MSA Cairns® 1010/1044 fire helmets with new impact cap offers new features.

Features include:

• Defender® Visor provides upgrade hardware built right in for significant time and money savings. Retractable eyewear system stows neatly, cleanly, securely inside helmet.
• Soft Goods are simple to replace, remove or launder. PBI/Kevlar or blood borne pathogen materials and under chin extension are also available for earlaps.

• Helmet Shell flexes with impact to absorb energy, with lower profile than many competitive helmets.
• Unique Shell Release System (SRS) helps to ensure that impact cap stays on your head if helmet shell is dislodged. Exclusive headband interface provides easy adjustment to fit a variety of SCBA. Standard six-point configuration.

For more information, visit www.msasafety.com.

Little Giant Ladder Systems®, (www.littlegiantladders.com), the industry leader in ladder safety innovations, unveiled at the FDIC International Conference, the largest gathering of fire professionals worldwide, the patent pending Little Giant Overhaul Firefighter’s Ladder System containing features specifically engineered to address the hazards firefighters face everyday. 

Designed by firefighters for firefighters, the Overhaul™ Ladder System is introduced to combat the challenging conditions present during overhaul, the firefighting process to contain areas that could cause a fire to spread or a building to tumble once the active fire has been extinguished.

“As a former Chief of FDNY R&D, this ladder offers more versatility than anything I have ever seen,” said Robert Keys. “The Overhaul is the biggest innovation in ladder design in my 30-year firefighting career! Climbing up a straight ladder from an uneven surface without chocking or blocks is so much safer when using the Little Giant Ratchet Levelers.  It can fit in an elevator and give firefighters access to a penthouse cockloft. Just unbelievable.”

“During the overhaul process, firefighters have traditionally used long ladders that are awkward and heavy to access dangerous parts of a structure,” said Art Wing, Chairman and President of Little Giant Ladder Systems. “When minutes count, these difficult-to-maneuver ladders add unnecessarily strain and can put lives at risk. The new Overhaul Ladder System reduces fatigue because it is much lighter and easier to maneuver, allowing firefighters to reserve their strength for saving lives.”

At just 4 feet 7 inches tall when retracted, the Overhaul ladder actually extends to 17 feet, but is compact enough to carry into an elevator, up a flight of stairs, or around tight corners. The large solid aluminum carrying handle makes it easy to grip, even while wearing firefighting gloves. Its heavy-duty caster wheels enable quick and easy transport, because in firefighting, every second counts.  

“There is a deep sense of brotherhood and sisterhood that exists in the firefighting community; people’s lives depend on it,” said Captain Aaron Ernsberger of the Phoenix Fire Department.  “As safety professionals, anytime we can engage with a product that truly makes a difference it’s a big, big deal. Little Giant’s Overhaul ladder is that type of product. It’s a game changer when it comes to how we do work around the country. It solves so many problems universal to all firefighting professionals, and enables us to work faster, safer, and more effectively than ever before.”

In addition to easy transport and easy carrying, the Overhaul ladder system also features the following innovations to help firefighters be successful:

1. Ratchet Levelers – Specifically designed for easy operation while wearing heavy firefighting gloves and bunker boots, Ratchet Levelers are ideal for workin

Industrial Scientific Corporation's gas detectors are built with one goal in mind: saving a life. At one moment or another in the lifetime of each of their products, it will be called upon to alert you of a potentially life-threatening situation.

Be ready for gas hazards and more with the new Ventis Pro Series, ready for the moment when you need it most and backed by the industry’s only Guaranteed for Life™ warranty.

Raise the bar on firefighter and first responder safety with:

• Combustible and toxic gas detection (CO, HCN, LEL, H2S and O2) for fire investigations, overhaul, and hazmat operations
• Custom start-up messages, alarm action messages, and acknowledgeable gas alerts
• Man-down alarms and a dedicated panic button
• Pump options for confined space monitoring

More at http://www.indsci.com/fire/

Introducing the Pioneer LiFe Series, a family of revolutionary battery powered portable area lights designed to bring Whelen’s advanced Pioneer technology where other lights can’t go.

The Pioneer LiFe LF35 is the first of its kind, combining an all new Pioneer SlimLine™ optic with the portability and flexibility of a grab and go light. At just 7.5 pounds, the LF35 is lighter than any other portable area light on the market today. It’s Intelligent Inductive Charger with no exposed contacts provides easy, wireless charging, and the built-in battery is lightweight and thermally protected. The Pioneer LiFE LF35 is designed, manufactured, and assembled in the United States.

Optics

Whelen’s renowned Pioneer™ optics are trusted throughout the emergency warning industry. The Pioneer LiFe LF35’s all new SlimLine™ optic is optimized for portable applications in order to control and focus light to work areas. Hard-coated lenses and solid-state electronics provide the durability Whelen is known for.

The LiFe LF35 is supplied with two optic lenses, a floodlight lens comes standard and an 8° TIR spotlight lens is included. Hard-coated lenses minimize environmental damages and 100% solid-state electronics are reliable and efficient.

The LF35 provides 3,500 usable lumens.

Design

The LiFe LF35 is engineered for the toughest jobs. The entire light is simple and easy to use with gloved hands. The impact-resistant nylon housing provides unmatched durability and the balanced design is easy to grab and go during any emergency.

Impact resistant glass reinforced nylon housing is available in Safety Yellow. The robust adjustable ratcheting mechanism allows for a 180° range of uninterrupted light. Push-button power switch and top handle are easy to use with gloved hands and the well balanced top handle is designed to be over the center of mass. Easily attach a sling or carabiner to the light to make transportation easy.

LF35 is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance. With no RFI/EMI radiation, the portable area light will not interfere with portable communication devices.

Battery

The Pioneer™ LiFe LF35’s lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery will ensure you will never be left in the dark. The battery features up to 3.5 hours of runtime at full intensity and up to 7 hours of runtime in Battery Saver Mode.

During full intensity usage, the battery provides consistent usable lumen output, delivering the brightest illumination possible. For longer jobs, Battery Saver Mode will preserve output by running at a lower intensity.

When the battery runs low, the LiFe LF35 will flicker to indicate its need for charge. When 15 minutes of battery life remain, the light will dim to a reduced intensity to preserve output time. The battery is lightweight and features short circuit and thermal protection. It is built into the unit, making it safe and protected.

When fully charged, the battery will disconnect, preserving the lifecycle of the battery. The battery will fully charge in 4-5 hours, maintaining optimal lifespan, and is rated for more than 2000 charging cycles.

Intelligent Inductive Charger

The LiFe LF35’s Intelligent Inductive Charger (IIC) is wireless and eliminates the need for plugs and wires by utilizing inductive charging technology. Simply place the LF35 into the charging base and it will begin to charge. Without the need for cables, the charger is always at the ready.

IIC is specifically designed to work with Pioneer LiFe LF35 lights only. If foreign objects are placed on the charger, it wi

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces the new Z-Shlammer tool—and it’s guaranteed to be a pure beast on the fire scene.

The Z-Shlammer breaks up concrete, drywall, wood, and more with its 6 lb. hammer, but adds in the multi-functionality of a pentagonal hydrant wrench and a 5-1/2” steel pry hook too. All this on a 1200 lb. rated, 32” fiberglass handle with 3-3/4” of built-in overswing protection. The Z-Shlammer is a monster perfect for forcible entry, salvage and overhaul, and even construction/demolition/home renovation projects. Firefighters, police, military--you name it, the Z-Shlammer will get the job done.

A special “V-groove” allows for easy  marriage to a halligan tool for storage and transport.

Available now. Ask to try one for 30 days of test and evaluation. Choose between a black or polished steel head and a black or brown handle. To view a video demonstration, visit youtube.com/ziamatic or watch in the player below.

For more information please call 1-800-711-FIRE or visit www.ziamatic.com