TheFireStore, the nation’s leading multi-channel distributor of public-safety equipment, supplies, training, and service, knows perfectly well that a firefighter’s job is physically tough: It involves running, crawling, and even squatting. In the span of just a few minutes, a firefighter can be in any number of different positions. Therefore, they need a product that offers ample and equal amounts of protection and comfort, along with allowing the mobility to safely and accurately do their jobs without hindering them in any way. Committed to a mission of continually developing products to improve both workplace satisfaction and personal safety, SuperFlow SafeT Systems offers a revolutionary solution: the Bunker Boot Mate, a non-invasive strap made of fire-resistant Kevlar and Nomex materials.

Preventing exposure to deadly heat and flames is a critical consideration that firefighters must take into account. Firefighters walking on roofs of burning homes are at risk of walking on soft spots and falling through. During the fall, the turnout pants’ fabric can catch on the roof’s shingles, thereby exposing legs to fire. Similarly, turnout pants can ride up legs while crawling backward, again exposing the legs. These scenarios occur countless times each year; this is where the Bunker Boot Mate’s usefulness is fully realized.

Proudly made in the U.S. and designed to help protect legs while keeping turnout pants feeling comfortable and properly placed, the Bunker Boot Mate conveniently snaps in between the existing two snaps that are located between the liner and outer shell of most turnout pants. Then, it wraps around a boot’s instep so that it can attach to the remaining pair of snaps on the opposite side, thereby eliminating the heat-exposure risks that are present when walking on roofs or when crawling backward. It is abrasion-resistant and essentially self-cleaning due to its Nanosphere coating – even the toughest dirt and grime can be removed when cleaned with just water. Additionally, each Bunker Boot Mate is equipped with two reflective stripes.

For more information and to get yours, be sure to visit TheFireStore.com.

EAGLEVILLE, PA—Streamlight® Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced new models of its Strion® lights, with innovative Dual Switch (DS) technology: the Strion® DS, the Strion®  DS HL (High Lumen) and the Strion® DS HPL (High Performance, High Lumen).  Each of the rechargeable lights now offers two independent, easy-to-locate switches for added user flexibility.

The ultra-compact flashlights provide both a head-mounted, push-button switch and a second, multifunction push-button tactical tail switch for full-feature control, independent of the other switch.

“The ability to choose between two switch locations is a major benefit for everyone from first responders to industrial professionals and outdoor enthusiasts,” says Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It gives them the flexibility to use one light for virtually any need, whether for tactical operations, troubleshooting repairs under low light conditions, or for lighting up an outdoor site under darkened conditions.”

Each light features the latest in C4® LED technology. The Strion DS delivers an optimal balance of a bright, far-reaching beam with ample peripheral light and long run times. The HL model offers a wide, side-to-side beam that illuminates an entire area, while the Strion DS HPL delivers a blinding hotspot over long distances to provide maximum illumination on targets downrange.

All three models provide three microprocessor-controlled variable-intensity modes and a strobe feature. The Strion DS HL and DS HPL each deliver 700 lumens on high, while the Strion DS offers 375 lumens on the same setting. On high, the Strion DS HPL reaches over 420 meters, while both the Strion DS HL and Strion DS reach over 219 meters. Run times for the three lights range from one hour and 15 minutes on high to 20 hours on low. The strobe feature on all three lights has a run time of 2.5 hours.

The lights also feature a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows users to select from high/medium/low with strobe (the factory default); high only; or high/medium/low without strobe.

The Strion DS, Strion DS HL and Strion DS HPL are each powered by a lithium ion battery that is rechargeable up to 1,000 times. The battery fully recharges in three hours in the product; a charge base LED indicator remains steady when charging and blinks when fully charged.

The lights’ casings are fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish. The Strion DS, DS HL and DS HPL measure 6.40, 6.33 and 7.56 inches long, respectively. Both the DS and DS HL models weigh 5.4 ounces, while the DS HPL model weighs 6.9 ounces. All three lights are IPX4-rated for water-resistant operation, and are impact resistance tested to two meters.

For more information, visit www.streamlight.com.

Spartan Emergency Response (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), has awarded Jimmy Faulkner, Service Manager for Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue, with its William F. Foster Outstanding Service Award. The award, presented at this year’s annual Fire Truck Training Conference, hosted Oct. 2-6, at the Lansing Convention Center in Lansing, Mich., recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to advancing the safety and maintenance of emergency response vehicles. 

 “Faulkner’s lifetime commitment to the fire rescue industry makes him an impeccable first recipient of the William F. Foster Outstanding Service Award, and his career sets the tone for future recipients,” said Mike Virnig, Director of Sales for Spartan Emergency Response. “He has served many roles from first responder to maintenance technician to educator. He’s made a dedicated effort to pass his skills on to the next great generation of fire technicians.”

Previous to leading fire apparatus maintenance efforts for Dallas Fire-Rescue, Faulkner led technician education curriculum for the California Fire Mechanics Academy, Spartan’s Fire Truck Training Conference, and Texas A&M University. Prior to that, he owned and operated his own fire apparatus maintenance company and worked for fire equipment manufacturers Crash Rescue Equipment Service, Inc., and American LaFrance. Faulkner began his career in fire rescue serving as a firefighter and paramedic.

In addition, William Foster, founder of Spartan Motors, has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s conference.

“While we honor Faulkner, we’re also celebrating the man who inspired the award,” said John Slawson, President of Spartan Emergency Response. “Everyone in our industry recognizes the incredible impact he’s had and the advancements that have come at his hands. To say his legacy is well-deserved is an understatement, if ever there was one.”

As a lifetime contributor and advocate in the industry, Foster recognized a need for technician training and so began the first Fire Truck Training Conference in 1994. Now in its 22^nd year, the conference is regarded as the leading mechanical and maintenance training forum for fire vocational vehicles and their components. It includes educational sessions presented by industry experts, hands-on fire truck-specific diagnostics, service and maintenance training, and Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification opportunities. Since its inception, the conference has grown from four educational subjects to more than 35 different classes covering regulations, requirements, and industry trends.

More: http://www.spartanmotors.com/

LUVERNE, MN—Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) announced that the company was a finalist along with two other companies for the Best in Class Small Company Award at the Minnesota Business Manufacturing Awards. The award recognizes a small company (1-50 employees) for overall excellence in the manufacturing industry in Minnesota.

The awards event celebrating the finalists was held September 29 in Minneapolis. Winners and finalists will be honored in an upcoming feature story of an all-manufacturing issue of Minnesota Business.

“We could not be more impressed by the example set by Midwest Fire,” says Minnesota Business Editor in Chief Steve LeBeau. “Excellence in manufacturing at every level is essential to the economic vibrancy of Minnesota, and we thank them for their extraordinary work.”

“I’m incredibly proud of our team,” says President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Fire Sarah Atchison. “We were honored to be considered a finalist with so many other great companies in our category. It was a great evening to celebrate with our team members at the awards ceremony. We would not have received this nomination without the hard work, dedication and commitment to customer service by the entire team at Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company .”

For more information, visit www.midwestfire.com.