Product Showcase

FLIR K2

The FLIR K2 provides capability, ruggedness, and reliability at an affordable price. FLIR is on a mission to make high-quality thermal imaging cameras (TICs) standard-issue equipment, not just one TIC for every truck, but for each crew member on it. The FLIR K2 is compact and easy to use even with gloved hands, so you can see through smoke to find victims faster. With dynamic thermal imaging, you can keep track of others, lookout for hot gases, and determine attack efforts. www.flir.com. (800) 254-0630.

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JVCKENWOOD

JVCKENWOOD Corporation’s KWSA80K and KWSA50K LTE HANDSET DEVICES are ultra-rugged, extremely durable, submersion-resistant handsets with hardware and functional advancements designed for the hazardous and extreme conditions faced by enterprise and mission-critical users. Both models are 4G LTE/Wi-Fi/FirstNet Band 14 capable and feature renowned KENWOOD audio for clear voice communications in noisy work environments. Comes with a three-year warranty. The Android-powered KWSA80K has an extra loud speaker, built-in noise cancellation, and is compatible with a broad spectrum of accessories and apps. The Android-based KWSA50K (pictured) features an industrial grade, impact-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass display and an extra-large PTT button, making it easy to use wearing work gloves. www.kenwood.com/usa. (800) 950-5005.

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Super Vac’s V18-BD PPV

Super Vac’s V18-BD PPV is equipped with dual DeWalt FLEXVOLT® batteries, making this one of the most swappable PPV interfaces on the market. This Super Vac-built V18-BD fan pairs with more than 180 DeWalt products, simplifying your battery purchases. The new fan is available with dual 9ah or 12ah DeWalt FLEXVOLT batteries; departments can also equip the fan with optional 120-240V AC shore power. The fan delivers a 9,650 cfm of output and up to 45 minutes of run time at max airflow, depending on battery selection. The V18-BD’s curved handle provides higher grip for better ergonomics, and standard tires make it highly maneuverable. www.supervac.com/v18-bd-ppv. (800) 525-5224.

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Holmatro’s 6AH BATTERY

Holmatro’s 6AH BATTERY, for its range of cordless Greenline EVO 3 rescue tools, has 20 percent more capacity for a much longer run time of the tools. The electronics inside the battery pack have also been improved in terms of heat management and efficiency. This improvement results in a higher useful capacity, which also adds to the longer operation time of Holmatro EVO 3 tools. Increased capacity and longer duration make for an improved battery management system. www.holmatro.com. (410) 768-9662.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

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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.