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Posted: May 11, 2016

Phoenixville (PA) Fire Apparatus 'Goes Pink' to Fight Cancer

The Phoenixville Fire Department is expanding its lifesaving and protection mission by taking the fight to cancer. The department announced that they have covered one of their engines, pictured above, in pink to demonstrate their support for cancer awareness.
All proceeds will be used to help those living in our area that have survived or are currently fighting cancer. We will work with the Cancer Center at Phoenixville Hospital to identify survivors in need of assistance. During our first Cancer Awareness Initiative in 2012, money raised was donated to three local residents.
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Posted: May 11, 2016

Kochek at Forefront of Firefighting Safety

Greg Kozey faced challenges when he was a volunteer firefighter and chief in Eastford many years ago. Finding water sources in a town with no hydrants was one of his primary challenges. But Kozey was a machinist. He started working on a solution.
What fire departments had at the time was a strainer they could put into a water source so a truck could suck the water up and spit it out. But those strainers were heavy, cumbersome designs that often got clogged up.

"It was a safety hazard," Kozey said. "You can't run out of water once you start."

For several months, Kozey tinkered with a design until he perfected a self-leveling floating strainer. It was light enough for one person to handle. He got a patent on it, and fire companies in the area started buying the device. Then he built something firefighters could use to break through the ice to get to water in the winter. He got a patent on that long-handled ice strainer.

Things just snowballed from there. From strainers, he moved on to other firefighting equipment. Today, the company sells a host of other fire equipment, irrigation, water works, and industrial products for customers. They have a $4.5 million contract with the government to fight forest fires. Their products are sold in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Most of the fire departments in the area use Kochek products and equipment.

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Posted: May 11, 2016

Rapid City (SD) Fire Department Puts Fire Apparatus into Service

The Rapid City Fire Department now has a new wildland fire truck that was put into service on Tuesday. Engine 5-5 is a new 2013 F-150 brush truck, replacing a 1995 brush truck.The new engine is a four door and carries 400 gallons of water, as opposed to the old single cab that carried 300 gallons.

Lt. Josh Lange says, "It's important because the wear and tear on wildland apparatus is a little higher than what you see on like our big Type 1 engines, you know, we call them pavement queens, the big one, because they pretty much stay to the concrete. These ones are going through the woods and up and down dozer line and maybe even long distances like sometimes we go to California and throughout the country to different fires, so it's important to keep them up to date and just have the best equipment we can."
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Posted: May 11, 2016

Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident in Dayton (OH)

A Dayton fire engine was involved in a minor crash this morning at Wayne Avenue and Hugo Street. A four-door sedan sustained side-impact damage from Dayton Engine 2. There were no reports of injuries. Police were called to the scene shortly before 10 a.m.
The car side-swiped the engine, causing damage to its driver’s side and damaged the exhaust and side panel of the engine.

No one was injured.

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Posted: May 11, 2016

Product News

TURTLE TUBE for grain silo rescue is 18 inches in diameter and can be forced into grain around a victim. Then it expands to allow breathing room and shifts weight so the victim can be freed.

The Turtle Tube comes with a convenient carrying bag with a shoulder strap. Deployment is quick by simply loosening two giant stainless steel wingnuts. www.turtleplastics.com, 440-282-8008

Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. “First Responder Real-time Video Access” allows predesignated first responders to receive immediate, real-time security camera access during emergency situations. The cameras are shared only when an authorized user activates first responder access. Immediate situational awareness can be crucial when there are intruders, a fire, or other situations.

The insights that first responders gain from the clear, deep visibility can directly impact their actions-from necessary evacuations to the specific protective measures they might take. Following setup, the video streams will continue to be private-only accessible by the organization-until authorized personnel activate the video access. As a safeguard to avoid accidentally sending emails, the user will also click on an “Are you sure you want to activate?” notice to confirm. www.eagleeyenetworks.com, 512-473-0500

STREAMLIGHT® 18650 LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND CHARGER is designed to energize the growing line of Streamlight products that accept 18650 rechargeable batteries. The new, dual-power-input charging system permits charging through either AC/DC or USB power sources. The two-bay cradle can charge either one Streamlight 18650 lithium ion battery or two batteries simultaneously, charging a single battery in as little as 3.5 hours. The charger is equipped with dual-power-input ports, accepting either 5-V Micro-USB or traditional AC or DC power sources.

This gives users a variety of charging options, such as a personal computer, portable USB charger, or 12-VDC automotive power, when a wall outlet is not available. Streamlight’s rechargeable 18650 batteries offer 3.7-V, 2,600-mAh and are rechargeable up to 500 times. The charger unit has an impact-resistant engineered polymer housing. Its Micro-USB input has a custom locking feature that charges from Streamlight AC/USB adapters or most other USB sources. www.streamlight.com, 800-523-7488

SMART CONTROL P™ DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL offers a compact display that is designed to fit on most Darley portable and engine-driven pumps.

The panel has a compact design at only 4.3 inches, and the Smart Control P features start, stop, and throttle control; digital water discharge pressure readout; engine RPM, temperature, and hour meter; dual control panel control for operation in the cab or at the panel; primer activation; inlet and discharge pressure; waterproof design; and is set for emergency shutdown or to warn for loss of water, loss of oil pressure, and high engine temperature. Read more

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