Kochek Company’s STORZ LOCKING DEVICE enhances equipment security. The stainless-steel locking device can be installed on any manufacture’s four- or five-inch Storz fitting to safely secure caps, valves, or hoses. Applications for the locking device include protecting fire hydrant waterways, deterring the thefts of caps, preventing entry of obstructions into fire sprinkler system connections, securing temporary or emergency hoselines and valves, and to tag/lock out out-of-service hydrants. A “breakaway” lock is recommended for fire sprinkler Storz connections. www.kochek.com. (800) 420-4673.
Knox’s 4500 REMOTE ELECTRICAL POWER SHUTDOWN STATION can be used by first responders during an emergency. The shutdown switch station contains a UL-listed shunt trip switch housed in a NEMA 3 container which may disconnect electrical power to the building. This shutdown switch is protected against tampering or physical attack from unauthorized individuals. The device can also be wired to shut down electrical equipment and systems such as generators, power distribution centers, photovoltaic/solar powered systems, HVAC controls, and telecommunications equipment. Available in multiple finish colors and configurations. www.knoxbox.com. (800) 552-5669.
Simulator Systems International’s (SSI’s) PYTHON HTR UNMANNED GROUND ROBOT incorporates SSI’s Robotics Relay System for Communication in Urban Environments, which enables the operator to maintain communication with the robot in non-line-of-site urban environments, and can be combined with SSI’s Relay Surveillance Cameras to construct a comprehensive surveillance network for various mission types. www.eca-ssi.com. (800) 843-4764.
True North®’s FR LEG GAITERS are designed to provide continuous protection between the lower pant leg and the boot. Not only do the leg gaiters protect you from foul weather and pant legs shredded by thorns, but the fire-resistant Nomex®/Aramid will also protect you from flash fires or flame and ember burns. The DragonWear FR Leg Gaiters feature Kevlar®/Nomex® Rip-stop uppers and waterproof Ara-Shield on the bottom to protect your legs from the harshest conditions. The gaiters are secured on top with ¾-inch wide FR webbing and buckle and hook to the boot lace on the lower edge. www.truenorthgear.com. (800) 873-5725.
Talus Outdoor Technologies, LLC®’s FRC EXPEDITION BALACLAVA model meets UL 94 V-O flame resistant standards. The soft, flexible plastic ventilator is made with proprietary FRC resin blend and the Polartec® Thermal FR® fabric combines the performance benefits of fleece with the protection of permanent flame and arc resistance (ASTM D6413, NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112). Protects occupational workers from hazardous flames and electrical arc as well as helps protect the lungs, airway, and face from damaging cold and dry air while reducing the effects of cold-induced asthma. Its patent-pending ventilation technology keeps temperatures inside the mask 40˚– 60˚F higher than outside air. www.talusoutdoortech.com. (406) 493-0507.
Edward Daniels’ novel FIRE CHIEF is based on actual experiences and encounters. The narrator recalls his life as a volunteer firefighter who attempts to balance the load of raising a family, managing a career, and maintaining an active fire and rescue role in the Colorado mountains. The story educates readers on the commitment level required of these volunteers, and the emotional toll such a sacrifice takes on their families and relationships. Daniels spent more than 14 years with Colorado’s Foothills Fire and Rescue as a firefighter, officer, board member and chief before retiring. Fire Chief is available online at Amazon.com and other channels. [email protected]. (303) 478-9244.
Personal Protection Equipment Specialists, Inc.’s (PPES’s) GUARDIAN is a mobile safety and survival training simulator that replicates the valve dome on a tanker railcar to create a startlingly authentic training exercise that perfectly mimics a hazardous gas leak. First responders can now learn firsthand how to stop the flow of escaping gas safely and quickly while in full protective gear. With the availability of the tanker-dome module atop the GUARDIAN, first responders affiliated with FEMA urban search and rescue operations, EMS providers, federal law enforcement agencies, local firefighting companies, terrorist task forces, and hazmat teams will be able to experience a level of real-life training never before possible in a single-source mobile safety and training unit. www.ppes.us. (800) 736-2388.
PRP Industries’ CORSOL® helps fleets save thousands of dollars and extend equipment lifecycles by specifying anticorrosive paint treatments with Corsol® before they buy from OEMs. Corsol® mechanically bonds to steel and provides a superior coating that prevents corrosion, blistering, and other costly problems for many years without adding weight. Corrosion is one of the costliest expenses for fleets because it can wreak havoc on equipment in a few years if preventative measures are not taken. Corsol® offers a cost-effective solution to both stainless steel and galvanizing. www.prpindustries.com. (248) 396-4426.
