Kanosh (UT) Fire Department, pumper-tanker. Freightliner 108SD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engine; Hale MBP 750-gpm PTO pump; APR 2,000-gallon polypropylene tank.

VALPARAISO, IN—TFT’s SHO-FLOW® 1 Flow Meter series provides accurate, real-time information for use in testing, training, and firefighting operations about water flow rates on a single hoseline. When installed, the device generates power using water flow to run itself, so no batteries are needed to operate. Power is harvested from an internal moving turbine and will transmit flow rates to any smart device via Bluetooth. The SHO-FLOW is simple, reliable, and easy to use. The new SHO-FLOW 1 is 1.5 inches (38 mm), and a 2.5-inch (63 mm) version will be released later this year.

The SHO-FLOW 1comes in in at 6.1 inches (155 mm) long and weighs 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg). It requires no batteries and comes factory-calibrated. Flow rates can be viewed on any Android or Apple smart device via TFT’s free app, which is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The flow meter can be easily connected in line with any size hose that has 1.5-inch couplings.

Since flow readings are transmitted to a linked smart device, the unit is rugged and convenient. There is no worry about display screens being damaged in extreme fire service use, no batteries to monitor for operation, and you don’t need to be next to the unit to obtain flow information.

The SHO-FLOW 1 is accurate with minimal friction loss and can be used with water or a water/foam mix. Its flow range is 50 to 300 gpm (200 to 1,150 l/min) with a maximum operating pressure of 300 psi. Inlet/outlets are available in NH, NPSH, and BSP styles. The SHO-FLOW 1 has an introductory list price of $995.00 USD and is available for order through TFT distributors worldwide.

For more information, https://www.tft.com/Product-Series/Sho-Flow.

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) selected the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative and the Denver Fire Department as the co-recipients of the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award.

The award will be presented at the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on April 25, 2019, in Washington, DC. Named after retired-Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland, a strong advocate for our nation’s firefighters and rescue personnel during his 36-year career in Congress, the award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety. State Farm Insurance and VFIS serve as the corporate supporters of the award program.

Established in 2016 as a nonprofit organization, the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative brings together members of the fire service and health and safety advocates in the state of Florida to share information and best practices on firefighter health and safety. The program continues to expand, currently covering five regions of the state with plans pending for future expansion. Firefighter cancer prevention, emotional and mental wellness, heath and physical fitness, and safety at all emergency incidents are the key focus areas of the program.

The Denver Fire Department is being recognized for its development of a comprehensive health and safety program. The Denver Fire Department Safety and Training program incorporates fitness, nutrition and behavioral health that can be tailored to the needs of each individual firefighter. The elements are integrated with the department’s safety and training program, beginning with the recruit level and continuing well into each firefighter’s career.

CFSI President Bill Jenaway and NFFF Chairman Dennis Compton issued a joint statement recognizing the 2019 recipients of the Sarbanes award. “We are witnessing dramatic changes in the fire service on the issue of health and safety – changes inspired in part by firefighters at the local level who are passionate about making the profession safer. We commend both the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative and the Denver Fire Department for the two establishment of two successful health and safety programs. What makes these programs successful is the collaboration and cooperation of so many individuals at the local level who care deeply about the health and safety of their fellow first responders. We look forward to honoring both organizations at the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.”

Please click here for additional information about the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Symposium. Approximately 1,500 fire and emergency services leaders throughout the nation are expected to attend the annual program.