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Knox’s MEDVAULT 2 with WiFi allows a department to perform all managerial functions with less time and resources. Using the WiFi option, the Knox administrator can update firmware, download the audit trail, or update PIN codes without having to physically connect to each unit. All managerial functions can be performed from the convenience of the office, saving time and valuable resources. The MedVault 2 with WiFi provides the same security as the original, but with a more efficient and convenient administration program. www.knoxbox.com. (800) 552-5669.


Ziamatic Corp.’s RETRACTABLE VEHICLE STEP, MODEL VS-20-5, requires only a 24- × nine-inch mounting surface. The VS-20-5 fits in the smaller, more restrictive spaces that most other steps can’t, making it the ideal choice for tilt cabs and other apparatus with depth limitations such as air filters. It’s made from high-strength aluminum alloy and steel to withstand the wear and tear of the fire service while providing an optimal stepping distance. The VS-20-5 may be wired to the door interlock system to automatically extend when the door is opened and retract when the door is closed. NFPA 1901-09 compliant. www.ziamatic.com. (800) 711-FIRE.


CAD Zone, Inc.’s FIRST LOOK PRO VERSION 5 (FLP 5) allows fire service personnel to organize and locate preincident plans, site diagrams, maps, and photographs. The new software version is faster, more powerful, and more customizable than prior First Look Pro versions. One of FLP 5’s important new features allows users to create their own data fields. If you do not find a field you want in First Look Pro, now you can add custom fields of information that are unique to your fire department. A simple dialog has easy-to-use tools for adding your own text boxes, Rich Text note boxes, check boxes and pull-down lists. www.cadzone.com. (800) 641-9077.


United Plastic Fabricating, Inc.’s POLY-TANK® III has been improved with three new advances in technology. The three new features are color coded fill towers (pictured), which identify water and foam towers; the PolyProSeal™ design, which consists of a sealant material that is placed in a groove between the welded plastic sheets; and the Tanknology™ tag, which provides specific information for each tank in an accessible location on the apparatus and allows for the registering of your product, access to product bulletins, the printing of certificates of capacity, the review of engineering information, and the ability to request product literature. www.polytank3.com. (800) 638-8265.


Ergodyne’s N-FERNO® WARMING PRODUCT LINE includes the new 6850LED and 6852LED (pictured) two-layer winter liners with LED-lighted brim. Offers hands-free lighting while keep you comfortable, warm, and productive on the job. Ideal for working in cold environments with lighting needs, they feature a two-layer cotton/fleece liner, a hook-and-loop chin strap, and hard hat suspension attachments for a secure fit. The four LEDs are spaced for optimal lighting and flexibility with two LEDs in the brim and two additional LEDs concealed under the brim. www.ergodyne.com. (800) 225-8238.


Redback Boots USA’s BLUE TONGUE® STATION BOOT is a classic six-inch slip-on constructed with 100-percent full-grain leather and features the pull loop design ideal for men and women in the emergency response field. These lightweight boots ensure that fire and rescue crews can maintain quick response times while enjoying comfort and protection in the fire station. Blue Tongue Station Boots have TPU nonmarking soles and are oil, acid, and slip resistant. A woven LENZI® footbed provides puncture protection from foreign objects. The spring back polyurethane mid-sole and EVA removable insole combine to provide maximum comfort. www.redbackboots.com. (877) 905-2668.


5.11 Tactical’s ATAC™ line of battery-operated flashlights is constructed of aerospace-grade aluminum and is impact and weather resistant to ensure longer service life. The multipurpose flashlight line is ideal for general and task-specific lighting needs at close and long distances while the long battery life reduces operating costs. ATAC’s molded rubber anti-roll ring keeps the light in place when it’s set on the hood of a car or other uneven surface. All ATAC models feature a “momentary on” switch function, a spring steel pocket clip for convenient carry, and include batteries. www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Flashlights.html. (866) 451-1726.


Morphix Technologies® CHAMELEON® CHEMICAL SUICIDE DETECTION KIT offers EMS, first responders, and police a field-configurable, low-cost, hands-free solution when encountering a chemical suicide. Using the Chameleon® Detection Kit on service calls and as a part of first responder training programs can provide an extra measure of safety and, perhaps, even save lives. It is designed for an easy on/easy off fit on the wearer’s forearm, and can be worn over most turnout gear or level-A suits. The sensors change color when toxic gases are present and require no power source or calibration. The kit contains sensors for high pH (base), hydrogen sulfide, low pH (acid), phosphine, and sulfur dioxide. www.morphtec.com. (800) 808-2234.

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