TheFireStore, the nation’s leading multi-channel distributor of public-safety equipment, supplies, training, and service, is excited to now offer, for the first time, reflective radio cases to specifically accommodate Motorola XTS 2500, XTS 3000, XTS 3500, and XTS 5000 radios.

Designed and built by skilled Pennsylvania craftsmen to withstand the most arduous working conditions, the reflective radio cases are constructed from the finest, full-grain leather, which is specifically designed to repel moisture and resist scuffing. Easily able to meet and exceed OEM specifications, the cases are highly reflective, thereby greatly increasing your visibility when on-scene during emergencies.

Each reflective radio case is equipped with chrome D-rings that allow easy attachment to radio straps and quick-release snaps. The Motorola XTS 3000, XTS 3500, and XTS 5000 radio cases offer limited-key pad access, nickel-plated fasteners, and a snap-belt loop or a quick-disconnect, swivel-belt loop clip on its rear.

For more information on above-mentioned radio cases and to see our full line of radio cases, along with all the specific models they accommodate, be sure to visit TheFireStore.com.

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TheFireStore, a division of Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., offers product lines from more than 400 manufacturers. Witmer Public Safety Group's motto is Equipping Heroes™, and this continues as they extend their commitment to provide the industry's best equipment and supplies to the professional men and women who serve to ensure the public's safety. For additional information, please call (800) 852-6088 or visit TheFireStore.com.

Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards and a leading manufacturer of purpose-built, mission-specific fire and rescue boats, is displaying two vessels at booth #9214 April 27-29 at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana. On view will be Lake Assault’s nimble 21-foot rescue boat and a 28-foot fireboat that is capable of pumping 1500 gpm.

“We engineer and manufacture purpose-built fire and emergency boats – from 17-feet on up – to meet the needs of first responders from coast to coast,” said Chad DuMars, Lake Assault Boats Vice President of Operations. “These two craft on display at FDIC showcase how every detail on Lake Assault boats is designed to drive performance.”

The 21-foot Lake Assault rescue boat is shown courtesy of Minnesota’s Anoka Champlin Fire Department (located north of the Twin Cities). The innovative hull design features removable side railings that enable emergency responders to quickly and more easily rescue someone off the side of the boat. It was placed into service last year, and is deployed on the epic Mississippi River that runs through the department’s response area.

“We’ve used these Lake Assault boats multiple times on rescue operations to pull people out of the rivers,” said Charlie Thompson, fire chief for the Anoka-Champlin Fire Department in Minnesota. “Our team worked with Lake Assault’s designers to build boats that can operate in very shallow waters, and ones that enable us to quickly and easily reach out and rescue someone off the side of the boat.”

The second Lake Assault craft on display at FDIC features a 28-foot hull length, a 9-foot 6-inch beam, and a carrying capacity of 4,000 lbs. Manufactured from high-strength marine grade 5083 and 5086 aluminum, the hull and superstructure are MIG and TIG welded throughout for added strength and long life. It includes twin Mercury Verado 250 hp outboard engines along with the exclusive Mercury® Joystick Piloting and Skyhook® Digital Anchor systems for unmatched boat control, and enhanced safety and performance. Other features include a Darley fire pump rated at 1500 GPM, a 76-inch tall pilot house, a full suite of Garmin electronics, a 63-inch hydraulically operated bow door and LED underwater lights integrated into the front lip of the bow door.

For more information visit www.lakeassault.com.

Fire-Dex will introduce the “Interceptor Package” this year at FDIC International. This package features PPE to combat both the number one (Cancer) and number two (Heat Stress and Cardiac Fatigue) causes of firefighting-related deaths.  

Bundled together in one economical package is three products: H41 Interceptor™ Hood, TECGEN® PPE, and FXR turnout gear.  

The particulate blocking H41 Interceptor Hood helps reduce exposure to harmful carcinogens by preventing toxic particulates from coming into contact with some of the most permeable skin on the head, throat and neck.  

Statistics show that less than 3-percent of fire department responses are for structural firefighting.  TECGEN PPE is a multi-purpose single layer garment designed to be used on these non-fire calls. When used as an alternative to traditional turnout gear it provides protection against both heat stress and repeated exposure to harmful carcinogens residing on turnout gear. By using this alternative gear for non-fire related calls, the life of turnout gear can also be extended.  

Their top of the line custom FXR turnout gear is lighter in weight and features an Active Posture Design (APD), minimizing stress and cardiac fatigue when fighting fires.  

“At Fire-Dex, we are committed to keeping firefighters safe - today and tomorrow,” says Todd Herring, Director of Marketing. “We developed the Interceptor Package to not only help fight the two biggest issues facing the fire service today, heat stress and exposure to carcinogens, but to do so in an economical package that will help reduce the cost of providing this critical protection.”  

Recent studies show daunting statistics about firefighters developing cancer whether while on the job or years after retirement. In fact, firefighters are 29-percent more likely to contract cancer than the general public.  Additionally, it is well known that the number one cause of Line of Duty Deaths (LODDs) is heat stress and cardiac fatigue.  

Visit Fire-Dex at Booth 1823 at FDIC or learn more at www.firedex.com/wecare.  

Fire-Dex, headquartered in Medina, OH, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of protective firefighting clothing, emergency response apparel, NFPA hoods, helmets, gloves and boots. Fire-Dex proudly acquired TECGEN PPE in September of 2015, as its latest addition to the Fire-Dex family of brands. Visit www.firedex.com for more information.  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — April 19, 2017 — Based on its recent analysis of the firefighter personal protective equipment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Honeywell with the 2016 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation. Honeywell’s particle-resistant hood, the Life Guard Hood, protects wearers against carcinogens present in high-risk, unpredictable environments. This impermeable firefighting hood specifically protects the most vulnerable areas of the body—the neck, head, and jaw. The material composite of the hood has a particulate filtration efficiency of 99%, when tested to F2299 as proposed by the National Fire Protection Act (NFPA).

“Honeywell’s Life Guard Hood replaces the traditional ‘sock hood’ design with a superior fit, form, and function that allows for the seamless integration of the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and turnout gear with the hood. It also features a comfortable knit top without a barrier, which provides adequate ventilation without adding bulk to the gear,” said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Sanjana Prabhakar. “Additionally, it is very durable, lasting more than 50 washes and enabling regular decontamination to lower the risk of absorption of carcinogens.”

The Life Guard Hood leverages a seam-sealed, 4.7 ounce per square yard triple layer polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) barrier that completely blocks particulate matter. Furthermore, it has a thermal protective performance (TPP) of 24 for the barrier composite material and 28 for the knit material, and total heat loss (THL) of 360-385 for the barrier composite material and 370 for the knit material. As a testament to its product efficacy, it meets the rigorous test requirements of the International Association of Firefighting (IAFF) and the Fluorescent Aerosol Screening Test (FAST) in a simulated use environment.

Honeywell has brought together members of the garment design and engineering teams to offer the Life Guard Hood in different hood sizes and form factors. This integration was seamless, as evinced by the breakthrough improvements in the design of the product. The new Life Guard hood ensures that the interfaces between the head and neck are robust, eliminating the likelihood of contaminant seepage. Particular care has been taken to strike an optimal balance between protection and breathability.

“The hood has been engineered using a patent pending hybrid design that integrates a knit fabric with a lightweight barrier composite weighing 16 ounces per square yard of fabric and incorporates Honeywell’s patented Mask Mate™ face opening,” noted Sanjana Prabhakar. “These design and engineering improvements have been made possible by seeking inputs from the firefighters in the product development stage.”

Overall, Honeywell’s Life Guard Hood is uniquely positioned for sustained success as it addresses the core issues that customers care about – quality, functionality and reliability.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed an innovative element in a product by leveraging leading-edge technologies. The award recognizes the value-added features/benefits of the product and the increased ROI it offers customers, which in turn raises customer acquisition and overall market penetration potential.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets that demonstrate outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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