Thousands of firefighters have spent their summer working to contain the largest fire in Washington history. Now, as the fire season winds down, investigators are tasked with determining what killed three firefighters who were trying to put out the flames. Tom Zbyszewski, Andrew Zajac and Richard Wheeler died August 19.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2015 4:35:45 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Thousands of firefighters have spent their summer working to contain the largest fire in Washington history. Now, as the fire season winds down, investigators are tasked with determining what killed three firefighters who were trying to put out the flames. Tom Zbyszewski, Andrew Zajac and Richard Wheeler died August 19.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2015 4:35:45 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Thousands of firefighters have spent their summer working to contain the largest fire in Washington history. Now, as the fire season winds down, investigators are tasked with determining what killed three firefighters who were trying to put out the flames. Tom Zbyszewski, Andrew Zajac and Richard Wheeler died August 19.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2015 4:35:45 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Tempest Technology SHADOW™ brand smoke machines-the SHADOW Dusk, Nightfall, and Blackout-boast updated designs and numerous new features. The SHADOW Dusk replaces Tempest's previous Shadow smoke machine and is built for high smoke output while still being the most economical in the lineup.

The Nightfall, which replaces its predecessor, the Shadow 1, is designed to provide a balance of high performance, cost, and additional features. The Blackout is an all new addition and delivers the highest smoke output of the three, suitable for large-scale training and simulation needs. Both the Nightfall and Blackout come equipped with Tempest's exclusive air-input connection to allow rapid cleaning via bottled air after every use.

www.tempest.us.com, 800-346-2143

Scott Safety EPIC 3 Radio Interface (RI) Voice Communication System is the latest addition to the EPIC 3 communications platform. The EPIC 3 RI system enables clear and effective communications between on-scene firefighters and incident commanders, remote dispatchers, and other radio users to improve first responder safety and situational intelligence.

The complete solution includes Bluetooth® equipped voice amplifiers, lapel speaker microphones, specialized accessories, and programming utilities to meet the demanding needs and conditions on the fireground. The EPIC 3 Lapel Speaker Microphones support a broad range of field radio makes and models, allowing customers to add the operational and safety benefits of the EPIC 3 RI communication system to their existing radio equipment. When used in conjunction with the EPIC 3 RI Bluetooth amplifier, a firefighter can communicate through the radio via a push-to-talk (PTT) interface, providing a tremendous improvement to in-mask communication clarity. When the SCBA is not in use, the lapel speaker microphone functions as a standard lapel mic.

www.scottsafety.com, 800-247-7257

Code 3®, Inc. Dash Emitter traffic signaling unit is fully compatible with all noncoded traffic preemption systems to provide right-of-way at noncoded signalized intersections. The Dash Emitter provides safe traffic management for emergency vehicles traveling through an intersection.

The Dash Emitter features high- and low-priority signals in a single unit. The compact size of the Dash Emitter allows it to fit above or behind the rearview mirror. A flashback shield and windshield bracket is also included with the emitter. The Dash Emitter measures six by 6.2 by 1.75 inches. The Dash Emitter features a low 1.35-amp current drain and comes with a two-year warranty.

www.code3esg.com, 314-426-2700

The Kussmaul Dash Mount is a product made for the company's new dash-mountable switch accessories. Normally, a dashboard switch must be placed into a slot in the dashboard by making a cutout for singular switches or using a gang mount, which requires modifying the dashboard.

This box will hold up to five Kussmaul switch accessories and can be mounted easily above the dashboard, underneath the dashboard, or f

ROSENBAUER AMERICA recently received an order for six Panther ARFF units to help equip the Los Angeles (CA) International Airport (LAX). The six Panther 6x6 ARFF vehicles will be equipped with 54-foot HRETs and were purchased using the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) at a contract value of $5.7 million. The vehicles will be equipped with foam, dry chemical, and halotron and will have the ability to discharge these agents through the STINGER™ HRET.

Rosenbauer America also recently announced significant expansions over the course of the previous 12 months with plans to expand further still in the near future. The first expansion was completed at the Rosenbauer South Dakota Division during the fourth quarter of 2014. This was a $2.5 million production project that added an additional 22,000 square feet of assembly space as well as a new, top-of-the-line laser. Another expansion that took place simultaneously occurred at the Rosenbauer Aerial Division. This $2 million project was completed in the first quarter of 2015 and added more than 30,000 square feet of production space, an additional paint booth, and an expanded parking lot for truck testing. A third expansion is planned for the near future at the Rosenbauer Motors Division. This project is slated for late 2015 and will add approximately 30,000 square feet of chassis production space.

MIDWEST FIRE has hired Tyler LeBrun as a new manufacturing engineer. LeBrun is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering technologies. He also has five years of experience in lean manufacturing with Bobcat Company, in Gwinner, North Dakota.

In addition to a manufacturing background, LeBrun has served on the Gwinner (ND) Volunteer Fire Department since 2010. According to Sarah Atchison, president and CEO of Midwest Fire, "LeBrun will assist in production by leading continuous improvement efforts with our manufacturing procedures and processes as well as assisting with design and innovation. We are confident with his experience he will be a great asset to the company."

GLOBE, DUPONT PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES (DUPONT), and the NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL (NVFC) have partnered to provide new turnout gear to fire departments in need. This year's first three recipients are the South Amboy (NJ) Fire Department, Koosharem (UT) Fire Rescue, and L'Orignal Fire Department (Ontario, Canada). The South Amboy (NJ) Fire Department comprises 150 volunteer firefighters who respond to an average of 320 calls per year. Koosharem Fire Rescue, an all-volunteer department in Utah, provides fire suppression and emergency service to an area of more than 350 square miles. The department operates on an extremely small budget, and the Globe gear donation will allow it to increase the safety and security of its firefighters. The L'Orignal Fire Department in Champlain, Ontario, Canada, is an all-volunteer organization with 26 active firefighters protecting 8,500 citizens in an 80-square-mile area. The donated gear will help protect its firefighters while allowing room in its budget for other funding priorities.

HME recently announced that the City of Cheviot, Ohio, has taken delivery of an HME 78-foot aerial. Built on a custom HME Spectr chassis with a 500-hp Cummins engine and Allison 4000 EVS transmission, the 4x2 "smart" aerial combines a Hale "Q-Max" 2,000-gpm pump with HME Hydra Technology™.

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