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Posted: May 18, 2017

New North Beverly (MA) Fire Station Floor Approved

The North Beverly fire station will be getting a new floor, following a $550,000 allocation by the Beverly City Council on Monday night."I don't know if any of you have been in the building, there's a basement, and there's a structural slab that the fire trucks sit on that has been deteriorating for the past few years," said Finance Director Bryant Ayles.
During the construction of the new floor, accommodations have been made to house the fire trucks up at Beverly Hospital.

"They've been gracious enough to allow offer us some garage space up there, so there shouldn't be any adjustment to the services that station provides." Ayles said.

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Posted: May 18, 2017

St. Paul (MN) Fire Station for Sale

A St. Paul fire house — the oldest active station in the state until recent years — is on the market.
Station 10 was used as a St. Paul fire house from 1885 to 2010 at 754 Randolph Ave., near West Seventh Street. This week, the city of St. Paul announced it’s soliciting offers from people who want to redevelop the decommissioned building.

Station 10's architect was Edward Payson Bassford, who also designed Summit Avenue mansions, the Armstrong-Quinlan House and the second state Capitol.

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Posted: May 18, 2017

Dallas (TX) Fire Apparatus Hits Pickup that Failed to Yield

A Dallas Fire-Rescue truck was involved in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning. Authorities were called just before 11 a.m. to the 5700 block of North Jim Miller Road, near the Interstate 30 service road in Far East Dallas. Jason Evans, a Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman, said the fire engine was headed to a nearby structure fire when the crash occurred.
According to Dallas police, the engine slowed at a red light and then proceeded through the intersection when it struck a black Chevrolet pickup that had failed to yield.
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Posted: May 18, 2017

Product News

Bayco Products Inc. 1,000-lumen Nightstick NSR-1514 LED rechargeable area/scene light has a magnetic base. The 1,000-lumen Nightstick NSR-1514C rechargeable LED area light kit includes a six-foot tripod placed inside a durable carrying case. The Nightstick NSR-1514 weighs 3.3 pounds. Leveraging lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology to provide up to eight hours of continuous usable light on a single charge, the NSR-1514 also features a rare-earth 10-pound pull force magnet in the supporting base.

This area light will swivel independently, providing the ability to position light exactly where needed and at angles not available in traditional fixed position scene lighting. The Nightstick NSR-1514C light kit model includes the LED area light, a six-foot aluminum tripod with camlock adjusters, and AC and DC power supplies - all inside a rugged blow molded carrying case. www.mynightstick.com, 800-233-2155

Allegro Industries Plastic Defibrillator Wall Case is made of corrosion-resistant ABS plastic with high-visibility graphics. The Plastic Defibrillator Wall Case with strobe comes with a fully sealed, waterproof strobe powered by a 9-volt battery.

It also has a 130-decibel alarm for audio and visual warning when door is opened. The metal case is constructed with corrosion-resistant steel and features a doorfront window and recessed handle. www.allegrosafety.com, 800-622-3530

Scott Safety Scott Sight app allows users to edit, save, and share configurations for the Scott Sight’s in-mask display. The app is now available on the Apple and Android app stores. Users can customize the Scott Sight display’s brightness, icon layout, temperature display (Celsius or Fahrenheit), and display colors (grey, fixed, or dynamic) to suit their own personal preferences.

Scott Sight is the world’s first hands-free, in-mask thermal imager, which can penetrate smoke to provide unmatched situational intelligence in the most dangerous circumstances imaginable. www.scottsight.com, 800-247-7257

International Truck’s International® A26 engine is a 12.4-liter engine designed to provide industry-leading uptime to the Class 8 market. Built from the MAN D26 engine crankcase, the A26 produces up to 475 hp and 1,750 pounds-foot of torque from a design that’s 600-700 pounds lighter than a traditional 15L big bore engine.

Its components have been engineered to deliver uncompromising uptime as well as class-leading fuel efficiency, reduced weight, and quiet operation. The A26 features a variable geometry turbocharger that reduces complexity and enhances reliability. At 2,299 pounds, the A26 is the lightest engine in its class. www.navistar.com, 331-332-5000

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Posted: May 18, 2017

Product News

Bayco Products Inc. 1,000-lumen Nightstick NSR-1514 LED rechargeable area/scene light has a magnetic base. The 1,000-lumen Nightstick NSR-1514C rechargeable LED area light kit includes a six-foot tripod placed inside a durable carrying case. The Nightstick NSR-1514 weighs 3.3 pounds. Leveraging lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology to provide up to eight hours of continuous usable light on a single charge, the NSR-1514 also features a rare-earth 10-pound pull force magnet in the supporting base.

This area light will swivel independently, providing the ability to position light exactly where needed and at angles not available in traditional fixed position scene lighting. The Nightstick NSR-1514C light kit model includes the LED area light, a six-foot aluminum tripod with camlock adjusters, and AC and DC power supplies - all inside a rugged blow molded carrying case. www.mynightstick.com, 800-233-2155

Allegro Industries Plastic Defibrillator Wall Case is made of corrosion-resistant ABS plastic with high-visibility graphics. The Plastic Defibrillator Wall Case with strobe comes with a fully sealed, waterproof strobe powered by a 9-volt battery.

It also has a 130-decibel alarm for audio and visual warning when door is opened. The metal case is constructed with corrosion-resistant steel and features a doorfront window and recessed handle. www.allegrosafety.com, 800-622-3530

Scott Safety Scott Sight app allows users to edit, save, and share configurations for the Scott Sight’s in-mask display. The app is now available on the Apple and Android app stores. Users can customize the Scott Sight display’s brightness, icon layout, temperature display (Celsius or Fahrenheit), and display colors (grey, fixed, or dynamic) to suit their own personal preferences.

Scott Sight is the world’s first hands-free, in-mask thermal imager, which can penetrate smoke to provide unmatched situational intelligence in the most dangerous circumstances imaginable. www.scottsight.com, 800-247-7257

International Truck’s International® A26 engine is a 12.4-liter engine designed to provide industry-leading uptime to the Class 8 market. Built from the MAN D26 engine crankcase, the A26 produces up to 475 hp and 1,750 pounds-foot of torque from a design that’s 600-700 pounds lighter than a traditional 15L big bore engine.

Its components have been engineered to deliver uncompromising uptime as well as class-leading fuel efficiency, reduced weight, and quiet operation. The A26 features a variable geometry turbocharger that reduces complexity and enhances reliability. At 2,299 pounds, the A26 is the lightest engine in its class. www.navistar.com, 331-332-5000

Streamlight® Inc. ProTac HL® USB headlamp pr

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