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Kidde Fire Fighting presents its latest development in high capacity foam delivery, the BIG FLOW SYSTEM. It combines National Foam’s Iron Man 8,000-gpm foam delivery device fed by the Dominator 5,000-gpm trailer-mounted, high-capacity pump through Angus’s 12-inch Super Aquaduct LDH. Web site: www.kidde-fire.com. (610) 363-1400.
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The GENESIS 15/30 TELESCOPIC RAM from American Rescue Technology has 21 tons of spreading force; rapidly expands a 15-inch opening to 30 inches; and, with the optional extension, it can increase the opening to 40 inches. Web site: www.art4rescue.com. (937) 228-2200.
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Aviation Communications, Inc. introduces the new AVCOMM SH20 SAFETY HEADSET designed for the extreme demands of emergency, safety, and rescue professionals. Features voice clarity, higher noise attenuation, and flexibility. Certified db rating of 24 surpasses all requirements for hearing protection in the 100-db range. The SH20 connects to virtually all safety vehicles and any name brand intercom through its independent detachable cord with “lock-in” connector. Jack built into each ear dome allows users to switch sides by simply unplugging the connection and reconnecting to the other side. Available in black, red, or yellow. Additional features include volume control, high-impact ABS ear cups, easy-to-adjust headband, acoustic foam ear seals, a complementary acoustic mic muff to protect the microphone from moisture and wind noise, and a full two-year factory warranty. Web site: www.avcomm.com. (626) 967-4183.
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The SEAL REVOLVER FIXED BLADE KNIFE from SOG allows user to depress the locking lever and rotate the blade to transform the knife into a saw. A survival saw serves as a backup in the handle. Blade features a forward thumb rest for increased dexterity and downward pressure, a glass-reinforced Zytel handle that hides the stainless-steel liners for strength, and razor-sharp edges. (888) 40-KNIFE.
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The Survivair PANTHER SCBA now has a wired heads-up display (HUD) and rapid intervention company universal air connection (RIC UAC). Provides a wide range of accessories and options, allowing users to customize the Panther SCBA according to individual needs and preferences. The Panther is backed by a 12-year warranty, with a 15-year warranty on the cylinder and a lifetime warranty on the first-stage regulator. (800) APR-SCBA. Web site: www.survivair.com.
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The PEAC-WMD SYSTEM from Aristatek is a crisis management tool for first response to WMD and haz-mat events. It runs on a handheld computer so it can be taken anywhere. Easy to learn and ideal for chemical spills, terrorist activity (car bombs, dirty bombs, biological weapons), meth labs, and more. Risk-free, 30-day demo available. Web site: www.aristatek.com. (877) 912-2200.
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The Eagle Gear WEB STORE and CATALOG offers wildland/urban interface firefighters one-stop shopping for almost anything wildland. In addition to initial attack packs, flexible web gear, gear bags, and pack accessories, customers can now order CrewgearTM turnout bags; Pondosa hose packs; SawbuckTM chainsaw chaps; North Star wildland gloves; ESS goggles; HotShieldT face masks; WildlandT T helmets by MSA/Cairns; and personal hydration products by CamelBakT, ExstreamT, NalgeneT, and Misty MateT. All of these products are included in a new four-color catalog insert available from Eagle Gear. Web site: www.eaglegear.com. (800) 695-3245.
HigherGround, Inc.’s CAPTURE-911 provides desktop control with instant access to calls and radio transmissions for liability protection and compliance. Designed specifically for public safety call centers. Features live monitoring, hands-free recording retention and retrieval, and instant access to recordings that can save lives and protect users from liability. Users can access, replay, and e-mail recordings from the desktop. More than a dozen search options for retrieval; can sort and filter based on user-defined data or ANI/ALI fields and monitor recordings in real time. (818) 591-3133, ext. 295.
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The FireBar TOOL offers an angled and sloped head to force open all kinds of doors and locks, including steel security doors. Pierces and peels plywood sheeting, goes through walls by piercing and peeling drywall or lath and plaster, and pops studs from their stringers with one stroke. Also vents roofs by finding the trusses and ripping off sections of roofing. The FireBar tears through steel security window and door bars and can create escape or rescue holes quickly. Web site: www.thefirebar.com. (866) 395-FIRE.
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SEI Industries’ new shallow-filling POWERFILL enables the TORRENTULA VALVE BAMBI BUCKET to bottom-fill from only one foot of water. The new PowerFill-equipped Bambi Bucket, using a long line, minimizes the danger of accidents in hard-to-reach spots and allows greater flexibility in achieving precision drops closer to the fire instead of on the tree canopy. (604) 946-3131.
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Bullard introduces the enhanced T3LT™ and the high-performance T3MAX™ THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS. The T3LT™ incorporates an upgraded Raytheon amorphous silicon engine for improved image clarity and picture definition and incorporates a relative heat indicator (RHI) for on-screen temperature measurement. The T3MAX™ offers the same design features as the T3LT and offers the BAE Systems vanadium oxide microbolometer engine to provide an advanced relative heat indicator (RHI™) for on-screen temperature measurement and a Red-Hot™ feature that colorizes high-heat objects. (877) BULLARD.
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American Firewear’s NFPA 1977 (current edition) EXTRICATION JUMPSUIT offers protection and a comfortable fit. The 15-inch padded elbows and forearms help safeguard upper body; the 22-inch padded shins and knees furnish the extra security for lower body. A nine-inch radio pocket with mic tab and the pencil/flashlight and separate stethoscope pockets keep items close at hand. The angled semi-bellows pocket on the left thigh and multi-tool scissor pocket on the right thigh provide additional equipment space. Includes zipper/hook-and-loop fastener front, boot zippers for fast donning/doffing, and standard two-inch Scotchlite triple trim for visibility. Available in Nomex IIIa or FR Indura Cotton. Web site: www.firewear.com. (800) 264-3333.
Reporting Systems, Inc.‘s new EMERGENCY REPORTING (ER) WEB-BASED INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM for fire and EMS personnel enables easy NFIRS 5 compliance. Available in the Fire Package (which includes NFIRS 5 forms and areas for maintaining data on training; fire inspections; and apparatus, equipment, and hydrant maintenance) and the EMS Package (which exceeds NFIRS 5 requirements for EMS reporting, providing online medical forms and areas for maintaining data on prehospital information and apparatus and equipment maintenance). System requirements include a PC, Internet access, and the free Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 browser. Free demonstration available. Web site: www.emergencyreporting.com. (866) 7-REPORT.
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Fire Facilities Inc. (FFI) introduces the WESTEC™ INSULATION SYSTEM, a two-part burn room insulation system. In-side, the Westec insulation blanket is installed to provide a complete thermal break. Outside, a rugged stainless-steel panel provides a solid shield of protection that withstands the toughest training exercises. Inside and out, the Westec Insulation System protects burn rooms up to 1,850°F. (For firefighter safety, Fire Facilities does not recommend training at temperatures in excess of 1,200°F.) Won’t break, spall, crack, burn, singe, or break down. Web site: www.firefacilities.com. (800) 929-3726.
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Stihl Inc. introduces the MS 460 STIHL MAGNUM™ RESCUE CHAIN SAW, designed exclusively for fire, rescue, and emergency professionals. The saw’s 76.7-cc engine gives the saw’s special, heavy- duty carbide-tipped chain (3/8-inch RDS, Rapid Duro Super) sufficient feed force to cut into thin metal sheeting, structural house framing, and other materials encountered in emergency service use. Equipped with a large starter handle for easier starting when wearing heavy protective gloves; a built-in tool holder to keep a bar wrench handy for fast chain adjustments; and a shield that keeps meltable cutting debris away from the muffler. Features side access tensioning, an extended chip deflector to guide debris away from the operator, and a wraparound-style handle for maximum maneuverability. Web site: www.stihlusa.com. (800) GO STIHL (800-467-8445).
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ESRI’s PLTS DEFENSE SOLUTION is a collection of software applications built on top of ArcGIS for high-volume database production, maintenance, quality control, and high-quality cartographic output. Includes data loading, single-click editing, extraction, and quality control production tools and product-specific geodatabase models. Includes GIS Data ReViewer and Map Production System (MPS) quality control and map generation components. Operates on Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP and requires ArcEditor or ArcInfo. Includes desktop and workstation software. Web site: www.esri.com/plts. (800) 447-9778.
