The 2009 Fire-Rescue International – the annual conference and expo of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) - did not disappoint, as there were several new products and upgrades to existing products.
FA Volume 14 Issue 9
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Friscos Pierce Command Vehicle Is An Information Grabber
Stepping inside a new $1.5 million mobile command vehicle built by Pierce Manufacturing for the Frisco (Texas) Fire Department can be intimidating.
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Spartan Chassis Creates 24K Air-Ride IFS
Spartan Chassis, working with Reyco Granning Suspensions, created a new 24K Independent Front Suspension for fire trucks to combine improved vehicle control with high axle capacity.
FDA Approves Chest Compression System
LUCAS 2, the next-generation LUCAS Chest Compression System, has been granted 510(k) market clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Ashburn Hill Apparel Eliminates Layering
Ashburn Hill’s new protective apparel, TECGEN XTREME, is dual-certified to meet the National Fire Protection Association standards for both wildland firefighting (NFPA 1977-2005) and technical rescue ensemble (NFPA 1951-2007).
Altering Rescue Techniques For New Vehicle Technology
With the onslaught of new vehicle technology (NVT) and the construction challenges that these cars present, rescue tools are not the only thing being put to the test during NVT auto extrications.
Iridium Satellite has expanded its Trade Up to Iridium Program to include its 9555 satellite phone
The company launched the initiative in January 2008 to provide an opportunity for customers affected by the degradation of Globalstar's satellite voice service to switch to Iridium's global coverage.
Channellock Launches Improved Rescue Tool
Channellock, Inc. has launched a second-generation hand tool, called the #89 Rescue Tool, for firefighters, first responders and EMTs.
Rescue 42 McLaski Wildland Combo Tool
Rescue 42, Inc. has developed a new product designed by firefighters for firefighters, the McLaski Wildland Combination Tool.
Waterous CAFS Retrofit Leads To New CAFS Purchase
A Waterous compressed air foam system (CAFS) retrofit of a 1998 MR Mack pumper two years ago convinced members of the Budd Lake (N.J.) Fire Department that compressed air foam should become an essential part of its fire suppression operations.