Petzl, a leader in safety and rescue equipment, introduces the EXO PERSONAL ESCAPE SYSTEM, providing firefighters with a fast, reliable means of escape from a burning structure when a conventional exit is no longer possible. A firefighter trained and equipped with the EXO system can quickly deploy the unique anchor and rope, then move rapidly toward an egress point, and descend to a lower level with the self-braking descender. Contact us for more information and to find an authorized EXO dealer/trainer. www.petzl.com/exo. (801) 926-1500.
Which outer shell performance requirement is most important? Strength, heat resistance, heat insulation, abrasion resistance, or heat stress? Factor in the cost of the fabric and Southern Mills’ ADVANCE ULTRA® is always your best value. Its unique construction, engineered from a blend of DuPont™ Kevlar® brand fiber, provides superior strength (tensile and tear) after thermal exposure than any competitive fabric, better abrasion resistance than any competitive fabric and excellent thermal protection that stands up to the heat. www.southernmills.com. (800) 241-8630.
The Scott EAGLE IMAGER® 320 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA incorporates advanced thermal technology into a rugged tool for search and rescue and overhaul operations. Its amorphous silicone core with dynamic range produces vivid imagery for quick and easy scene interpretation while eliminating whiteout, ghosted images, or other distracting image artifacts. Critical information is displayed on-screen about actual temperatures in overhaul and Temperature Awareness Colorization™ modes. A MaxTemp™ indicator identifies the hottest object. Images can zoom to 2× and 4× normal. The ergonomically-designed, pivoting handle allows users to switch from crawling, handheld, or virtually hands-free positions. www.scotthealthsafety.com. (800) 247-7257.
FirePrograms’ MOBILITY SOLUTION mobile software interface is designed for in-the-field use with tablet PCs and laptops that run Windows operating systems. The Mobility Solution is an Always-on Database® that allows departments to enter and retrieve their data while on-scene regardless of whether there is a network connection. Your critical data will always be accessible in even the most extreme emergencies when communications are impaired. www.fireprograms.com.
When you have to lug everything up stairs, down a ravine, or over a hill, you need True North’s TRAUMA BAG with a stowable hip belt and shoulder harness that can be worn as a back pack or carried by hand. Main compartments and five external pockets keep large amounts of BLS and ALS equipment well organized for quick access. Main pocket has fully-adjustable dividers for custom configuration and can accommodate oxygen cylinders, ambulance bags, and defibrillators. www.truenorthgear.com. (800) 873-5725.
Vertex Standard’s submersible VX-920 series, which includes the VX-924 (pictured), offers an incredible range of features in several package options. As a standard feature, all VX-920 portables are rated for IP55 and IP57, which covers dust and water intrusion. In addition, the sub-receiver option allows multiagency interoperability. Manufactured to strict ISO 9002 and MIL-STD specifications, the waterproof VX-920 series will perform when you need it most. The VX-920 is a simple and inexpensive portable solution for your department. www.vertexstandard.com. (714) 827-7600.