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>> FoxFury’s COMMAND SERIES FIRE HELMET LIGHTS are now upgraded to the most recent LED technology advancements. The Command 10 Fire (pictured) includes 10 LEDs and features a light output of 36 lumens, while the Command 20 Fire has 20 LEDs and provides 51 lumens. Three adjustable mode settings allow users to select the appropriate amount of light output required for various situations and environments. A rear safety red LED on the battery pack increases visibility from behind. The Command Series fits 99 percent of all fire and wildland helmets (with or without face shields). www.foxfury.com. (760) 945-4231.

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>> LifeBot® EMS COMMUNICATIONS WORKSTATION is the first VOIP digitally-based workstation to combine EMS telemedicine with the compatibility and interoperability of digital radio systems, including 700 MHz P25, 800 MHz trunked, UHF, VHF, TETRA, and phone/PSTN systems. It is the first with the ability to talk throughout the emergency department using a portable telephone on both radio and telephone channels. The system fully integrates all communications with centralized digital recordings of all channels and calls. www.lifebot.us.com. (877) 466-1422.

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>> Responsive Respiratory’s VEHICLE CYLINDER RESTRAINTS for DOT-compliant cylinder transport secure oxygen cylinders in an upright position to eliminate shifting, rolling, or ejecting in the event of sudden stops, accidents, or rollovers during delivery, as required by DOT regulations (DOT 49, CFR, CH1, 177.840). These vehicle restraints are constructed of heavy-duty netting and easily secure to most manufacturer’s racks with a quick tug of the strap. www.respondo2.com. (866) 333-4030.

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>> Bauer’s B-PURE is a high-pressure breathing air purification cartridge using high-strength anodized aluminum, which eliminates the flimsy plastic tubes found on other brands. B-PURE uses a method of machine crimping the end caps to the tube, eliminating the need for glues or friction welding. B-PURE also incorporates a stainless-steel bail in the top cap, making cartridge removal easy. www.bauercomp.com. (757) 855-6006.

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>> The Coaxsher™ CX WILDLAND VENT BRUSH SHIRT is a long-sleeved shirt made with Coaxsher’s patent-pending Xvent system that allows heat to escape from the body. It is also lightweight, easy to access, and contains multiple pockets for the storage of pens, tools, and other small items needed by firefighters in the course of duty. This shirt is pending certification to meet NFPA-1977, 2005 specifications. The CX Wildland Brush Shirt also contains specially-designed shoulder pockets to create space for fire-retardant padding (sold separately) to be inserted for added comfort, beneficial for those who experience shoulder pain when carrying heavy packs. www.coaxsher.com. (800) 440-3098.

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>> The DOORSTORM ULTRA and DOORSTORM MAX are 100-percent precision handcrafted and mechanical, lightweight, handheld (by a single operator), and can open a multitude of variously constructed locked doors including, but not limited to, hollow and solid core doors, aluminum doors, steel doors, bolted doors, deadbolt locked doors, and push bar steel doors. They deliver in excess of 13,000 pounds of spreading force with minimum effort. In most cases, the door is still functional after you achieve forcible entry. The DoorStorm units were developed to gain access to structures when normal means of access are locked, blocked, or nonexistent. They contain no hydraulics, pneumatics, oils, seals, priming fluids, or hose lines. www.doorstorm.org. (888) 444-4656.

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>> Optim Engineering’s PWRGATE PG40S is a 12-volt backup power system that can supply up to 40 amperes continuously from either a power supply or a battery. The equipment powered by the PWRgate instantly switches to battery during a loss of AC power or power supply failure without glitches, using 80-ampere Schottky diodes that isolate the battery from the power supply with low voltage drop. It also has a built-in high-performance battery charger circuit that correctly and safely charges the battery. The built-in four-stage battery charger has selectable maximum charge rates of 1, 4, 7, or 10 amperes. www.optimengineering.com. (203) 299-0233.

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>> STI-CO®’s DUAL PORT ROOF MOUNT ANTENNA for public safety vehicles allows simultaneous two-band operation from just one antenna in VHF and 700/800 MHz bands, significantly reducing installation time and expense. Compatible with the new multiband radios that provide instant interoperability for mission critical public safety responders. Easy to install, it fits on standard NMO mounts. The integrated coupler accepts two feed lines for separate VHF and 700 MHz radios. Optional customized cable kits are also available. www.sti-co.com. (866) 307-8426.

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>> Silent Knight by Honeywell’s VIP-125 AMPLIFIER can be mounted up to 6,000 feet away from any compatible Silent Knight VIP Series of fire alarm control panels for convenient installation and reduced speaker circuit wire runs. Used to push audio communications to speakers throughout mid- to large-scale fire alarm voice evacuation systems, the VIP-125 is ideal for campuses, expansive buildings, and high-rise applications. This self-contained amplifier comes equipped with a built-in power supply, battery-backup connection, and four speaker circuits. An optional circuit splitter card is available to easily double each unit’s speaker circuits to eight. www.farenhyt.com. (800) 328-0103.

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>> MDI Traffic Control Products’ VEHICLE SIGN MOUNT BRACKET is a patent-pending traffic control tool that mounts to the vehicle rear grab bar and allows you to quickly display and store your MDI Compact Sign right on the grab bar. This adds more protection to your advance warning signage and traffic incident management and provides effective communication with motorists during the crucial early seconds of a roadway emergency. www.mditrafficcontrol.com (800) 521-6776.

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>> MSA’s WORKMAN TRIPOD makes confined space entry with vertical descent safe and easy. New features include internal leg-locking mechanism, maximum height indicator on the tripod legs, cut-resistant leg pin retention chains, recessed product labels, reduced weight and integral carrying strap. www.msafire.com. (800) MSA-2222.

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>> Flamesafe’s MAXISOFT® FR COTTON APPAREL RANGE includes crew neck, zipper, and pullover hoodie sweatshirts. Flamesafe uses flame-resistant protective apparel with innovative textile and apparel solutions for optimum safety, superior comfort, and greater value. Flamesafe products meet and exceed all local and international safety performance standards. The flame-resistant cotton 10-ounce, HRC category 2, arc-rated EBT 18.5 calories/cm2 guarantees 50-100 washes. www.flamesafeworkwear.com (858) 682-8005.

 

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