Bayco Products Inc. 1,000-lumen Nightstick NSR-1514 LED rechargeable area/scene light has a magnetic base. The 1,000-lumen Nightstick NSR-1514C rechargeable LED area light kit includes a six-foot tripod placed inside a durable carrying case. The Nightstick NSR-1514 weighs 3.3 pounds. Leveraging lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology to provide up to eight hours of continuous usable light on a single charge, the NSR-1514 also features a rare-earth 10-pound pull force magnet in the supporting base.

This area light will swivel independently, providing the ability to position light exactly where needed and at angles not available in traditional fixed position scene lighting. The Nightstick NSR-1514C light kit model includes the LED area light, a six-foot aluminum tripod with camlock adjusters, and AC and DC power supplies - all inside a rugged blow molded carrying case. www.mynightstick.com, 800-233-2155

Allegro Industries Plastic Defibrillator Wall Case is made of corrosion-resistant ABS plastic with high-visibility graphics. The Plastic Defibrillator Wall Case with strobe comes with a fully sealed, waterproof strobe powered by a 9-volt battery.

It also has a 130-decibel alarm for audio and visual warning when door is opened. The metal case is constructed with corrosion-resistant steel and features a doorfront window and recessed handle. www.allegrosafety.com, 800-622-3530

Scott Safety Scott Sight app allows users to edit, save, and share configurations for the Scott Sight’s in-mask display. The app is now available on the Apple and Android app stores. Users can customize the Scott Sight display’s brightness, icon layout, temperature display (Celsius or Fahrenheit), and display colors (grey, fixed, or dynamic) to suit their own personal preferences.

Scott Sight is the world’s first hands-free, in-mask thermal imager, which can penetrate smoke to provide unmatched situational intelligence in the most dangerous circumstances imaginable. www.scottsight.com, 800-247-7257

International Truck’s International® A26 engine is a 12.4-liter engine designed to provide industry-leading uptime to the Class 8 market. Built from the MAN D26 engine crankcase, the A26 produces up to 475 hp and 1,750 pounds-foot of torque from a design that’s 600-700 pounds lighter than a traditional 15L big bore engine.

Its components have been engineered to deliver uncompromising uptime as well as class-leading fuel efficiency, reduced weight, and quiet operation. The A26 features a variable geometry turbocharger that reduces complexity and enhances reliability. At 2,299 pounds, the A26 is the lightest engine in its class. www.navistar.com, 331-332-5000

Streamlight® Inc. ProTac HL® USB headlamp pr

KOCHEK COMPANY, LLC recently announced that effective immediately a new president and CEO, George J. Wessner, will transition as Kochek’s vice president of operations to president and chief executive officer. “On behalf of the entire Kochek community, I am pleased to welcome George into this important role,” said Keith Shaughnessy, chairman and CEO of Metapoint Partners, the private investment firm that acquired Kochek last summer.

“Wessner brings with him into this leadership role a proven track record of building strong teams that produce extraordinary results.” Wessner says, “I am honored to be chosen to lead Kochek during this exciting period of growth and calibration as the company advances our reputation as one of the nation’s foremost manufacturers of water movement equipment. Kochek’s commitment to saving lives and protecting property is what inspires me, and I look forward to working with the great men and women who dedicate their lives to making this the best company it can be each and every day.”

HME, INCORPORATED, has announced that the Chesterfield (NH) Fire Rescue Precinct recently took delivery of an all new custom HME wildland unit. Built on a Dodge Ram 5500 chassis and featuring a 144.5-inch wheelbase, it is powered by a Cummins I6 350- 385-hp 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine.

The truck also features 19.5-by 6.0-inch steel wheels painted to match the body with dual rear wheels included, 730-amp maintenance-free battery, 220-amp alternator, LED interior lighting package, interior stainless steel panels, Parkview rear backup camera system, heavy-duty front bumper/brush guard/winch receiver, and left- and right-side hosewells. The stainless steel body has 87.2 cubic feet of compartment storage with adjustable shelving throughout, a 28-cubic-foot hosebed, six four-inch round body LEDs, and a body-mounted Whelen Justice 56-inch light bar system.

THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL (NVFC) has announced the winners of its three national fire service achievement awards. Chief Freddy Johnson Sr. is the recipient of the NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award. William Wren is the recipient of the NVFC Fire Prevention and Education Award. Parker Ketler was named the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award recipient.

SPARTAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc., announced that it is expanding coverage in the Midwest with the addition of Feld Fire, a top regional dealer and provider of fire apparatus and first responder equipment.

TRUE NORTH’s founder and CEO Alyx Fier recently reflected on the company’s 25th anniversary. “Looking back on the last 25 years of the joys and challenges associated with running a business, I was reminded of when I came up with the concept of our patented load-trapping pack design, which was the foundation of True North. The inspiration was simple, but the implementation was complex. At the time, I was working as a carpenter and had zero experience with pack design or sewing of any kind. I started out by studying the packs I owned to learn design and construction techniques, seam allowances, pocket attachment, and zipper placement. After that, I dismantled my simplest pack and sewed it back together again. It sounds simple, but at the time it was a nerve-wracking experience.

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