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Posted: Jul 8, 2016

HURST Jaws of Life Launches Four New Spreaders

Shelby (NC) – HURST Jaws of Life, Inc., an industry leading global manufacturer of rescue tools, debuted four new spreaders today: Two as part of the eDRAULIC® line and two within HURST’s 10,000 PSI high pressure offering. The launch includes the introduction of the SP 555E2, one of the strongest portable spreaders on the market today.

“We love being at the top of our industry, and when we see an opportunity to further innovate and manufacture superior tools, we don’t hesitate to develop and launch the new products,” said Bruce Johnston, director of marketing and product management for HURST. “These new spreaders are not only lighter and stronger than their predecessors, they set a new standard in their respective
classes.”

All four spreaders include “Shark Tooth” removable tips with multifunctional design and four rows of shark-like teeth to grip any material. They also feature squeezing plates integrated directly into the arms of each spreader. The chart below provides specifics on just how much lighter and stronger each tool is than its predecessor.

The eDRAULIC spreaders come with two Li-Ion rechargeable batters and one charger for maximum power; you can also plug the tools in with a 110v adapter. All four spreaders are NFPA 1936 2015 compliant with an IP rating of IP54 on the eDRAULIC versions.

The SP 555E2 and SP 555 models replace the existing SP 310E2 and SP 310 versions and SP 333E2 and SP 333 replace the SP 300E2 and SP 300 models.

For more information about HURST Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com.

 

About HURST Jaws of Life

HURST is the only manufacturer of the Jaws of Life® brand. There is no equal to saving lives. The company’s commitment to research and development and dedication to quality engineering and manufacturing, has resulted in a line of innovative products known for outstanding safety, durability and performance. HURST Jaws of Life, Inc., is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions company.

Contact
Bruce R. Johnston
Director of Marketing & Product Management
980.404.3649
BJohnston@idexcorp.com

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Chevrolet Expands Suburban 3500HD for Police, Fire
Chevrolet Expands Suburban 3500HD for Police, Fire
Posted: Jul 8, 2016

Chevrolet Expands Suburban 3500HD for Police, Fire

Chevrolet will offer its Suburban 3500 Heavy Duty full-size SUV to state and local state and local government entities and commercial fleets as a police or fire emergency response vehicle for the 2017 model year, after developing the vehicle as an unmarked armored federal law enforcement vehicle, a GM spokesman said.

Chevrolet will continue to offer the Suburban 1500 side by side with the Suburban 3500, which offers expanded capabilities and can also be set up as a marked unit.

The Suburban 3500 provides an 11,000-pound GVWR rating, 4,400 pounds of payload capability, a 12,700-pound GCWR (gross combined weight rating), and maximum trailering of 3,000 pounds. The vehicle increases GVWR over the 2013 Suburban 1500 by 2,400 pounds and offers 2,200 additional pounds in payload. Trailering will be lower because the vehicle was optimized for payload and specific applications.

Read More at www.government-fleet.com
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LAFD Takes Delivery of a New 50-ton Heavy Rescue
LAFD Takes Delivery of a New 50-ton Heavy Rescue
Posted: Jul 8, 2016

LAFD Takes Delivery of a New 50-ton Heavy Rescue

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has taken delivery of a new 2016 "Century" 50-ton Heavy Rescue which will replace our current 40-ton Heavy Rescue (HR56). The LAFD Design, Purchase, and Fleet Maintenance Teams, once again, developed a state-of-the-art apparatus, which is commensurate with our status as a leader in the fire service.
This project involved over a year of preparation which included specification development, grant funding procedures and contract development.  The design team was present for all phases of apparatus construction including a final inspection with the manufacturer in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

Some of the new features and enhancements on the 2016 Heavy Rescue include:

• Cummins ISX, 15 Liter, 550 horsepower motor with 18 speed Fuller transmission
• 50-ton lift capacity
• Two (2) Turret winches were added giving the operator four (4) cables to use for recovery operation and load stabilizing
• “Vista Glow” amber light package added to better illuminate the apparatus during night time operations
• All LED scene and work lights
• Extended boom reach, which allows for 6-8’ additional extension
• “Load Limit” sensor added to boom. This system alerts the operator as to load amount being picked up by the rotator boom which will help prevent overloading and create a safer operating parameters
• Back-up camera
Read More at www.lafd.org
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Posted: Jul 8, 2016

Candidates for Department of Natural Resources chief in Olympia for Monday forum

Candidates for Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands will gather on Monday in Olympia to make the case for why they should oversee 5.6 million acres of the state’s land and lead firefighting efforts against often-dangerous summer blazes. The event is hosted by Washington’s League of Women Voters and sponsored in part by The Olympian.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2016 4:23:46 AM - SOURCE: Olympian
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Posted: Jul 8, 2016

New Mexico fire chief charged with impersonating cop fired

After months of controversy, the Valencia County fire chief has been fired.Steven Gonzales is facing charges of impersonating an officer and false imprisonment after he pulled over a person for driving erratically in Los Lunas. Authorities say that as fire chief, Gonzales had no authority to pull people over.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: koat.com
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