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Posted: Apr 28, 2016

Braun Industries Teamed up with CAPE Testing for First Rollover Test

Braun Industries teamed up with CAPE Testing to conduct the Fire/EMS industry's first rollover ambulance crash test. They crashed a 10 year old unit in a test that most closely compares to the anticipated SAE J3057. The test focused on the modular body and roll impact loading, or how well the box holds up in the event of a rollover.
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Posted: Apr 28, 2016

Police Investigating Athens-Clarke County Fire Station Robberies

Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating an incident at an Athens fire station where money was stolen from two firefighters. According to the police report, the money was taken from the fire fighter's wallets, which were located in the fire station's locker room.
In all, a total of $80 was stolen, $60 from one firefighter and $20 from another. Both firefighters were at the station training in another part of the building when the robbery took place.

This is the second time in April money was stolen from firefighters.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2016

New Fire Station for Crichton (AL)

A major step has been taken to once again having a fire station in Mobile's Crichton neighborhood. On Tuesday, the Mobile City Council agreed to purchase property at the old Crichton School site to build a new station. The Gus Rehm Fire Station on Moffett Road was closed about a year and a half ago due to mold and other issues.
The Gus Rehm Fire Station on Moffett Road was closed about a year and a half ago due to mold and other issues. The Crichton area hasn't had a fire station since then.

"We need a station that can go up Moffett Road, Crichton, Trinity Gardens, and Midtown," said Mobile City Councilman Fred Richardson who represents the area. "And that's what this station will do."

Pappas says the location of the old station on Moffett Road can't accommodate a new, modern $2.5 million dollar station like the one that will be built on the Crichton school spot. Pappas says it will be very much like the new station built in Theodore three years ago.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2016

The Station-Groves Gear Guard

Are UV Rays weakening your turn out gear? Stop the damage with the Gear Guard by Ready Rack. Available for wall-mounted, freestanding, and mobile Red Racks™ our Gear Guards offer a custom fit to block out UV rays and airborne contaminants such as soot from truck exhaust that may contain harmful carcinogens. The 8-oz. PVC laminate is abrasion- and tear-proof, with antimicrobial and self-deodorizing qualities. Each locker will remain accessible and identifiable as each compartment is individually zippered and labeled.

For more information, visit www.ReadyRack.com.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2016

The Station-Groves PPE Storage Systems

Red Rack PPE storage systems feature the strongest tubular steel frame with a durable industrial powder coat finish to stand up to the rugged demands of the fire service. Its unique construction eliminates the need for a rear grid, allowing for access to existing electrical outlets and switches, and simplifying wall cleaning and painting.

The Red Rack product family includes wall-mounted systems, mobile systems on heavy duty casters, and freestanding systems. There is a full line of accessories available for Red Rack systems, including lockable security doors, personal property boxes, Dry Kwik Coat Hangers, glove hangers, hanging utility hooks, and helmet holders. Red Rack systems are available in 20- and 24-inch-wide versions.

The Ready Rack family includes innovative gear storage systems including: hose drying racks, hose winders, hose drying racks, backboard racks, SCBA storage systems, and surplus gear racks.

For more information, visit www.readyrack.com.

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