PHOENIX, AZ—U.S.-based fire agencies seeking to streamline the purchasing process for a fire station alerting system are in luck, thanks to US Digital Designs’ (USDD) Master Price Agreement available through the FireRescue Group Purchasing Organization. Among numerous other benefits, the FireRescue GPO contract promises to have a pronounced time- and effort-saving effect on the procurement process used by fire agencies as they procure USDD’s flagship product, its “Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System.”

USDD’s Vice President Dominic Magnoni said that the purchasing contract would eliminate the need for them to complete their own formal RFP process. “We couldn’t be more excited about this since many of the fire agencies that we’re talking with right now are already FireRescue GPO members, which means their process to purchase a Phoenix G2 system will be markedly expedited,” Magnoni said.

USDD’s agreement with FireRescue GPO came following a rigorous vetting process of USDD by the third-party lead public agency, Public Procurement Authority. “The bottom line is that that fire agencies will be assured that they’re getting the best station alerting products on the market at the most competitive pricing,” added Magnoni.

Because the FireRescue GPO is a nationwide program that represents its member government agencies, USDD will now be prominently included on a list of preferred vendors available through the FireRescue GPO, a program of NPPGov,” said Vice President Crosby Grindle, NPPGov. “The advantages of the agreement will accrue to USDD’s prospective customers in all 50 states.”

USDD and FireRescue GPO encourage prospective fire station alerting customers to review their local and state procurement requirements to ensure that participation in the FireRescue GPO program satisfies their purchasing requirements.

About US Digital Designs
US Digital Designs is a product engineering and consulting company specializing in designing, developing and installing high-quality and high-reliability mission-critical systems related to fire station alerting, robotics and more. Based in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area, the company prides itself on its reputation for developing the outstanding Phoenix G2 Station Alerting System, which plays a major role in helping save lives and reducing property losses in emergency situations. Download USDD’s product catalog at stationalerting.com.

About FireRescue GPO
The FireRescue Group Purchasing Organization is a program of NPPGov, a national cooperative purchasing organization, serving government and non-profit organizations. Members have access to publicly solicited contracts specific to their industry, saving time and money in the procurement process. Membership is free and there are no purchasing obligations.

TORRANCE, CA—Pelican Products, Inc. offers the compact Pelican 9490 Remote Area Lighting System (RALS), available as a self-contained, mobile lighting solution with a quick-release, rechargeable and swappable power supply.

The unit features:

• Up to 6,000 lumens (calculated)
• Three preset light levels
• Up to 24 hours of run time
• Intelligent Control (allows for varied light output levels) that calculates and displays current time remaining, allowing the user to regulate the intensity of the light and choose the desired run time.
• Multiple position deployable mast telescopes to 72 inches 

Applications include rescue operations, disaster preparedness, and crime scenes.

Also available is the 9480 RALS, featuring:

• Up to 4,000 lumens (calculated)
• Up to 28 hours of run time
• Three preset light levels 

Both systems are engineered with a maintenance-free LED array that has a life expectancy of more than 50,000 hours and a 12-volt auxiliary power adapter for convenient mobile device charging. The 9480 RALS and 9490 RALS both feature remote operation via a Bluetooth® App (iPhone® and Android platforms) which allows for varied light output from 0 to 100 percent. A padded, adjustable nylon shoulder strap is also included. Tested to military standards, both lighting systems are available in black or yellow.

For more information, visit www.pelican.com.

TORRANCE, CA—To provide EMS professionals with a tough, portable medical supply protection solution, Pelican Products offers the 1460EMS Case.

Easily washed and sterilized, the 1460EMS Case is engineered with an open cell-core wall, polymer construction that protects sensitive equipment from the harshest conditions in the world.

The 1460EMS Case features a three-level, fully customizable tray system that lifts out of the case on reinforced stainless steel brackets. It also offers a lockable tray section for secure controlled substance storage.

To ensure stability, the case lid opens 180 degrees to form a wide base when it’s being used. For added security, the top tray and case lid work together as a seal that prevents tray compartment contents from spilling out into the case while it’s being transported. For easy transport the case also comes with a nylon shoulder strap and a bracket/strap that allows the user to carry any sized sharps needle container (sold separately) along with the case.

Standard features include a lid equipped with a polymer O-ring for a dust-/water-resistant seal and two dual action latches that have been tested to withstand nearly 400 pounds of pressure (but open with a light pull). The 1460EMS Case sports an integrated automatic pressure equalization valve that keeps moisture out and prevents vacuum lock, ensuring the case is easier to open at any altitude. Two over molded rubberized grips are standard on each side and a handle on top of the case is also featured. Genuine Pelican Cases are fully stackable for optimal space efficiency and can always be spotted by their distinctive, trademarked “Dual Band” design.

The 1460EMS Case is also available with standard Pick N Pluck™ foam and without racks for general protection needs as the 1460 Case.

For more information, visit www.pelican.com.

Maintaining your gear is now made even more efficient with the DryZone by Circul Air. Turn any hose tower, storage room, or equipment room into a Dry Zone with the Desiccant Dryer, which can accommodate numerous combinations including:

• Dry 12 sets of PPE gear in eight hours
• Dry 2,000 feet of hose in fewer than 30 hours
• Dry six sets of PPE and 1,000 feet of hose in 18 hours

Features of the Dry Zone include a chain-driven desiccant rotor system, compact footprint, double-wall foam construction, and stainless steel exterior casing. The Dry Zone is industrial grade quality, being ETL and ETL-C listed. It has a five-year warranty and is American-made like Circul Air’s hose washers and dual-purpose dryers.

For more information, visit www.circul-air-corp.com.