Products/Services/Media: March 2024

Coxreels® SMK-702 SERIES is a swivel bracket accessory for the 100 SERIES HOSE REELS and the V-100 SERIES VACUUM REELS. Built in the USA of heavy gauge steel, the SMK-702 wall mount swivel brackets feature 360-degree rotation with multiple locking positions via an easy-to-use ergonomic pin lock. The innovative design of the swivel bracket offsets the front of the reels forward so that the reel swivels and tracks with the direction of hose payout if left unlocked. The full-length vertical bearing and stability thrust bearing provides smooth and long-lasting rotation.

www.coxreels.com
(800) 269-7335


HAIX® North America’s Fire Hunter® Pro boot is priced to appeal to all firefighters, whether volunteer, paid, or still in training. The is the boot at the crossroads of quality and affordability. It is made of the highest quality, water resistant, and durable European bullhide leather. Built on an athletic sole, it is designed to be both lightweight and responsive. HAIX® added ankle flexion to reduce pressure points, its proprietary climate system, and its new cushioned insole, for comfort right out of the box.

www.haixusa.com
(866) 344-4249


Teledyne FLIR’s K-Series thermal imaging cameras include greater image clarity and sharpness, especially in low-contrast scenes, offering better overall perception to improve operator safety and efficiency. The enhanced K-Series will help firefighters navigate dangerous conditions through image processing improvements that significantly increase image quality throughout the imaging span. The enhanced visibility prevents disorientation and improves situational awareness during fire attack and search and rescue missions. The Flexible Scene Enhancement (FSX) technology, standard for all K-Series models, helps firefighters see low-contrast targets even in scenes with wide temperature ranges. The cameras withstand heat up to 260°C (500°F) for five minutes, so public safety personnel can always have them on hand when entering an active fire. The IP67-rated housing includes a 4-inch image display that captures granular details in fire operations regardless of wet, dirty, or low-visibility conditions.

www.flir.com


Kochek’s Premium and Standard Attack Hoselines provide options for double jacket, single jacket, and rubber covered attack hose. Premium polyester jacket attack hose is made in the USA of synthetic polyester with smooth liners. A polyurethane coating provides resistance to heat, flame, and abrasion. Premium rubber covered hose is made with an optimized nitrile/PVC blend with heavy duty ribs for extended service life. Standard is assembled to order in the USA. The EPDM liner offers resistance to chemicals and aging, while the polyurethane coating resists abrasion, heat, flame, and other hazards. Both are available with NH-NST and NPSH threaded couplings with standard hose lengths of 50 and 100 feet.

www.kochek.com

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.