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VIEVU's VIEVU

>> VIEVU’s VIEVU² is the first wearable, ruggedized Wi-Fi video camera designed for the professional workforce. Rugged and compact, VIEVU² can be worn on a belt, lapel, pocket, or other places bulkier cameras simply don’t fit. VIEVU² delivers on-the-go security ideal for professionals including first responders, firefighters, and facilities managers, among many others. Additional features include a lens-activated “one switch” design for quick activation by lens (even while wearing gloves), recording modes for high and standard definition, a 95° field of view, and 90 minutes record time. www.vievu.com. (888) 285-4548.


HazMatIQ's S.A.F.e KIT

>> HazMatIQ’s S.A.F.e KIT provides responders with five pieces of basic detection equipment required to operate in the hot zone of hazmat/CBRN incidents. The S.A.F.e kit complements the HazMatIQ response system by providing the responder with Stay Alive Five equipment in a mission ready kit. The kit includes a radmeter, F Paper, pH paper, temp gun, and LEL meter. This rapidly deployable kit is designed to be stand-alone and holds all the necessary supporting equipment including bump gas, chargers, and HazMatIQ charts. The four-step HazMatIQ response system is built on the fundamental principle of using meters to detect hazards that our eyes cannot see. www.hazmatiq.com. (800) 518-9895.


PUBLICEYE

>> PUBLICEYE’s sophisticated notification system can alert users of important incidents such as fires, natural disasters, or accidents. Its secure, nonpublic communication capabilities monitor situations on Smartphones. PublicEye redefines and expands the number of people involved with public safety and dramatically changes how they collaborate, communicate, interact, and perform their tasks. First responders at a scene, staff at headquarters, and even their counterparts in adjoining jurisdictions for mutual-aid purposes can view these cameras, and video streaming and digital radio allows communication with field personnel and ambulances for triage and other purposes. Watch an overview video and sign up for a free live webinar at www.publiceyes.com/watch-video.aspx. (603) 881-9191.


Mutualink's ADVANCED INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM

>> Mutualink’s ADVANCED INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM combines with Google Glass to offer real-time multimedia interoperability for public safety. It selectively and securely shares two-way voice and video between command and control, partner agencies, and officers in the field and allows critical multimedia information to be shared between public safety personnel in an emergency situation. Through Google Glass’s onboard audio and microphone, video camera, and built-in heads-up display, firefighters can share live streaming video with other personnel and monitoring points, and simultaneously communicate with other partner agencies. www.mutualink.net. (866) 927-5465.


Trident Emergency Products

>> Trident Emergency Products has been supplying the fire industry with APPARATUS PLUMBING AND HARDWARE products for more than 12 years. Its product line includes improved versions of standard fixtures as well as several proprietary inventions that have proven to be valuable, useful additions to apparatus manufacturers and fire departments across the country. Its patented AirPrime™ pump priming system operates with air from the pumper’s air brake system, creating a high vacuum without the use of moving parts and with virtually no electrical current draw. http://tridentdirect.com. (215) 293-0700.


Thermo Scientific's FIRSTDEFENDER RM and FIRSTDEFENDER RMX HANDHELD ANALYZERS

>> Thermo Scientific’s FIRSTDEFENDER RM and FIRSTDEFENDER RMX HANDHELD ANALYZERS can be upgraded with new software to help military and civilian first responders who use handheld instruments identify unknown chemicals, explosives, and toxic materials. The Thermo Scientific FirstDefender RM/RMX 4.1 software includes “tagging”-a feature that enables users to prioritize the chemicals of greatest concern, providing focused analysis on select substances while maintaining a broad identification capability of more than 11,600 chemicals. Thermo Scientific FirstDefender instruments provide fast and reliable analysis of unknown chemicals, speeding response time and increasing responder safety. www.thermoscientific.com/safety-chemid. (978) 657-5555.


Ziamatic Corp.'s QUIC-MOUNT DOUBLE EXTRICATION TOOL HOLDER, MODEL QM-ETD-1

>> Ziamatic Corp.’s QUIC-MOUNT DOUBLE EXTRICATION TOOL HOLDER, MODEL QM-ETD-1, is an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution for two extrication tools. The heavy-duty, aluminum QM-ETD-1 boasts independently adjustable components including tilt angle, enabling it to safely and securely accommodate many popular makes and models of cutter, spreader, and combination tool upright in the compartment. Mounting to nearly any flat surface, the QM-ETD-1 eliminates the need for expensive, custom fabricated mounting boxes. Ideal for hydraulic and battery-powered tools. www.ziamatic.com. (800) 711-FIRE.


Larson Electronics' EHL-LED-7W-100-1523 EXPLOSION-PROOF LED DROP LIGHT

>> Larson Electronics’ EHL-LED-7W-100-1523 EXPLOSION-PROOF LED DROP LIGHT provides performance and durability and eliminates the danger of accidental burns and broken bulbs commonly encountered with drop lights. This hand-held LED droplight features robust aluminum and steel construction, molded rubber bumper guard, 10-watt LED bulb, 100 feet of SOOW cord, and a twist lock explosion-proof plug. The LED bulb produces 1,050 lumens and has a 50,000-hour life rating-50 times the hour life of a typical incandescent bulb. www.larsonelectronics.com. (800) 369-6671.

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