At FDIC International, 2016, Sutphen is offering a first ever rear-mount aerial ladder. “The SLR 75 is the first in the new line of rear mounts, and we plan to expand the line in the near future,” says Alissa McGlone, marketing and trade show manager for Sutphen Corp. “If attendees haven’t seen it yet, I strongly encourage you to come by our booth or check out our social media pages and Web stie for all the details. This is a first for Sutphen, and we are excited to offer another solution to our firefighters’ needs.” She adds that when it comes to aerials, “We want to change the way firefighters think about Sutphen.”

FDIC International is well known as a show where fire service vendors introduce new innovations. But, McGlone says that the most important part of exhibiting at FDIC International is the attendee. “As a company, when we make a commitment to exhibit, we make a commitment to the attendee that we will put our best product on that show floor and that we will make sure attendees see everything Sutphen has to offer at its absolute best,” she says. “We want to impress the attendees and have them walk away saying, ‘That is the fire truck manufacturer I want to build my next truck.’ We do it all for them.”

McGlone adds that for attendees, the exhibit floor is something they do not want to miss. “Attendees have access to the industry’s premier manufacturers of equipment—large and small,” she says. “The industry’s best and most innovative products are on display. This is definitely the place to be if you are looking to spec or buy equipment.”

McGlone adds that the atmosphere is a big part of the show. “FDIC International is truly an event centered around the advancement of the industry and the firefighter,” she says. “When you combine the best in education and training, exposure to industry and equipment nnovation, along with community and team building events, it’s just something that you can’t help but want to be a part of. The atmosphere is electric!”

As shown at the show, here are some specs:

• Sutphen 62-inch extended cab with flat roof
• 206-inch wheelbase
• 12-foot, 1¾-inch travel height
• 36-foot, 2-inch travel length
• Four-door, six-person cab
• 400-hp Cummins ISL 9 Engine
• Allison Gen 5 EVS3000 Automatic Transmission
• Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump
• 300-gallon tank
• Stainless Steel Body
• 222 cubic feet of compartment space
• Safety Vision Camera System
• 24-Inch Bumper
• 10-kW Smart Power Generator
• Body chute ladder storage

Indianapolis, IN (April 20, 2016) - At the FDIC International 2016 Conference, W. L. Gore & Associates presented the results of a human study that evaluated the physiological impact of protective barriers currently available in turnout gear. Conducted by a third party, this study confirmed that wearing the GORE® PARALLON™ liner system delivered the highest breathability followed closely by CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier, with both significantly better than the competition.

A group of firefighters wearing turnout gear completed a defined work/rest cycle in a controlled environment while their body core temperatures, heart rates, and skin temperatures were monitored. Over a period of several weeks, the same participants repeated the trial three times so they could wear each set of gear containing one of the three different protective barriers.

Before the trial began, each turnout gear composite was tested for Total Heat Loss (THL) and Resistance to Sweat Evaporation (RET) to determine which test method was more aligned with human physiological results. Several results of the trial were significant:

• First, the firefighters’ physiological responses were the best when they were wearing gear with Gore’s protective barriers.
• Second, all of the firefighters were able to complete the trial while they were wearing gear with Gore’s protective barriers. On the contrary, 40 percent of them could not finish the test when wearing the competitive barrier because their heart rates exceeded their maximum rates, which were established as part of the safety criteria before the trial began.
• Finally, the RET results directly correlated with the participants’ physiological response, whereas THL did not.

Visit www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com/Heat-Stress-Management for more information about this study.

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery and product innovation. Well known for waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the company’s portfolio includes everything from high-performance fabrics and implantable medical devices to industrial manufacturing GORE® Protective Barriers Shown to Reduce heat Stress Better CROSSTECH, GORE‐TEX, PARALLON, GORE and design are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates components and aerospace electronics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Gore employs more than 10,000 associates worldwide. Gore is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” lists since the rankings debuted in 1984.The company also appears regularly on similar lists around the world. Learn more at www.gore.com

 

PHOTO: A mom and her two kids experienced some terrifying moments overnight before emergency responders rescued them from their burning home. Firefighters and Thurston County sheriff's deputies responded to the Lacey-area home shortly at around midnight after receiving reports of a fire there. Arriving at the scene, they found a mother and her two children trapped on the second story of the burning home as smoke swirled around them.
- PUB DATE: 4/21/2016 10:39:18 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

PHOTO: A mom and her two kids experienced some terrifying moments overnight before emergency responders rescued them from their burning home. Firefighters and Thurston County sheriff's deputies responded to the Lacey-area home shortly at around midnight after receiving reports of a fire there. Arriving at the scene, they found a mother and her two children trapped on the second story of the burning home as smoke swirled around them.
- PUB DATE: 4/21/2016 10:39:18 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

Indianapolis, IN (April 20 2016) – INNOTEX®, one of the top five turnout gear design and manufacturing firms in North America at the Fire Department Instructors Conference International (FDIC) in Indianapolis, unveils today their latest NFPA 1971 turnout gear, INNOTEX ENERGYTM.

As designers race to keep up with high-performance turnout gear, INNOTEX ENERGYTM innovates on two pivotal features: enhanced mobility and evaporative cooling. The gear’s technology increases firefighter’s comfort by reducing heat stress and enabling an increased ability to move. With INNOTEX ENERGYTM, INNOTEX® seeks to balance ergonomics, durability and design appeal.
During the development of INNOTEX ENERGYTM, protection without compromise, unprecedented comfort, increased durability and added usefulness were the four key guiding design principles for the firm.

An INNOTEX® advisory group of firefighters, distributors and industry experts was formed. Together, they came up with a list of 75 recommendations rated by importance for the firefighter.

From the synthesis of these recommendations, INNOTEX ENERGYTM was born incorporating a long list of new improvements, including the following innovative features each with pending patents:

• AirflowTM – a three-dimensional padding system with air channels that manage perspiration while eliminating the sealed-envelope effect area when wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

• Pockets – complete with a utility hook, glove pouch and glove strap with an integrated safety release system.

• Dual metabolic zones – optimized outer shell and thermal barrier properties that increase total heat loss (THL) in high-perspiration zones.

• DuraHemTM – a rounded hem edge made of polymer coated aramid designed to increase durability.

INNOTEX® General Manager, Claude Barbeau, explains:
“We are particularly proud of the integrated Airflow technology that was inspired by technical features found in hiking backpacks. Each improvement from our new line was tested in professional training centres and by several fire departments nationwide. We are confident that INNOTEX ENERGYTM is advancing the level of sophistication of turnout gear while maintaining that rugged powerful look that firefighters seek.”

INNOTEX ENERGYTM turnout gear is available as of today. Visit innotexenergy.com for more details.

About INNOTEX®
INNOTEX® specializes in the design and manufacturing of turnout gear, providing for hundreds of municipalities, some of the largest North American and international fire departments, including the military. Innovation, quality and confidence are the firm’s cornerstones and protecting firefighters is their singular objective.