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Posted: May 26, 2016

Medical Response Motorcycles Added to Local Fire Department

Next week, the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department will roll out their newest form of medical response. It's a team that leaves fire trucks behind, and hits the street on two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, rigged to carry lifesaving equipment.
The "RIDER" team - or "Rapid Incident Deployment and Early Response" will focus on city events where crowds and congestion could slow traditional emergency vehicles. Chief Ken Perkins said, "When you get pedestrian traffic and vehicle traffic that's just logjammed down there it's almost impossible to make a quick response." Chief Perkins says motorcycle units have been successful in Daytona Beach and other areas. With downtown events growing every year, the department decided this would be an effective way to help people quickly. One might look at two shiny Harleys and wonder what the program costs. Turns out, it's not much. Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson is leasing each cycle to the city for a dollar a year. The fire department provides the manpower and gear. Chief Perkins said, "That's the real jewel of the whole program, is that it's a public private partnership."
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Posted: May 26, 2016

Streamlight® Launches ProTac® 1L-1AA Tactical Light

EAGLEVILLE, PA—Streamlight® Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the lightweight, high lumen, ProTac 1L-1AA. The latest compact addition to the ProTac® series of tactical lights offers the added convenience of using either one CR123A or AA lithium battery, or an easy-to-source AA alkaline battery. Its size and “dual fuel” options make it the perfect Everyday Carry (EDC) light.

The ProTac 1L-1AA uses a high power C4® LED to deliver up to 350 lumens, depending on the battery source selected. Offering high, low and strobe settings, it features a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows user selection of one of three different programs: high/strobe/low (factory default); high only; or low/high.

“The ProTac 1L-1AA is the latest addition to our ‘dual fuel’ lights, which provide multiple battery options, depending on availability or user preference,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “The combination of its size, output and battery versatility makes its one of the brightest and most versatile everyday carry lights available.  It’s ideal for tactical, military, outdoor and other users when conducting maneuvers or search operations, or performing other tasks under low-light conditions.”

When using one 3 Volt CR123A lithium battery, the ProTac 1L-1AA on High provides 6,400 candela and 350 lumens over a 160-meter distance, with a runtime of one hour and 30 minutes. On the Low setting, the light delivers 720 candela, a 53-meter distance and 40 lumens, with a runtime of 14 hours.

With a AA Alkaline or AA Lithium battery inserted, the light on High provides 2,750 candela, 150 lumens and a 105-meter beam distance; on Low, it offers 720 candela and 40 lumens over 53 meters.  Runtimes on the High setting are 1 hour and 20 minutes with a AA Alkaline, and 4 hours and 15 minutes with a AA Lithium battery; on Low, they are 7 hours and 30 minutes and 14 hours, respectively.  The Strobe setting runs for up to 8 hours.

The light features a multifunction, pushbutton tactical tail switch, which allows for one-handed operation of the momentary, variable intensity or strobe settings. Fabricated from 6000 series machined aluminum with a black anodized finish, the light features a high temperature, impact-resistant Boro Float glass lens. The ProTac 1L-1AA measures 4.25 inches in length and weighs 2.5 ounces with an included CR123A battery, and 2.8 ounces with an included AA alkaline battery.

The new light is rated IPX7 for waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes and is impact resistant tested to 2 meters. Packaged with a removable pocket clip and holster, it comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. The MSRP is $68.00.

For more information, visit www.streamlight.com.

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Posted: May 26, 2016

Two Clark County church arsons in 24 hours

Two churches were set on fire within 24 hours in Clark County. The latest, reported early Thursday morning, caused heavy water damage at the Liberty Bible Church of the Nazarene at 12404 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Crews called to the fire at about 3 a.m. discovered that something had been thrown through a window of the church nursery.
- PUB DATE: 5/26/2016 8:44:20 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News
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Posted: May 26, 2016

Two Clark County church arsons in 24 hours

Two churches were set on fire within 24 hours in Clark County. The latest, reported early Thursday morning, caused heavy water damage at the Liberty Bible Church of the Nazarene at 12404 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Crews called to the fire at about 3 a.m. discovered that something had been thrown through a window of the church nursery.
- PUB DATE: 5/26/2016 8:44:20 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News
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Posted: May 26, 2016

Chicago (IL) Fire Department Fire Apparatus at High-Rise Training

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