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The Hatchie Bottom BACK SEAT ORGANIZER allows you to store your gear and keep various items organized in your vehicle. Available in charcoal, olive, and tan, it can be printed with fire department or EMS insignia. Made of durable poly/cotton twill. Treated with a water repellent, it’s designed to fit your truck or SUV and features adjustable straps and stretchable S-hooks to accommodate any seat. (800) 335-6878. Web site: www.hatchiebottom.com.
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FireTech™‘s lightweight eight-inch side-zip GAGE STATION BOOT features the Quad Comfort four-layer foundation. Offers full-grain, waterproof and black polishable leather; GORE-TEXT liner; ANSI-certified steel toe; side zip; and pull loop. The Quad Comfort system includes a soft, dual-density EVA footbed for comfort and arch support, a layer of EVA between the footbed and insole board for added cushioning support, an EVA-covered insole board for lateral stability, and a dual-density shock-absorbing TPU outsole. Available in men’s sizes 7 to 11 in medium and wide widths and whole and half sizes; sizes 12 to 14 in whole sizes only. Web site: www.firetechboots.com. (800) 557-7246.
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BAGPIPE BROTHERS: THE FDNY BAND’S STORY OF TRAGEDY, MOURNING, AND RECOVERY from Rutgers University Press relates the stories of four members of the Fire Department of New York’s Emerald Society Bagpipe Band following the 9-11 attacks. Many of these firefighter/musicians alternated between performing at funerals and digging for the missing at Ground Zero. The band lost one of its own (a drummer), and one member lost a brother in the attacks. Author Kerry Sheridan tells of members searching for the dead, struggling to bring peace to their families, rethinking the meaning of faith, and coping with an endless round of funerals. (732) 446-9323. Web sites: www.rutgerspress.rutgers.edu, www.firebooks.com.
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The Red Sled RAPID EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT CART doubles as a low-profile stretcher. One person can pull a variety of equipment, supplies, or victims over any terrain with the hands free to facilitate the search or overcome large obstacles. RED SLED is a multifunctional piece of equipment that reduces workload and fatigue, acting as a force multiplier requiring fewer personnel while increasing effectiveness. (954) 322-6997. Web site: www.redsledinc.com.
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Hale and Class 1 introduce the PRO KIT™ PROGRAM, designed for the fire-rescue vehicle manufacturer to provide an advanced method of configuring, ordering, and installing Hale Class 1’s state-of-the-art fire pump systems. Delivers a simple, cost-effective, repeatable design, since the entire system is preengineered with the most advanced CAD system. All major components are preassembled, preplumbed, and prewired. Simplifies ordering (one order; one payment) and inventory (order what you need and eliminate scrap plumbing and wiring expenses) and reduces cycle time. One source eliminates the need to manage multiple suppliers. The PRO KIT™ program is available with a portable pump and selected midship pumps. E-mail David Guynn, national OEM sales manager, at [email protected]. (352) 629-5020. Web sites: www. class1.com, www.haleproducts.com.
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The DELSART LIFE DETECTOR SYSTEM™ from Search Systems, Inc. features special seismic sensors to assist rescue personnel in pinpointing viable victims by detecting extremely small vibrations produced by victims’ movements, knocking, or calling transmitted through solid or gaseous mediums. (800) 722-2824.
The Autodesk SOUTION FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE enables first responders to prepare for, respond to, and manage disasters. By integrating design, physical asset, and emergency response information with location, the Autodesk solution allows emergency response professionals to make informed decisions quickly and confidently. Web site: www.autodesk.com/er.
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New Communications Solutions, LLC offers its new NCS-C250 MOBILE MULTI-SWITCHER, designed to reduce multiradio vehicle clutter and enhance operator efficiency. Allows the user to control up to four radios with a single mic or headset and two speakers. Offers independent control of dual audio channels, a PA speaker output, cross-band repeater, automatic external equipment muting, DTMF mic control, and more. Designed for emergency vehicles, mobile command posts, and amateur radio applications. (888) 883-5788. Web site: www.ncsradio.com.
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911 Pictures offers its first book of fire scene photographs, THE RESPLENDENT DEMON. 80-page picture book contains 48 full-color photographs from 911 Picture’s archive of more than 2,500 images of the most magnificent and dramatic fire scenes on file, taken by 16 accomplished photographers. Captures not only dangerous and gritty aspects of firefighting but also those that are quite breathtaking in their beauty. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. Discounts are available for multiple-copy orders. Available through 911 Pictures or through publisher, Xlibris. 911 Pictures: (631) 324-2061. E-mail: [email protected]. Xlibris: (888) 795-4274. E-mail: [email protected].
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Available through Paging and Wireless Service, the SWISSPHONE QUATTRINO FIRE PAGER features VHF crystal-controlled frequency, single channel, 16 alert addresses, two-tone paging format, four-minute voice storage option, IP54-certified backlit LCD display, pushbutton keys for easy use with gloved hands, and tone and vibrate alerts. It’s PC programmable and ISO 9001 certified. (800) 822-2180. Web site: www.pwservice.com.
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Introducing the CDI™ SUNGLASS LENSES from ESS, designed for firefighters. Lateral Exchange System™ allows these extra-thick, high-impact lenses to be exchanged for quick adaptation to your environment—at work or play, high noon to midnight. The lightweight, low-profile, ballistic sunglass comes standard with a black frame with Clear and Smoke lenses included. Other lens colors are available. If you are an emergency services professional, you may be eligible for ESS’s Pro Sales Program offering the entire sunglass line at 50 percent off suggested retail prices. (877) 726-4072. E-mail: [email protected].
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Unifire’s lightweight, portable gas-powered UF-40 CORING DRILL is designed for use with diamond coring bits and features an efficient, powerful two-cycle gasoline engine with compact support handles and throttle controls. Motor incorporates a heavy duty centrifugal clutch, gearbox drive mechanism; includes a super-duty water swivel accepting all standard 11/4- to seven-inch diamond core bits. Suitable for all portable coring drill applications of up to four inches in diameter in reinforced concrete and 10-inch diameter in masonry, asphalt, concrete pipe, and nonstructural reinforced concrete. Includes a 2.75-hp motor, half-gallon fuel capacity, and dry weight of 24 pounds. (800) 745-3282.
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IPD CO. has manufactured a redesigned rear 11/2-inch anti-swaybar for the Ford E-450 and E-Superduty cutaway van chassis, part #139-147 (supersedes #139-137). Rede-signed anti-swaybar now has vertical forged ends with a heavy-duty, maintenance-free endlink assembly. Larger rear anti-swaybar, coupled with the 13/8-inch front anti-swaybar #139-115 helps control the load of a fully equipped emergency vehicle. IPD makes anti-swaybars for emergency vehicles, Volvos, Subarus, pickups, SUVs, and motor homes. IPD also carries Bilstein and Koni shocks. (800) 444-6486. Web site: www.ipdusa.com.
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Fire Control Instruments (FCI) introduces the new ADP LOW-FLOW SERIES PHOTOELECTRONIC AIR DUCT SMOKE SENSORS. Low-flow technology enables duct smoke detection throughout a broad range of airflow environments. Sensors detect smoke at air-speed velocities of from 110 to 4,000 feet per minute, providing assistance in difficult but critical smoke detection environments. Sensors operate by sampling air currents passing through the ducts and shut down fans, blowers and air conditioning systems, preventing the spread of toxic smoke and fire gases throughout the protected area. Sensors also communicate electronically with each other and are continuously monitored through a signaling line circuit. Web site: www.firecontrolinstruments.com.
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FirePrograms offers self-paced, computer-based TRAINING VIDEOS by module for more effective and cost-efficient training. Videos contain full motion video, audio, and graphics on a computer screen with VCR controls for rewind, pause, and other functions. The initial 10 videodisks cover everything from NFIRS Reporting to Administrative Setup and are available individually or as a set. Enables a training officer to determine when to train each individual, according to departmental need, without pressure from budgetary constraints or scheduling conflicts. Additionally, if anything is unclear at the end of the lesson, the student can simply rewind and repeat. (800) 327-SOFT (7638). Web site: www.fireprograms.com.
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Pelican™ Products presents the MITYLITE 3N LED FLASHLIGHT, from its line of light emitting diode (LED) lights. The new light is drop-tested tough and emits a beam of focused, white light for more than 150 hours. Includes new streamlined design for comfortable use and an easily-operated, rear tail-cap switch for momentary action in addition to the standard on/off function. UL and CE approved for hazardous environments, it’s heat-, cold-, and chemical-resistant due to its unbreakable Xenoy Polymer Resin construction. (310) 326-4700, or outside California, (800) 473-5422. Web site: www.pelican.com.
Fire Facilities Inc. (FFI) makes WescoT Fire Training Towers with the WESTEC™ INSULATION SYSTEM, a two-part burn room insulation system that provides a complete thermal break, protecting burn rooms at temperatures up to 1,850°F. However, for firefighter safety FFI does not recommend training at temperatures of more than 1,200°F. Now, Westec features a 15-year limited warranty that provides coverage against a break in the thermal barrier caused by cracking, breaking, and spalling. The warranty applies to products under normal use and at recommended service temperatures but will also include damage caused by thermal expansion, thermal contraction, impact load, and thermal shock. (800) 929-3726. Web site: www.firefacilities.com.
