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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Dundee (FL) Fire Department Purchases Protective Vests

The Dundee Fire Department may be small, limited in budget and consist exclusively of volunteers and part-time employees, but that hasn't stopped it from being a forward-thinking agency. "Our fire chief and the fire department are always on the cutting edge of technology," Town Manager Deena Ware said.
The latest purchase for the department was nine protective vests. Eight are level 2 vests worn daily by law enforcement. The other is a ballistic vest, which would be used for something like an active shooter situation. Chief Joe Carbone said firefighters nationally are receiving more training on how to operate during more serious calls.

Carbone, who also serves as deputy chief in Winter Haven, said Dundee was the only fire agency in Polk County that he knew of with protective vests for their firefighters. The town was able to piggyback off a state contract and get them for less than $500 per vest. Otherwise, they would have been close to $900 apiece, Carbone said.

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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Charges in Connection Over Stolen Warnbro (Australia) Fire Apparatus

Police have charged a man as part of an investigation into the alleged theft of a fire truck from WA's South West. The Toyota Landcruiser utility was stolen from the Springfield Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade's shed near Pemberton on Sunday morning at around 2am, with the rear tray containing firefighting equipment found abandoned and damaged in bushland.
A 30-year-old man from Warnbro was arrested on Thursday after being allegedly caught on camera committing an alleged fuel drive off at Preston Beach near Mandurah.
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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Woman Killed in Accident with Cleveland (OH) Fire Apparatus

The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a deadly crash involving a car and a fire truck. The crash happened around 12:20 a.m. Monday in front of the Cleveland Division of Fire station at St. Clair Ave. and E. 103rd St.
A ladder truck was returning from a fire when a car hit the truck head-on.

Firefighters worked to extricate a 41-year-old woman, who has not been identified, from the car for 15 minutes before determining she was dead.

A child car seat was ejected from the car during the crash. But firefighters and police determined there was no child in the seat during the crash.

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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Product News

Force5’s Fire & Rescue works as a corrosion inhibiter, a lubricant, and a cleaner to keep vehicles and essential gear in good working order. It penetrates metal parts to prevent rust and corrosion while forming a bond that repels water and other contaminants to ensure the proper function of equipment while prolonging usable life.

It can also be used on portable lights, power tools, generators, and inverters and is also a lubricant and cleaner that removes dirt, grime, grease, and even existing rust on metal parts and fasteners. The deep penetrating lubricant makes even hydrants with rusty threads easy to use as well. www.force5products.com, 678-883-3578

StreetWise CADlink’s StreetWise Responder personal smartphone response app for Android and iPhone focuses on the features individual responders need. It fully integrates with the other suite of StreetWise products, so you’ll always know who is responding on your call, where they are, and what they’re doing.

Features include instant call alert when software is active, and push notifications alert users when software is inactive; user-selectable audible alert when a new call is received; dual-source location geocoding with accuracy advisories; real-time unit and responder location tracking on a tactical map; navigation route overlay and live traffic conditions; and much more. www.streetwisecadlink.com, 800-718-8027

Re-Grip is an easy-to-use product for anything that needs a comfortable and safe grip. Simply add or replace a grip to any tool, handle, or lever in just three steps. It can be placed on items such as fire hose, sledgehammers, jack hammers, axes, and so on to avoid hand blisters and discomfort from arthritis/carpal tunnel.

Re-Grip is designed to help minimize stress or muscle fatigue by absorbing and redistributing energy during use; no glue or heat required. Watch a “How-to-Apply” video for firefighters at https://swm.wistia.com/medias/5ihvwee1a0. www.re-grip.com, 800-607-8931

Ontario Knife Company’s (OKC’s) Fire SPAX is a combination fire ax/halligan and pry bar multitool that is part of the Fire, Law Enforcement, EMTs, and Training (FLEET®) Program.

With an overall length of 22.19 inches, the Fire SPAX features a tough 48-52 HRC 1075 high-carbon steel blade that holds a true edge, making it sharp and strong enough for first responders to cut through the toughest emergency situations such as breaking through doorways or pulling window frames. Incorporating the ax, pry bar, and wrench features into one tool can save pounds and seconds in an emergency. www.ontarioknife.com, 716-676-5527

E-ONE has partnered with HBC-radiomatic to bring wireless functionality to E-ONE aerials through its Advanced Aerial Control System (AACS). This sees HBC-radiomatic’s spectrum B bellybox transmitter along with FSE 727 receiver integrated i

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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Product News

Force5’s Fire & Rescue works as a corrosion inhibiter, a lubricant, and a cleaner to keep vehicles and essential gear in good working order. It penetrates metal parts to prevent rust and corrosion while forming a bond that repels water and other contaminants to ensure the proper function of equipment while prolonging usable life.

It can also be used on portable lights, power tools, generators, and inverters and is also a lubricant and cleaner that removes dirt, grime, grease, and even existing rust on metal parts and fasteners. The deep penetrating lubricant makes even hydrants with rusty threads easy to use as well. www.force5products.com, 678-883-3578

StreetWise CADlink’s StreetWise Responder personal smartphone response app for Android and iPhone focuses on the features individual responders need. It fully integrates with the other suite of StreetWise products, so you’ll always know who is responding on your call, where they are, and what they’re doing.

Features include instant call alert when software is active, and push notifications alert users when software is inactive; user-selectable audible alert when a new call is received; dual-source location geocoding with accuracy advisories; real-time unit and responder location tracking on a tactical map; navigation route overlay and live traffic conditions; and much more. www.streetwisecadlink.com, 800-718-8027

Re-Grip is an easy-to-use product for anything that needs a comfortable and safe grip. Simply add or replace a grip to any tool, handle, or lever in just three steps. It can be placed on items such as fire hose, sledgehammers, jack hammers, axes, and so on to avoid hand blisters and discomfort from arthritis/carpal tunnel.

Re-Grip is designed to help minimize stress or muscle fatigue by absorbing and redistributing energy during use; no glue or heat required. Watch a “How-to-Apply” video for firefighters at https://swm.wistia.com/medias/5ihvwee1a0. www.re-grip.com, 800-607-8931

Ontario Knife Company’s (OKC’s) Fire SPAX is a combination fire ax/halligan and pry bar multitool that is part of the Fire, Law Enforcement, EMTs, and Training (FLEET®) Program.

With an overall length of 22.19 inches, the Fire SPAX features a tough 48-52 HRC 1075 high-carbon steel blade that holds a true edge, making it sharp and strong enough for first responders to cut through the toughest emergency situations such as breaking through doorways or pulling window frames. Incorporating the ax, pry bar, and wrench features into one tool can save pounds and seconds in an emergency. www.ontarioknife.com, 716-676-5527

E-ONE has partnered with HBC-radiomatic to bring wireless functionality to E-ONE aerials through its Advanced Aerial Control System (AACS). This sees HBC-radiomatic’s spectrum B bellybox transmitter along with FSE 727 receiver integrated i

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