Above: US Digital Designs's FDIC International 2018 booth

Next week (April 8-13), during FDIC International’s annual trade show gathering of fire service industry professionals, US Digital Designs will offer ample evidence why, since its release more than 15 years ago, its Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System has taken the fire safety industry by storm, becoming the system of choice for fire agencies around the globe.

At FDIC booth No. 4232, USDD will also take the opportunity to demonstrate its latest station alerting peripherals, the OmniAlert Strobe Speaker and the G2 Room Remote 2 integration with the Axis video doorbell—both of which offer visual and audible alerting announcements during an automated dispatch. In addition, USDD will showcase its FSA Mobile Alerting App, among other peripherals.

“We’re very gratified that USDD’s G2 Fire Station Alerting System continues to earn the most trust and business in public safety,” said Dominic Magnoni, USDD’s Vice President and General Manager. “We’re also proud that, in our more than 15 years serving the fire service industry, we’ve replaced every major station alerting system manufacturer. There now are more than 4,000 Phoenix G2 systems in North America alone, and no customer has ever replaced our system with another. This is owing to its exceptional value, quality performance, mission-critical reliability—not to mention our extraordinary customer support service and word-of-mouth referrals.”

Benefits of the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System:

Following are some of the principal reasons the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System has had such widespread acceptance and success. The system:

• Helps stations shave valuable seconds—even minutes—off of response times, helping meet or exceed NFPA 1710 recommendations.
• Delivers automatic dispatch alerts simultaneously to one or multiple stations in less than a second, helping to reduce and/or eliminate dispatcher “on-hold” time.
• Dispatches alerts to fire stations automatically, thereby reducing dispatcher stress and workload, freeing up dispatchers to communicate with callers and manage the dispatch process more successfully.
• Increases firefighter situational awareness and mental preparedness by using clear, consistent station alerting vocals, helping first responder units react more quickly and efficiently.
• Reduces cardiac stress, anxiety, optical shock and sleep deprivation among firefighters. The ramped tones and zoned alerting only notify required stations and/or individual units.
• Decreases homeowner insurance rates by offering higher-quality area fire protection, which can contribute to a lower community ISO Public Protection Class rating.

For more information on the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System and its peripherals, visit US Digital Designs at FDIC International in booth 4232, stationalerting.com or call +1-602-687-1730. Also, for a copy of the brand-new 2019 USDD product cata

Sheldon, IA—Maintainer Custom Bodies (MCB) is proud to announce the introduction of the Super Squad to its line of rescue and emergency vehicles. The Super Squad is a nine-foot walk-around body designed for quick response and easy maneuverability traveling to the scene. The Super Squad will make its debut at the FDIC International 2019.

“We are getting numerous requests for a smaller response vehicle that still has storage for key items needed initially at the scene,” said MCB National Sales Manager Tom Leckband. “The Super Squad has twice the storage space than popular conversion vehicles. This versatile vehicle can be used by a battalion chief to command a scene, a paramedic squad to move in medical equipment and supplies, or as a fly car to respond more quickly to life-threatening situations.”

The all-aluminum body construction with 10-year structural warranty has over 2,000 pounds of reserve capacity. There are six identical body compartments, each with adjustable shelving, LED strip lighting, and Zolatone finish. The rear compartment in the Super Squad features a 1,000-pound SlideMaster roll-out tray.

“Because the Super Squad can be mounted on a Ford F350 or similar chassis, a department will have a lower acquisition cost than a standard walk-around rescue,” said Leckband.

For more information, visit https://mcbfire.com/apparatus/super-squad/

About Maintainer Custom Bodies
Maintainer Custom Bodies (MCB) is located in Rock Rapids, which is in the northwest corner of Iowa near both the Minnesota and South Dakota borders. MCB is the emergency vehicle brand for Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. Innovative custom rescue vehicles have been manufactured at this location since 1976. The company previously operated under the names Cayel-Craft, Amtech Emergency.

Sheldon, IA—Maintainer Custom Bodies (MCB) is proud to announce the introduction of a new body to its line of rescue and emergency vehicles. The Spitfire is a smaller nine-foot quick-attack body manufactured differently from MCB’s existing quick-attack models. The Spitfire will make its debut at the FDIC International 2019 on April 11-13.

“The Spitfire is an amalgamation of a Maintainer Service Body and the MCB Quick Attack,” said MCB National Sales Manager Tom Leckband. “The result is a smaller, economical, yet high-quality vehicle designed to get to the scene and apply water or foam before things escalate.”

The Spitfire on display at FDIC will feature a custom 425-gallon water tank in the center deck along with a C.E.T. Fire Pumps skid system featuring a Honda 20 HP gas pump, Kubota 21-hp diesel pump, Trident “Foamate” foam system, Hannay booster reels, a control panel with pump and engine controls and tank level gauges.

The compartments on each side of the body are 54” tall, 23” deep, and are secured with swing doors with gas springs, EPDM automotive weatherstripping, and 3-point D-ring compression latches. LED strip lights and adjustable shelving will help crews be efficient on the scene.

Another Spitfire configuration will be available that features a 300-gallon tank, allowing for a transverse compartment nearest to the cab. The Spitfire is designed for Ford, Ram, or Chevrolet chassis. 

For more information, visit https://mcbfire.com/apparatus/quick-attack/spitfire-quick-attack/.

About Maintainer Custom Bodies
Maintainer Custom Bodies (MCB) is located in Rock Rapids, which is in the northwest corner of Iowa near both the Minnesota and South Dakota borders. MCB is the emergency vehicle brand for Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. Innovative custom rescue vehicles have been manufactured at this location since 1976. The company previously operated under the names Cayel-Craft, Amtech Emergency Products, and Rescue Vehicles of Iowa.

Two adults, two children, five dogs and a cat are all safe after a fire at a Spokane Valley business. Crews responded to a flea market business on Sprague near Mullan Friday morning. Firefighters say the fire appeared to have started in the attic of the building. The business is on the main floor and the people and animals live in the basement.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2019 11:44:26 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

DuPont Safety & Construction announced it will be highlighting the latest innovations in FR protection and safety at FDIC International, April 8-13, 2019 (booth #1501) in Indianapolis. Attendees will receive a firsthand look into the latest in firefighter protection through DuPont^™ Nomex^® product enhancements and an informative case study highlighting possible consequences firefighters can endure if proper stationwear is not worn under turnout gear.

DuPont will highlight several new product innovations made with Nomex^®, a leading brand in FR protection:

• Hoods made with Nomex^® Nano Flex (above): helps prevent firefighters from being exposed to harmful contaminants without sacrificing comfort or breathability – this innovative solution lets air move through while blocking harmful particulates.
• Thermal Liners made with Nomex^® Nano (below): reduces bulk and weight of turnout gear without compromising protection and helps reduce heat stress.
• Nomex® for Stationwear (second photo below): provides built-in heat and flame resistance that cannot be worn or washed away while giving the wearer a comfortable, lightweight fit.

Garments that were tested and burned at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit on DuPont’s Thermo-Man® testing unit will be on display to visually showcase and compare the results of stationwear made with Nomex^® to cotton and polyester. Only Stationwear made with Nomex^® has built-in heat and flame protection that won’t melt, drip or stick to skin when worn under turnout gear.

“FDIC International is the place where firefighters from around the world come together to learn and share with their peers about the latest innovative products and services available to the Fire and Rescue industry, and we are proud to support this community by providing superior solutions for FR protection,” said John Richard, Vice President and General Manager for DuPont^™ Kevlar^® and Nomex^®. “Whether they are fighting a fire or in the station preparing for the next call, DuPont is dedicated to ensuring the men and women who protect our communities are protected today and tomorrow.”

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