Howe & Howe, Inc.’s THERMITE family of firefighting robots, including the RS1, RS3 (pictured), and the all-electric EV2, are designed to mitigate life-threatening situations by providing fire suppression, situational awareness, and intelligence gathering to first responders. Operated by remote belly-pack and handheld controllers, Thermite traverses hazardous terrain and pushes obstacles from its path. It can endure extreme elements, keeping the user at a safe distance while receiving real-time video feed.
www.howeandhowe.com.
Key Hose’s HY-FLOW is a lightweight, double-jacketed hose built to withstand grueling fireground conditions. Hy-Flow combines ring-spun staple and filament fibers over a thin-walled, high-tensile, EPDM rubber liner for improved abrasion and moisture resistance. A proprietary reverse twill weave construction reduces friction loss and delivers large volumes of water. Hy-Flow is available in four- and five-inch diameters with lengths up to 100 feet. Features a 10-year warranty and lifetime liner delamination guarantee. Visit KeyHose.com. (800) 447-5666.
AMKUS Rescue Systems’ RAM offers high performance and speed in both a battery-powered (iTR500) and twin-lined version (TR500). The RAM is constructed from solid aluminum and is ready for service in the severe duties challenging first responders. The RAM is the perfect addition to AMKUS’s full line of cutters, spreaders, and combi-tools. It has plenty of power, with a 46,500 pounds of pushing force from the first stage and extends up to 50 inches. The RAM also offers great maneuverability with a valve assembly handle that easily rotates out of harm’s way. The ION model is powered by a DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60-volt battery that can be shared with more than 200 other tools.
www.amkus.com. (800) 592-6587.
Lenco Armored Vehicles’ BEARCAT® X3 FIRECAT is now in use with the Los Angeles (CA) Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau, who used the vehicle when they were called after an armed suspect lit his own home on fire, raising concerns that gunfire and flames could threaten the neighborhood. The first responders used a roof-mounted nozzle and drew water from a 300-gallon on-board water tank to extinguish the flames before they could spread to nearby homes or brush, avoiding casualties and property damage. www.lencoarmor.com/model/bearcat-x3-firecat-police-government. (800) 444-5362.
TenCate Protective Fabrics’s PBI® PEAK 5 allows you to perform at your peak. Delivering a one-two punch of maximum performance, this revolutionary new lightweight (5.6 oz. per square yard) outer shell fabric stands up to abrasion, wear and tear, and other harsh working conditions firefighters face daily. Engineered with patent-pending ENFORCE™ Technology, PBI® Peak 5 offers firefighters a balanced fabric that is strong throughout the gear but light in weight to provide a better range of motion while reducing the risks of heat stress. TenCateFabrics.com.
(770) 969-1000.
ZOLL® Medical Corporation’s X SERIES® MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR was developed for EMS agencies. Remote view capability on the X Series allows a clinician to view the X Series screen remotely while a patient is being monitored. The new technology permits a clinician to see two waveforms and the patient’s vitals including the patient’s temperature, heart rate, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2. The remote clinician is also able to view 12-lead snapshots and trend reports.
www.zoll.com. (800) 348-9011.
