Products/Services/Media: June 2019

Petzl’s STRATO and VERTEX line of helmets help rescuers streamline their work.

Petzl’s STRATO and VERTEX line of helmets help rescuers streamline their work. The new helmets feature Petzl’s exclusive CENTERFIT adjustment for quick-sizing, allowing the helmet to be perfectly centered on the head. They also feature a FLIP & FIT system that folds away the nape band for easy storage and transport. Each helmet is adaptable to an extensive line of accessories with a new EASYCLIP system that makes adding or removing an accessory simple and intuitive. The STRATO’s dual inner foam construction makes it lightweight and comfortable, while the VERTEX’s six-point textile suspension conforms to the shape of user’s head for maximum comfort. www.petzl.com. (801) 926-1500.

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GearGrid’s GEARCART with hose dryer attachment is the newest addition to its line of hose drying solutions.

GearGrid’s GEARCART with hose dryer attachment is the newest addition to its line of hose drying solutions. The innovative solution allows hose to be looped through the attachments, which provides for a quick, convenient drying process. At 75 feet wide, the system allows departments to dry hose within a limited amount of space. The system is ideal for storing lengths of 50-foot hose and has the capacity to store multiple rolls of hose on each side. The GearCart with hose dryer attachment is a mobile system that comes standard with four heavy- duty locking casters, so the unit can be transported easily throughout fire stations. www.geargrid.com. (888) 634-6694.

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Lake Assault Boats’ FIREBOAT AND RESCUE CRAFT was delivered to the Waco (TX) Fire Department.

Lake Assault BoatsFIREBOAT AND RESCUE CRAFT was delivered to the Waco (TX) Fire Department. The new vessel provides a wide range of emergency response services on Lake Waco and a section of the Brazos River that flows through the department’s protection area. A pair of 225-hp Honda outboard engines supplies power for the 26-foot craft, while the hull features a 63-inch hydraulically operated bow door that opens to 90° and can safely be deployed and operated at slow speeds. The craft’s firefighting system includes a Hale Attack Max fire pump rated at 550 gpm and powered by a dedicated 35-hp marinized engine. www.lakeassault.com. (715) 395-2255.

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Reyco Granning’s 240AR-EV drive axle air suspension for the commercial electric vehicle market is a new member of its WorkMaster™ product family and a variant of the successful Model 240AR.

Reyco Granning’s 240AR-EV drive axle air suspension for the commercial electric vehicle market is a new member of its WorkMaster product family and a variant of the successful Model 240AR. Developed specifically to package with e-axles, its low-profile frame brackets leave room for body mounts or fifth-wheel angles. The curved spring beam eliminates the traditional lower air spring mount to increase ground clearance, reduce weight, and accommodate a range of frame widths. The 240AR-EV has a GAWR range of 17,000 to 23,000 pounds and is suitable for single or tandem drive axle arrangements. Ride heights range from 8½ to 10 inches. www.reycogranning.com. (417) 466-2178.

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IMMI’s PER4MAX™ four-point restraint for ambulances includes exclusive controlled deceleration technology to help EMTs ride down crash forces, applying less strain on their bodies. An estimated 4,500 ambulances are involved in accidents every year, but 84 percent of EMTs do not wear their seat belts because they restrict movement while treating a patient. IMMI’s Per4Max allows them to reach, stretch, and even stand up in their restraint if necessary. Patients will also remain restrained in an accident and will not be thrown around the interior of the vehicle, avoiding injuring the patient further. www.imminet.com. (317) 896-9531.

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Pelican’s AIR 1465EMS CASE is engineered with a next-generation Pelican Air polymer construction that is up to 40-percent lighter than standard Pelican™ Protector Case™ brand cases, yet it still stands up to the harshest conditions on earth. The Pelican Air 1465EMS Case features a new three-tier, customizable, pull-out tray system with reinforced stainless-steel brackets. Available in orange only, standard features include press and pull latches that have been tested to survive great pressure but open easily and a lid equipped with a polymer O-ring for a dust and water-resistant (IP66) seal. www.pelican.com. (800) 473-5422.

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HURST Jaws of Life®’s EDRAULIC® EWXT line of tools can be completely submerged and remain operational while underwater without risk of damage to the battery or any loss of performance. When submerged, water enters the battery case, but the potting creates a seal that prevents moisture from getting to components, such as the battery and circuit board. The debut of EWXT technology comes in three tools: S 788EWXT Cutter (pictured), SP 555EWXT Spreader, and R 521EWXT Ram. The use of a brushless DC electrical motor in the HURST Jaws of Life eDRAULIC EWXT tools offers higher performance. www.jawsoflife.com. (800) 537-2659.

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MSAs LUNAR is a small, wireless, cloud-ready device designed to provide higher levels of protection for firefighters through enhanced vision, improved situational awareness, and team connectivity. When used together on a fireground or while responding to any other type of hazard, this suite of products provides a new platform for firefighter safety the company has branded as “Connected Firefighter.” Designed for use as a stand-alone device or as part of an MSA SCBA system, LUNAR’s proprietary technology keeps firefighters connected in a broad range of ways, including person-to-person ranging, GPS location, and personal thermal imaging. www.MSAsafety.com. (800) 672-2222.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.