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  • May 2011

    • May 2011

    Photo by Ted Aurig
    Studies have documented that interior firefighting, stretching hoselines, ladder work, carrying tools and equipment, and other physical tasks require high levels of cardiovascular functioning. Extreme obesity impairs a firefighter’s ability to perform cardiovascular activity and lowers exercise tolerance.
    Racks & Lockers

    Three Simple Ideas to a Healthier Fire Service

    Dec. 5, 2014
    Obesity is a major health issue for Americans. In fact, obesity is a recognized medical condition with potential for extreme consequences for all firefighters. Firefighters with...
    Bradcarroll 10244397
    Racks & Lockers

    Effective Fire Prevention: A Key to Reducing Firefighter Death and Injury

    Dec. 5, 2014
    The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Health and Safety Committee has compiled a set of priority areas where firefighter health and safety can be impacted and the best ...
    The Davey two-stage portable pump from Darley is now available in a CAFS version that has the same patented drive system as the other systems manufactured at the Odin Foam Division. Due to its smaller size and weight, this is the package for those lighter vehicles where every pound counts. It also hits a lower price point for those with limited budgets. The new Mini Mongoose is the most economical Odin CAFS ever offered. Like all Odin CAFS, the module is complete – with a full operation panel that calls out simplicity, and loaded with features that others have optional.
    Apparatus Components

    Mini Mongoose

    W.S. Darley & Co.
    Nov. 17, 2011
    The Davey two-stage portable pump from Darley is now available in a CAFS version that has the same patented drive system as the other systems manufactured at the Odin Foam Division...
    Apparatus

    Industry News

    April 15, 2011
    Industry News
    DAVID REEVES is a district chief with a Syracuse, NY, Fire Department. He is a 37-year veteran with Syracuse. He has been the chairman of the department’s Apparatus Advisory Committee since its creation in 1996. Currently, he is administrator and superintendent of the Division of Maintenance for the department with responsibilities for design, specification, acceptance and maintenance of approximately 100 vehicles.
    Apparatus

    Fire Chiefs Roundtable

    April 15, 2011
    Firehouse® Magazine recently asked a sampling of fire chiefs for their opinions about apparatus purchasing, especially in light of the current economic situation. We selected ...

    More content from May 2011

    The new Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 series cutter design has improved blade geometry, which enables the forged shock-resistant tool steel blades to attain their maximum cutting capability at a five-inch opening. The blades on the cutters feature a 7.3-inch opening in the fully open position and are specifically shaped to generate a high degree of power at the tip of the blade, making them more suitable for cutting the larger diameters and stronger steel being encountered by rescuers today. The tip of the blade has a punch-like design. Placing the crook of the inside cutter blade on the pillar-post weld flange, the tip of the outside blade is able to more easily punch through the highly reinforced areas of the A Pillar-posts and B-posts while maintaining the tool’s position outside the vehicle.
    Structural Collapse

    S 700 Series Blade

    Hurst Jaws of Life
    April 7, 2011
    The new HURST JAWS OF LIFE S 700 series cutter design has improved blade geometry, which enables the forged shock-resistant tool steel blades to attain their maximum cutting capability...
    INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORP. has introduced the Ventis MX4 multi-gas detector. The unit is a lightweight, highly configurable instrument that is available with or without an integral pump and is compatible with iNet, the company’s “Gas Detection as a Service” solution. It detects one to four gases including oxygen, combustible gases (LEL or CH4) and any two of the following toxic gases: carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). The instrument is designed for confined-space monitoring and/or continuous personal monitoring in potentially hazardous environments. In confined spaces, it can be used to draw samples from up to 100 feet with the integral pump. The gas detector alerts users in dangerous conditions through an audible alarm, ultra-bright LED visual alarms and a vibrating alarm.
    Equipment Mounting & Reels

    Ventis MX4 Multi-Gas Detector

    Industrial Scientific Corp.
    April 7, 2011
    INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORP. has introduced the Ventis MX4 multi-gas detector. The unit is a lightweight, highly configurable instrument that is available with or without an integral...
    ELKHART BRASS has introduced the HERO Pipe high-rise system, designed to address the unique challenges of fires in skyscrapers and tall buildings beyond the reach of ladder trucks. The system enables firefighters to deliver a high volume of water at the point of attack from the exterior of the floor below. It can be set up for action in as little as three minutes with a two-person team. Once the proper attack points have been determined, the aluminum manifold is secured to the exterior of the floor below the incident. The telescopic waterway is made of anodized aluminum and is capable of delivering large volumes of water. Combined with Elkhart’s Sidewinder EXM monitor, a targeted stream can be directed by remote control.
    Aerial

    HERO Pipe High-Rise System

    Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    April 7, 2011
    ELKHART BRASS has introduced the HERO Pipe high-rise system, designed to address the unique challenges of fires in skyscrapers and tall buildings beyond the reach of ladder trucks...
    OSHKOSH AIRPORT PRODUCTS has introduced the Stinger Q4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) designed for airport and specialized firefighting applications. The vehicle features 4x4 all-wheel drive, a Mattracks rubber track conversion system, a 6.4-liter V8 turbo diesel engine and a tri-agent hydrochem handline nozzle. It is also available with the QuadAgent and Pulse Delivery technologies. The Quad Agent system can deliver four firefighting agents simultaneously, or in any combination. The Pulse Delivery technology lets firefighters deliver dry chemical powder more than 90 feet.
    Apparatus

    Stinger Q4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle

    Oshkosh Airport Products
    April 7, 2011
    OSHKOSH AIRPORT PRODUCTS has introduced the Stinger Q4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) designed for airport and specialized firefighting applications. The vehicle features 4x4...
    SAFEGUARD AMERICA LLC and W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES INC. announce the new FireGuard 3DX firefighter glove. Certified to the 2007 edition of the NFPA 1971 standard, the all-leather glove features 3-D forchette construction and a CROSSTECH insert with DIRECT GRIP technology. The premium-grain leather is puncture-resistant and slip-resistant to improve protection and grip in wet or dry conditions. The glove’s construction provides heat resistance for the back of the hand that exceeds the NFPA 1971 requirement for compressive heat resistance testing with dry and wet pre-conditioning. The advanced forchette pattern improves dexterity by minimizing seams at the finger tips, joints and knuckles; and expandable patches on the fingers and knuckles improve flexibility by stretching when the hand is clenched. In addition, the ergonomic design of the gloves allows the hands to rest in a naturally curved position.
    PPE

    FireGuard 3DX Glove

    W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    April 7, 2011
    SAFEGUARD AMERICA LLC and W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES INC. announce the new FireGuard 3DX firefighter glove. Certified to the 2007 edition of the NFPA 1971 standard, the all-leather...
    BULLARD’s Eclipse personal-issue thermal imager is now available with a 160 x 120 high-resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing firefighters with clearer, crisper and more detailed images, making the Eclipse suitable as an analytical and navigational tool. In addition to the higher resolution engine, the Eclipse can be equipped with optional advanced features including Bullard’s exclusive Electronic Thermal Throttle (ETT). ETT aids firefighters in revealing hidden fire and distinguishing hotter objects, saving firefighters critical time and preventing costly mistakes. Other optional features available on the Eclipse include High-Heat Colorization, temperature measurement and customized start-up graphics. The 1½-pound imager easily fits into the palm of a firefighter’s hand.
    Tools

    Eclipse Thermal Imager

    Bullard Company
    April 7, 2011
    BULLARD’s Eclipse personal-issue thermal imager is now available with a 160 x 120 high-resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing...
    ELBECO now offers 100% cotton polo shirts, work pants, shorts and caps. Polos are N-Zyme washed to minimize shrink and fading and feature fine gauge pique fabric, extra-long shirt tails, no-curl collar, and hidden shirt and pen pockets. No-rollover waistband, deep double-tipped pockets and permanent Nano Fluid Repellency are included in work pants and shorts, available in 4-pocket and cargo styles. All 100% cotton station wear is also available in Ladies Choice styles.
    PPE

    100% Cotton Station Wear

    Elbeco, Inc.
    April 7, 2011
    ELBECO now offers 100% cotton polo shirts, work pants, shorts and caps. Polos are N-Zyme washed to minimize shrink and fading and feature fine gauge pique fabric, extra-long shirt...
    BRAUN INDUSTRIES INC. has debuted the Super Chief model ambulance on a Hino 258ALP chassis specifically designed for the fire-EMS service. With Braun’s exclusive Solid Body construction, Ez-Glide side entry door, MasterTech III Multiplex electrical system and Braun’s exclusive Vital Max Lighting, this module pairs with the Hino chassis. HINO Trucks is introducing this chassis to meet the need for a durable, roomy cab, smooth ride and superior reliability. The chassis is equipped with a Hino J08E Series eight-liter diesel engine and produces 220 hp with 520 pound/feet of torque.
    Apparatus

    Super Chief Ambulance

    Braun Ambulances
    April 7, 2011
    BRAUN INDUSTRIES INC. has debuted the Super Chief model ambulance on a Hino 258ALP chassis specifically designed for the fire-EMS service. With Braun’s exclusive Solid Body construction...
    IMLCORP has introduced the SOUNDCOMMANDER SC1000MC (mobile convertible) and SC 1300MC ruggedized portable emergency notification loudspeaker systems, offering power and voice clarity to instruct firefighters, other responders and civilians. The systems include lightweight amplifier/control base unit and three loudspeakers to operate from a vehicle, tripod or command operations center desk or to be hand-carried. They are engineered to deliver undistorted live voice audio and warning sounds for directional or wide-area mass notification coverage up to 3,300 feet. Upgraded optional, wireless remote VHF transmitter enables operation up to 660 feet from the base unit.
    Tech & Comm

    SOUNDCOMMANDER Emergency Notification Systems

    IMLCORP
    April 7, 2011
    IMLCORP has introduced the SOUNDCOMMANDER SC1000MC (mobile convertible) and SC 1300MC ruggedized portable emergency notification loudspeaker systems, offering power and voice ...
    MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. has announced the newest addition to its award-winning APX Project 25 (P25) mission-critical two-way radio series with the introduction of the APX 6000XE portable radio for the fire market and extreme conditions. All radios in the Motorola APX series are P25 capable, including the newest P25 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol. The single-band portable radio is designed for fire and EMS users with advanced features in a smaller, rugged form factor, available in optional colored housings and is available in three models with a full keypad for Front Panel Programming (FPP). The extreme ergonomic design includes oversized controls with glove-friendly volume and channel selector, extra-large emergency button, enlarged top display with intelligent lighting that provides information at a glance and a rugged. The Extreme Audio Profile delivers increased noise suppression to help firefighters in loud fireground environments.
    Tech & Comm

    APX 6000XE Portable Radio

    Motorola Solutions, Inc.
    April 7, 2011
    MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. has announced the newest addition to its award-winning APX Project 25 (P25) mission-critical two-way radio series with the introduction of the APX 6000XE...
    DRÄGER has introduced the UCF 6000, a technologically advanced thermal imaging camera designed to optimize image quality and simplify operations in the most extreme conditions. The camera offers advanced new features to meet the needs of firefighters and first responders in the most hazardous situations. It provides superior image quality with 160x120-pixels resolution. A brightness sensor adapts the display to all lighting conditions, eliminating the need to cup hands over the screen when operating in direct sunlight. A snapshot function allows freeze-frame imaging of difficult areas. An integrated laser pointer pinpoints hazards and aids communication among responders. The camera also offers a wide, 47-degree field of view with a dynamic range to stay safe. It can detect hot spots and capture temperature ranges from –40 degrees Fahrenheit to more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Tools

    UCF 6000 Thermal Imaging Camera

    Draeger
    April 6, 2011
    DRÄGER has introduced the UCF 6000, a technologically advanced thermal imaging camera designed to optimize image quality and simplify operations in the most extreme conditions...
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    Apparatus

    AerialCat Aerial Ladder

    KME Fire Apparatus
    April 5, 2011
    KME has introduced the 79-foot AerialCat aerial ladder. Mounted on a KME Predator single-rear-axle chassis with a 425-hp engine, the ladder is available with an unrestricted 500...
    EMS

    What’s Next for Fire-Based EMS?

    March 31, 2011
    American Medical Response (AMR), which claims to be the largest private ambulance company in the country, announced on Feb. 14 that it was being purchased by the large private...
    Joel Gebert
    Ndbroomall 10247186
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries

    March 30, 2011
    THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT, Mitchell Volunteer Fire Company 3, has placed in service a Ferrara Ember pumper outfitted with a 400-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax...
    Photo by Robert Burke
    CBRNE Response Division vehicles in front of the Pentagon 911 Memorial. In the background is the west side of the Pentagon at the location where the plane hit the building on 9/11.
    Confined Space

    Protecting the Pentagon

    March 29, 2011
    The Pentagon, located in Arlington County, VA, is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense and the world’s largest office building in terms of square footage – 6.5 million...
    THE MATTAWAN, MI, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Midwest Fire Model PT4 3000 tanker-pumper built on a Freightliner chassis. Components include a 330-hp Cummins engine, 1,000-gpm Hale MG pump and 3,000-gallon tank. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    THE MATTAWAN, MI, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

    Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Co.
    March 25, 2011
    THE MATTAWAN, MI, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Midwest Fire Model PT4 3000 tanker-pumper built on a Freightliner chassis. Components include a 330-hp Cummins...
    ROANOKE, VA, FIRE-EMS has taken delivery of a BullEx 27-foot Fire Safety Trailer featuring an interactive kitchen emergency scenario with Bullex SmartProp components. The trailer also has an Extreme Weather Package that broadcasts realistic weather emergencies and a Bedroom Scenario with an E.D.I.T.H. evacuation window.
    Apparatus

    ROANOKE, VA, FIRE-EMS

    LION Training (Formerly BullEx)
    March 25, 2011
    ROANOKE, VA, FIRE-EMS has taken delivery of a BullEx 27-foot Fire Safety Trailer featuring an interactive kitchen emergency scenario with Bullex SmartProp components. The trailer...
    Dennis C. Sharpe
    THE ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Crimson pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. The unit is equipped with a 425-hp Cummins ISL engine, 1,750-gpm Darley LDMBC pump, 750-gallon UPF Poly Tank IIE water tank, 30-gallon foam tank, FoamPro foam system, Task Force Tips Crossfire deluge gun, Fire Research In Control 400 pressure governor, Hannay electric reels, 6,000-watt Will-Burt Nightscan light tower, ROM shutters, Voyager rear backup camera and Kussmaul Auto-Eject. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    THE ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT

    Spartan Emergency Response
    March 25, 2011
    THE ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Crimson pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. The unit is equipped with a 425-hp Cummins ISL engine, 1,750-...
    THE NAPANOCH, NY, FIRE DISTRICT has taken delivery of a KME custom pumper built on a KME Predator MFD chassis. Components include a 515-hp Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, 1,500-gpm Hale Qmax pump, 1,500-gallon poly water tank, 20-gallon foam cell, Akron 3126 foam system, 15-kilowatt Onan generator, ASA Voyager camera, Hannay reels and Whelen warning lights. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    THE NAPANOCH, NY, FIRE DISTRICT

    KME Fire Apparatus
    March 25, 2011
    THE NAPANOCH, NY, FIRE DISTRICT has taken delivery of a KME custom pumper built on a KME Predator MFD chassis. Components include a 515-hp Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, 1,500...
    Dennis C. Sharpe
    OCEAN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 1 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, has taken delivery of an E-ONE Quest pumper equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax 200-23 pump, 750-gallon UPF Poly Tank IIE water tank, 30-gallon foam tank, FoamPro 1600 foam system, Kussmaul Auto-Eject and Fire Research Focus lights. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    OCEAN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

    E-ONE
    March 25, 2011
    OCEAN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 1 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, has taken delivery of an E-ONE Quest pumper equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax 200-23 pump, 750-gallon...
    THE PALMYRA, MO, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Danko tanker built on a Freightliner M2 106 chassis and powered by a 330-hp Cummins ISC engine. Components include a 2,000-gallon tank, 500-gpm Waterous pump, three-way rear manifold dumping system and Whelen LED lighting. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    THE PALMYRA, MO, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

    Danko Emer. Equip. Co.
    March 25, 2011
    THE PALMYRA, MO, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Danko tanker built on a Freightliner M2 106 chassis and powered by a 330-hp Cummins ISC engine. Components include...
    Joel Gebet
    THE BROOMALL, PA, FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a 4 Guys quint built on a Spartan Gladiator LFD chassis. The unit features a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, 1,500-gpm Waterous CMU pump, 600-gallon UPF Poly Tank IIE water tank, 50-gallon foam tank, Waterous Eclipse foam system, RK 75-foot aerial, ROM shutters and 20-kilowatt Harrison generator. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    Broomall, PA, Fire Company

    4 Guys Fire Trucks
    March 25, 2011
    THE BROOMALL, PA, FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a 4 Guys quint built on a Spartan Gladiator LFD chassis. The unit features a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, 1,500-gpm Waterous...
    Dennis C. Sharpe
    THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT, Mitchell Volunteer Fire Company 3, has placed in service a Ferrara Ember pumper outfitted with a 400-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax 200-23L pump, 550-gallon UPF Poly-Tank IIE tank, Cummins Pump Boss pressure governor, Fire Research quartz lights, ROM shutters, 10-kilowatt Harrison generator and Hannay electric reel. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
    Apparatus

    City of Burlington, NJ Fire Department

    Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
    March 25, 2011
    THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT, Mitchell Volunteer Fire Company 3, has placed in service a Ferrara Ember pumper outfitted with a 400-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax...
    Every vehicle displaying the word ‘PRIUS’ is a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle produced by Toyota Motors.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: Hybrid Vehicle Identification

    March 24, 2011
    Identifying that a crash-damaged vehicle is in fact a gasoline-electric hybrid is a critically important first step in effectively dealing with a hybrid vehicle incident.
    Tech & Comm

    Social Media and Public Safety

    Charles Werner
    March 22, 2011
    Social media let public safety organizations quickly disseminate vital information to the public.
    Photo by Tom Shand
    The three folding steps at the front of the body of this unit meet the NFPA 1901 standard and yet you have to ask the question: Where are we going when we get to the top step?
    Apparatus

    The Apparatus Architect

    March 22, 2011
    Most all types of apparatus, whether engine or ladder company units, will at some point require members to climb up onto the vehicle to perform firefighting duties, rack hose ...
    Dennis Walus
    Personnel accountability is vital on the fireground. Strategic tools that make tactical accountability possible will ensure your firefighters are not caught in the wrong place, at the wrong time, for the wrong reason.
    Educational Materials

    Integrated Tactical Accountability “Engine 54, Where Are You?”

    March 21, 2011
    The absence of tactical accountability on the fireground is dangerous and has contributed to the death of many fine men and women. Part one introduced the concept of “tactical...