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A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
Firefighters often work in extreme environments; how we prepare ourselves for those conditions can influence the outcome
The prototype is being tested in 20 cities and can track 500 firefighters in a 50-story building
The BRA purchased a rescue sled in October
The firefighter-developed tool will assist firefighters during interior search and rescue operations
The country’s goal is to have 80 percent new firefighting equipment by 2015
There were no shortage of product advances in 2012, yet several stood out among the rest
The device will record audio and video for as long as 32 hours
Before you buy your next pair of station boots, understand the standards and different features – your feet will thank you
Each unit offers firefighters relief for the dreaded and backbreaking work of draining and rolling hose
Lighter weight, greater capacity SCBA cylinders will change fire and rescue operations
After surveying hundreds of fire departments, Scott Safety listened and provided a lighter more versatile cylinder
Proper care and maintenance also includes how the ladders are stored and used
‘Breakthrough’ units come in 2-degree and 3-degree beam-angle models
White gel-like substance is corn-based product that is biodegradable and nontoxic
French-based Gimaex’s units have been used in Europe and are being configured for the US market
Whelen’s LED lights have low power and maintenance requirements and offer high longevity and brightness
Unit works not only with Class A and Class B foams but also with gels and wetting agents
NFPA 1901 calls for helmets to be stored, not worn, while on the rig; this unit has been tested to keep helmets tucked away up to 9 Gs
Technora rope, included in the kit, is usable at 390°F for long periods of time and maintains half of its strength at 482°F
Retired fire captain Mike Cornelius’s product gives firefighters back their original plan for getting water on fire in situation with missing FDC
New digital radio system from StarCom21 will replace Joliet’s current analog system, which officials said is nearly obsolete
Foxfire illumnation equipment cuts through smoke, helping firefighters see their tools, helmets when regular flashlights can’t
New car fire simulator in Whitfield County aims to cut down on those crucial seconds, allows firefighters to train in more ‘real-life’ scenario
Put safety first when customizing your helmet
Lt. Ricky Smith survives head blow from collapsing ladder