergency vehicles. Berkshire Fleet Services has partnered exclusively with Premium 2000+™ Warranty Programs for these services. Coverage options range from strictly engine to the entire power train (transmission and rear axle assemblies) as well as turbochargers, injectors, and other related components including emission control devices. Term lengths can extend up to 48 months and 500,000 miles. Premium 2000+™ is considered the best warranty program in the industry and is the reason Berkshire Fleet Services has partnered with them for its exclusive warranty programs. www.BerkshireFleetServices.com. (800) 903-7489.
>> Roadwater’s RWD080M was selected by Primetech (UK) Ltd. for use in its thermal imaging camera (TIC) system. The display is used as part of a fire truck TIC integrated into the Bronto Skylift boom ladder control system. The display allows the boom operator to see what the TIC sees 40 meters up. The display must operate reliably in this harsh outdoor environment as well as be clearly visible for direct sunlight and daylight viewing. The RWD080M eight-inch vehicle LCD display is specifically designed for mobile public safety and public security applications that include fire trucks, police marine units, and Coast Guard installations. www.Roadwatercomputer.com. (727) 474-0929.
>> Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.’s THERMO SCIENTIFIC FIRSTDEFENDER RM (pictured) and FIRSTDEFENDER RMX feature newly enhanced software. The enhancements allow for faster results, detection of chemicals at lower concentrations, and a tagging feature used to prioritize and tag individual chemicals of interest. These new features allow first responders, homeland security, military, law enforcement, and forensic chemistry personnel to quickly identify chemicals in the field such as explosives, industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, and precursors. The FirstDefender® RM/RMX v4.0 software includes updated chemical identification algorithms designed to accelerate complex mixture analysis. www.thermoscientific.com/safety-chemID. (800) 374-1992.
>> Kaplan University College of Public Service’s ARTICULATION PROGRAMS translate fire service professionals’ existing certifications into credits toward advanced degrees in fire science, helping firefighters attain these degrees faster and more economically. Kaplan’s Articulation Program integrates comprehensive national standards from the National Fire Safety Association rather than certifications from a few states, making it one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive articulation programs. Firefighters can satisfy up to 50 percent of required coursework through Kaplan’s articulation. When combined with existing college studies, firefighters can earn a bachelor’s degree in fire science through Kaplan within one to two years. www.kaplanuniversity.edu/public-service.aspx. (866) KAP-LANU.
>> ASTM International’s STP 1561, FLAMMABILITY AND SENSITIVITY OF MATERIALS IN OXYGEN-ENRICHED ATMOSPHERES has been updated to its 13th volume and includes 17 peer-reviewed papers that cover the latest research on the ignition and combustion of metals and nonmetals, oxygen compatibility of components and systems, analysis of ignition and combustion, failure analysis, and safety. It includes aerospace, military, scuba diving, and industrial oxygen applications. www.astm.org. (610) 832-9585.
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