Products/Services/Media: October 2020

Check out some profiles of fire equipment and gear features in our October 2020 issue, including this Lake Assault Boat delivery to the San Bernardino County (CA) Fire District Lake Assault boat

Lake Assault Boats FIRE AND RESCUE BOAT was recently delivered to the San Bernardino County (CA) Fire District. The 28-foot-long vessel is outfitted with twin 350-hp Mercury Verado outboard engines controlled through the one-touch Skyhook Digital Anchor and Joystick Piloting systems. A 1,500-gpm Darley pump—powered by a dedicated V-8 engine—along with a TFT monitor and three discharge ports comprise the heart of its firefighting capabilities. A 63-inch hydraulically operated bow door with an integrated ladder, dual dive doors, a davit crane with twin socket locations, and a fully enclosed pilothouse provide protection from the elements. www.lakeassault.com. (715) 395-2255.

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Seats Incorporated’s HALO SCBA BOTTLE BRACKET easily and effortlessly locks SCBA into a secured position and has the durability and dependability that firefighters need. The Halo’s innovative features are designed to improve on current designs and reduce issues seen with other models. The bracket features Plasti-dipped rings designed to fit the full range of bottle diameters and has vertical height adjustment to accommodate different bottle heights. The Halo easily achieves a safe lock without risking damage to equipment and features a cushion release mechanism for a quick release from the seat. www.seatsinc.com. (800) 443-0615.

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TFT SHO-FLOW is the fire service’s first dual-featured application that operates as either a fully functional stand-alone water flow calculator or in conjunction with TFT’s SHO-FLOW Bluetooth® Flow Meter. In stand-alone mode, crews can independently calculate everything related to getting water to the fire using established fire flow formulas. Functions include Flow Rate, Nozzle Reaction, Pump Discharge Pressure, Hose Friction Loss, and establishing Target Fire Flow Rates. Users also have the option to seamlessly connect to any TFT SHO-FLOW Bluetooth Flow Meter and transform their calculations into real-world numbers in real time. www.tft.com. (800) 854-6864.

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Spartan Emergency Response’s LADDER TOWER NXT 110-FOOT REAR-MOUNT AERIAL is designed with more flexibility for enhanced performance and safety. The NXT 110 eliminates the traditional pump house through a unique configuration, which allows for a shorter wheelbase and overall length to provide greater maneuverability. The NXT 110 yields maximum and unrestricted performance with a 99-foot horizontal reach and up to a 750-pound tip load at any angle and extension. This performance, combined with a low-profile 2,250-gpm pump and less than a 40-foot overall length delivers exceptional maneuverability without sacrificing compartment space or performance. https://spartaner.com. (888) 738-4037.

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Command Light’s LIGHT TOWER DEMO lets departments operate a virtual tower along with its standard controller, allowing users to illuminate a 360° scene and operate the many functions of a Command Light tower. Featuring a patented (U.S. Patent #5303621) movement, Command Light towers can be raised and rotated into endless positions including Command Light’s exclusive “streetlight” position that provides work area lighting. Demo users can also light two sides of the virtual scene using the controller’s backlight option. To demo, visit www.commandlight.com/light-tower-virtual-demo. (800) 797-7974.

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Kussmaul’s USB-C Switch provides a quick and easy way to recharge electronic devices in a vehicle such as cellphones and tablets. Its 63-watt max output allows you to charge two devices at the same time. It is designed for easy installation in vehicle switch panels and easy charging reading with its built-in LED indicator. This switch can be connected to 12V or 24V switched ignition or directly to battery, and it is reverse polarity protected. www.kussmaul.com. (800) 346-0857.

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SigtronicsSE-9 WIRELESS HEADSET adds a headset position to your system and does not require removal of the existing Sigtronics intercom. This allows for easy installation—just plug the base unit in-line with the intercom wiring harness. Compatible with Sigtronics Emergency Intercom and MRIM-2 systems. Each SE-9 wireless system comes complete with headset, base unit, 12-volt charger, rechargeable AA batteries, and mounting hardware. www.sigtronics.com. (909) 305-9399.

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Dräger’s LIVE-FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS. Only one partner can help your department with live-fire training systems that will fit into any budget. From portable prop systems to multilevel, multifire buildings, Dräger offers every variety. Dräger can work with your chief to design a custom training building. Every system is well engineered to last for years and includes “train the trainers” classes with curriculum for the future. Reach out to learn more by visiting https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/UJWDCR6ywcR3NQzh9Xl4O. (800) 437-2437.

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