Spartan Emergency Response‘s Intelligent Backup Camera System (IBCS) will be available in August 2015. Its video processing enables an unmatched feature-set including distance estimation, object detection and active guidance.
The IBCS features best-in-class technology; its object detection can detect and track objects in the path of the apparatus, keeping the driver more aware of what is going on behind the vehicle, while its distance estimation provides visual and audio indications using innovative LVDS camera technology for maximum object detection accuracy. www.spartaner.com. (517) 997-3852.
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FLIR Systems, Inc.’s FLIR K45 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA offers 240 × 180 IR resolution and incorporates FLIR’s revolutionary Flexible Scene Enhancement™ (FSX) technology, which produces ultra-crisp thermal imagery.
This newest member of FLIR’s K-Series family will allow firefighters to see even better in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms. The K45 with FSX presents accurate thermal images on a bright four-inch LCD display, allowing firefighters to navigate safely and make accurate decisions. www.flir.com/fire. (877) 759-8164.
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Hale Products, Inc.‘s CLASS 1 WIFI MODULE allows several methods of communication with an emergency vehicle’s electrical system through local or Internet wireless, USB, or ethernet connectivity.
For firefighters, the product allows for real-time access to critical system information for faster troubleshooting of potential electrical failures without ever seeing the vehicle. The dimensions of the WiFi Module are 1.4 inches high, 4.68 inches wide, and 5.24 inches long. Easily retrofits to existing ES-Key systems, supports current Wi-Fi security protocols including WPA2-PSK, and allows you the flexibility to communicate with the vehicle from multiple networks. www.haleproducts.com. (800) 533-3569.
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Hurst Jaws of Life®’s EDRAULIC 2.0 R 421E2 TELESCOPIC RAM extends to 53 inches with a maximum pushing force of 28,600 pounds. The newly designed sharp claws at both ends of the ram can be rotated 360°, and the ergonomically-designed star-grip permits tool actuation from almost any gripping position.
Weighs only 41.9 pounds and comes with two Li-Ion rechargeable batteries and one charger. www.jawsoflife.com.
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Scott Safety‘s IMPERIUM INCIDENT COMMAND SUITE (ICS) is designed to advance tactical and strategic event management as well as help customers meet compliance standards set forth by NIMS and their own SOPs.
Imperium ICS for Windows can be used with any SCBA. Imperium ICS operates in a variety of environments with and without Internet connectivity, facilitates compliance with best practice standards for incident command and accountability, and provides the incident commander with a comprehensive view of events regardless of size. www.scottsafety.com. (800) 247-7257.
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Swissphone‘s S.QUAD SERIES PAGERS, which includes the analog s.QUAD Voice and the s.QUAD X35 digital pager, feature a compact, lightweight design (half the size of conventional pagers), 20- to 50-percent better coverage, smartphone compatibility, enhanced message reception, alerts with the decibel equivalent of a jackhammer, a waterproof design, and extended battery life.
The s.QUAD is easy to wear, offers a sleek European design, and is built to meet the demands of the fire service. Environmentally sealed to meet IP67 standards and durability tested to the EN 600682-32 standard. www.swissphone.com. (800) 596-1914.
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Paladin‘s LIGHTING can make a big difference at any incident by helping you and your crew see everything clearly so you can do your jobs effectively.
Paladin lighting is fast and powerful, emitting 10,000 lumens and being deployable in less than 20 seconds; offers seven hours of intensely bright light with or without a cord; offers three power source options; its blow-molded plastic, aircraft aluminum, and ultra-durable poly-carbonate lenses protect circuitry and bulbs; has an IP65 rating, meaning it is impervious to dust and is highly resistant to water; and weighs just 22.5 pounds. www.paladinprotect.com. (888) 394-6765.
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Globe‘s G-XTREME® 3.0 is the latest evolution of our original breakthrough design. Completely retailored from collar to cuff to provide even less restriction, with all the features that made the original America’s most popular gear including Globe’s exclusive AXTION® Back, Sleeve, Seat, and Knee, you’ll instantly feel how these improvements let you make all the right moves.
And like the original, G-XTREME® 3.0 comes in shapes to fit your body better. www.globeturnoutgear.com/g-xtreme-3-0. (800) 232-8323.
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W. L. Gore & Associates’ GORE® PARALLON™ LINER SYSTEM maintains thermal protection when your gear gets wet and enables a level of breathability beyond what is available today. While this new system replaces the thermal barrier and moisture barrier in traditional turnout gear designs, it is currently component recognized to the NFPA 1971 Standard, 2013 Edition, and available with several outer shells.
The exclusive technologies of the GORE® PARALLON™ liner system help reduce potentially serious drops in thermal protection as your gear is exposed to moisture, particularly from sweat. www.GoreParallon.com. (800) 431-GORE (4673).
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System Definition, Inc.’s (SDI‘s) APX™ PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY APPLICATION (APAA) uses fireground handie-talkie radio traffic integrated with department personnel data to rapidly process and display critical personnel accountability information for use by incident commanders.
For the Motorola Solutions line of APX™ radios, we built the APX™ APAA to take advantage of the advanced features in APX™ radios. The APAA software works seamlessly with APX™ radios over the same voice communications network that a department uses at an incident scene. www.firegroundaccountability.com. (703) 717-0222.
