A 34-year-old Wilson Creek man was killed Tuesday in a one vehicle collision west of Marlin. Benjamin A. McAfee was driving a pickup truck east on Road 22-Northeast about 1.5 miles north of State route 28 when around 3 p.m. the truck plunged down a 200 foot cliff. McAfee was ejected and died at the scene.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2017 3:18:00 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

HME Ahrens-Fox, Inc, has announced the release of its exclusive cab-console design. The new cab console, featuring integrated touchscreen controls, will be introduced to the fire industry at FDIC International 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 24-29.

It features:

• Integrated touch-screen control technology.
• Modular design easily configured to support specialized demands.
• Features individual driver and officer command and control touch-screen panels.
• Ergonomic design provides easy screen access and operation.
• Durable console material construction offers easy maintenance and long service life.

“The new cab-console design complements the development of our own, proprietary touch-screen command and control technologies. The cab-console module will be incorporated throughout our custom fire apparatus line, as well as in evolving HME Ahrens-Fox cab designs,” said HME Ahrens-Fox Vice President, Director of Engineering, Ken Lenz. “The module offers command and control in a modular, ergonomic layout that quite literally puts apparatus controls at the driver and officer’s fingertips.”

The sweeping arc of the front console provides essential truck instrumentation for the driver in an accessible and easy-to-read format. The driver’s console also features a right-hand panel with additional touch-screen, switch controls. The officer’s side of the console features a left-hand touchscreen panel. Both panels feature adaptive touchscreen technology that can be configured to support individual apparatus command and control demands, as required.

The modular center section of the console can also be configured to support individual crew and department needs including storage of personal equipment and gear, cup holders, clipboards, communication devices, additional switches, power outlets, and information ports.

The cab console is constructed of durable, wear-resistant materials to provide years of easy maintenance and long service life and is offered in colors to match individual department specifications.

For more information about Ahrens-Fox® Modular Cab Consoles and touchscreen technologies, contact HME Vice President of Sales, Bill Doebler at 616.534.1463, HME Incorporated, 1950 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, Michigan 49519.

Easy-to-use Bluetooth™ Technology Delivers Clarity On and Off the Fireground

MONROE, N.C. (February 10, 2017) – Scott Safety is pleased to announce the release of the EPIC 3 Radio Direct Interface (RDI) voice amplifier, the latest addition to the EPIC 3 communications platform. The RDI delivers clear voice communications in loud environments while providing a cost-effective option by working with existing compatible Motorola field radios, as well as Scott SCBA/PPE. Utilizing Bluetooth communications, the RDI offers easy set up and operation with field radios and remote speaker microphones.

“Clear communications are critical to fireground safety and effective operations,” said Scott Garmon, communications product line manager for Scott Safety. “The EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier provides seamless, intuitive operation with compatible Motorola APX radios and XE RSMs to deliver clear and reliable SCBA and fireground radio communications.”

The EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier simplifies system integration and operation. When operating the RDI voice amplifier with Scott Safety SCBA equipment, a firefighter can communicate directly through the APX radio via the XE RSM push-to-talk (PTT) interface, providing a significant improvement to in-mask voice communication clarity. Simplified Bluetooth operation ensures fast and easy transitioning between tactical SCBA/radio and non-tactical radio communication modes while eliminating facepiece wire entanglement hazards.

Rugged and high-heat rated construction ensures years of reliable operation. The EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier is NFPA 1981 approved (2002/2007/2013 editions) and is compatible with Scott Safety Air-Pak SCBA, PAPR, and APR products. Operational support for additional compatible Bluetooth enabled tactical field radios will be announced at future dates.

By operating with compatible Bluetooth enabled field radios, remote speaker microphones, and Scott SCBA and personal protection equipment, the EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier provides new and existing customers with the safety and operational benefits of enhanced voice communications while extending the value of their technology investment.

To learn more about the EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier, please contact your local Scott sales representative or visit us during FDIC International at Booth # 2323.

About Scott Safety

Scott Safety is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world. With 14 global manufacturing locations, Scott products protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards including smoke, toxic fumes, combustible gases, falling objects, and contaminants. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, PPE, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighter locators. For more information, visit www.scottsafety.com.