FireRescue1 is focusing on news and information about PPE products throughout the month of April 2008. Check out some of these great PPE products currently on the site:
https://www.firerescue1.com/ad/?id=393623&sid=104233&from=393621 Introducing Globe Emergency Series Footwear
Globe Emergency Series is certified to NFPA 1999 (Emergency Medical). Unique cement construction combines contoured outsole, 3D lasting board with built-in flex zone, and multi-layer composite puncture protection. This attachment process is far more flexible than traditional construction. Globe FootGear has been tested to withstand 1,000,000 flexes with no compromise in performance. Call Globe at 1-603-435-8323 or visit online at www.globefootgear.com.
Protective Face Masks from Hot Shield USA
The Hot Shield® Model HS-4 Respirator Housing is extremely heat & flame resistant and is designed exclusively around the Sundstrom SR-100 Half Face Respirator. This Hot Shield housing is constructed of CarbonX®, the only inherently nonflammable fabric in the world.
The HS-4 wrapped around the SR-100 has been designed by firefighters specifically for wildland firefighting, but has found application in other industries that prefer the Sundstrom SR-100 for their employees. The HS-4 CarbonX® Housing matched to the SR-100 is possibly the top of the line facial and respiratory protection option outside of a positive pressure breathing apparatus. Call Hot Shield USA at 1-310-297-2624 or visit www.hotshield.com.
The FireHawk from MSA Offers Excellent Safety and Ergonomic Features
MSA’s FireHawk® air mask takes its name from our their successful FireHawk mask-mounted regulator and demonstrates innovation with an all-new Airframe™ carrier and harness assembly. MSA is standardizing their family branding of SCBA, and the “FireHawk” name will identify NFPA-compliant air masks used by firefighters. Industrial air masks now bear the trademark “AirHawk,” and law enforcement (tactical) SCBA are called “BlackHawk” air masks, replacing the “Custom 4500,” “Ultralite,” and “MMR Xtreme” names. You can reach MSA at 1-877-MSA-FIRE or visit their Web site at www.msafire.com.
StormForce Provides Weatherproof Protective Outerwear
StormForce brand outerwear from Watershed provides more than just raingear. StormForce garments provide an excellent four season solution for Fire and Rescue Professionals. StormForce products use GORE-TEX® fabric, and have benefited from over 30 years of field tested use by Police, Sheriff, Military, Fire Fighters, Industrial customers and many more. If you want to provide your agency with the ultimate outerwear, from Jackets to Pants we have you covered. Watershed provides you or your uniform committee the resources needed to meet your goals. Contact StormForce at 1-800-848-8092 or visit www.gowatershed.com.
TenCate™ SouthernMills™ Offers High-Tech Thermal Barriers
TenCate SouthernMills has revolutionized the development of thermal barriers by engineering lightweight, quilted fabrics. This vital part of a firefighter’s turnout gear ensemble insulates against the intense conducted, convected and radiant heat of structural fires and reduces the heat stress experienced by firefighters. Designed to work in conjunction with TenCate SouthernMills’ outer shell fabrics and a moisture barrier, TenCate SouthernMills thermal barriers offer today’s firefighters complete turnout systems of extraordinary thermal protection, performance, comfort and durability.You can reach TenCate SouthernMills at 1-800-241-8630. or visit their Web site at www.tencate.com.
Kovenex® Offers Advanced Burn Protection
Kovenex Gloves have reinforced finger and palm protection, and are 100% insulated with Kovenex Fabric. These gloves are designed by extrication professionals and greatly reduce the burn threat involved with heated vehicle components. They also feature shock-absorbing knuckle protection and even insulation in the finger webbing. Contact Kovenex at 1-866-861-7976 or visit www.kovenex.com.
For more information on PPE products and services, visit the FireRescue1 PPE Product Section at www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe.