A necessity for any emergency situation, the versatile Exclusive Blue Leatherman Raptor 6-in-1 multi-tool has all the important tools that uniformed professionals need to safely and quickly perform their essential job functions in an emergency situation. Infusing the expertise and input of special-operations medics as well as EMTs and firefighters with prior experience with standard medical shears into its elaborate design, the Raptor offers an excellent, balanced set of multi-purpose tools designed to facilitate life-saving efforts in potentially life-threatening scenarios.

Carefully constructed with just the perfect amount of multi-purpose tools, its intricate design features a stainless steel construction. The Raptor is equipped with a set of 420 HC Stainless Steel Folding Medical Shears, which have serrations that can easily and efficiently grasp materials so the user can employ a strong, proficient cut. When not using the shears, they can be detached in order to clean and maintain them.

The Raptor’s strap cutter features a locking safety liner designed for immediate usage and can be used with aviator-style gloves, regardless of whether the shears are open or closed. When life-sustaining oxygen is needed quickly and an oxygen bottle’s wrench is unavailable, the Raptor’s oxygen-tank wrench, which is conveniently integrated into the strap cutter, can be used as a reliable replacement. Its ring cutter can be used on a vast majority of standard gold bands, making it a resourceful and critically important tool for any first responder. When standard civilian glass needs to be broken immediately during rescue operations, the Raptor’s carbide-tip glass breaker, which is found on one of its handles, is more than capable of accomplishing this task.

Additionally, the Raptor has a MOLLE-compatible, injection-molded polymer holster that is comprised of glass-filled nylon. It can rotate on a sturdy clip that offers fast access while it is positioned on a vest or pack. The Raptor can be easily stored in the open or closed positions.

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

Paul Conway Fire announced the addition of Sales Representative, Rob Busser, who will support the Southwest Wisconsin market, providing one-on-one support to individuals and departments for the company’s complete line of firefighter safety equipment and gear. With his extensive background, Rob will also assist with the company’s Law Enforcement/Tactical division.

Rob has been a volunteer firefighter for over 24 years, serving the Hollandale Fire Department for 16, where he achieved the rank of Captain. He is now a Lieutenant on the Mineral Point Fire Department. He belongs to the Iowa County Technical Rescue team, Vernon (IA) County Hazmat team and is an Adjunct Instructor at Southwest WI Technical College. Prior to firefighting, Rob was an EMT, a founding member of the Hollandale First Responders, and served on Blanchardville EMS and Mineral Point EMS.

For over 16 years now, Rob’s also been working as a Correctional Officer and Dispatcher for the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office! He currently resides in Mineral Point, WI with his wife, Kara and son, MacClain.

Lee Kasten (Sales Director) added, “Rob is a great addition to our team and we are confident that he will develop and maintain excellent partnerships with departments and our fellow brothers and sisters.”

To learn more about Paul Conway Fire, visit Fire.paulconwayshields.com. Rob can be contacted directly at (608) 574-9015.

 

After firefighters had left his property Sunday afternoon, Bruce Silvia remained next to the charred shell of his house, trying to come to grips with what happened. He was headed to Oak Harbor on Sunday morning, then returned in a panic after the Island County Sheriff’s Office called to tell him his house was on fire.
- PUB DATE: 8/30/2016 3:51:48 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

An Orting Valley Fire and Rescue firefighter working a blaze near Leavenworth rescued a dog Monday morning from a burned-out area. A picture posted to Orting Valley Fire’s Facebook page shows Will Lengel holding a dirty West Highlands white terrier in his arms as he walks down a partially burned slope at the site of the Suncrest fire.
- PUB DATE: 8/30/2016 2:19:58 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune