Globe and DuPont Protection Solutions (DuPont), in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), is awarding 13 fire departments with a total of 52 sets of life-saving turnout gear in 2018 through the Globe Gear Giveaway. The program is designed to help fire departments with limited budgets who struggle to maintain adequate protection for their personnel.
The latest recipients are the Burnettsville (IN) Volunteer Fire Department and the Pattonsburg (MO) Fire and Rescue Protection District.
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Burnettsville (IN) Volunteer Fire Department
The Burnettsville Volunteer Fire Department serves 2,000 residents over 15 square miles. The department has 11 active volunteers who respond to roughly 70 calls a year. All but three firefighters use turnout gear that is more than 10 years old, which is considered unsafe according to national standards. With a limited budget, the department struggles to get funding for new gear and equipment but continues to be active in the community with fire prevention and life safety education at their local school as well as community days and other events.
“Our goal is to assist the people of our community in a safe and timely manner,” said Burnettsville Firefighter Michael Capitanio. “With out-of-date gear, we are risking more than we would in normal emergency operations. This new gear will go a long way in helping us to reach that goal and improve the safety of our firefighters.”
Pattonsburg (MO) Fire and Rescue Protection District
The Pattonsburg Fire and Rescue Protection District has 22 volunteer firefighters who protect a population of 1,900 on nearly 130 square miles. The Pattonsburg community rests next to the heavily traveled Interstate 35 in northern Missouri, where millions of vehicles travel each year. Because of the highway, the department’s firefighters must be prepared to respond to the same kinds of emergency situations that a major metropolitan department may face, such as fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials spills, and more, but with limited resources.
All of the turnout gear the department currently has is at least 14 years old. While the volunteers have worked hard to keep them maintained, many of the sets are becoming thread bare from use. Decreasing revenue over the past several years has made it impossible for the department to purchase new gear.
Being awarded four sets of new gear is a godsend for our department,” said First Assistant Chief Richard W. Mooney. “We can now replace at least four of the most worn-out sets that are currently in use, making it so much safer for our "first in - last out" volunteers!”
Additional Globe Gear Giveaway awards will be made monthly throughout 2018. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site, Dispatch newsletter, and Facebook page, as well as the Read more
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Posted: Oct 24, 2018
A storage shed at Evergreen Coho SKP RV Park was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon.
There were no injuries and the fire was contained to the small building.
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue (EJFR) responded to the call at 2481 Anderson Lake Road after neighbors noticed flames through the back window of the shed around 12:52 p.
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Monroe, NC—3M Scott Fire & Safety is launching the V Series of thermal imaging cameras, and the line debuts with the V320, a simple, lightweight and tactical thermal imaging solution.
“Firefighters are increasingly looking to thermal imaging technology to help them make faster, safer decisions on the fireground,” said Jeff Emery, global business unit leader, SCBA and fire solutions for 3M Scott Fire & Safety. “The practical design, high-quality performance benefits and affordability of the V320 make this new thermal imager an integral component of any fire department’s toolbox.”
The V320 has a high-resolution 320x240 sensor that allows firefighters to navigate through zero visibility conditions. Lightweight at 2.2 pounds and ruggedly durable, the V320 performs in extreme high temperature environments with minimal maintenance. Additionally, the new V320 has a removable, rechargeable battery that offers up to eight hours of service.
“The long-duration battery life and the ability to remove the battery for recharging ensures the firefighter never needs to take the V320 out of service,” said John Graves, global portfolio manager for thermal imaging solutions with 3M Scott Fire & Safety. “It is small, lightweight and durable and offers easy, one-button On/Off, yet it doesn’t compromise on its ability to provide firefighters with the mission-critical information they need to make better decisions in extreme conditions.
“With one in every riding position, departments can get more visibility in all conditions and be more than ready to handle modern fire scenes," Graves said.
The V Series complements 3M Scott’s high-tech X Series of thermal imaging cameras, which includes its high performance X380N. The X380N thermal imager, which has been updated to meet the requirements of NFPA 1801, 2018 revision, provides high image quality (384X288) and advanced technology capabilities including 2000°F dynamic range, Tactical Color, integrated laser pointer and Hot and Cold Spot Tracker.
For more information, visit www.3MScott.com.
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Posted: Oct 24, 2018
EAGLEVILLE, PA—Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting for firefighting uses, has introduced the Vantage® II helmet light, a low-profile, lightweight tactical flashlight that attaches in seconds to both modern and traditional full-brim fire helmets. The new hands-free light, which is powered by a single lithium battery, delivers a powerful 350 lumens and features a safety taillight so firefighters can be seen from behind in even thick smoke.
The Vantage II is specially designed to attach to fire helmets above or below the brim through the use of a swivel clamp. Its ultra-bright blue rear light enables firefighters and rescue workers to be seen in smoke-filled rooms, blackout conditions and other emergency situations regardless of which direction the light is shining. The taillight also can be configured to flash mode to aid in signaling purposes.
“The Vantage II is the next generation of hands-free lighting tools for the fire service,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “Its ultra-compact size and taillight feature, along with its powerful lumen output, make it the perfect hands-free light for firefighting personnel who require extreme brightness. They also can rotate it 360 degrees to shine the light where it’s needed most.”
The Vantage II features a power LED for maximum illumination and two modes, high and low. Its textured parabolic reflector produces a smooth beam hotspot with optimum side illumination to aid in navigation. On high, the light delivers 350 lumens and 3,500 candela over a beam distance of 118 meters, while providing a run time of two hours and fifteen minutes. It offers an extended run time of five hours on the low setting, while providing 135 lumens and 1,700 candela over 80 meters.
The new light is operated by a large, easy-access pushbutton switch at the rear of the light. The switch features a blue taillight LED to ensure users can be seen from behind. The light also includes a safe off feature, locking it so it cannot be turned on accidentally.
Featuring a body constructed of 6000 series machined aluminum with a black anodized finish, the Vantage II uses a lens that is made of high-temperature, shock-mounted and impact-resistant BOROFLOAT® glass. The light is IPX7 rated and is waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes. It also is impact-resistance tested to one meter.
For more information, visit www.streamlight.com.
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