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The Burlington Fire Department in Ontario is the first in Canada to have an SOG on hydrogen cyanide monitoring. As Laura King reports, the department’s proactive approach to health and safety includes tracking all crews for exposure.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TAKES OFF

In September, 40 agencies in the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia participated in a mockdisaster exercise to test their emergency preparedness plans. As Jason Broland reports, the exercise brought together more than 300 participants.

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HUNGRY FOR KNOWLEDGE

Surrey Fire Service in British Columbia has a history of leveraging data to strategically deploy fire-prevention resources. As Len Garis, Joe Clare and Karin Mark write, the department’s latest initiative has firefighters teaming up with the province’s 90 food banks.

60 MINIMUM-MANNING

RESPONSE

Many volunteer departments don’t have the manpower required to rescue a civilian from a structure fire. Neil Campbell explains how minimum-manning response departments can safely and effectively gain access to a structure with as few as two firefighters.

By L AURA K ING Editor lking@annexweb.com

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Well educated is well protected

year ago March, our cover story was about three firefighters with cancer.

Tony Lippers, the deputy fire chief in Caledon, Ont., had just had surgery for esophageal cancer. Tony was determined to help others who experienced the bureaucratic rigmarole that he encountered.

Ken Day, the fire chief in LaSalle, Ont., died of colon cancer in the summer of 2011. Ken’s name was one of 12 added to the list of 1,111 Canadian firefighters who have died on the job or as a result of an illness caused by fire fighting, and inscribed on the Canadian Fallen Firefighters monument in Ottawa, which was unveiled in September.

Hector Babin, the fire chief in tiny Eel Brook, N.S., died in November. I last saw Hector in June at FDIC Atlantic. We had a great chat at Acadia University’s The Axe pub while listening to Dave and Nick Carroll – the Sons of Maxwell – play fantastic Maritime music. Hector, as always, was positive and funny and determined to beat the disease.

Ontario is going one step further, monitoring all structure fires for hydrogen cyanide – the so-called toxic twin of CO; it is determined that its young recruits will have lower rates of cancer, thyroid problems and other health issues by observing the department’s new standard operating guideline on HCN and by putting on their faces pieces sooner and leaving them on longer.

We did our first story on HCN in June 2007. It was written by Carlin Riley and Steve Young of the Kitchener Fire Department, who knew then that firefighters ought to wear their SCBA and face pieces until the air is completely free of HCN, but at the time most gas detectors did not monitor for HCN.

ON THE COvER

Burlington, Ont., Capt. Steve Jones monitors for hydrogen cyanide, which can cause problems that range from thyroid issues to heart attacks to death. See story page 10.

Photo by David ritchie

In every issue of this magazine, on page 7, we list firefighter deaths – often deaths from cancer deemed to have been caused by inhaling carcinogens while fighting fires or overhauling scenes.

All firefighters now know they can get cancer from doing their jobs, and that wearing personal protective equipment can prevent that from happening.

Many fire departments now monitor carbon monoxide levels at fires to determine when it’s safe for firefighters to remove their face pieces.

But the Burlington Fire Department in

Now, Capt. Steve Jones of the Burlington Fire Department, who learned about HCN at an IAFC hazmat conference in 2010 and became passionate about protecting his colleagues from the effects of the gas, has been asked to write a guidance note for all Ontario fire departments about HCN, and is determined to affect a paradigm shift among firefighters so that wearing PPE all the time is rote.

Firefighters take risks to save lives, and taxpayers respect them for doing so. Taking unnecessary risks with their own lives is foolhardy.

Information about HCN is widely available and the cost of an HCN monitoring program for your department is reasonable. Even without a monitoring program, the protection is at your fingertips.

Wear your PPE. All the time.

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across canada: Regional news briefs statIontostatIon

New station in Vaughan covers growing population

On Nov. 12, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service opened the doors of its new station, located in the northeastern quadrant of the city – a region that had undergone heavy development over the last five to six years.

“[The new station] is part of the master planning exercise we did in 2008,” said Vaughan Fire Chief Greg Senay.

“It’s a quickly developing city, and this was the next identifiable area where we needed to start to plug in stations.”

The station, which had a budget of about $4 million, took about 14 months to build. It is built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, with such efficient features as a recycled steel roof, high-performance windows and high-efficiency plumbing fixtures.

In the months before the station was scheduled to open, the city hired several new firefighters in two hiring waves. The first recruits were assigned to other stations, while the recruits from the second hiring process – which resulted in four platoons – were

placed at the new station.

Conveniently, the station’s new truck arrived some months ahead of the final construction phase.

the brass pole promotions & appointments

JASON D. WHITELEy is the new deputy fire chief and chief training officer with Norfolk County Fire & rescue Services in Ontario. whiteley has more than 23 years of fire-service experience, having previously served with the cities of woodstock, Mississauga and Burlington, and the Municipality of Markstay-warran.

DARRELL FLEMING has been appointed fire chief for the Leduc County Fire Services in Alberta. Fleming joined the department more than 29 years ago as a volunteer firefighter. He later became the assistant chief of training and, most recently, the deputy chief of operations.

BRAD FOOTE is the new fire chief for the Vulcan Fire Department

“It moves us a long way in meeting our response criteria in the area,” Senay said of the new station.

“Our stations backfill for

in Alberta. Foote, who had been interim fire chief, has more than 11 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter, including five years with the Vulcan department.

RICHARD BOyES is the new executive director for the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. Boyes was the fire chief in Oakville, Ont., until 2011, and served as chief in Sarnia, Ont.,

each other, so it has a fair and large impact in that area, where responses were long, to say the least.”

– Olivia D’Orazio

and Alliston, Ont., prior to that. Boyes was hired as the OAFC’s chief operating officer in July and moved to the executive director’s position in November, following the retirement of Barry Malmsten.

retirements

TONy PECK has retired from the uxbridge Fire Department in Ontario. Peck joined the department in 1978 and was elected deputy fire chief in 1986. He was named chief in 1994.

The new fire station in Vaughan, Ont., will help improve response times in the northeastern quadrant of the city, which has experienced heavy development in recent years.

Rogersville to rebuild after devastating fire

On Jan. 9, 2012, members of the Rogersville Fire Department in Rogersville, N.B., watched as their fire hall burned to the ground. The department lost three trucks, and nearly all of its equipment – all nozzles and hose lines, some 26 sets of bunker gear and a cascade system to fill SCBA tanks.

“We were kind of more in shock as we got there, realizing we couldn’t take anything out of there,” said Rogersville Fire Chief Marc Pitre.

A few firefighters who arrived on scene early managed to retrieve two trucks – an equipment truck with 12 sets of bunker gear and the department’s oldest truck, a 1985 GMC pumper.

“We’re lucky that we got

those two trucks out,” Pitre said, “but that was risky; [the firefighters] had no suits or equipment or protection.”

Firefighters from nearby Miramichi, N.B., arrived to fight the blaze, and lent the Rogersville department a pumper truck with all the equipment on it. The department in Woodstock, N.B., later lent the folks in Rogersville another pumper.

The morning after the fire, the village council, representatives from the municipal office and the RCMP detachment, which shared office space in the building, met with Chief Pitre to discuss next steps. News of the tragedy spread through Facebook and Twitter, and Global National reported on the fire. Fire chiefs

throughout the Maritimes –and even from as far away as Alberta – called to express their support and offer monetary and equipment donations. By that night, the Rogersville fire department had moved into a vacant garage on the outskirts of town.

“It worked out better than we thought,” Pitre said. “The whole community, under a stress like that, really came through.”

The department is building a new fire station that can accommodate all of its fire trucks and equipment, and has purchased two new trucks to replace the three that were lost, as well as the almost 30-year-old pumper.

“We’ll be eternally in debt,” Pitre said.

“They often call the fire service a brotherhood, and from the ninth of January, we really felt it.”

– Olivia D’Orazio

Operation LiFTT brings live fire training to departments

On Oct. 20 and 21, the Township of Wellesley Fire Department in Wellesley, Ont., hosted a Live Fire Training Tour (LiFTT). The hands-on event, which was sponsored by Dräger Canada, brought together 12 trainers and 60 firefighters from 15 different fire departments.

Not only did the event give firefighters – mainly from volunteer departments where training is not readily available – the opportunity to learn new

Fire chief BOB GALLOWAy retired from the Leduc County Fire Department in Alberta. Galloway spent more than 45 years in the fire service, including 24 years with the Leduc department. Galloway received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal last year.

BILL DOIG, fire chief for the Howick Township Fire Department in

skills and build on existing ones, but also it gave the trainers an opportunity to strengthen their delivery skills.

Training for the instructors started on Oct. 15 when they reviewed and learned the content of the classroom presentations that they would deliver to other firefighters during the weekend-long training.

On Oct. 19, the trainers spent the day working under the direction of Fire Chief Rich

Graeber of the Upper Pine Fire District in Bayfield, Colo., delivering the four different training scenarios and refining their training skills.

The Township of Wellesley Fire Department LiFTT program courses included flashover observation, exterior vertical propane tank fire, confined space awareness, SCBA confidence and firefighter RIT search-andrescue. Dräger provided several systems and products for the

program, including a phase 1 flashover training system, a propane-fuelled live-fire simulator and a D-pod mobile training system.

All participants were presented with a certificate of attendance and a course binder, allowing them to share with other firefighters the knowledge and experience they had gained and making fire-ground operations safer.

– Fire Chief Andrew Lillico

Howick, Ont., retired June 16. Doig had more than 28 years of service with the Howick department and with the wingham and Area Fire Department.

last alarm

SHANE McCREADy, 37, died Oct. 26 after a brave battle with cancer. McCready started as a volunteer firefighter in the Town of Niagaraon-the-Lake, Ont., before joining the Brampton Fire and Emergency

Services in 2003. He successfully completed his acting captain qualification in 2012.

JOE KyMTA, fire chief for the Kirkland Lake Fire Department in Ontario, died Oct. 12 after a courageous battle with cancer. He cut his retirement short in 2007 to respond to the department’s call for a fire chief.

FRED COLLINS, former chief instructor at the Ontario Fire College, died peacefully in his

home on Oct. 23. He was 81.

WILLIAM HURLBERT, 73, died Oct. 24. Hurlbert was appointed fire chief of the Smiths Falls Fire Service in Ontario in 1977 – a position he held for more than a decade.

ROy BERNDT, retired fire chief for the Denbigh Fire Department in Ontario, died Nov. 7. Berndt was a member of the Denbigh department for 28 years, serving as chief for 23 of those years. He retired in 2001.

The burned-out shell of a fire truck sits in the remnants of the Rogersville fire station that burned to the ground in January 2012.

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br I gade news: From stations across Canada

SALMO FIRE RESCUE in British Columbia, under Chief David Hearn, took delivery in September of a Hub Fire Engines & Equipment-built pumper. Built on an International chassis and powered by an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and a MaxxForce 330-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Hale Q-Flo 1,050gpm pump, a Waterous CAFS, a FoamPro 2001 foam system, a 1,000-gallon co-poly water tank, a Zico ladder rack, a Whelen LED light package and an Akron Apollo monitor.

The WORSLEy FIRE DEPARTMENT in Alberta took delivery in November of a Midwest Fire-built tanker. Built on a Freightliner M2-106 chassis and powered by an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and a Cummins ISC 350-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley HM 500 pump, a 3,000-gallon polypropylene water tank, rear 10-inch Newton dump valves and a Zico electric portable drop tank carrier.

The MUNICIPALITy OF CLARINGTON EMERGENCy SERvICES in Bowmanville, Ont., under Chief Bill Hesson, took delivery in November of a Fort Garry Fire Trucks-built pumper. Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and a Cummins ISL 400-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Hale Q-Flo 1,250-gpm pump, a 500-gallon copoly water tank and a FoamPro 1600 Class A foam system.

L EDUC C OUNT y F IRE S ER v ICES in Alberta, under Chief Bob Galloway, took delivery in August of a Fort Garry Fire Trucksbuilt rapid attack vehicle. Built on a Ford F-550 chassis and powered by a Ford six-speed automatic transmission and a 6.7L V8 diesel engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley Mustang 150/60 CAFS pump, a 170-gallon pro-poly water tank, a 10-gallon foam tank and a FoamPro 1600 Class A foam system.

The NORTH SPIRIT LAKE FIRST NATIONS FIRE DEPARTMENT in Ontario took delivery in February of a Fort Garry Fire Trucksbuilt pumper. Built on an International 400 chassis and powered by an International MaxxForce DT 300-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Hale Q-Flo 1,250-gpm pump and a 1,000gallon co-poly water tank.

BRANDON EMERGENCy SERvICES in Manitoba, under Chief Brent Dane, took delivery in August of a Fort Garry Fire Trucks-built pumper. Built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis and powered by an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and a Cummins ISL 450-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley LDM 1,250-gpm pump, a 500-gallon pro-poly water tank and a FoamPro 2002 Class A/B foam system.

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A new approach to HCN gas protects firefighters and saves lives

By LAurA KiNg

Car fires and dumpster fires are among the most dangerous for hydrogen cyanide, or HCN, along with kitchen fires and overhaul operations. The best protection against HCN exposure is to keep breathing apparatus on until the air has been tested by an HCN monitor and is clear.

admit it: the fire was out, everyone was safe, the pot on the stove was a blackened mess but other damage was minimal, and you flipped off your face piece.

Burlington, Ont., Capt. Stephen Jones wishes you hadn’t.

According to the Columbia Fire Department in South Carolina, which studied 40 fires over eight months in 2008, the byproducts of combustion from an average kitchen fire contain 75 parts per million (ppm) of hydrogen cyanide, or HCN, making the seemingly breadand-butter, pot-on-the-stove calls among the worst offenders for HCN. Car fires, dumpster fires and overhaul operations are almost as bad.

At 50 ppm, HCN is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH); its toxic twin – carbon monoxide – is IDLH at 1,200 ppm.

Burlington, a composite department of 203 career firefighters and 65 volunteers, followed the lead of the Columbia Fire Department and is the first department in Canada with an operating guideline for HCN. All of Burlington’s trucks are equipped with HCN detectors; the department tracks HCN levels at all structure fires and records firefighter exposure to the toxic gas.

And that’s largely thanks to Jones, an 11-year career firefighter who stumbled onto the HCN issue at an International Association of Fire Chiefs hazmat conference in Baltimore in 2010 and felt compelled to better protect his colleagues from exposure and learn more about the effects of deadly gas on fire victims.

“Really the message is to use your air,” Jones said in a interview. “Never be off your air.” While remaining on air is the obvious antidote to HCN problems for firefighters, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that at minor incidents or during lengthy overhaul, not all responders – no matter how well trained – observe best practices.

“That’s where we get complacent,” Tony Bavota, deputy chief with Burlington Fire, says of kitchen fires. “Or doing overhaul not on air.”

Essentially, Bavota says, the benchmark for removing BA has changed.

“Our process, like several other departments, is that we check carbon monoxide levels on the fire ground and when those levels are within a permissible range, those BAs would come off. They would come off during overhaul and in a lot of cases firefighters wouldn’t wear them during the incipient stages of a fire because smoke wasn’t visible, but we know now that can be when that gas is the most dangerous.”

In October, the Burlington Fire Department adopted a detailed, seven-page SOG on hydrogen cyanide monitoring at fire calls (see sidebar). And now, Jones has been asked by the Ontario Ministry of Labour to write a guidance note on HCN for all Ontario fire departments.

For Burlington, the cost of HCN monitors and the calibration gas was about $5,000. Calibration gas needs to be replenished every four to six months, so there is an annual operating cost, Bavota says, and the monitors will be put on a replacement cycle.

While exposure to high levels of HCN can be deadly, long-term exposure to lower levels can cause significant health problems.

HCN exposure can cause thyroid problems, vertigo and other health issues. In Burlington, Ont., the department is monitoring all structure fires for HCN and tracking firefighter exposure to the potentially deadly gas.

“Certainly, at a high enough level, acutely, we can be in real trouble,” Jones says. “But we also know that there are longterm effects. HCN affects the thyroid gland, and does a number of other things – it causes nervous instability, it can alter the sense of taste, and it can cause headaches and fatigue.

“In some cities that have engaged in wellness studies – Largo, Fla., and Las Vegas – they’re finding much higher levels of cancers, and thyroid nodules. We’ve said for the longest time that this has to do with smoke and exposure but we know more now, that the cyanide is causing this.”

HCN exposure doesn’t cause thyroid cancer, but it can lead to thyroid problems, which may be precursors to cancer. Thyroid cancer is not among the cancers included in presumptive legislation in North America, but firefighter groups in the United States are pushing for it to be recognized, and the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association – which is lobbying for broader presumptive legislation – invited Jones to speak at its annual health and safety seminar in February.

Another effect of HCN exposure is vertigo, which Jones says he is witnessing more often among firefighters. In Burlington, making young firefighters aware that conditions such as vertigo among their colleagues may be a direct result of HCN exposure, is helping to alter the philosophy about wearing breathing apparatus.

“Certainly there’s a culture change but it was a relatively easy one,” Jones says. “Still, people need to be reminded because we’re creatures of habit. But when this information was presented, it was kind of that moment of silence in the room when everybody thought, oh man, I’ve been making some pretty significant mistakes in terms of my own health and safety; we all know

we shouldn’t take off the BA, yet for some strange reason we do it, and I don’t know why we do it.

“I think that culture of the old smoke eater is gone, yet you’ll still be in there shovelling and wearing this 60-pound pack on your back, so if you’re wearing the air why aren’t you wearing the mask?

“In terms of accepting it, it was easy – but it was also actually a little bit scary; we’ve got four or five people who’ve been off with vertigo and the guys were thinking, was I at

sog on hcn

that scene when those guys were exposed to that?”

Burlington’s four newest recruits will be monitored for HCN exposure, along with their colleagues.

“They will essentially be our test group,” Jones says. “If we can get them to always be on air, let’s see what happens in 25 years – do they get the same cancers we get? Will they be in a decidedly better situation because they always had that mask on? They didn’t go on air at the front porch – they went on at the truck.

“We probably won’t see the benefits for quite some time, so it’s a bit of faith that we’re doing the right thing and this is what you have to do: stay on air. And these absorption studies that are out there now show we’re getting attacked through our skin, and there’s nothing we can do about that, so let’s do something about what we can and keep our air on.”

Canadian numbers on cyanide poisoning – or smoke inhalation – weren’t immediately available, but according to the American Council of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, workers who were exposed to concentrations of between four and 12 ppm of HCN over seven years reported more headaches, weakness, throat irritation, changes in tastes and smells, and nervous instability.

And the United States Cyanide Poison Treatment Coalition reported that over 10 weeks in 2009, 583 civilians were trans-

ExCERPT FROM THE BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT’S SOG ON HCN

• SCBA is required at all fires that present a smoke condition, including smoke investigations and kitchen or cooking fires.

• Turnout gear is to be washed following structure fires that heavily soil and saturate gear with products of combustion.

• All structure fires are to be monitored using an approved HCN detector.

• SCBA is not to be removed until the atmosphere can be monitored and deemed safe. The IC or safety officer will announce when the conditions are acceptable for removal of SCBA.

THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL WARRANT

ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING:

• When SCBA has been used during a working structure fire, ventilation is complete and the removal of SCBA has been requested.

• At vehicle fires within a structure or parking garage.

• At cooking fires where there is damage to the container and surrounding surfaces.

• When personnel are found operating inside the structure without SCBA,

• The HCN detector is to be used immediately in the area where crews were found to be operating.

• The HCN level shall be communicated to the IC along with the personnel who were found to be operating in the area.

• The IC must determine and record the length of time the personnel were operating in the area.

• If readings and operating time are of sufficient length, and signs and symptoms are present, personnel are to be transported to the hospital for immediate evaluation.

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ported with smoke inhalation, and 261 of those patients died. Fifty-five firefighters were transported in the same period; none died. In February 2010, 191 civilians were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation in the United States, along with eight firefighters. Eighty-nine of the civilians died; none of the firefighters died.

Even more worrisome for first responders, therefore, is the effect of HCN on fire victims, and the lack of available treatment for smoke inhalation.

The old cyanide antidote kits – or CAKs – were designed for people who suffered cyanide poisoning in industrial applications, and are no longer manufactured. The CAKs had a number of contraindications, including decreased oxygen and an increased heart rate, and were not administered in hospitals to patients who presented as a smoke-inhalation victims.

The new treatment for HCN poisoning – and smoke inhalation – goes by the trade name Cyanokit, and contains hydroxocobalamin, which is administered through an IV. Hydroxocobalamin is a form of vitamin B-12 that binds circulating and cellular cyanide molecules to form cyanocobalamin, which is excreted in the urine.

Jones says the kits are new to Canada and have not yet made their way onto ambulances or into hospitals.

“The literature supports that you are not going to revive a patient who is VSA without the administration of hydroxcobalamin,” Jones says. “And herein lies our challenge. We’re working toward getting a better understanding by our EMS partners that this is what we need. Hydroxocobalamin can be administered by any BLS or ALS paramedic.”

Jones says that at $700 per kit, and with a three-year shelf life, the kits are affordable for hospitals and EMS.

For Burlington, the next step in broadening awareness of HCN and the treatment for smoke-inhalation patients is an information session on March 7, to which the Burlington Fire Department has invited its EMS partners.

And, when the guidance note on HCN is released by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, more Ontario firefighters will be aware of the issue and the treatment.

“With the guidance note coming out, we will probably start getting some push to our EMS providers, and we will work at establishing a meeting with our base hospital so we can get kits available in a hospital setting,” Jones says.

In Halton Region – which comprises Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills and Milton – Jones hopes to have two Cyanokits on all supervisory vehicles (a supervisory vehicle must attend at all structure fires).

“Ideally, the kits would be available to firefighters and civilians,” Jones says.

On a larger scale, researchers have determined that in some major incidents, such as The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island in 2003, in which 100 people died and dozens more were injured, many of the fatalities were likely a result of HCN poisoning.

Donald Walsh, a PhD with the International Emergency Medicine Disaster Specialists / Chicago Fire Department, studied the nightclub fire. The National Institute of Standards and Technology investigation into the fire determined that within seconds of ignition “the concentration of cyanide poisoning in a fire situation of the toxic combustion products carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide soared and oxygen levels plummeted to create conditions incompatible with sustaining life.”

Walsh writes: “Experience with the Rhode Island nightclub fire, in which cyanide is likely to have contributed to morbidity and mortality, and data from studies . . . show that cyanide can be rapidly lethal – a daunting challenge for first responders working to save lives. While daunting, the challenge is not insurmountable. Effective management of cyanide poisoning in a fire emergency is possible. The first responder’s awareness that cyanide poisoning is highly probable in smoke-inhalation victims of close-structure fires constitutes a first step in effective management of smoke inhalation-associated cyanide poisoning.”

Meantime, Jones is focusing on educating the fire service and its EMS partners.

“When you go to a fire call and people are saying, hey, get your mask on . . . the message definitely has been well received,” Jones says. “The challenge will be to keep it in front of them all the time. It’s sort of this automatic response; if this information is there, in your face – hey, guys, cyanide, thyroid problems, cancer, keep your mask on – then it makes a difference.”

For Bavota, the safety issue goes beyond the department.

“We have one additional member in the fire service and that’s the family of the people who work for us,” he says. “And when you implement a program like this, you can report back to these folks that you’re doing everything you can to protect them.”

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The Burlington Fire Department hosts a free information session on HCN on Thursday, March 7, from 8 a.m. until noon, at the Ron Joyce Centre, Degroote School of Business, 4350 South Service Rd., in Burlington. Please e-mail firetraining@burlington.ca to confirm your attendance. For more information on HCN, e-mail steve. jones@burlington.ca

TRAINER’Scorner Preventing disasters in gas-tank explosions

By ED BROUWER

for almost two decades, the tragic story of four volunteer firefighters has haunted me. This column is in memory of René Desharnais, Martin Desrochers, Raynald Dion and Raymond Michaud. I hope to raise awareness of the hazards present when a liquid petroleum (LP) gas tank is involved in or exposed to fire.

At 9:02 a.m. on June 27, 1993, the Warwick Volunteer Fire Department in Ontario responded to a report of a barn fire. When firefighters arrived at about 9:12 a.m., they found a large cattle barn ablaze. During size-up, a 4,000-litre propane tank was found close to the involved barn. The relief vents were operating on the tank, shooting flames more than five metres into the air.

Firefighters began to apply water to the exposed LP tank in an effort to cool it. Suddenly, the tank split into two large pieces. The blast sent one of the pieces into an open field, while the other piece travelled more than 45 metres (148 feet), striking a fire engine, and continuing for another 230 metres (755 feet), at which point it hit a vehicle parked on the road, trapping an occupant.

Three firefighters were killed when the piece of the tank struck the engine – they were donning protective equipment and preparing hose lines. The fourth firefighter was killed when he was thrown 45 metres as the piece slammed into the engine.

The blast also injured three firefighters and four civilians, including the occupant of the vehicle on the road.

Since 1993, at least two similar incidents involving LP gas tanks in a farm setting have resulted in the deaths of four more firefighters. The first incident occurred in Burnside, Ill., and resulted in two fatalities on Oct. 2, 1997. Then on April 9, 1998, two volunteer firefighters died in Albert City, Iowa, and six responders were injured when a burning LP gas tank exploded in a boiling liquid expanded vapour explosion, or BLEVE.

In each case, the tanks’ relief valves were operating when firefighters arrived, but they couldn’t stop flames from impinging on the tanks and weakening the tank shells. In each case, tanks ruptured in BLEVEs that sent pieces of metal flying at high velocities in random directions, killing those in their path.

A case study of the explosion in Warwick, Ont., which can be found online at http://ncsp.tamu.edu/reports/IPR/warwick.htm, explains, “A BLEVE occurs when the temperature of the liquid and vapour within a confined tank or vessel is raised, often by an external fire, to such a point that the increasing internal pressure of the liquefied gas inside can no longer be contained and the vessel explodes. This rupture of the confining vessel releases the pressurized liquid and allows it to vaporize almost instantaneously. If the liquefied gas is flammable, such as propane, the large vapour cloud produced is almost always ignited. Ignition usually occurs either from the original external fire that caused the BLEVE or from some electrical or friction source created by the blast or shrapnel effect of the container rupture.’’

Flames escape through the relief vents on top of a large liquid petroleum gas tank. Several firefighters have been killed when tanks have exploded in boiling liquid expanded vapour explosions, or BLEVEs.

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board investigated the April 9, 1998 incident at the Herrig Turkey Farm in Albert City, which killed two firefighters and injured six responders. According to the report, the fire department arrived at 11:21 p.m. The initial report on arrival indicated that there was fire below the 3,785-litre LP propane tank and the tank was venting from the relief vents at the top of the vessel.

The fire chief indicated that the plan was to allow the fire to burn itself out and to protect exposures. As this strategy was being implemented, about six minutes after arrival, a tremendous explosion occurred, sending large sections of the LP tank flying in all directions.

The report says that the largest portion of the LP tank, a piece about 7.3 metres (24 feet) long, was hurtled more than 91.4 metres (300 feet). Another piece was propelled directly north, passing through the north building, and was stopped by a silo located more than 45 metres (150 feet) from the LP tank’s original location. A third large piece travelled northwest and struck two firefighters operating a hose line. The impact killed the two firefighters instantly. A piece of one of the vent pipes was found embedded about a metre deep into a gravel driveway more than 61 metres (200 feet) west of the LP tank’s original location.

According to the NFPA fire investigation, several significant factors directly contributed to the firefighter deaths:

1. The close proximity of fire department operations to the LP tank while the tank was being exposed to direct flame contact.

2. The lack of an adequate and reliable water supply in close proximity to the site to allow for sufficient hose streams to be rapidly placed in service to cool the LP gas tank that was being impinged upon by flames from the broken pipes.

3. The decision to protect the exposed buildings and not relocate all personnel to a safe location given the fire impinging directly on the LP gas tank and the lack of a life hazard exposure. Although not a BLEVE, the following report (which is widely available online) of an explosion in Buffalo, N.Y, is certainly an eye-opener regarding the power and unexpectedness of LP gas explosions. On the evening of Dec. 27, 1983, firefighters in Buffalo, N.Y., responded to a call regarding a propane gas leak. Shortly after arriving, the propane ignited, levelling a warehouse and causing a wide swath of damage. Five firefighters and two civilians were killed in the blast. This event remains the largest single-day loss of life for the Buffalo Fire Department (BFD).

According to several online reports, “Approximately 37 seconds after the chief announced his arrival, the tank exploded, instantly killing the five firefighters assigned to Ladder 5, as well as two civilians. The explosion injured approximately 60 other people, damaged a dozen city blocks and caused millions of dollars of damage in fire equipment. The force of the blast blew BFD

Ladder 5’s tiller aerial 35 feet across the street into the front yard of a dwelling. BFD Engine 1’s pumper was also blown across the street with the captain and driver pinned in the cab. Engine 32’s engine was blown up against a warehouse across a side street and covered with rubble.”

It is vital that firefighters become familiar with the potential for a BLEVE. Empower them to make life-saving decisions regarding exposures and evacuations.

Key points to emphasize:

• Even a non-flammable liquid container can rupture.

• A flammable liquid can create a great fireball.

• Don’t assume that opening relief vents will prevent a BLEVE.

• Although, at one time, it was thought fairly safe to be at the sides of an LP gas tank, it has now been noted that there are no safe sides of an LP gas tank.

The main hazards are fire, thermal radiation, blasts and projectiles.

Tests on a 400-litre propane tank (13 BLEVEs) showed projectiles travelling 200 metres (656 feet) from the ends of the tank and 125 metres (410 feet) from the sides.

The following widely used table is a good safety guideline:

Time is the most important factor to consider. Containers can be in serious danger of experiencing a BLEVE after less than 10 minutes of intense flame impingement. There is no safe time period in which operations can be established. In the case of the Albert City incident, the BLEVE occurred about 18 minutes from the time the fire department was notified, and within eight minutes of the time the apparatus had arrived. In Buffalo’s tragic propane explosion, its members had 37 seconds!

The fire officer or firefighter has to consider whether to attempt to control vapours (when un-ignited gas is present), apply water to the container being exposed to flame, establish a safe evacuation area and allow the gas to burn off, or allow the BLEVE to occur.

The first instinct of firefighters may be to attack the fire or attempt to control escaping gas vapours. The incident commander (IC) must perform a risk-versusbenefit analysis of the situation. As difficult as it may be in many cases, the better course of action may be to retreat to a safe location and monitor the situation from a distance.

If a sufficient amount of water cannot

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Firefighters battle a fully involved propane tank blaze. Extreme fire cases can weaken tank shells, resulting in devastating explosions.

By T OM B REMNER Fire chief, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

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Building a positive public perception

oes everything we in the fire service do and say hit the streets? It sure seems that way. Is there such a thing as a secret, or confidentiality? Do the people in our communities judge us on what they hear and personally believe, until they witness or understand the difference? Let’s pause and think how many times this has happened that you can remember.

Internal negativity in our departments causes huge problems and usually stems from a few within the organization. How can we change this? Here are some suggestions: understand your role; understand others’ roles; focus on positive leadership; reach out to trusted partners and work together on common goals and visions.

I have often reflected on how the attitudes and turmoil within the fire service are perceived completely differently on the inside than on the outside. Yearly statistics indicate that the public loves firefighters, the job(s) we do and the way we provide public safety. However, through the media and/or community gossip, the public eventually learns about that the internal goings-on of the service, which can be nasty, selfish and sometimes destructive. The evolution of the fire service has resulted in multiple levels within everything from leadership to training, to operations, and more. This, in turn, breeds stress, discontent, greed and jealousy at all levels – not much different from the rest of the world.

We continually hear that the people we serve love us; the question is, in what way? This admiration seems to be based primarily on the good things they feel we do to help them, and contrasts with what taxpayers perceive about our lifestyles, salaries, benefits and the attention we receive as firefighters; yet these taxpayers don’t understand our needs, endless rising costs and in-house challenges. The question this raises is whether firefighters respect the taxpayers, which include other firefighters and management in terms of working partnerships and operational responsibilities.

our communities in many damaging ways, often through misunderstandings among our own members.

Confidentiality is critical in our business and operations. More often than not this gets forgotten, intentionally or unintentionally. No matter what the reason, once rumours start, they grow like a wildfire – out of control. Lives, visions, dreams, great projects and people all get damaged and, in some cases, destroyed by this lack of respect, confidentiality and service-first vision.

A long time ago, a very good friend of mine noted that “a silent tongue is golden.” This often runs through my mind. In retrospect, these words of wisdom have been some of the best advice I’ve ever received. How have we allowed this two-sided process to fester and grow over the decades? In most cases we should feel blessed, fortunate and committed to what we do, inside and outside of the stations. I believe there is still a majority who feel this pride about our profession; we need to promote and enhance this. Remember: it takes only a few bad apples to spoil the pot.

The commitment and passion of many can be overshadowed or challenged by our own colleagues or partners; then, the com-

Breakdowns in communication and respect lead to much more turmoil than we want to accept or admit. ‘‘ ’’

Chiefs are not special individuals, nor should they promote themselves as such. Chiefs are provided the positional opportunity to be leaders by taking responsibility to address, promote and support the best interests of the firefighters, fire service and the community within justifiable means. Chiefs are human, and must be real and approachable. Firefighters need to understand this so that communication can flow both ways with ease. It has been proven many times that breakdowns in communication and respect lead to much more turmoil than we want to accept or admit. This turmoil and disrespect continues to hit the streets of

Tom Bremner is the fire chief for Salt Spring Island, B.C. Contact him at tbremner@saltspringfire.com

munity starts to hear about the internal grumblings. This is unfortunate. If we want the full-meal-deal support for all we ask from our councils and taxpayers, then we need to clean up our acts. Why not take the time to reflect, look around and observe what is real, whether it is damaging or positive. Partnerships within the service are critically important and must be respected and built upon, but should not be destructive or rooted in greed. I have recognized that, in many cases, the public is the power; the taxpayers are the real decision makers, even if we don’t agree with that. Councillors are elected by the people: the taxpayers. When the public fails to understand the challenges that firefighters and the service face, our success rates are greatly reduced.

The messages and reports that hit the streets matter and are critical to garnering the understanding and the support of the general population, which helps to ensure the longevity of our service and our partnership success rates in the future.

What role can we play to mitigate these challenges?

Better outcomes demand exceptional CPR

By Ly LE Q UAN Fire chief, Waterloo, Ont.

sLeading your team to excellence

ince my last column on building high-performing teams, I have not only been invited to talk on this topic at several conferences, I have also been doing quite a bit of research about teamwork and the role leaders play in developing their groups to their potential.

Time and time again, whether it’s in sports or at the workplace, we see that the teams that support and trust in each other’s abilities and dedication are the ones that excel at what they do. To me, teamwork is the ability for members not only to acknowledge each other’s strengths but also to help fill any gaps where these strengths may be lacking.

The two books that I am introducing are Speaking as a Leader, by Judith Humphrey (2012), and The Secret of Teams, by Mark Miller (2011). The first book identifies the role of a leader and, perhaps even more importantly, explains how to speak like a leader. The second book offers readers a better understanding of how to tap into the strengths and energies of a highly effective team.

Whether I’m writing my own columns or co-writing with my friend, Fire Chief Les Karpluk, I always try to emphasize communicating openly and honestly. In the book, Speaking as a Leader, the author notes that “when people fail to communicate, they fail to lead.” You can have all the great ideas in the world, but if you don’t know how to communicate these ideas to your team, then you will have an uphill climb when it comes to getting buy-in from your fellow teammates.

Humphrey notes that the leadership model consists of four steps:

1. Think like a leader – Before you can be a leader, you need to think like a leader. You need to understand your audience, and their needs and expectations.

voice. One of the most positive and effective ways leaders can demonstrate their presence is by supporting their people – even when they make mistakes.

Think for a minute about a leader you not only trust but also want to emulate. What is it that that leader brings to the conversation and to the team? I can tell you that the leaders who have had the greatest impact in my life understood these four steps, whether they had read about them or not.

Humphrey’s book goes into greater detail about the four steps listed above, and even discusses the value of how you organize PowerPoint presentations in order to properly make a point to the audience: the key, he says, is to capture the audience in the first couple of slides so they are thinking about the important messages and points during the presentation. In the second book, Miller uses a parable to lead readers through the steps to find and understand the secrets to creating a great team. Debbie, the heroine of the story, and her team discover the three key concepts to developing a successful team.

These concepts are:

1. Talent – This is the first element to creating a high-performing team because your people need to be a good fit with each other. Each person’s desire and ability to learn and grow should, in some way, complement the team’s overall goals.

‘‘ Teams that support and trust in each other’s abilities are the ones that excel.

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2. Create a leader’s script – What is it that you want to convey to your audience or staff? What is your message? Your message is the most important element of the goal and vision of the team.

3. Use the language of leadership – As a leader you need to use the right type of language. You need to be positive and sincere. If you fail to portray your message clearly and concisely, then you risk losing the support of your team.

4. Achieve a leader’s presence – Bring a strong sense of enthusiasm with you and convey this through eye contact, gestures and your

Lyle Quan is the fire chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue in Ontario. He has a business degree in emergency services and a degree in adult education. Lyle is an instructor for two Canadian universities and has worked with many departments in the areas of leadership, safety and risk management. E-mail Lyle at thequans@sympatico.ca and follow Lyle on Twitter at @LyleQuan

2. Skills – Miller writes: “Without skills, a team cannot add significant value. As skills improve, results improve.” When building your team, you need to identify the skills that will be required for the project.

3. Community – A high-functioning team has a true community feel. There is a willingness to work with and support each other. Each member sincerely cares about the others and wants to achieve the goal of the team.

These two books complement each other by demonstrating that open and honest communication is the key to leading and developing a high-performing team.

I know you will enjoy these books and find them of true value.

Speaking as a Leader, by Judith Humphrey, was published by JosseyBass in 2012, and The Secret of Teams, by Mark Miller, was published by Berrett-Koehler in 2011. Both books can both be purchased online through Chapters and Amazon.

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be applied to the tank safely, then firefighters should be withdrawn to a safe, remote location, and the fire should be allowed to burn. In the case of train derailments or other large-scale incidents, a large hot zone should be established to reduce the exposure to fire forces and to the civilian population.

To prevent a container from exploding, firefighters must apply a steady stream of water with a minimum of 1,900 litres per metre (500 gallons per metre) at each point of flame impingement. This may not be possible in many rural areas, where firefighters have to rely on rural water supply operations.

The big decision that ICs need to address is whether to fight the LP gas fire or to retreat.

The potential dangers of BLEVE should be re-emphasized in your training. Look over the online resources and the lessons learned from these incidents. Honour our fallen brothers by using their line-of-duty deaths to help develop operational plans and procedures to guard against similar incidents.

Note that in each of these incidents:

• The relief valves were operating upon the fire department’s arrival.

• The weakened tank shells ruptured, sending tank pieces in all directions.

• The potential of a BLEVE was not given the utmost consideration.

Until next time, stay safe and remember to train like lives depend upon it, because they do.

CAFS SPECIALISTS

ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES:

• How it Happens Training Video BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) – www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UM0jtD_OWLU

• NFPA: BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) – http://ncsp.tamu.edu/reports/NFPA/vapor_explosion.htm

• The Warwick Explosion: a Case Study – http://ncsp.tamu.edu/ reports/IPR/warwick.htm

• Half An Hour To Tragedy: On Jan. 30, 2007, at 10:53 a.m., a propane explosion at the Little General Store in Ghent, W.V., killed four people and injured six. The dead included a fire department captain, an emergency medical technician from the Ghent Volunteer Fire Department and two propane-service technicians. The injured included two other Ghent Volunteer Fire Department emergency responders and four store employees who were inside the store at the time of the explosion. This incident was investigated by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; its findings were published in September 2008 – www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JzdnUZReoLM

Ed Brouwer is the chief instructor for Canwest Fire in Osoyoos, B.C., and Greenwood Fire and Rescue. The 21-year veteran of the fire service is also a fire warden with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, a Wildland Urban Interface fire suppression instructor/evaluator and a fire-service chaplain. Contact Ed at aka-opa@hotmail.com

emergency preparedness takes off

Airport exercise tests capabilities of multiple response agencies

By JAsoN BroLuNd

sept. 13 was a milestone day for emergency preparedness in the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia.

from 40 agencies.

At 0630 hours, fictional flight Unity 123 departed the Kelowna International Airport. Like any of the other 62 flights that do the same each day, Unity 123 left without attracting any extra attention. What followed tested and put into practice the effectiveness of the overall community response to a major aircraft incident.

Shortly after departure and without explanation, the aircraft squawked code 7500 – it had been hijacked.

Security plans at the airport were put in motion. Across the country, and in cooperation with partners from the United States, security and transportation agencies stood up in response to the threat. As the airplane silently circled the region, participants asked: Is this our issue? How should our region prepare? What should we, as emergency services, do in response?

Media flooded the regional fire dispatch centre with calls. Someone on board the aircraft tweeted that there had been an explosion and the plane was going to crash. Radio communication was established – the pilots requested an emergency landing.

Paramedics treat injured passengers during a mock disaster exercise in British Columbia in September. Co-ordinators brought together more than 300 participants

‘‘ The level of engagement by all agencies in preparation for this exercise has been very gratifying and the exercise co-ordinators –Neil d rachenberg, from Kelowna i nternational Airport, and Jason Brolund, from the Kelowna Fire d epartment – deserve a lot of credit. The lessons learned from the exercise will assist in training and refining the community’s response plan and ensure that, should an incident occur, the public are given a highly proficient and co-ordinated emergency response.

– Sam Samaddar, YLW airport director ’’

Under federal legislation, airports are required to exercise their disaster plans every four years. Under provincial legislation, local governments must exercise their emergency plans annually. Starting from a suggestion at a joint emergency services meeting in early 2011, officials from the Kelowna International Airport (YLW), Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) and the Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program (managed by KFD) were challenged to plan and execute a joint full-scale disaster exercise. Early on, it was recognized that scenario development, logistical preparation and evaluation support were going to be required. TascMet Clinical FX was engaged to assist with the creation and delivery of a realistic, custom-designed disaster scenario, including high-fidelity casualty simulation.

Over the next year, interest built around the event and agencies met to learn about how they could participate. When the dust settled, a group of 40 agencies, including federal, provincial and local governments, media and the private sector, had committed. In addition, both the University of British Columbia and Interior Health (the regional health authority) would conduct their own full-scale exercises. A set of exercise objectives was proposed and accepted by the agencies.

The exercise objectives of Operation Unity 2012 were to:

• exercise and evaluate capabilities of the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

• exercise YLW security and operational plans to meet Transport Canada’s legislated requirements

• exercise regional emergency response agency capabilities and operational plans

• exercise support relationships with regional and provincial co-operating/ assisting agencies

• exercise support relationships with regional and provincial governments

• deliver a final report and historical record to all participating agencies

Following the initial planning conference, each agency was charged with determining and sharing its overall exercise objectives. What resulted was a list of several hundred individual objectives that would guide the development of the exercise scenario over the next year.

The design team was led by Neil Drachenberg, airport safety and security manager, and Jason Brolund, deputy fire chief and regional emergency program coordinator. Funding for the exercise was jointly provided by YLW and the regional emergency program. The exercise organizers were fortunate to benefit from one of the final awards of federal/provincial fund-

ing supplied under the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP).

As the exercise day drew closer, the training needs of all agencies were evaluated and a training program leading up to exercise day was developed. It was agreed that the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) would play a key role in the response to the event and, as a result, eight one-day EOC Fundamentals training sessions were conducted in order to introduce and refresh EOC training to exercise participants.

With three months remaining, a tabletop exercise (TTX) was conducted to bring together all the agencies that were participating. The goal of the TTX was to step through the major disaster scenario, working out the issues as the scenario progressed.

The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia (UBCO) was generous in providing a venue to host more than 100 participants in the TTX. With the room divided in two – emergency responders (site) on one side and site support agencies (EOC) on the other – the groups worked together to respond to a major incident. This event was deemed a great success as it served as a way to demonstrate to participants the need to constantly update and test their emergency planning, provide a training opportunity and develop momentum for the live exercise scenario.

With less than one month until the exercise day, a master events list (MEL) was created. This would be the script for the exercise day and needed to contain all events and actions that would take place, including inputs that would be delivered to exercise controllers at each of the eight exercise sites across the region:

1. YLW – airport training ground

2. YLW – airport emergency co-ordination centre (ECC)

3. UBCO campus (EOC)

4. Farm site in Glenmore Valley, B.C. (animal evacuation)

5. Regional EOC

6. Regional fire dispatch centre

7. RCMP Operational Communications Centre (OCC)

8. Kelowna General Hospital

The MEL would need to outline a realistic scenario in enough detail to ensure that all exercise participants’ objectives could be met, while keeping everyone engaged. In the end, the MEL spanned 29 pages and more than 100 injects into the disaster exercise. Separate communications, logistics, transportation and media plans were developed to address specific issues in these areas. On the day of the exercise, the MEL was printed in large format and posted at the various sites – forming one of the most popular areas for exercise observers to check in on the progress of the event.

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The design team made a conscious decision to use subject matter experts as evaluators to provide an independent and objective assessment of the exercise. While each agency was responsible for assessing the performance of its own personnel, these experts, who were invited to comment as formal evaluators, hailed from:

• City of Kelowna

• B.C. Ambulance Services (EMS delivery agency)

• Emergency Management B.C. (provincial emergency program)

• FORTIS (gas/electric utility)

• Interior Health B.C.

• Kelowna Fire Department

• Sea Tac International Airport – Port of Seattle Fire Department

• Prince George Airport Authority

• RCMP

• Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen

• University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)

Feedback from these agencies was critical in evaluating the success of the event and compiling lessons learned and recommendations for future improvement.

A concerted effort was made to ensure full and active media participation from the outset of the initial planning, recognizing

the key partnership role that the media can play. Reporters were invited to participate in the exercise as mock media, which allowed them full inside access to the entire exercise. This allowed reporters to see the details up close and to build an understanding around the intricacies of managing and responding to major emergencies. As a result, the exercise was extensively covered by print, television and online media.

An observer’s plan was established for VIPs, including elected officials, emergency officials from other jurisdictions and senior executives. Shuttle buses transported these guests. Liaisons at each site provided tours and commentary about the exercise. Elected officials were briefed and played a role in declaring a state of emergency during the event.

But, even the best laid plans are subject to change. On the afternoon of Sept. 9, with just four days remaining until the exercise, a major urban interface fire struck the Central Okanagan region. Under a mutual-aid agreement, every fire department in the region sent apparatus and manpower to fight the rapidly expanding fire that claimed four homes. The regional EOC was activated to support the evacuation of 1,550 residents from the community of Peachland, B.C.

Many of the agencies and individuals par-

ticipating in the exercise were now directly committed to fighting the fire and supporting emergency response efforts and evacuees. Many of the same facilities and resources that would be used on exercise day were now committed to emergency response.

The exercise team set a 24-hour deadline to determine if Operation Unity would proceed and, following some tense moments, we were able to send the last of the evacuees home just as the deadline passed. Following consultation with the unified commanders of the incident, it was determined that the value of the exercise was too high not to go ahead. The exercise would proceed. We were able to take advantage of having some facilities already set up, but many participants stepped back following a gruelling 72-hour response. While we worried that this would affect participation, the actual reaction was that people who had originally not been part of the emergency response participated and gained valuable experience.

Sept. 13 dawned clear, warm and fire-free in the Central Okanagan. As exercise participants began to muster at various locations across the region, preparations had already been underway for several hours. Student volunteers from the UBC fine arts program

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By KE v IN FOSTER Fire chief, Midland, Ont.

lWord choice is no accident

ast summer, just like in each previous one, there was a period of several weeks during which every newscast included stories about injuries or fatalities to people involved in some form of an incident. I have chosen the word incident quite purposefully; one of my pet peeves is the overuse of the term accident – it ranks right up there with false alarms, but that’s another discussion.

I believe the word accident implies that whatever happened was unavoidable, an act of fate. I strongly disagree. Most people will argue that all accidents are entirely avoidable and occur only due to a choice of action or inaction. For example, a worker climbs the side of a rack storage unit to get an item from the top shelf but loses his footing and falls to the floor; had the worker taken the time to use the proper equipment such as a ladder, the incident would not have happened, therefore it was avoidable. A vehicle, driven by an impaired driver collides with another; had the driver not been intoxicated and had he paid full attention to the road, or had he not driven at all, the collision would not have occurred – therefore, this, too, was avoidable. Both situations are predictable and preventable. I am open to accepting that to another involved party, the incident may indeed be an accident because that person may have had no ability to alter the circumstances; however, the event itself clearly could have been prevented.

When hearing the word accident used on the local radio station one day, I contacted the news director to ask if the station could use another term – incident, event, crash, or collision? Something. Anything. The response struck me: the news director said that earlier in his career it was quite common for him to receive alerts and information about accidents from the emergencyresponse agencies, and it was, in fact, the response agencies that used the term accident – the media was really just using the language provided by the professionals. The news director understood my position and said he would do what he could to limit the use of the term, which was great; really that was what I was asking for.

Changing human behaviour takes time and persistence. Sustained social change can take three generations. We are, after all, creatures of habit, and habits are extremely difficult to break because they are so deeply engrained that they are almost automatic. Remember Pavlov’s dog experiment?

As I continued to ponder the news director’s comment, I realized that there is clearly a message here, which is that it is the responsibility of the professionals to ensure that we talk the right talk: do as I say, not as I do, isn’t the most professionally responsible approach. One needs to go no further than the social-media network to see that public-safety agencies are perpetuating the use of the word accident. In fact, a quick Twitter search while I was writing this showed the word was used 13 times in 30 seconds, and about half of those incidences were by public-safety agencies.

We have spent the last 30-plus years promoting the life-saving value of smoke alarms, and although we have yet to achieve the desired effect of everyone being protected by one of these properly installed and maintained life-safety devices, we have made significant progress. We are somewhat on our way to changing the

‘‘ As fire-service professionals across this country, stop referring to these occurrences as accidents and correct others who do. ’’

public attitude toward safety, but in order to create a true culture of safety, a solid leadership role is required by the fire service.

Kevin Foster is in his 25th year in the fire service, having begun as a volunteer firefighter in East Gwillimbury, Ont., in 1987. For 11 years Foster was a firefighter with the Richmond Hill Fire Department and in June 1999 he became the first full-time fire chief of the North Kawartha Fire Department. Foster was appointed to his current position as the chief with the Midland Fire Department in November 2001 and is Midland’s community emergency management co-ordinator. Foster is president of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, a certified municipal manager, level III with a fire-services executive designation, and is enrolled in the Ryerson Polytechnic University public administration program. Contact him at kfoster@ midland.ca

So, I challenge you to make a small but significant change in your approach. As fire-service professionals across this country, stop referring to these occurrences as accidents and correct others who do. With this one simple step we can begin the next 30 years of encouraging Canadians to look at events and say, that didn’t have to happen, I won’t make that same mistake.

When an incident, crash or event occurs and you are speaking with a television or radio journalist or issuing a press release, please find another word to describe the situation, and we will be well on our way to altering the perception that these events are beyond a person’s control. Although this initiative won’t change the outcome of the situation at hand, this subliminal messaging may, over the next three generations or so, result in a new attitude that these events are preventable.

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had been up all night, having realistic moulage applied and learning about the roles they would be acting out for emergency responders.

Finally, shortly after 8 a.m., the hijacked plane was on final approach back to the airport. As it returned, it made a low pass over the city, leaking fuel, hydraulic oil and parts across a wide swath of the community, including the university campus.

In rapid succession:

• A fully loaded 737 crashes on the YLW airfield.

• Telephone circuits are overloaded and callers cannot place phone calls.

• Emergency responders converge from across the region.

• Regional EOC is activated.

• Rumours spread via social media.

• Widespread fuel contaminates populated areas and animals.

• Casualties are seen fleeing the area on foot and in personal vehicles.

• A hijacker is identified and apprehended.

• Media and family converge on the incident site.

• The airport is closed.

• The university basketball team is reported to be on board the aircraft.

• 30 victims are transported to hospital.

• Deceased are transferred to the coroner.

• Press releases are issued.

• A media briefing takes place.

When the exercise concluded, 306 participants from 41 agencies had tested all aspects of the regional emergency plan from the initial response; to the transport of victims to the hospital; to the evaluation of communication and interaction among health and educational institutions, utilities and private businesses. These agencies demonstrated that they were able to respond to a major disaster and make it look like just another day at the office.

However, not everything went well! A bus transporting observers had been filled with smoke when it broke down. A volunteer acting as a casualty had an authentic medical emergency and another had been left with no pants following a swift removal by an engaged emergency responder. But this was to be expected, and contributed to the success of the exercise. Had everything gone perfectly, there would have been no lessons learned.

Immediately following the event, a lunch and debriefing session was held at the university campus. Things that went well or that could have been improved upon were compiled into a comprehensive after-action report. A survey was conducted of all participants to further gather their impressions of the event.

Operation Unity was deemed a tremendous success.

The major strengths identified during this exercise represented recurring themes in

Reporters were invited to participate in the Operation Unity exercise as mock media. As a result, the event was extensively covered by print, television and online media.

three areas:

• human resources – group dynamics and operating culture

• communication and co-ordination – interand intra-agency co-ordination

• organizational structure and processes –established functional plan and processes

The after-action report also highlighted aspects of the same three areas for improvement:

• human resources – front-line responsiveness and resources

• communication and co-ordination – technology and equipment

• organizational structure and processes –training and learning

Seeing this process through from start to finish was tremendously rewarding. I encourage emergency managers and fire service leaders to challenge your community to host a disaster exercise to test your plans, training and response capabilities. What will result is a series of new contacts and strengthened relationships. It will make your organization better equipped to respond, regardless of the emergency.

Please contact me for more information about our exercise. If you are planning a similar event, we are happy to share our materials.

Jason Brolund serves as deputy fire chief with the Kelowna Fire Department in Kelowna, B.C. He has been involved in the emergency services for the past 18 years as a firefighter, paramedic, dispatcher and fire inspector. He manages the regional fire dispatch centre and the regional emergency program for the Central Okanagan. He recently co-ordinated Operation Unity 2012, a full-scale disaster exercise involving over 300 participants from 40 agencies.

By M IKE B UR z EK

Action plans: success or failure?

although tactical operations get most of the attention during emergencies, anyone who has been on the front line of emergency response appreciates the ones responsible for the less glamorous task of planning. Simply put, operational success can be directly linked to the level of planning.

Within an incident command structure, the primary role for the planning section is to immediately piece together an action plan, which is then approved by the incident commander. For any major emergency incident, a detailed and practical action plan is critical.

One of the greatest challenges for any planning section or unit is keeping several steps ahead of operations. This can only be accomplished through active communication with the operations section to ensure the plan is working. So, why do many action plans fall short, or worse, fail completely? More importantly, how can emergency personnel ensure that action plans are adequate and executed effectively?

A good action plan is a flexible one, allowing for sudden, unexpected changes. Don’t get caught in the trap of losing focus just because an original idea or method failed.

Another failure point for action plans is confusion among those with emergency management responsibilities, or to state it bluntly, a disorganized planning section. Sound familiar? I have seen some action plans that resemble nothing more than chicken scratch and bad artwork; others are nice and tidy but lack the necessary information.

The action plan involves a lot more than penciling names in boxes. In fact, planning requires as much support as – and sometimes more than – operations. Quickly identify and source the experts who are qualified and feel comfortable in their respective roles. Technical specialists, structural engineers, and many other experts can make life a lot less stressful for the planning section. But does the action plan identify who is assigned to a specific task? Are the objectives clearly stated and prioritized? Anyone walking into a command centre should be able to get a pretty good idea what is going on and who is doing what by looking at the action plan.

commander will always remind emergency personnel to stay focused on achieving that goal. Remember, in emergency management, an objective is something that needs to be achieved, whereas a goal is the desired outcome. For example, rescuing an injured worker from a chemical plant would be a goal; shutting down the plant and/or containing the hazardous substance will likely be one of the many objectives.

Once objectives have been finalized, realistic timelines should be established for each one. As onerous and impractical as this may seem, there is exceptional value in this. Timelines not only help to maintain a smooth rhythm in the command centre, but they also help to build and maintain positive morale in stressful situations by providing visual evidence of achievements.

The success or failure of an action plan ultimately depends on the level of communication between the planning and operations sections. I recall a tragic example during which several forest-fire fighters were caught in a blowout due to an unexpected shift in wind direction and speed. Lack of communication between operations and planning was singled out as the root cause of the response failures that took the lives of 13 firefighters. Other

‘‘ The success or failure of an action plan ultimately depends on the level of communication between the planning and operations sections.’’

Successful action plans also have clearly stated objectives, and all personnel in both the planning and operations sections understand what they are. Of course, objectives should be prioritized based on the most recent information and status of the emergency. Objectives should never deviate from the main goal; an experienced incident

Mike Burzek is the director of public protection and safety for the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission. He has more than 20 years of experience in emergency response and public safety, including nine years as a paramedic. He lives in Dawson Creek, B.C., and can be reached at Mike.Burzek@bcogc.ca

similar stories demonstrate how critical it is to have two-way communication in any command centre. Operations must inform planning what is working and what needs to change in order to meet objectives. The planning section must regularly and frequently update operations with situational reports, changes in command structure or personnel, availability of resources, and any change to the action plan.

Although there are seldom any guarantees, a good action plan will ensure that response goals and objectives are met in a timely and effective manner. A fluid action plan is essential to dealing with the many complexities and variables encountered during and immediately after a major incident. Clearly identified and written objectives will also help reduce the stress levels and provide guidance to all personnel for achieving them. And most importantly, never underestimate the value of communication.

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By R OB G RIMWOOD Fire chief, Haldimand County, Ont.

YA little less Superman, a little more Clark Kent

ou won’t find many young people who admit to idolizing Clark Kent, the everyday working man. They idolized his alter ego, Superman, and who wouldn’t? Superman’s mission was to intentionally place himself in dangerous and stressful situations to help others. Does this sound familiar? If you work in emergency services it does, because every day, paramedics and firefighters go to work to intentionally place themselves in dangerous and/or stressful situations to help people in need.

Many emergency-service workers were attracted to the profession because of the excitement and adrenaline that it brings; I know I was. As a child I would watch with pride as my father responded to calls as a firefighter and ambulance attendant, gripped by the excitement and unpredictability of it all. I remember starting my profession as a paramedic and firefighter at a very young age, hoping that the next call would be even more exciting than the last. In my mind the bigger the crisis, the better.

During those times, the sole focus of the firefighting and EMS professions was to respond to emergencies. Sure, there was training to keep skills sharp, but that was about it. The concept of fire prevention was still relatively new, public education was sporadic and ideas such as community para-medicine and formal pre-planning were not even on the radar. Being a firefighter or paramedic was a whole lot more Superman than Clark Kent.

It is interesting to look back on the last 20 years and marvel at the changes that have occurred. What strikes me first is the role that research has played in the development of fire fighting and EMS. When my father was a firefighter and ambulance attendant through the 1970s and 1980s, he and others did what they were told to do and what seemed to have worked at the last call. The concept of actually conducting research to determine what skills and practices would achieve success was a new and novel approach that hadn’t yet been fully explored.

and the substantially improved training firefighters receive, it is clear that fire fighting has come a long way in a short period of time. It is not often that people associate behind-the-scenes research and development with the fire service but a quick search of National Institute of Standards and Technology testing and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health investigations clearly demonstrates that the advancements and development of tactics and equipment are undoubtedly the result of hard work being done behind the scenes.

Add to that the vast improvements in building codes, fire-safety inspections, enforcement of the fire code and public education, fire dispatch/communications systems, and the work firefighters now do between calls and it becomes clear that this is a substantially different profession than it once was.

The other point that strikes me is the incredible growth of the supporting divisions or non-responders within the fire fighting and EMS professions. In the past, the overwhelming majority of staff and resources were dedicated to emergency response (Superman) while only a few people worked behind the scenes (Clark Kent). Today, while the majority of staff and resources are still dedicated to emergency response, the allocation of resources to the behind-the-scenes Clark

‘‘ What strikes me first is the role that research has played in the development of fire fighting and EM s ’’

Today’s firefighters use equipment and skills that weren’t even dreamt of 20 years ago. From the features of today’s SCBAs, to the improved protection of bunker gear and other PPE, the advancement of the Incident Management System (IMS), the introduction of accountability systems, safety officers and rapid intervention teams,

Rob Grimwood is the manager of emergency services/fire chief for Haldimald County, Ont., a position that combines the roles of fire chief, manager of emergency medical services, and community emergency management co-ordinator. Prior to coming to Haldimand County, Rob was a firefighter with the Toronto Fire Services, a volunteer firefighter/officer with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department, and a paramedic with the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Contact him at rgrimwood@haldimandcounty.on.ca

Kent roles has grown substantially. Fire departments are allocating more staff and resources to fire prevention, inspections and public education than ever before. Training divisions have grown significantly, communications divisions are becoming more sophisticated, many departments have dedicated mechanical staff, and larger departments are actually dedicating staff and resources to quality assurance, health and safety, research and development and planning. On the EMS side, most ambulance services survived with just a few supervisors dedicated to anything other than front-line patient care. That has changed drastically with EMS services now staffing training, quality assurance, community para-medicine and other support divisions.

If you believe, as I do, that the fire and EMS professions have come a long way in the last 20 years and now provide quicker, safer, more advanced and more effective service to the public, then consider that the reason may very well be that we have learned how to be a little less Superman and a little more Clark Kent.

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Standpipe kit preparation

By MARK vAN DER FEYST

In our last discussion, we looked at different types of standpipes and the types of structures within which they are found. For those fire departments that have standpipes in their response areas, standpipe tool kits need to be assembled and brought along with the highrise or apartment pack. The standpipe tool kit will supplement the hose pack that is taken inside the structure, with its complement of equipment, parts of which are sometimes needed to make the connection, to advance the hose, to communicate, or to add other hose lines.

In photo 1, you can see a standpipe tool kit laid out, showing the assortment of equipment that is sometimes needed. This equipment needs to be included with the highrise or apartment pack as a basic tool – the two packs complement each other. The standpipe tool kit needs to be located with the hose pack as depicted in photo 2. This allows for quick and easy access for either one firefighter or for a team of two. The tool kit should be in a bag that has a shoulder strap for easy carrying. It should also have a wide opening, allowing for easy access into the bag. A good suggestion would be to use a canvas tool bag. Reflective stripping can be sewn on to make the bag visible in dark and smoky environments.

The standpipe tool kit should be loaded with just the essential items that will be used on a semi-regular basis. Loading the kit with everything imaginable will only weigh the kit down, making it impracticable to carry. A good idea is to evaluate the kit every year to determine what was used most. Then determine if those items not used are really essential to have. If they are, include them again for the next year. If they are not, remove them from the kit. Items removed can also be replaced with other items that may prove to be a valuable resource.

Let’s look at what items should be included in the kit. Using photo 1 as a guide, let’s start with the top left-hand side and work our way counter-clockwise. The first items are door chocks, which will prove valuable when trying to maintain an open door for hose advancement. The door chocks are big, allowing for easier handling and providing more surface area for holding the door. The item next to the door chocks is an elastic door latch cover. This item will prevent doors from locking shut, enabling a door to be opened just by pushing against it, rather than having to feel for the door knob and then turning it.

Having a wye valve will help with adding another hose line for attack purposes. The wye should have a two-and-a-half-inch by one-and-a-half-inch by one-

Photo 1: A standpipe tool kit, which complements a highrise pack, should include door chocks, a wye valve and adaptors, hose straps, spanner wrenches and vice grips, and should be neatly packed in a bag with a shoulder strap for easy carrying.

Photo 2: The standpipe tool kit and the highrise hose pack should be stored together, allowing for quick and easy access.

and-a-half-inch outlet, allowing for two hand lines to be serviced. Some wyes will have a pressure gauge showing the discharge pressure at each outlet. This gauge can prove helpful in ensuring that proper pressure is flowing out at that point.

Along with the wye, an assortment of adapters needs to be included. The photo shows a double female adapter, a double male adapter and a two-and-a-half-inch to one-and-a-halfinch reducer. Depending upon the standpipe configuration and the hose line setup desired, these adapters will help. Another fitting that is good to include is a 45-degree elbow. This allows the hose connection to be angled downward instead of kinking downward, and will compensate for space/location configurations. If responding to a mutual aid department call, adapters for different thread configurations can also be included. Some departments will have their own thread specification, which may be different from the mutual aid department. Having the adapter to allow for connection will be valuable.

The kit in photo 1 shows two styles of hose straps. Hose straps will help with the advancement of the hose in stairwells and/or over edges. In a stairwell, if the hose needs to be advanced upward over the railing, the hose strap can be used to prevent the hose from sliding downward as gravity wants it to. It will help to maintain hose positioning without committing a firefighter. This can also be done with a well stretch where the hose becomes a standpipe in a stairwell as it is vertically advanced between the handrails. This will cut down the amount of hose needed to advance, and also free up the stairs for use.

The hand tools – or spanner wrenches –included are going to help with tightening and loosening different fittings. On the standpipe, the cap on the outlet may be seized due to rust

or if it was tightened too much by a previous user. The spanner wrench will help with getting it off.

The vice grips are also a helpful tool. The grips will help with opening the standpipe outlet to allow water to flow. Sometimes the wheel used to open the outlet goes missing or breaks off due to old age, being on too tight or being too loose. The vice grip can be used to clamp onto the stem of the valve and then to turn the stem to open it. Photo 3 shows the wheel on a two-and-a-half-inch bottom outlet in a hose cabinet. It would take a bit of work to use a pair of vice grips to turn the stem, but it can be done. If the valve is on a standpipe in a stairway (see photo 4), there will be more room for the vice grip to turn the stem to open it.

The last item included with the kit is a communication device. Some buildings will have a built-in communication system that will allow firefighters to communicate to a central point. The handset gets plugged in to a jack near the standpipe, which then becomes a two-way phone system. This is great for communication where portable radios are ineffective.

No matter what type of structures you may have in your response area that contains standpipes, you will need to assemble a standpipe tool kit to accompany the highrise or apartment pack. Be sure to pack it right!

Mark van der Feyst is a 14-year veteran of the fire service. He works for the City of Woodstock Fire Department in Ontario. Mark instructs in Canada, the United States and India and is a local-level suppression instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and an instructor for the Justice Institute of B.C. E-mail Mark at Mark@ FireStarTraining.com

Photo 3: If the wheel in a hose cabinet is missing, a vice grip can be used to clamp onto the stem of the valve and then turned to open it. This may take a bit of work, but it can be done.

Photo 4: If the water valve on a standpipe is in a stairway, there will be more room to use the vice grip to turn the stem to open it.

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astrategic partnership has emerged in British Columbia with the intent to reduce fire injuries and fatalities among at-risk populations. Fire departments across the province have begun teaming up with British Columbia’s 90 food banks to provide free smoke-alarm education and installation to food-bank clients, who are often at an increased risk of fire.

Scientific evidence supports this observation. Studies in Canada and the United States have linked increased fire risk to characteristics such as poverty, age (young children and the elderly), smoking, disability, and mental health or substance abuse issues.

The initiative, which has the potential to reach 90,000 people in 42,000 households, is a component of the smoke-alarm campaign launched this spring by the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C. (FCABC) and the provincial government with the goal of ensuring that every British Columbia home has a working smoke alarm.

The partnership between food banks and the fire service was kicked off over the summer with a pilot project in Surrey, which has a history of leveraging data to strategically deploy fire-prevention resources. Surrey Fire Service’s HomeSafe program, for example, has been driving down fires since fall 2008 through door-to-door firefighter visits and smoke-alarm giveaways in the city’s at-risk neighbourhoods.

The notion of partnering with food banks arose when Surrey Fire Service (SFS) was considering what more it could do to promote working smoke alarms in the community, explained Deputy Fire Chief Karen Fry, who is in

The smoke-alarm initiative has the potential to reach up to 90,000 people in 42,000 households.

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“We were talking about targeting the highrisk groups we’d identified in our research as being more likely to not have a working smoke alarm in their residence,” Fry said. “Then we started thinking about organizations that low-income people may frequent.”

Fry and Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis, who is president of the FCABC, contacted the Surrey Food Bank and found a willing partner. It wasn’t the first time an organization had approached the food bank about reaching out to its clientele, said Marilyn Herrmann, the food bank’s executive director.

“We welcome requests to provide education and awareness building for our clients,” said Herrman, who is also the president of Food Banks BC “The clients love it when anybody comes in and provides them with free information or a gift that will increase their safety.”

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During the pilot project, SFS members, on alternate duties, attended every distribution session at the food bank for two weeks in August. Clients waiting in line were offered the chance to win one of five $100 grocery gift cards if they completed a survey that helped SFS identify how many households had working smoke alarms.

Inside the food bank, the firefighters set up a display booth that replicated a

room with a ceiling, featuring a TV playing smoke-alarm education videos and a broom to demonstrate how to properly test a smoke alarm. Information brochures were also provided.

The project put SFS in contact with residents from 2,191 households that house a total of 4,820 people.

Of the 806 clients who took the survey, 97 reported not having a smoke alarm at all, and 62 reported having a smoke alarm that didn’t work. SFS followed up with those 159 clients and 47 accepted the offer of a free in-home alarm installation. In some cases, the client’s landlord proactively replaced the smoke alarms after learning about the initiative.

Ultimately, the project gave SFS access to a large number of high-risk individuals who – by virtue of waiting in line for their food-bank hampers – were a captive audience for smoke-alarm education. The SFS also hopes the positive personal contact will increase these individuals’ comfort with the fire services and make them receptive to future smoke-alarm and fire-prevention outreach efforts.

Following the pilot, a guide to implementing a food bank-smoke alarm awareness project was distributed to all FCABC members, and Food Banks BC members were notified that their local fire department may approach them about a partnership.

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departments have begun initiating similar projects with their area food banks, including Vancouver and Salmon Arm. In October, the food bank partnership received support from the British Columbia government and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, which committed to providing 2,500 smoke alarms for on-reserve First Nation families.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

The following factors helped to ensure the success of the pilot project:

• Methodology: Research on smoke alarm giveaway initiatives has shown that it isn’t enough to simply hand out a smoke alarm – installation is critical, and education, namely the importance of working smoke alarms and how to maintain them, further extends the benefits.

• Resourcing: Staffing the project with members on alternate duties reduced the operational impact on the department. British Columbia fire departments were also shielded from the cost of buying smoke alarms through a donation of 5,000 alarms from Kidde Canada to the provincial smoke-alarm campaign for seedling provincial initiatives. Kidde is also offering the campaign a 60 per cent discount for additional alarm purchases.

• Timing: SFS worked with the food bank to schedule the visits when they would reach the most clients, but not during peak times, such as Christmas.

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• Encouraging participation: Grocery gift cards were used to encourage clients to fill out surveys. Giveaways such as stickers, pens and wristbands were also well-received and encouraged parents to stop long enough to discuss smoke alarms with the firefighters.

• Focus on safety: The firefighters attempted to alleviate client concerns about having fire personnel enter their homes by clearly explaining that their only focus was to ensure the

Surrey Fire Service placed this display booth inside food banks to educate patrons about how to properly install and test a smoke alarm.

home has a working smoke alarm.

• Taking the initiative: While British Columbia food bank staff are aware of the benefits of educational opportunities for their clients, most have limited resources, Herrmann noted. Fire departments should be prepared to initiate the project and carry it out in a fashion that doesn’t tax the food bank’s resources.

CREATING STRATEGIC FIRE-PREvENTION OPPORTUNITIES

The individuals in a community who face the highest risks of fire injury or death are also, typically, the most difficult to reach. The food bank smoke-alarm initiative demonstrates the value of continually seeking new and varied opportunities to attempt to engage this vulnerable group.

The partnership between British Columbia fire departments and their local food banks is helping to raise awareness about the importance of smoke alarms while providing a hard-to-reach segment of the population with the tools and skills – that is, working smoke alarms and education about how to maintain them – to reduce their fire risk.

Len Garis is fire chief for the City of Surrey, B.C., president of the B.C. Fire Chiefs Association, and an adjunct professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley and a member of the Institute of Canadian Urban Research Studies, Simon Fraser University. Contact him at lwgaris@surrey.ca

Karin Mark is a former newspaper reporter who writes for publications and corporate clients in Metro Vancouver, B.C.

Dr. Joe Clare, the strategic planning analyst for the Surrey Fire Service, is also an associate professor in the Crime Research Centre, University of Western Australia, and a member of the Institute of Canadian Urban Research Studies (ICURS), Simon Fraser University.

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Electrical fire sparks massive warehouse blaze

By BRAD BIGRIGG

oro-Medonte, Ont. – Fall was fairly kind to us in Central Ontario; a nice Indian summer had led into fall with brilliant colours on the trees and moderate temperatures into mid-November. Many cottage and RV owners continued their travels well after Thanksgiving, which is the usual end of season for many. Until the drop in temperature that comes with fall, most fire services in central Ontario had experienced typical or less-than-typical call volumes.

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the routine for many Simcoe County fire services was abruptly interrupted at 2:24 p.m. when the City of Orillia Fire Communications Centre received a 911 fire call from the Hitch House at 1490 Highway 11 in the Township of Oro-Medonte. The Hitch House is a large, recreational-vehicle dealership and repair facility located in three large buildings on about 4.5 hectares (11 acres). The showroom was approximately 929 square metres (10,000 square feet). The company employs about 40 staff and is one of the larger employers in the municipality. The initial call was for a recreational vehicle on fire in the show room. The weather at the time was cool and clear with light winds. The temperatures hovered around the freezing point. A standard structurefire response, consisting of two pumpers and two tankers, was dispatched with about 12 volunteer firefighters. A back-up call from staff at the Hitch House indicated that they believed they had extinguished the fire but requested that the fire service continue to respond.

The first piece of apparatus to arrive on scene was a pumper tanker operated by one firefighter. The initial report upon arrival was “working fire in the R.V. showroom with moderate fire and smoke conditions – building was evacuated – going into an offensive attack.” Additional firefighters arrived on the scene and a hand line was advanced into the showroom in an attempt to cut off the spread of fire. Ventilation was initiated and the alarm was upgraded for additional tankers and firefighters. One large recreational vehicle was removed from the showroom by Hitch House staff during the initial attack, and three other vehicles were removed from the service bays as the fire spread to the rest of the building. During this time the fire had continued to grow. Additional lines were put into operation.

After about 20 minutes of offensive attack, it

A fire on Nov. 27 that started in an RV in the showroom gutted the Hitch House RV dealership and repair facility in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

Volunteer firefighters from the Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services and four neighbouring departments, which provided tankers, firefighters and station coverage, responded to a fire that caused $6 million in damage to the Hitch House and its contents.

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The Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services is located in Simcoe County, Ont. Under the command of Fire Chief Hugh Murray, the department operates with about 150 volunteer firefighters from six stations and 18 pieces of heavy apparatus. The department responded to 584 emergency incidents in 2011.

became obvious that the fire had control of the building and the remaining contents. Structural stability and potential collapse were key considerations of the incident commander along with water supply. Command made the call to retreat from interior operations and switch to a defensive attack. A number of ground monitors and an aerial were placed into operation. All Oro-Medonte tankers were committed to the scene along with a number of pumpers and the aerial device. Mutual aid was requested from four neighbouring fire departments for additional tankers, firefighters and station coverage. Three county fire coordinators also attended at the scene; one took

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By T OM D E S ORC y Fire chief, Hope, B.C.

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A recruitment and retention revelation

ll this talk about recruitment and retention has made me think long and hard about how and why we do what we do. It’s something that I’ve thought about for a while, but as I networked with colleagues in St. John’s, N.L., at FireRescue Canada in September, the light came on. I know what you’re thinking and, yes, this is something that inevitably happens after almost every conference. Some might wonder if it was the outpouring of East Coast hospitality that eased my mind and caused me to change my attitude, but I honestly started to take a different look at our world. Could you call this a revelation? Perhaps it’s more of a realization or an understanding, or simply a better perspective.

In the fire service, there are various forms of firefighters and officers. In the broadest sense, there are those who derive their primary income as firefighters and those who don’t. However, when you delve a little deeper, it becomes a little more complex. On the career side, there are firefighters and officers who work on scheduled shifts and then there are people, like me, for whom the pager is never turned off. In the volunteer ranks, there are paid on-call firefighters and those who are entirely unpaid. Some volunteer or paid on-call departments have platoons, but most are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. My focus is with this latter group and how I’ve started to take a different look at those who make up our ranks.

It was the early 1980s when I joined the fire department. I got my pager and a key to the hall the first night I showed up and I had yet to do any training, but any fear or uncertainty I had was quickly replaced with excitement. I was eager for that pager to tone up. I lived and breathed the department. Like the rest of you, my clothes were put beside my bed from then on. When I became a career fire chief, that passion continued. It’s safe to say I’m not alone.

have the word fire on it. We’re proud of what we do. So what about my revelation and how it applies to recruitment and retention?

While it seems that I’m always in fire mode, I’ve come to realize that maybe I shouldn’t paint the volunteers with the same brush. I know they, too, live for the call – some more than others – and while they love to practise, they do also like a good game now and again. But did it ever dawn on you that they have lives of their own, jobs and professions at which they don’t think about fires and calls all day long? It’s not that the volunteers aren’t passionate about what they do and I’m more than happy to accommodate their love for this business; I just hope I haven’t been overlooking something for all these years.

I suppose my revelation really is that, in my early days, spots on the department were hard to come by and I considered myself very lucky to be involved at all and, in most cases, that rings true today. However, as members become harder to recruit and retain, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to quality – not only in the members, but also in their fire experience as part of our families.

‘‘ As members become harder to recruit and retain, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to quality. ’’

Tell me that you don’t have a portable radio on all the time at home, constantly monitoring the channels. Try to make me believe that your ears don’t perk up when you hear sirens. It’s also probably hard to find a t-shirt in your drawer that doesn’t

Tom DeSorcy became the first paid firefighter in his hometown of Hope, B.C., when he became fire chief in 2000. Originally a radio broadcaster, Tom’s voice could be heard in the early 1990s across Canada as one of the hosts of Country Coast to Coast. DeSorcy is married with two children and enjoys curling and golf. He is also very active with the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C as communications director and conference committee chair. Email Tom at TDeSorcy@ hope.ca and follow him on Twitter at @HopeFireDept

Being a fire chief is my life and has been for many years. I do this every single day, whether I’m in town or not. My firefighters, on the other hand, do not, and although I know they would love to, they do have other lives. I am more than prepared to give them all the fire service they can handle, but I now recognize that I must be prepared to give them space should they need it. It’s easy to forget that they have other careers, but the service they give to us should never be taken for granted. I’ve always tried to respect the time the volunteers are able to give me and to thank the members of our department after every call. Sure, I know the volunteers want to be there, but I want them to know that I realize how lucky I am that they do.

The culture of the fire service will always remain and I will always treat our members with that sense-of-pride attitude with which I was raised, ever mindful that what I do is not only an honour, but also a privilege.

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on the role of water-supply sector, one managed crews on the west sector, and the third ensured adequate coverage of the municipality during this large fire operation.

At the height of the fire, nine tankers were operating in the shuttle process, dropping water at two pumping locations. A portable pump was also used from a creek on site to augment the water supply. Oro-Medonte firefighters remained on scene to conduct a fire watch overnight and to assist with the fire investigation. The Ontario Provincial Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal both conducted investigations of the scene. The cause was determined to most likely have been an electrical issue in one of the motor homes. The loss associated with this fire is $6 million. The value of property saved during firefighting operations, including exposures, was approximately $10 million.

Lessons learned during this incident:

• The need to have the full first alarm continue to respond to the incident regardless of the back-up phone call. The backup phone call could have given the department a false sense of security. Knowing the potential fire risk in the buildings ensured the most appropriate initial response to this incident. The fire was not extinguished by staff and continued to grow until sufficient hoselines were put in place to control the fire.

• The need to rapidly expand the incident management system (IMS) to meet the needs of a large-scale incident. The showroom was large, the fire continued to grow in size and there was a large fuel load. Knowing the potential for fire growth extension, command built the IMS for this incident around the worst-case scenario.

• The assignment of a fire co-ordinator to the water supply sector ensured that there was adequate fire flow at both pumping locations at all times during this fire operation and allowed company officers to supervise their crews to carry out critical fire-ground functions.

Brad Bigrigg has served in public safety throughout Ontario for almost 35 years, as a police officer, volunteer chief fire officer, assistant fire chief responsible for fire and EMS operations, and emergency manager for the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal. He is currently the fire chief for Caledon Fire and Emergency Services. Brad is also an associate instructor for the Ontario Fire College and Emergency Management Ontario. E-mail him at brad.bigrigg@caledon.ca

New Brunswick

TRUCKtech ATV maintenance tips

By CHRIS DENNIS

In November, we talked a little about the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the fire service. For our purposes, ATVs refer to all those motorized machines – snowmobiles, quads, six-wheel and eight-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles and amphibious machines –that run off the man-made roadways and in areas where roads and trails are not well paved.

Any gasoline-powered machine, be it four-stroke or two-stroke, requires regular fuel changes. Winter fuel and summer fuel are two different creatures. Be sure to drain and freshen up gasoline and change fuel filters at the same time that you refresh batteries in your smoke alarms. For machines that are powered by two-stroke engines, be sure the same procedure is followed and, if the engine is oil-injected, ensure that the reservoirs are full. It is important that the fuel-to-oil mix ratio is correct and based on the manufacturer’s specifications. In most cases, oil manufactures will list on the bottle the oil-to-fuel mix rates, based on fuel-container size, and the amounts of oil to mix in.

Tip: Pour oil in first; this allows the fuel and oil to mix well when the gas is added to the container.

ATVs sometimes sit for long periods. The suggested time periods for inspections on these types of vehicles depend on the amount of use, but should be based on hours of use rather than mileage. Be sure gasoline is fresh and full in both the machine and the gas cans. Next, check the engine oil levels. Refer to the owner’s manual for dipstick locations on four-stroke engines and, if the machine has a two-stroke engine, look for the correct injection oil to use and the fuel-to-oil mix ratios. Be sure that you have extra oil on hand and try not to mix oil types and makes; cross-contamination has been known to reduce engine life.

Make sure that the unit starts. Remember that this is preventive maintenance (PM). If the differential transmission, transfer case fluids, cooling systems and chain case oils are full, and there are no traces of leaking fluids on the ground, start the engine. Then, with the key set to “off” and the kill switch engaged, perform the following checks.

If the vehicle is a pull start, slowly pull the rope all the way out until it stops. Inspect the rope for cuts or contamination and make sure the knot in the pull handle is secure so it does not pull through. If the knot in the handle is not secure, and the rope breaks when you pull on it to start the machine, the rope will pull through the handle and into the recoil. The rope inspection is complete.

Be sure the throttle is moving freely and that the parking brake and hand brakes are working. Inspect the drive belt for visible missing pieces or cracks in the cogs on the bottom side. Turn the key on and turn the kill switch to offset the choke if the machine is equipped to do so (fuel-injected engines have electronic cold-start features). Pull the cord until the engine starts. Let the engine run up to operating temperature and shut it down using the kill switch. This enables you to verify that the switch is working. The same process applies to electric-start engines. If the machine is equipped with a back-up pull cord, check it before starting. With electric-start engines, this startup process will also tell you how strong the battery is just by how quickly it turns over the engine.

Some of you may wonder why I recommend starting the engine

typical wheel found on an ATv; this

highlights the location of the wheel nut, the bead area, and the valve stem.

typical track found on a track-equipped ATv; this

so soon. If you take the time to do a thorough maintenance inspection – which could take an hour or so – and you then try to start the engine, only to find that the battery is dead, you could have been dealing with the starting problem an hour sooner. Nothing else matters if the engine does not run.

Now, the engine makes noise and, since we have done all this in a well-ventilated area, it will not be necessary to apologize to the chief for smoking out his fire hall, especially if this engine is a two-stroke.

It’s time now to do a circle check and basic PM. Please have these items present:

1. Clipboard and Out of Service tags

2. Checklist and pencil

3. Safety glasses and gloves (PPE)

4. Cribbing

5. Rags

6. Hand-pump grease gun with appropriate grease

7. Kitchen sink liquid detergent

8. Airline with tire gauge and air chuck

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Some ATvs, like the one pictured, have more than four wheels. This vehicle is a sixwheeled unit.

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Bead Area valve Stem Wheel Nuts

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photo highlights the location of the drive sprocket assembly and the rubber-lined idlers.

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Drive Sprocket Assembly

RubberLined Idlers

9. Air blower

10. Assortment of vehicle fluids

11. Zip ties

12. Wash brush, soap, water and wax

13. Masking tape or Post-it notes

Break down the vehicle into four quadrants and start at the front, working to the right. If the vehicle is equipped with batteries, turn on the lighting system, not the emergency light package. You are checking for broken or missing pieces and making sure that all lights on the front are functional. If the vehicle has a winch, ensure that it works and the cable is not damaged.

Tip: As you find items that are not as they should be, tag them with a Post-it note or a piece of masking tape. Number that item and do the same on the checklist. This way, you can ask for a second opinion and do not have to try to remember where or what the deficiency was.

Move to your machine’s left. If the vehicle is equipped with licensing and registration numbers, be sure they are valid, legible and completely intact, and ensure that the appropriate ownership and insurance slips are with the machine. Check the body condition. If the ATV is equipped with side lighting, be sure that it works. Move to the left front tire, ski or track assembly on the steering end; check the assembly and suspension on this side. If any wires are hanging down, be sure to zip-tie them out of the way. Record and tag any damages.

Now move to the tire. Start at the tread area and check all around for cuts, tears or punctures. Move down the sidewall, checking for cuts, gouges or punctures. On the front and back sides, check the rims for dents. Bead leaks can be detected with soapy water. If the wheels are aluminum, be sure no chunks are missing; the wheels could still be holding air. If the aluminum rim is bent in a bead area (see photo 1), it may have to be replaced. A steel rim may be repairable once the tire is removed from the rim. Ensure that wheel nuts (see photo 1) are tight and check to be sure that the valve stem (see photo 1) is secure and is not leaking. If the valve stem is flexible, bend it back and forth and listen for air leaks, or apply soapy water to the area and check for bubbles. The same can be done with the screws in the valve stems; they will not bend, but soapy water will show bubbles if the screws are causing a leak. Valve-stem caps must also be in place. Missing caps can allow water to get into the valve core area and freeze, depressing the valve core and causing slow leaks and, eventually, flat tires. The same is true for mud. Pouring soapy water over the core will allow you to determine if the valve core is defective and leaking. A well-fitting valve stem cap can hold back an air leak from a defective core. If there are multiple tires on a single side, perform the same inspection for each tire. Lastly, check all tire pressures to

manufacturer’s specifications, not to what is on the sidewall, unless instructed to do so.

Track-equipped ATVs can be inspected in the same fashion as the tire. Ensure that tracks are not torn and that all cleats or carbide picks are secure and have not been torn off. Be sure that drive sprocket assemblies (see photo 2) are bolted to the drive wheel end and are secure, and that all teeth or rubber-lined idlers (see photo 2) are intact. Idler wheel followers should be in place and not damaged.

Ski-equipped steering ends should also checked in this fashion. Check the top side of the ski for dents and, if the large plastic pieces are missing, move inward to check that the mount and the steering strut ends are tight and are not damaged. Be sure that the ski’s runner is secured with all its hardware. The runner bolts come through from the underside, so the mounting nuts are in the top side centre valley of the ski. With a helper, lift the ski tip up as far as it will go, or move the machine slightly up onto the opposite side just enough to expose the complete underside of the ski. Crib the machine in this position for safety. If the runner is carbide, check its condition and shape. If the ski is steel, ensure that it has not rubbed through anywhere. Plastic skis or ski skins should be in one piece with the runner intact. With your helper, remove the cribbing and bring the machine back down to its resting place.

Now inspect the suspension and steering components. Inspect the rubber or Teflon bushings, shocks, springs, gas-charged cylinders, struts, tie-rod ends, cotter pins, locking nuts and all links. Check the steering column and the grips to be sure that all are in place, move freely and are not damaged.

With the correct PPE on, use a clean rag, soap and water to wash away all dirt and/or ice build-up around rubbers and swivel ends of the steering components, wheels, skis and tracks. Be careful around cotter pins; they bite. Once these items are cleaned, use a blower to dry all areas that have been washed.

Wipe excess dirt from the nipples of a grease gun so that, when greasing, you do not push dirt into nipple check ball; this can contaminate the ball socket and possibly not allow the check ball end of the grease nipple to close completely, causing grease to pump back out. A hand-pump grease gun gives the operator more control of what is going into the ball socket. Over-greasing with high pressure will damage the dust-guard boot, allowing dirt and water to get in. A hand unit requires slow, steady pumps. Try not to damage the dust boot if the gun is so equipped and, if it is not equipped, pump the grease gun just enough to see the grease come out from around the ball socket in one place. Where rubber or Teflon bushings are to be found, liquid detergent can be applied.

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This will keep the bushings supple and lubricated. Using liquid soap instead of penetrating fluid will allow the dirt to be washed away. Dry silicone spray can be used as well. Be sure to re-apply this liquid detergent after the machine has been used, as it will wash away in snow and water crossings.

Move to the left rear side of the machine; this is where you will find the balance of a multi-wheeled unit (see photo 3), a snow track, a wheel-end mounted track or a single rubber tire. Perform the same visual inspection you did on the front drive units and suspension. Wash and lubricate grease points, rubber and Teflon bushing areas. There is one difference: If your ATV is a snow machine, add the following inspections.

With a helper, lift the back of the snowmobile. Crib the back of the machine so the track is left to hang freely. With the engine not running and the machine safely blocked up, inspect the suspension. Check the condition of the sliders, the idler wheels and bogies, the shocks and springs, the cross shafts, the jack shafts and the suspension. Hold back all straps and bearings; this area can also be washed out, air dried, wiped down and its shafts lubricated in the same way that you did the front. Be sure to use the manufacturer’s recommend grease. Look at the rear of the track, where the mud flap is, and rotate the track by hand. Inspect all sprockets or cog holes to be sure that the steel wraps are in place. If the track is equipped with picks, be sure all are tight and intact. Check the outer edges of the track for chunks missing or tears. Older machines will show weather cracking in the rubber. Large enough weather cracks will cause a track to fail. Ensure that the sliders are at the correct thickness from front to back, and be sure that the thickness is consistent. Once the tracks wear through, they wear into the aluminum rails and that will result in major repairs. After all of these areas are inspected, make sure the check sheet is updated. If a deficiency is evident, tag it with masking tape or a Post-it note.

Now move to the rear of your machine. Check the lighting, tailgate, mud flaps, tow hitch, rear-mounted winch, cables, and so on, and note any defects. Move to the right side of the machine and perform the same sequence of inspections, cleaning and lubricating that you did on the left side.

—Greg Hankkio Deputy Fire Chief

Be sure you are in a well-ventilated area and start the machine. While it is warming up, check the seat condition, seat-belt operations and the emergency light package. Take one more walk around to inspect the emergency light package and do one more system light check. We do these inspections separately because flashing lights can draw our eyes away from the system lighting and we might miss something. If any defects are found, record them on the check sheet, tag them and report them to the next in command. Should the defects be bad enough that the machine may not be reliable or safe, tag the machine Out of Service. Finally, give the machine a complete wash and wax to show our community the pride we have in our equipment and to maintain its appearance.

Now we are done. Every manufacturer creates an owner’s manual for safety and maintenance. Follow these guidelines and you will be more than prepared when you are called into action. Recommended oils, lubes and places to find checkpoints are all listed in the owner’s manual. If the manual is not at hand, Google your machine’s make and model and you will find the manual online. Drive safely, follow the safety regulations set out for off-road use, and remember, we are responding to the incident – we do not want to be the incident.

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Chris Dennis is the chief mechanical officer for Vaughan Fire & Rescue Services in Ontario. He can be reached at Chris.Dennis@vaughan.ca

minimum-manning response

Civilian rescue with ground ladder for volunteer or modest departments

By NEiL CAMpBELL

1: Use the saw to cut two vertical lines below the window ledge, each about three inches in from the window’s edge.

having to initiate the rescue of a civilian from a structure fire will be one of the more pressure-filled moments in a firefighter’s career. Career fire departments train to meet this challenge and try to ensure that they have all the resources required to be successful. Volunteer and minimum-manning response departments unfortunately don’t always have the manpower or the equipment to meet this challenge. The initial response for these departments could realistically be one engine and three or four firefighters, and no one else coming to help any time soon.

All fire departments need to maintain good skill sets with ground ladders. A realistic rescue scenario for any fire department is one during which the crew arrives on scene and a civilian is calling for help from a window. The quickest and safest way to rescue a

civilian in this type of scenario is not to make entry into the structure and remove the victim through the heat and smoke, but to get the victim outside of the structure and into the fresh air, using a ground-ladder rescue.

This type of rescue works best when the civilians are able to assist in their own evacuation. There are times when that is not the case and firefighters have to be prepared to try different tactics to have a successful outcome.

At 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2011, there was a structure fire in a home in St. Theresa Point, Man. The fire began in a chimney attached to a wood-burning stove, spread into the attic and the rest of the home. There were six children, aged two months to 13 years old, in the home at the time. An adult relative who had been looking after the children had gone next door for a moment when the fire began. Four older children

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photo 2: Firefighters used a chainsaw to cut through the wall of this residence in order to rescue a two-month-old infant. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries later that night.

photo 3: Most window ledges are constructed in the same way: a horizontal beam is supported by two cripples – vertical beams that run directly below the window ledge.

photo 4: Once the cuts are complete, remove the bottom portion of the wall. Now access can be quickly gained into the structure.

photo 5: A ground ladder can be used in a rescue situation as well. Once the window has been breached, place the straight ladder on the windowsill.

photo 6: Two firefighters climb a straight ladder, making entry through the window and into the structure.

photo 7: Firefighters prepare to load a victim onto the ladder, which is now inside the structure and will be acting as a stretcher.

were able to escape the residence; however, a 16-month-old girl and a two-month-old girl were still inside the home. A band constable from St. Theresa Point entered the burning home through a bedroom window and rescued the 16-month-old girl. He was turned back by smoke and flames and could not reach the younger infant.

The band constable and a community member then cut a hole through the bedroom wall of the residence with a chainsaw and were able to reach the two-month-old (see photo 2). Both children were taken to the local nursing station for treatment. The two-month-old succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the nursing station.

This is a tragic story. But the courage of the constable and the imagination used to gain access to the home to initiate the rescue are impressive. The idea of turning a window into a door to gain access to a structure is a rescue tactic that can be accomplished quickly and safely and is ideal for a minimum-manning response.

To initiate a window-into-a-door rescue quickly and effectively, firefighters need to understand some minor building construction features. The construction of the wall below

the window ledge is very common – a 2 x 4 lying flat supported by several 2 x 4s positioned vertically. Two key structural members – called cripples – are positioned vertically and are located immediately below the side of the window ledge (see photo 3). The ideal point at which to start the cut with the chainsaw is three to four inches to the inside of the window; then run the cut in a downward motion all the way to the floor.

Safety is the first thing to be considered. All members on the fire ground must be wearing full PPE including gloves and eye protection. Bucking chaps are strongly recommended for those operating a chainsaw. Turn off all utilities to the structure as there is a possibility of receiving a shock from a household circuit when wires in the wall are cut. Breach the window and remove the glass. Position the bar of the saw on the ledge about three inches inside the window frame; this will ensure the cut is made through as few structural members as possible. Once the cut is initiated, try to maintain just enough of the bar through the wall to make the cut complete. There is always the chance that the civilian you are trying to rescue is on the floor immediately next to the wall being cut. Continue the

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cut from the window ledge down to the floor and repeat the process on the other side of the window ledge until you have two cuts from ledge to floor (see photo 1 on page 60). Once the cuts are complete, pull the cut portion of the wall out and down from the structure. Access can be quickly made into the structure to attempt the rescue (see photo 4).

Entry into a structure can be accomplished with a ground ladder for rescue as well. A straight ladder or roof ladder works very well for this tactic. The window is breached and a straight ladder is placed on the windowsill (see photo 5). Two firefighters climb the ladder and make entry through the window and into the structure (see photo 6). The ladder is then slid into the structure. Once inside the structure, the two firefighters load the civilian – in this case a firefighter – onto the ladder and use the ladder as a stretcher (see photos 7 and 8). The ladder is raised to the horizontal position and the two firefighters slide the ladder out the window

to firefighters waiting outside the structure (see photo 9). The civilian is removed from the ladder and the ladder is moved back into the structure to provide a means of egress for the two firefighters still inside.

These rescue tactics can be accomplished by career, volunteer or minimum-manned fire departments. All that is required is some basic training, a minimal amount of equipment and a willingness to do whatever it takes to have a successful outcome to a rescue scenario.

Neil Campbell is an 18-year fire-service veteran and has been a training officer for five years. He is an adjunct Instructor with the Justice Institute of BC. Campbell is a fifth-generation firefighter with the City of Kamloops, a combination career/ auxiliary department with seven halls, more than 120 career staff and 40 auxiliary staff. Contact him at ncampbell@kamloops.ca

photo 8: Once inside the structure, the rescuing firefighters load the victim – in this case a firefighter – onto the ladder, using it as a stretcher.

photo 9: The firefighters inside the structure then slide the ladder, with the victim on top, out the window, to other firefighters waiting outside.

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Authorized parts and service center for: Hale, Waterous, Darley, KOEHLER Major product lines: MSA, HURST, CET FIRE PUMP, KOCHEK, RED HEAD, AWG, PROTEK, NAFH, GROUPE LEADER, MAXXERA, RES-Q-JACK, STREAMLIGHT, ERGODYNE, MUSTANG, FRC, FOAMPRO, NAUTIC & ART, INNOTEX, ROSBOROUGH BOAT, KOEHLER BRIGHT STAR, HALE, WATEROUS.

Areo-Fire now has a Canadian distribution network which supplies products such as Cosmas fire boots, Leader Group products (FANS, SEARCH & RESCUE, TRAINING), Acton fire boots, Protek Nozzles, Rabbit P-555 portable pump and Maxxera’s hose reel and unroller.

C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS

3044 Sawmill Rd., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

Tel: 519-664-3796 Fax: 519-664-3624

e-mail: fireinfo@c-max.ca

website: www.c-max.ca

Clare Weber, President.

Canadian family owned and operated business that offers a higher standard of service and sales for all your Fire Apparatus needs. C-Max Fire Solutions offers 24 Hour service from EVT Technicians with fully stocked service trucks. We offer Pump testing and repairs to all makes and models. We offer ground ladder testing as per NFPA 1932. We are also Ontario’s Factory Sales and Service Centre for KME Fire Apparatus.

CARL THIBAULT FIRE TRUCKS

38 Thibault (Street), Box 540, Pierreville, QC J0G 1J0

Tel: 450-568-7020 Fax: 450-568-3049

e-mail: mthibault@thibaultfiretrucks.com

website: www.thibaultfiretrucks.com

Carl Thibault, Maricarl Thibault

We are a Canadian based company and we manufacture a full line of fire apparatus which includes aerial ladders, pumpers, tankers, rescue units and vacuum tankers. We provide parts and other related products.

CARRIER CENTERS

6 Edmondson St., Brantford, ON N3T 5N3

Tel: 519-720-1113 Fax: 519-752-0370

e-mail: johnmackinnon@carriercenters.ca website: www.carriercenters.ca

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles Division is proud to be the E-ONE fire apparatus dealer for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. When you need full-service for all makes and models of mission critical vehicles including parts, mobile on-site pump testing, ground ladder testing, aerial inspections, refurbishing, collision repair and more, make Carrier Centers your first choice to help your department keep your community safe. For sales, parts, and service inquiries please call 1-866-896-3588. For information regarding additional offerings including heavy trucks, walk-in vans, lease and rental, reefers and air conditioning, and body shop services, visit us online at www.carriercenters.ca

CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC.

2465 Cawthra Rd., Unit 114, Mississauga, ON L5A 3P2

Tel: 905-949-2741 Fax: 905-272-1866

Toll Free: 1-800-265-0182

e-mail: ross@cdnsafety.com

website: www.cdnsafety.com

Ross Humphry, Nick Desmier, Scott Gamble, Chris Hamilton, Chris Moore, Steve Shelton

We supply SCBA’s, Thermal Cameras, Auto Extrication, CAF Systems, Fall Protection, Bunker Gear, Fire Hose, Communications Equipment, Nozzles, Fittings, Hazmat Suits, Ventilation Fans, Gas Detectors, Confined Space Rescue Equipment, High Angle Rescue Equipment, Boots and Gloves. Everything for Fire Fighting and Confined Space Rescue.

CET FIRE PUMPS MFG.

75, rue Hector, C.P. 90, Pierreville, QC J0G 1J0

Tel: 450-568-2719 Fax: 450-568-2613 Toll Free: 1-888-844-2285

e-mail: service@firepump.com website: www.fire-pump.com

Stephan Thibault

Accept Only The Best

Portable Pumps, Skid Units, CAFS, Foam Trailer, Glider Kit, Water Tank, Brush Truck and Fire Apparatus. A Century of Engineering for the Bravest!

CIRCUL-AIR CORP.

350 Pfingsten Rd., Ste. 105, Northbrook, IL 60062

Tel: 847-480-9600 Fax: 847-480-9900

Toll Free: 1-800-795-1150

e-mail: al_m@foodphotostudio.com

website: www.circul-air-corp.com

Circul-Air Corp. has been manufacturing hose washers, hose and turnout gear dryers and hose storage racks since 1940.

COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS INC.

2714 - 5th St., Nisku, AB T9E 0H1

Tel: 1-877-301-FIRE (3473)

e-mail: tmutch@csinet.ca

website: www.commercialsolutions.ca

Troy Mutch, National Fire and Emergency Services Manager tmutch@csinet.ca

Commercial Solutions is the proud distributor of a full line of first responder and firefighting products and equipment including Morning Pride and Foxfire Illumination Products. With branches across Canada, Commercial Solutions also provides working solutions for companies in the oilfield, manufacturing, industrial and natural resource sectors with a broad range of industrial, bearing and power transmission, field, survey, fall protection and safety products.

CMC RESCUE, INC.

PO Box 6870, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6870

Tel: 805-562-9120 Fax: 805-562-8260

e-mail: info@cmcrescue.com

website: www.cmcrescue.com

CMC Rescue is the leading designer, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of rescue equipment, as well as a respected emergency response educator. Known worldwide for superior rescue harnesses, CMC has a variety of rescue equipment speciallized for Firefighters, Rope Access, Air Operations, Water Rescue, Wilderness SAR, Confined Space & Industrial Rescue, and Tactical/Special Operations. As equipment manufacturers, trainers and rescuers ourselves, we are part of the emergency services community. Founded in 1978, CMC Rescue is an employee-owned ISO certified company located in California. Download our free Rescue Guide app by visiting us onine at www. cmcrescue.com

CODE 4 FIRE & RESCUE INC.

26 Oneida St., PO Box 1297, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0

Tel: 905-768-9254 Fax: 905-487-1517

Toll Free: 1-800-387-2286

e-mail: chris@cesta.ca

website: www.code4.com

Chris Christie

Call1-800-665-4900 for all your “Hurst’’ Extrication needs! Service, Sales and Training. HME Fire Trucks now available - see www.firetrucks.com

Proudly Serving Those Who Serve Others

COMPAIR CANADA - MAKO

2390 South Service Rd. W., Oakville, ON L6L 5M9

Tel: 905-847-0688 Fax: 905-847-8124

e-mail: paul.seifert@compair.com website: www.compair.com

Paul Seifert

CompAir MAKO is a leading manufacturer of breathing compressors and is the U.S. leader in customer driven product design. Our capabilities range from an extensive standard line of breathing air compressors, containment fill stations and accessories to support our products. Our goal is to offer our customers the best solution for their needs, whether it is one of our standard packages, or a custom design specific to their application.

Mako breathing air systems are trusted in the municipal fire, industrial safety, dive and government markets worldwide.

We build products that prove to be durable and dependable in industries where the air you breathe allows no risk of contamination.

CRESTLINE COACH LTD.

126 Wheeler St., Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A9

Tel: 306-934-8844 Fax: 306-242-5838

Toll Free: 1-888-887-6886

e-mail: asillito@crestlinecoach.com

website: www.crestlinecoach.com

Crestline manufactures a full range of quality and innovative ambulances. Crestline ambulances provide paramedics and patients with the safest, operationally and ergonomically sound emergency vehicles.

Crestline’s aerodynamic aluminum roll-cage construction provides the ultimate strength and durability, a level of safety that is unmatched by our competitors. All Crestline ambulances feature our exclusive CrestCoat Technology which is the best paint application in the industry. Developed to lower operating costs and reduce downtime with a lifetime paint warranty. CrestClean antimicrobial interiors create a healthy and safe working environment for both paramedics and patients.

CSE INCENDIE ET SÉCURITÉ INC.

5990 Vanden Abeele, St. Laurent, QC H4S 1R9

Tel: 514-737-2280 Fax: 514-737-2751

Toll Free: 1-866-737-2280

website: www.cseis.com

Henry Paintin

We supply SCBAs, Thermal Imaging Cameras, Auto Extrication Tools, CAF Systems foam, Bunker Gear, Fire Hose and accessories, nozzles, fall protection communications equipment, fittings, hazmat suits, ventilation fans, rescue saws, ice and water rescue gear, high angle rescue gear, boots, helmets and gloves.

CUTTERS EDGE

PO Box 846, 3855 23rd Street, Baker City, OR 97814

Tel: 541-524-9999 Fax: 541-524-9996

Toll Free: 1-800-433-3716

e-mail: TSingle317@aol.com

website: www.cuttersedge.com

Thomas Ruzich

Manufacturers of The MULTI-CUT Fire Rescue Saw with patented BULLET Chain, Concrete Cutting Chainsaw with Diamond Chain and a Rotary Rescue Saw with choice of Black Diamond Blade, the Longest Lasting Diamond Blade or The Black Star Diamond Blade, the Fastest Cutting Diamond Blade Available.

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Fire Management Certificate Programs, 2201-1459

LeMarchant St., PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Tel: 902-494-8838 Fax: 902-494-3662

e-mail: Grace.Temani@dal.ca website: www.continuinged.dal.ca

Fire Management Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Fire Service Leadership

• Certificate in Fire Service Administration

• Incident Command Certificate

DALMATIAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC.

75 Oak Avenue, Eaton, CO 80615

Tel: 970-454-9700 Fax: 888-436-6451

Toll Free: 800-436-6450

e-mail: desiree.simmons@dalmatianfire.com website: www.dalmatianfire.com

Russ Kates

Dalmatian Fire Equipment, Inc. the largest supplier of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus in North America, provides high-quality products at unbeatable prices for firefighting, oil field, marine, HazMat, and other industrial uses.

DARCH FIRE

9-402 Harmony Rd., Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

Tel: 519-622-6110 Fax: 519-622-7705

Toll Free: 800-265-2049

e-mail: john@darchfire.com

website: www.darchfire.com

John Darch, Susan Miller, Todd Finnie

The goal at Darch is to provide the best fire and first responder vehicles, equipment and services so that emergency service personnel can work safely and protect the citizens of their communities.Darch is the Ontario dealer for Pierce Manufacturing, Holmatro, Draeger, Gear Grid, Chemguard, Key Fire Hose, Supervac, Akron, Trimax plus many more.The parts department at Darch has all of the everyday as well as hard to find parts that you need to keep your emergency vehicle in top form.Darch’s service professionals are ready to assist you with all of your maintenance and service needs including pump testing and scheduled fleet service.

DAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED

360 Franklin St., PO Box 15054, Worcester, MA 01615-0054

Tel: 508-751-5800 Fax: 508-753-5827

Toll Free: 800-900-3434

website: www.davidclark.com

Bob Daigle, bdaigle@davidclark.com

Manufacturer of quality wireless and wired apparatus intercom systems with noise-attenuating headsets; hands-free, full duplex VOX intercom, radio transmit capability, hearing protection and crisp, clear communications; direct-connect portable radio headsets; rugged, reliable communication solutions for any highnoise environment.

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DIVERSCO COMPRESSED AIR

495 Conestoga Blvd., Cambridge, ON N1R 7P4 Tel: 519-580-1215 Fax: 519-740-9051

Toll Free: 800-650-0061

e-mail: bob@diverscosupply.com website: www.diverscosupply.com

Shaunne Bloomfield

DIXON NORTHLINE

6350-4/5 Netherhart Road,, Mississauga, ON L5T 1B8

Tel: 905-564-5680 Fax: 905-564-8822

Toll Free: 1-800-786-9697

e-mail: dlester@dixonvalve.com website: www.dixonvalve.com

Dean Lester

Dixon Valve is a world leader in manufacturing with stocking locations worldwide. We have now combined our Aluminum Northline product line with our Brass Powhatan product line and are proud to issue the new Dixon Fire 2012 Catalogue. Please contact a Northline sales representative at 1-800-786-9697 to have a new catalogue sent to you. As always, we value your commitment supporting a Canadian based manufacturer and look forward to working with you.

DRAGER SAFETY CANADA LTD.

7555 Danbro Cres., Mississauga, ON L5N 6P9

Tel: 905-821-8988 Fax: 905-821-2565

Toll Free: 1-877-372-4371

e-mail: Sandi.Davis-John@draeger.com website: www.draeger.ca

Sandi Davis John

Draeger Tubes detect over 500 different gases. Our gas Analyzer CMS combines high accuracy with simplicity and flexibility. Portable and fixed gas detection are available for many toxic and combustible gases. Draeger’s respiratory line ranges from half mask cartridge respirators to S.C.B.A.’s. We also specialize in Confined Space Training Trailer, the Live Fire Training Systems, the Swede Survival Flashover Systems and Submarine Escape Devices.

DUPONT PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES

PO Box 2200, Streetsville, Mississauga, ON L5M 2H3

Tel: 800-387-2122

e-mail: lorne.d.strachan@can.dupont.com website: www.personalprotection.dupont.ca

lia Frolov; Shawn Telford; Rose Santia; Daniel Boivin; Darren deBoer

For over 40 years, DuPont has been committed to the protection of Police, Firefighters, EMS professionals and other First Responders. DuPont brands, such as Nomex®, Kevlar®, Tyvek® and Tychem® are known and trusted. Our commitment continues with Tychem® ThermoPro, a chemical and flame resistant garment, and new developments related to breathable chem/bio membranes.

®/™ Registered trademark/trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. DuPont Canada is a licensee.

E-ONE, INC.

1601 S.W. 37th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474

Tel: 352-237-1122 Fax: 352-237-1151

e-mail: agummer@e-one.com

website: www.e-one.com

CANADIAN DEALERS

Carrier Emergency Equipment

6 Edmondson St., Brantford, ON N3T 5N3

Phone: 519-752-5431

Territory: Ontario, Atlantic Provinces

First Truck Specialty Vehicles

18688 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 3P9

Phone: 604-888-1424

Territory: British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories

Techno Feu Apparatus Maintenance

105 Marie-Victorin, St. Francois-Du-Lac, PQ J0G 1M0

Phone: 450-568-2777

Territory: Quebec

E.S. SAFETY SYSTEMS INC.

960 Myrtle Rd. W., Ashburn, ON L0B 1A0

Tel: 905-655-1168 Fax: 905-655-9149

e-mail: e.s.safetysystems@sympatico.ca website: www.es-safetysystems.com

• Developer of the SafeTsystem. A complete compressed air cylinder storage and handling system for SCBA cylinders and O2 cylinders. Providing safe, secure, apparatus and station storage, as well as providing safe, efficient manual handling capabilities.

• Canadian Manufacturers Representative for Reverse Control. The safest backing system available, providing direct communication between your apparatus driver and their spotter.

• Canadian Manufacturers Representative for the Luminite. The portable, inflatable emergency scene light tower.• Canadian Manufacturers Representative for the Click-Mate. The universal SCBA thread adaptor for compressor fill stations.

• Canadian Manufacturers Representative for the Air Bandit. Wildland firefighting filter bandana for quick and comfortable respiratory protection.

EZFIREPLAN

620 Davenport Rd, Suite 5, Waterloo, ON N2V 2C2

Tel: 519-954-6491

Toll Free: 855-224-8110

e-mail: rhennig@ezfireplan.com website: www.ezfireplan.com

eZfireplan web software tools provide the latest in improved building data collection/communication and firefighter safety. eZpreplan allows you to develop comprehensive pre-incident plans faster than you ever thought possible plus provides quick recall during an emergency. Call toll free to 855-224-8110 to schedule a 15 minute on-line product demonstration.

FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA/CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER/EMS QUARTERLY

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 519-429-5178 Fax: 888-404-1129

Toll Free: 1-888-599-2228 ext. 253 website: www.firefightingincanada.com

Publisher, Martin McAnulty; Advertising Manager, Catherine Connolly; Editor, Laura King

FDM SOFTWARE

113 - 949 West 3rd St., North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P7

Tel: 604-986-9941 Fax: 604-986-7130

Toll Free: 1-800-986-9941

e-mail: lynne.boucher@fdmsoft.com

website: www.fdmsoftware.com

Lynne Boucher, Acct. Mgr.

FDM Software helps Heroes to the rescue – and after: Our fully integrated CAD, RMS, and GIS Analyst solutions give First Responders immediate access to shared data.

Seamless access to critical information such as best route and hazmat details makes for a faster, more comprehensive response. Reporting is simplified with easy to use reporting tools plus real-time dashboarding and Business Intelligence technology. Our scalable solutions are cost effective, our implementation and support is second to none – and we have 23 years proven experience in over 400 North American jurisdictions.

FIREBUG

967 Falconbridge Rd., Sudbury, ON P3A 5K8

Tel: 705-525-6164 Fax: 705-525-6167

Toll Free: 800-486-4773

e-mail: info@firebug.ca

website: www.firebug.ca

Ken Roy

Firebug products are specifically designed to be used in health hazard situations where emergency rescue workers such as firefighters, police officers or paramedics may experience exposure to toxins or hypothermic conditions such as prolonged exposure to intense heat or physically exhausting activities. The Firebug Sprinkler System is designed to protect your home or cottage in the event of a threatening forest fire.

FIRE ENGINEERING BOOKS & VIDEOS

1421 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74112

Tel: 918-831-9421 Fax: 918-831-9555

Toll Free: 1-800-752-9764

e-mail: JulieS@Pennwell.com

website: www.FireEngineeringBooks.com

Amanda Alvarez, Marketing Manager

Fire Engineering Books & Videos, a division of PennWell Corp., is your leading source for fire service training materials. We publish a variety of books and videos in areas including Strategy & Tactics, Command, Career Advancement, Technical Rescue, Training, Risk Management, and more. We also produce audio books, DVDs, and study guides to enhance your training. Quantity discounts available.

FIREHALL BOOKSTORE

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Drive S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 877-267-FIRE (3473) Fax: 877-624-1940

e-mail: batkinson@annexweb.com

website: www.firehallbookstore.com

Canadian distributors for education and training products. Product lines include NFPA, IFSTA, PennWell, Brady,Action Training, Emergency Film Group & Jones & Bartlett.

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FIREHALL.COM

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 888-599-2228 Ext. 253 Fax: 888-404-1129

website: www.firehall.com

Catherine Connolly, Advertising Manager Firehall.com provides an excellent forum for exchange among firefighters and others involved in the fire service. Advertising options include banner ads and e-blasts and offer extensive exposure to the rank and file.

FP2 (INGENIOUS SOFTWARE)

1423 Park St., Nelson, BC V1L 2H7

Tel: 250-352-9495 Fax: 206-350-7750

Toll Free: 866-352-9495

e-mail: jeremy@FP2.ca website: www.FP2.ca

Jeremy Murphy, Douglas Farquharson FP2 is powerful, flexible and reasonably-priced. Modular design covers every aspect of Fire Department administration, including Dispatch, Scheduling, Attendance and much more. Our unique Compensation Reports can even do payroll for you!

FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD.

34 Torlake Cres., Toronto, ON M8Z 1B3

Tel: 416-251-3552 Fax: 416-253-0437

Toll Free: 1-888-731-7377

e-mail: peter@safedesign.com

website: www.fireservicemanagement.com

Peter Hill, Tanja Wleklinski

Canada’s Premier facility dedicated exclusively to providing the best in bunker gear cleaning, assessing, decontamination and repair. NFPA 1851:2008 compliant, ISO 9001: 2008 registered, ETL verified for all fabric repairs and all moisture barrier repairs.

Locations: Calgary, Toronto, Detroit, Montreal.

FISHER’S REGALIA & UNIFORM ACCOUTREMENTS

CO. LTD.

1 King St., Unit 8, Barrie, ON L4N 6B5

Tel: 705-720-2294 Fax: 705-720-2274

Toll Free: 1-877-898-5362

e-mail: yvonne@fishersregalia.com website: www.fishersregalia.com

Yvonne Fisher-Tulloch

Custom fit dress uniforms and everything that goes with them. Shop On-Line at www.fishersregalia.com Proudly serving those who serve for 38 years.

FRONTLINE FIRE DEPT. TRAINING INC.

3681 Cameron Rd., Courtenay, BC V9N 9R4

Tel: 250-897-2945

Bob Weicker

Fire Apparatus Training from Air Brakes to Aerials. Acceptance Inspections - Instructor Training.

FSI® NORTH AMERICA, A DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC.®

311 Abbe Road, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

Tel: 440-949-2400 Fax: 440-949-2900

e-mail: markconron@fsinorth.com

website: www.fsinorth.com

Mark Conron, Phil Graham

Full line supplier of mobile, portable & fixed hazmat decon showers, shelters, field hospitals, surge capacity systems and accessories. Also offer rescue boats, PPV fans, and EMS supplies such as the FSI Transporter Disposable Backboards, triage tape, FSI medical ‘Field Cots’ and mortuary supplies.

GLOBE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC

37 Loudon Rd., Pittsfield, NH 03263

Tel: 603-435-8323 Fax: 603-435-6388

Toll Free: 1-800-232-8323

e-mail: amberp@griffinyorkkrause.com website: www.globefiresuits.com

Stephanie McQuade

Problem: Your current turnout gear restricts your performance. It’s physiology. When you move your arms to work in front of you or raise them up to work above you, you need more length across your back and more length under your arms or else your movements will be restricted. Our AXTION™ back with full-length expansion pleats and AXTION™ sleeve with pleats and darts on the front and back of each sleeve allows unrestricted movement with or without an SCBA and produces minimum coat rise when you reach up. Globe Firefighter Suits - Turning out the world’s best.

GORE

& ASSOCIATES, INC.

105 Vieve’s Way, Elkton, MD 21921

Tel: 410-392-3600 Fax: 410-392-4452

Toll Free: 800-431-GORE (4673)

e-mail: mysmith115@comcast.net

website: www.crosstech.com

Emily Smith, Bob Towe

As the trusted industry leader in high-performance fabrics, W. L. Gore & Associates delivers innovative barrier fabrics that exceed NFPA standards for fire, EMS, technical rescue, and ChemBio gear. CROSSTECH® fabrics are engineered to provide long-lasting breathability and protection against blood, body fluids, and common chemicals during emergency responses. Durable, certified multi-threat suits made with GORE® CHEMPAK® ultra barrier fabric help reduce your response and recovery time during hot-zone ChemBio missions.

HANNAY REELS INC.

553 State Route 143, Westerlo, NY 12193

FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS LTD.

53 Bergen Cutoff Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6

Tel: 204-594-3473 Fax: 204-694-3230

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473

e-mail: bnash@fgft.ca website: www.fgft.com

Brian Nash- National

Fort Garry Fire Trucks offers a complete line of Quality Fire Apparatus, including Pumpers, Tankers, Rescues and Aerial Ladders.

GLOBAL RISK INNOVATIONS

87 Law Drive, Guelph, ON N1E 7J7

Tel: 519-822-0118 Fax: 519-822-5080

Toll Free: 866-639-8727

e-mail: judy@globalriskinnovations.com website: www.globalriskinnovations.com

Global Risk Innovations’ corporate mission is: “To empower organizations through innovative e-learning and risk management solutions.” In support of that mission, GRI offers the following products: TargetSolutions Online Training & Records Management system, Blue Card Command Certification program and the CommandScope Pre-plan program.

Tel: 518-797-3791 Fax: 518-797-3259

Toll Free: 877-467-3357 website: www.hannay.com

Edward Rash, Marketing/Sales Manager

Reliable Firefighting and Rescue reels designed and built to exacting standards and efficient use of apparatus space. There are Hannay Reels for all large or small diameter hose, for breathing air, hydraulic, water and foam. Hannay power cable and grounding reels provide safety and quality professional equipment. With worldwide acceptance in the Fire/Rescue profession Hannay has a reel to meet your needs.

HASTINGS BRASS FOUNDRY LTD.

236 Clark Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 3H3

Tel: 604-253-2811 Fax: 604-253-3133

e-mail: hasbra@telus.net

website: www.hasbra.com

Robert Worner, Sales Mgr.

HASBRA FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT - Serving the Firefighting Community Through Quality Distributors Since 1916. ISO 9001-2008

HIGHWATER HOSE INC.

12 rue Willard, East Angus, QC J0B 1R0

Tel: 888-832-4310 Fax: 819-832-4340

website: www.highwaterhose.com

Dave Pritchard

Worldwide supplier of Layflat Fire and Industrial Hoses.

INNOTEX®

275 Gouin St., PO Box 2980, Richmond, QC J0B 2H0

Tel: 819-826-5971 Fax: 819-826-5195

Toll Free: 888-821-3121

e-mail: jean-frederic.mckay@innotex.ca website: www.innotex.ca

Mike Mondoux

INNOTEX® INC. is a North American leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high quality Firefighter Suits. INNOTEX®; Protection Through Innovation™.

K&D PRATT GROUP INC.

126 Glencoe Dr., Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4S9

Tel: 709-722-5690 Fax: 709-722-6975

Toll Free: 800-563-9595

e-mail: jennifer.gillis@kdpratt.com website: www.kdpratt.com

Ken Rideout, Wade Parsons, Gary Bolt Branches: Nova Scotia 55 Akerley Blvd., Dartmouth, NS B3B 1M3 Tel: 902-468-1955 Toll Free Within NS: 1-800-567-1955 Fax: 902-468-6756 Contact: Gary Bolt e-mail: gary.bolt@kdpratt.com

KIDDE CANADA INC. – ANGUS FIRE DIVISION 340 Four Valley Drive, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Z1 Tel: 905-695-6060 Fax: 905-660-4670

Toll Free: 800-667-0423

e-mail: joe.difilippo@kiddecanada.com website: www.kiddecanada.com

Contact Us: Western Canada Sales –Gary Darling ext 6261 (Gary.Darling@kiddecanada.com), Ontario, Manitoba & Atlantic Sales –Jeremy Laviolette ext 6075 (Jeremy.Laviolette@kiddecanada.com), Quebec Sales – Marcel Demers ext 6264 (Marcel.Demers@kiddecanada.com), Business Support and Information –Mike Calderone ext 6070 (Mike.Calderone@kiddecanada.com), Inside Sales & Customer Service –Barry Coldwell ext 6245 (Barry.Coldwell@kiddecanada,com).

The legacy of Angus Fire goes back over 200 years. Tradition, combined with innovation has allowed Angus to become the world leader in the manufacture of fire fighting equipment.

Canada’s first choice in high quality hoses and foam products, the Angus Fire brand offers performance second-to-none, while Kidde Canada’s sales and technical support team ensure the legendary Angus Fire service level is maintained to the highest industry standards.

HUB FIRE ENGINES & EQUIPMENT LTD.

PO Box 10, 3175 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z4

Tel: 604-859-3124 Fax: 604-859-5821

Toll Free: 888-611-2896

website: www.hubfire.com

Sales: Harvey Goodwin Parts: Linda Welsh Canada’s oldest fire apparatus manufacturer with a full parts facility and on site mobile service.

IMAGEWEAR (BY MARK’S WORK WEARHOUSE) 14, 6325 - 11 St. S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2J7

Tel: 877-861-7096

e-mail: tricia@cult.ca

website: www.imagewear.ca

Offering custom embroidery, screen printing, promotional items, patches, epaulette slip ons, jackets, hats and many other clothing and non-clothing options such as epaulette shirts and reflective clothing, mugs, etc.

Newfoundland 126 Glencoe Dr., Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4P7 Tel: 709-722-5690 Toll Free: 1-800-563-9595

Contact: Wade Parsons, Ken Rideoutken.rideout@kdpratt.com

K&D Pratt represents numerous manufacturers and suppliers operating in all facets of the fire industry and delivers products, services and training that meet the needs of industrial, municipal and offshore clients in many varied and diverse situations. The products available include:

• Municipal and Industrial Fire Response Vehicles

• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus – Supply and Certified Repair

• Workplace Preparation Products

• Fire Fighting and Rescue Equipment

• Municipal and Industrial Fire Hose

• Forest Fire Fighting Equipment

• Breathing Air Compressors

• Interior HoseCabinets and Accessories

• Complete Line of Fire Fighting Protective Equipment

• Engineered and Pre-Engineered Fire Control System Design and Installation fully supported with our on-site Technical and Services Division.

KNOX COMPANY

1601 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027

Tel: 623-687-2300 Fax: 623-687-2283

Toll Free: 800-552-5669

e-mail: cjones@knoxbox.com website: www.knoxbox.com

The KNOX-BOX Rapid Entry System is a complete emergency access system operated with a high security master key. Fire departments in North America have been depending on Knox key boxes, vaults, cabinets, key switches and padlocks since 1975. Other products include locking FDC plugs and caps for protecting water based fire protection systems.

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KOCHEK CO., INC.

3131 Autumn Hill Crescent, Burlington, ON L7M 1Z3

Tel: 416-948-6124 Fax: 905-592-1999

website: www.kochek.com

Laura Kenyon, Regional Sales Manager

At Kochek, we take pride in manufacturing only the finest quality strainers, fittings, adapters, suction hose systems and other specialty equipment to meet a wide variety of water transfer needs. Our Canadian warehouse is now well stocked to expedite shipments across the country. Laura Kenyon looks forward to the opportunity to assist your industry or fire department in protecting the lives and homes in your community. For more information about Kochek products contact Laura and please remember to check our website regularly for new information being added to help you in your fight against fires.

KUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS

170 Cherry Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796

Tel: 631-567-0314 Fax: 631-567-5826

Toll Free: 800-346-0857

e-mail: philverderosa@optonline.net website: www.kussmaul.com

Thomas H. Nugent, Michael F. Guzman

Kussmaul Electronics manufactures a complete line of Automatic Battery Chargers for emergency vehicles. The fully automatic chargers are available in sizes from 1 to 75 amps. The automatic disconnects, the Auto Eject for electrical lines and the Air Eject for air lines connects these services to the vehicle. Also a broad array of power control products and Load Managers as well as Inverters and are designed to protect the vehicles electrical system.

LAKELAND COLLEGE EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTRE

5704 College Drive, Vermilion, AB T9X 1K4

Tel: 780-853-5800 Fax: 780-853-3008

Toll Free: 800-661-6490

website: www.lc-etc.ca

When you work in emergency services, expertise isn’t an option, it’s a must. People depend on you and your department to handle whatever emergency comes your way. Be prepared with training from Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre in Vermilion, Alberta. Let us customize a training package to meet your needs. We provide a wide range of emergency services training including medical, disaster preparation, firefighting, workplace health and safety, and rescue training. Visit www.lc-etc.ca for details.

LEVITT-SAFETY LIMITED

2872 Bristol Circle, Oakville, ON L6H 5T5

Tel: 905-829-3668 Fax: 905-829-2919

Toll Free: 888-453-8488

website: www.levitt-safety.com

Maureen McGillis

Levitt-Safety has over 75 years of experience and expertise in the fire and safety industry. We offer a wide variety of products and services emphasizing our unwavering commitment to the protection of fire fighters. Depend on us to ensure your department stays safe and efficient.

M&L SUPPLY

14935 County Road 2, PO Box 269, Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0

Tel: 866-445-3473 Fax: 613-537-9449

website: www.mnlsupply.com

Mark Prendergast, President

At M&L Supply, Fire & Safety, we pride ourselves in being able to offer our customers top quality products and exceptional customer service. We are a team of 9 Sales Representatives knowledgeable about the equipment we sell and experienced in their use in real life situations.

As part of our commitment to customer service, M&L Supply is proud to offer 5 certified technicians and 3 service trailers for the service and repair of Amkus Extrication Equipment and Task Force Tips Nozzles, Cutters Edge, Bullard, Snap Tite, Chemguard, Honeywell as well as sales and service for Scott AirPaks®. We are also pleased to provide quantitative fit testing to assist departments in meeting the requirements of their individual respiratory protection programs.

Check us out on the web at www.mnlsupply.com and find out what we can do for you.

YOU FIGHT WHAT EVERYONE FEARS, WE SUPPLY THE TOOLS

MERCEDES TEXTILES LTD.

5838 Cypihot, Ville St. Laurent, QC H4S 1Y5 Tel: 514-335-4337 Fax: 514-335-9633

e-mail: sfraser@mercedestextiles.com

website: www.mercedestextiles.com

Robert L. Richardson, President, W.S. (Scott) Fraser, Canadian Sales, Claude Berube, Quebec Sales

A “100% CANADIAN” Manufacturer of “High Performance” water delivery products for the Municipal, Forestry, Industrial, Airport, and Military Fire Services.

Fire Hose:

• The creator of KRAKENEXO™, the most advanced attack fire hose on the market, that weighs less, kinks less, and flows more water.

• Innovator of the highly visible MERTEX WAYOUT® couplings, designed for improved “firefighter safety” during interior suppression.

• Innovator of the iREFLECT™ Lock Lever Storz couplings, designed to greatly assist firefighters during LDH deployment and retrieval applications.

• Consistently the “lowest friction loss” available, in light weight, stress reducing fire hose.

• Our “Two Year All Hazards Warranty” is available in 1” through 6” hose diameters (specific products).

Portable Fire Pumps:

• High Pressure, light weight fire pumps for numerous applications.

Our Canadian Distributors

• www.brenkir.com – NL

• www.cumings.ca – NS, NB, PEI

• www.l’arsenal.ca – QC

• www.municipalequipment.ca – S./S.E. ONT

• www.spi-s.com – N./N.W. ONT

• www.realsafety.ca – MB

• www.wfrfire.com – BC, AB, SK, YT, NWT

METZ FIRE AND RESCUE

3-304 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, ON N1G 4W4

Tel: 519-763-9955 Fax: 519-763-6682

website: www.metzfirerescue.com

John Metz

Canadian dealer for KME Fire Apparatus. Specializing in custom and commercial pumpers, aerial, rescue, tankers and wildland units.

MICMAC FIRE & SAFETY SOURCE LTD.

121 Ilsley Ave., Unit 4, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S4

Tel: 902-468-6060 Fax: 902-468-9090

Toll Free: 800-667-3030

e-mail: judy@safetysourceltd.com website: www.mmfss.ca

Sales contacts: Scott Weatherston, Ross Henderson, Kevin Arsenault, Roland LeBlanc, Justin Neate, John Dunbar, Doug Wilson, Shannon Phillips, Dwayne Young, Henk Engels, Steve Rogers, Andre Grandmaison, Jim Peddle, Matt Reid. Service tech contacts: Trent MacLean, Marc Gautreau, Dennis Pitts, Neil Ash, Terry Powell.

Toll Free: Nova Scotia Head office - 1-800-667-3030

New Brunswick Office - 518 St Mary’s Street, Unit 1, Fredericton, NB E3A 8H5

Newfoundland Office -

36 Austin Street, St John’s, NL A1B 4C2

Toll Free: New Brunswick Office - 1-800-561-1995

Toll Free: Newfoundland Office - 1-888-941-6224

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd with over 50 years distributing fire & safety products to Atlantic Canadian fire, safety, and emergency medical customers. Distributors for Scott Health, Bullard, Holmatro, Angus, Snap-Tite, Starfield-Lion, Honeywell, Elkhart, Pierce Fire Apparatus, Streamlight, Super Vac, and a multitude of other high quality suppliers.

MIDWEST FIRE

PO Box 524, 901 Commerce Road, Luverne, MN 56156

Tel: 507-283-9141 Fax: 507-293-9142

Toll Free: 800-344-2059

e-mail: esmwf@iw.net

website: www.MidwestFire.com

Brett Jensen

Midwest Fire specializes in manufacturing Tankers (Tenders) and Tanker-Pumpers for fire departments world-wide. We are based in Luverne, MN - the heart of the midwest and North America. Since 1987, we’ve been in the business of serving one specific purpose: MOVING water for Fire Fighters like you. We don’t claim to be all things to all people, but we are proud of the reputation we’ve built by our commitment to being the best in everything that we do.

Midwest Fire – We specialize in MOVING water.

MIL-RAM TECHNOLOGY, INC.

4135 Business Center Dr., Fremont, CA 94538

Tel: 510-656-2001 Fax: 510-656-2004

e-mail: barbm00@aol.com

website: www.mil-ram.com

Carlos B. Ramirez, President, CEO; Gary Milco, Executive Vice President MIL-RAM TECHNOLOGY, INC., an ISO 9001:2008 UL registered company, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a leading innovator in industrial gas detection specializing in fixed systems utilizing our unique patented no false alarms sensor technology. We detect hundreds of gases and vapors, Toxic/Combustible LEL/Oxygen/ VOCs.

MIL-RAM is a technical, engineering based company with strong emphasis on product design and customization to meet specific application requirements. Over the last 23 years Mil-Ram has developed a comprehensive and evolving product line offering practical and cost-effective gas detection solutions to numerous industries worldwide.

Our dedication to customer service, applications engineering and product research & development reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting current and future gas detection needs of industry.

MOBILE POWER SOLUTIONS

#2-120 Ram Forest Rd., Gormley, ON L0H 1G0

Tel: 905-841-3770 Fax: 905-841-6016

Toll Free: 877-841-3770

e-mail: mobilepower@bellnet.ca

website: www.mobilepowersolutions.ca

Pierre LatuliPPE General Manager, Roland Lupka Sales Manager

Canadian distributor for Kussmaul Electronics, DC Electrical Design and Troubleshooting. We repair all brands of Inverters and Battery Chargers. Master Distributor for Vanner Inverters.

MSA – THE SAFETY COMPANY

5535 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 222, Toronto, ON M9C 5K5

Tel: 416-620-2533 Fax: 416-620-9697

Toll Free: 1-800-672-2222

e-mail: sean.donovan@MSAnet.com

website: www.MSAsafety.com

Sean Donovan, Marketing Manager- Canada

With its wide range of industry leading SCBA’s, Cairns Helmets and Thermal Imaging cameras, MSA has been meeting the needs of firefighters and first responders for more than half a century and now serves more than one million firefighters and emergency responders in North America.

NFPA

c/o Firehall BookStore, PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 877-267-FIRE (3473) Fax: 877-624-1940

e-mail: batkinson@annexweb.com

website: www.firehallbookstore.com

Canadian distributor for NFPA products.

NICHOLSON MECHANICAL LTD.

2B - 33790 Industrial Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9

Tel: 780-818-1620 Fax: 604-850-5062

Toll Free: 877-432-7286

website: www.nicholsonmechanical.com

Brett Chessa, Mike Zygmunt

Milnor’s Gear Guardian Washer is made specifically for firefighter’s turnout gear. Commercial Laundry Equipment Sales, Service, Parts, Remanufactured Equipment and Laundry Design.

NOVA SCOTIA FIREFIGHTERS SCHOOL

48 Powder Mill Rd., Waverley, NS B2R 1E9

Tel: 902-861-3823 Fax: 902-860-0255

Toll Free: 866-861-3823

e-mail: jcunningham@nsfs.ns.ca

website: www.nsfs.ns.ca

John Cunningham, Executive Director

Providing high quality training for emergency responders for over 40 years. We offer a full range of courses to meet all of your training requirements. We are distributors of IFSTA, Brady, Pennwell, Delmar, Action Training and Sling Link products.

ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAINS

555 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615-7124

Tel: 203-377-0777 Fax: 203-380-0441

Toll Free: 800-766-7768

e-mail: PatFreyer@onspot.com

website: www.onspot.com

Patrick D. Freyer, President

This system permanently fastens to the vehicle’s rear suspension and allows the operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the flip of a dashboard switch without stopping, to enhance traction and braking in forward or reverse.

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ONTARIO FIRE TRUCK INC.

1397 Old Hwy. 99, Dundas, ON L9H 5E3

Tel: 905-628-3324 Fax: 905-627-0521

Toll Free: 800-474-6698

e-mail: sales@ontariofiretruck.com website: www.ontariofiretruck.com

Wayne Robillard

Ontario Fire Truck Inc. is Ontario’s first choice for Fire Apparatus Service & Sales. We are your first and only call for Fire Apparatus Service, Sales & Testing! We offer you the finest repairs in the industry; we offer a 24 hour, 7 days a week service. All of our service staff is fully licensed Class “A” & “T” both provincially and EVT certified. We are fully insured and have over 30 years experience combined to provide the best service at your location. Our fully stocked mobile service trucks travel all over Ontario! Why take your truck anywhere, we come to you for both Service and Testing! “You’re Test Site or Our Mobile Pump Test Trailer” Our Sales staff has over 60 years combined experience in the fire industry, we offer only the finest fire apparatus, and Our Company believes only the best will do! We are the authorized sales and Service Company for many fire apparatus and equipment companies. “The bitterness of poor quality remains, long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”

PHYSIO-CONTROL CANADA SALES LTD.

7111 Syntex Dr., 3rd Fl., Mississauga, ON L5N 8C3

Tel: 800-895-5896 Fax: 866-430-6115

e-mail: andrew.outinen@medtronic.com website: www.physio-control.com

Jay Mitchosky, Marketing Manager

For more than 50 years Physio-Control, Inc., maker of renowned LIFEPAK® defibrillators, has been developing technologies and designing devices that are legendary among first response professionals, clinical care providers and citizens everywhere. Our defibrillators set the standard upon which an entire industry was built. From the beginning, our product development was customer-driven. It still is. With over 650,000 LIFEPAK® external defibrillators in operation worldwide, PhysioControl is the global leader in external defibrillation. For more information, please call 1-800-895-5896, e-mail info.canada@physio-control.com or go to www.physio-control.com.

PPE SOLUTIONS

PPE SOLUTIONS INC.

1585 Josephine Dr., Val Caron, ON P3N 1N2

Tel: 888-999-0316 Fax: 877-999-0316

website: www.PPES.ca

Daryl Kretzschmar; Steve Proctor, Kevin Lochner, Helen Kelly, George Valade

A Leading Provider of Protective Apparel and Equipment to the Ontario Fire Service.

Browse, Order or Request a Price Quote Online at www.PPES.ca

READY RACK BY GROVES INCORPORATED 818 Trakk Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098

Tel: 815-337-9780 Fax: 815-338-8640

e-mail: john@groves.com

website: www.readyrack.com

Manufacturers of Turnout Gear Storage Systems, Hose Storage Racks and SCBA Storage and Transportation Systems, Sling Link Mast Rescue products. See your local Canadian Distributor.

PANASONIC CANADA INC.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3

Tel: 866-413-3099 Fax: 905-238-2417

e-mail: Wanda.Day@ca.panasonic.com website: www.panasonic.ca

Magnus McDermid, Susan Black, Gord McCulloch, John Clack

Panasonic Canada Inc. manufactures a full line of rugged and semi-rugged notebook computers. The TOUGHBOOK™ series is designed to withstand the demanding conditions of mobile professionals in fields that include fire fighting, law enforcement, military, utility, and other markets. Ruggedized features include a full or partial magnesium case that’s 20 times stronger than ordinary plastic, a shock-mounted hard drive, and sealed keyboards that resist the hazards of dirt, dust and spills.

PIERCE MANUFACTURING

PO Box 2017, Appleton, WI 54912-2017

Tel: 920-832-3231 Fax: 920-832-3084

e-mail: Ellen.Beardsley-Wildeman@etkg.com website: www.piercemfg.com

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini-pumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection™ System to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit http://www.piercemfg.com

PATCHMAN, THE

PO Box 995, Onoway, AB T0E 1V0

Tel: 866-672-4033

website: www.thepatchman.ca

Scott Williams

Experts for PATCHMAN Hi Viz Reflective and Diamondiamonds. Patches. Uniforms. Embroidery. Logo Design. Promotional. Clothing.

POWERFLARE CORP.

1500 E. Hamilton Ave., Ste. 112, Campbell, CA 95008

Tel: 408-412-8089 Fax: 408-429-8660

Toll Free: 877-256-6907

e-mail: john@pfdistributioncenter.com

website: www.pfdistributioncenter.com

Tom Richards, Vice President, Distribution Services

Portable LED emergency lights. 10 user selectable flash patterns. Rugged, waterproof, floats, can be run over. LED’s - red, blue, red/blue combination, amber, red/amber combination, green, white, infrared. Battery or rechargeable versions. Weight - 7 ounces. Used by hundreds of fire departments in the U.S. and around the world.

REALTIME TECHNOLOGY GROUP/XTRACK

5800 Ambler Drive, Ste. 102, Mississauga, ON L4W 4J4

Tel: 905-625-9907 Fax: 888-811-2758

Toll Free: 888-640-8975

e-mail: jstrang@realtimetechgroup.com website: www.xtrack.com

John Strang

The XTrack Accountability and Inventory System is a package that will provide you with everything you need to bring electronic accountability and traceability to your personnel, training, and inventory items. Using a laptop, tablet, and/or handheld mobile computer, XTrack gives you a simple to use, yet powerful accountability and inventory system. XTrack has more functionality than ever, incorporating Personnel Accountability, On-Scene Equipment Tracking, Personnel Training Attendance and Inventory Control into one complete package with a full reports menu both on-screen and on the web.

RESQTECH SYSTEMS INC.

189 Bysham Park Drive, Woodstock, ON N4T 1P1

Tel: 519-539-0645 Fax: 519-539-0646

Toll Free: 800-363-7370

e-mail: kinnis@resqtech.com website: www.resqtech.com

Brian Innis

ResQtech Systems Inc has been serving satisfied customers in the fire industry since 1985, offering a complete line of fire apparatus and fire fighting equipment. As the Ontario Rosenbauer Dealer, ResQtech has a large selection of custom fire apparatus available for your next purchase including: Pumpers, Rescues, Hazmat, Platforms, Aerials and Specialized Vehicles.

ResQTech is the exclusive dealer of Interspiro SCBA, Phoschek Foam, Junkyard Dog Stabilization Struts, Ram Fan PPV Fans and is the master dealer for Elkhart Brass Products in Ontario. A variety of other products are available at ResQtech, including but not limited to, helmets, bunker gear, portable and hand lights, hose, foam, nozzles, monitors , mounting brackets and much more.

Utilizing 26 years of knowledge and experience in the fire industry, ResQtech is able to provide its customers with a complete line of firefighting solutions that meet their every need.

SAFEDESIGN

APPAREL LTD.

34 Torlake Crescent, Toronto, ON M8Z 1B3

Tel: 416-253-9122 Fax: 416-253-0437

Toll Free: 877-253-9122

e-mail: don@safedesign.com website: www.safedesign.com

Don King, Vice President/Sales Specialists in Firefighters Protective Clothing. Complete line of Thermal Protective PPE. Globe Firefighters Suits, Shelby ‘Firewall’ Gloves, Globe EMS Lifeline, Black Diamond Footwear, PGI Cobra Hoods & Wildland Clothing, Workrite Stationwear, Firefighters Helmets, Cairns Protective Clothing. Globe Footgear, Globe USAR Clothing/Tech Rescue, Topps Safety Apparel, Stationwear. • Exclusive Dealer Network Coast to Coast.

SAFETEK GROUP OF COMPANIES

30686A Matsqui Place, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6L4 Tel: 866-723-3835 Fax: 604-850-2397

e-mail: jwitt@safetekev.com

website: www.firetrucks.ca

John Witt, President

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX

103-2285 Queen St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6T3

Tel: 604-864-7303 Fax: 604-864-4938

Toll Free: 888-815-0500

e-mail: carey@rockymountainphoenix.com website: www.rockymountainphoenix.com

Your complete source for MSA SCBA, Thermal Imaging, Protective Clothing, Suppression Tools and Equipment. Visit our online catalogue at www.rockymountainphoenix. com

SCOTT SAFETY

4320 Goldmine Rd., Monroe, NC 28110

Tel: 704-291-8421 Fax: 704-291-8420

e-mail: ecartwright@tycoint.com website: www.scottsafety.com

Dan McKinney

Scott Safety is a global leader in the production of safety equipment for firefighting, defense, and industrial applications. For over 50 years, Scott has represented the highest product quality, service, and support throughout Canada. Today, we offer a wide range of safety products, including the AIR-PAK SCBA, thermal imaging cameras, compressor systems, gas detection, communications and accountability systems.

Safetek is Canada’s leading provider of firefighting and rescue apparatus. For more than twenty years, the Canadian fire service has come to count on Safetek as their source of high quality emergency service apparatus. This includes Smeal engines and aerials, SVI rescue and special operations vehicles, Danko tankers and wildland units and Green Acres commercial pumpers and tankers. Safetek has a complete range of products from quick attack units and mobile water supply trucks to sophisticated rescue pumpers and aerial devices.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX

Head Office: 6415 Golden West Ave., Red Deer, AB T4P 3X2

Tel: 403-347-7045 Fax: 403-347-7049

Toll Free: 800-494-4210

e-mail: brentp@rockymountainphoenix.com website: www.rockymountainphoenix.com

Rocky Mountain Phoenix is a leader in the supply of vehicle solutions, products and services to the emergency response and fire combat industry.

Profire Emergency Equipment Inc. is a member of the Safetek Group of Companies and responsible for handling all of the Group’s equipment sales, parts, service and warranty activities from Coast to Coast. Profire has the experience and expertise to handle all of your parts, service, warranty as well as annual pump and aerial test inspection requirements. Supporting the Canadian Fire Service for over 25 years, Profire is headquartered in Abbotsford, BC and has additional service facilities in Leduc, AB and Mississauga, ON, providing both mobile and in-house service. The company employs over 20 people from Coast to Coast including 11 Emergency Vehicle Technicians (EVT). Working closely with Safetek, Profire is the authorized parts and service centre for Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., SVI Trucks, Spartan Motors and American Lafrance. In addition, Safetek has fully qualified sub-contracted service support in Manitoba, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. ABBOTSFORD, BC - HEADQUARTERS

30686-A Matsqui Place, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6L4 Sales: 1-866-723-3835, Service: 1-877-776-3473

LEDUC, ALBERTA

#105-3912 77 Avenue, Leduc, AB T9E 0B9 Sales: 1-866-723-3835, Service: 1-877-980-1091

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

#11-1775 Meyerside Dr., Mississauga, ON L5T 1E2 Sales: 1-866-723-3835, Service: 1-877-572-0040

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SEATS CANADA INC.

1800 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1C8

Tel: 905-364-5843 Fax: 905-364-7822

website: www.seatscanada.com

Hasan Mohammad

We offer a complete line of quality Emergency Vehicle seating for driver, officer, crew, wall mount and jump seats. Engineered for comfort and safety, these seats have easy exit flip-up split headrest and are manufactured in a wide variety of covering material.

SECURITRIM 2002 INC.

9200 - 5 ave., Ville Saint-Georges, QC G5Y 2A9

Tel: 418-226-4961 Fax: 418-221-6147

Toll Free: 888-666-4961

website: www.securitrim.com

David Russell

Securitrim 2002 is a specialized supplier of both 3M and Reflexite microprismatic reflective sheeting for commercial and emergency vehicle graphics. Brighter graphics enhance motorist safety and is now mandated by law for Fire apparatus. Securitrim 2002 is marketing CHEKRpoints

Rfor installation over diamond checker plate. Microprismatic custom made one piece pre-striping is now available in easy to install sheets, excellent for full rear coverage.

STARFIELD - LION COMPANY

23 Benton Road, Toronto, ON M6M 3G2

Tel: 416-789-4354 Fax: 416-789-5475

Toll Free: 800-473-5553

e-mail: Fsolano@lionapparel.com

website: www.starfieldlion.com

Robert Hosselet, National Sales Manager; Francesca Solano, Marketing & Merchandising Co-ordinator; Rosanne Kalenuik, Administrative Manager; Scott Coleman, Regional Sales Mgr., Western Canada Fire Fighter and Emergency Responder Protective Clothing:

• Proudly Canadian made

• Compliant with NFPA, CGSB standards for firefighter clothing

We build:

• Bunker Gear

• Fire Retardant Station Clothing

• Coveralls

• Wildland Fire Fighting Garments and much more For information on availability or to obtain our full-line catalogue, please contact us today at 1-800-473-5553

SUPER VACUUM MFG. CO. INC.

3842 Redman Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Tel: 970-297-7100 Fax: 970-297-7099

e-mail: rogerw@supervac.com website: www.supervac.com

Full line of emergency ventilation products including P.P.V., Smoke Ejection, Confined Space and HazMat Units from 8” to 80” in diameter. Also Rescue Saws, Smoke Machines, Tent Heaters and other Accessories.

SUTPHEN CORPORATION

PO Box 158, Amlin, OH 43002

Tel: 800-848-5860 Fax: 614-889-0874

Toll Free: 800-726-7030

e-mail: lewis@sutphencorp.com website: www.sutphen.com

Daniel J. Sutphen.

Manufacturer of Aerial Platforms, Aerial Ladders, Pumpers and Rescue Trucks, Used Aerial Platforms and New Custom Chassis.

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327

Tel: 219-462-6161 Fax: 219-464-7155

Toll Free: 800-348-2686

e-mail: tmc@tft.com website: www.tft.com

Rod Carringer, VP of Sales and Marketing; Jim Menkee, National Sales Mgr.; Brian Podsiadlik, Cdn. Mgr.

We go the extra mile to give you personalized service that is second to none. Technical assistance is available when you need it, from knowledgeable staff with many years of fire service experience. Our helpful sales staff stands ready to assist you, whether it’s simply to accept your order, quote pricing, or to answer your questions. If it’s service or repair parts that you need, our service department will help you get to the root of your problem and offer the best solution to meet your needs with 24 hour turn around on all equipment sent back for service. Providing the best service to our customers is not just a goal, it’s our way of doing business every day here at Task Force Tips.

Please contact our local authorized Distributor for all your fire suppression needs:

K & D Pratt, Ltd. (Maritime and Atlantic) 800-563-9595; ABC Fire and Safety (Winnipeg, MB) 800-665-1250; Boivin & Gauvin Inc. (L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC) 800-463-1590; M & L Fire & Safety (Ingleside, ON) 886-445-3473; Superior Safety (Thunder Bay, ON) 800-465-6822; Wholesale Fire & Rescue (BC, AB, SK, YT, NWT, NT) 800-561-0400

TEAM-1 ACADEMY INC.

760 Pacific Road, Unit 19, Oakville, ON L6L 6M5 Tel: 905-827-0007 Ext. 22 Fax: 905-827-0049 website: www.team1academy.com

Brian Kovalcik

Team-1 Academy Inc. has been the industry leader for over 20 years providing Professional Training, Safety and Rescue Equipment Sales and Standby Rescue Services to Renewable Energy, Fortune 500 companies, Industry, Utilities, Police, Fire, EMS, Military, Government, Health Care and numerous others.

TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.

4708 N. Blythe Ave., Fresno, CA 93722

Tel: 559-277-7577 Fax: 559-277-7579

Toll Free: 800-346-2143

website: www.tempest-edge.com

Customer Service OR marketing@tempest-edge.com

Tempest is the leading manufacturer of Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) equipment, and the driving force behind PPV training. Paired with Fireco Towers, Tempest also provides professional quality telescoping masts which can be outfitted to support firefighters in almost any emergency environment. Look for these quality products from Tempest: Power Blowers, Ventmaster Fire Rescue Saws, Tempest Mobile Ventilation Units (MVU), Shadow Smoke Machines, and Tempest Fireco Towers.

TUFF BUILT PRODUCTS INC.

PO Box 7, 6RP2, RR 1, 49009 Arondale Rd., Dufresne, MB R0A 0J0

Tel: 204-422-6053 Fax: 204-422-6123

Toll Free: 877-422-6053

website: www.snuffer.com

Colin Riley

Manufacturer of Compressed Air Foam Systems from 40 to 425 cfm stand alone systems, CAF trucks, pumper retrofits and industrial systems as well as Snuffer stored energy CAF systems. Tuff Built Products Inc. is committed to supplying the easiest and most consistent CAFS on the market.

W.S. DARLEY & CO.

325 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143

Tel: 630-735-3500 Fax: 708-345-8993

Toll Free: 800-323-0244

e-mail: Amanda@darley.com website: www.darley.com

Paul Darley, CEO; James Long, VP; Jim E. Darley, National Sales Mgr.; Michael Whitlaw, Eqpt. Sales Since 1908, Darley has been dedicated to serving the World?s Fire and Emergency Services. We offer a wide range of quality products and services through progressive design, manufacturing and distribution. Darley was recently awarded major contracts by the Department of Defense to provide our forces with fire fighting, rescue and special operational equipment. Darley builds Fire Trucks, Fire Pumps and distributes Fire and Emergency Equipment through our catalog and www.edarley.com.

TOA CANADA CORPORATION

6150 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Mississauga, ON L5T 2J4

Tel: 905-564-3570 Fax: 905-564-3569

e-mail: kwerrett@toacanada.com

website: www.toacanada.com/products/voice_evacuation.html

Rico Lucia, National Sales Manager

Emergency communication provided by TOA Canada Corporation. TOA is a global leader in the manufacture of premier audio and intercom products. Known for their durable and reliable product lines, TOA manufactures emergency paging and communications systems (Integrated Voice Evacuation System), and crowd control equipment, including Megaphones. To learn more about TOA visit http://www.toacanada.com/products/ voice_evacuation.html

UNIFOAM COMPANY LIMITED

5746 Finch Ave., Unit 2, Scarborough, ON M1B 5R2

Tel: 416-335-0514 Fax: 416-335-0515

website: www.total.net/~unifoam

George Vestergom Jr.

Manufacture and development of fire fighting foams - Alcohol Resistant, AFFF, Class A, Training Foams as well as Wetting Agents, Foam Control Agents and Fluorosurfactants.

WATEROUS COMPANY

125 Hardman Ave. S., South St. Paul, MN 55075

Tel: 651-450-5000 Fax: 651-450-5090

e-mail: mdseverin@waterousco.com website: www.waterousco.com

Jim Fazekas, National Sales Mgr., USA and Canada Waterous leads the way in the fire pump suppression industry. With bold new products that will change the way we fight fires. With a full range of fire pumps, foam and CAFSystems, Portable Pumps and Pump Modules, Waterous has the fire fighting solution for any type of fire.

UTIL-EQUIP

MFG. INC.

80 Norwich Ave., Woodstock,, ON N4S 8Y6 Tel: 519-537-6678 Fax: 519-537-7312

Don Stoddart

Suppliers of • Emergency Bodies • Ground Ladder Testing • Aerial Ladder Testing

TRANS-CARE RESCUE LTD.

PO Box 559, Langham, SK S0K 2L0

Tel: 306-283-4496 Fax: 306-283-4456

website: www.trans-carerescue.com

Bill McCombs

VFIS

145 Wellington Street W., 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 1H8

Tel: 800-461-8347 Fax: 416-596-4067

e-mail: kcosgrove@VFIScanada.com website: www.VFIS.com

Kip Cosgrove, Canadian Regional Manager

VFIS is Canada’s largest insurer of Accident & Sickness coverage. We have been protecting Canada’s Heroes since 1991. We have the most comprehensive coverage in Canada.

ZIAMATIC CORP. (ZICO)

10 West College Ave., PO Box 337, Yardley, PA 19067-8337

Tel: 215-493-3618 Fax: 866-493-1401

Toll Free: 800-711-3473

e-mail: rglover@ziamatic.com website: www.ziamatic.com

Mike Adams, Vice President - Sales Ziamatic Corp. (ZICO) was founded in 1958 with the intention of providing the men and women of the fire services industry with products that make their profession safer and easier. Over 50 years later those ideas still stand – innovative, quality products at an affordable price. If you want quality, you want ZICO.

2013 PRODUCT DIRECTORy

AppArAtus

ADAPTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Firebug

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

AERIAL REPAIRS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

AERIAL TESTING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

AERIALS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Sutphen Corporation

AIRBAGS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

AIRPORT CRASH TRUCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carrier Centers

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tuff Built Products Inc.

ALTERNATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

AMBULANCES

Crestline Coach Ltd.

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Ziamatic Corp.

AXLES

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

BACK-UP ALARMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

BATTERIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Darch Fire

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

BELLS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BOATS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

BRAKES

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

BRUSH TRUCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

CARGO SLIDES/ TRAYS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

CASESWATERPROOF

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

CHASSIS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carrier Centers

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Sutphen Corporation

CO2 SYSTEMS

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Resqtech Systems Inc.

COMMAND POSTS (MOBILE)

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENTON-BOARD

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

COMPARTMENT

DOORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

COMPARTMENT FLOORING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Metz Fire And Rescue

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Waterous Company

COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Compair Canada - Mako

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kussmaul Electronics

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Scott Safety

COMPUTER MOUNTS

Allied Medical Instruments

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

COMPUTER

SOFTWARE

Ezfireplan

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Global Risk Innovations

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

COMPUTERSAPPARATUS MOUNTED

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

CONSULTINGVEHICLE INSPECTION

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

CORROSION CONTROL

C-Max Fire Solutions

Fort Garry

Resqtech Systems Inc.

CRIBBING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

DECK MATTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

DECK MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

DETECTION SYSTEMS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Mil-Ram Technology, Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

DOCK LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

ELECTRIC THROTTLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

ELECTRICAL SERVICE/REPAIR

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

ENGINE GOVERNOR SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

EXHAUST EXTRACTION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Air Technology Solutions

Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FITTINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

FLOORINGNON-SKID

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

FLOWMETERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

FOAM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Unifoam Company

Limited

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

FRAME REPAIRS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

FUEL ADDITIVES

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

GENERATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

DUMP VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

ENGINES

Carrier Centers

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tempest Technology Corp.

GROUND LADDER

INSPECTIONS

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS UNITS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metz Fire And Rescue

Powerflare Corp.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HEADSETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

David Clark Company Incorporated

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

HORNS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

HOSES & ACCESSORIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Circul-Air Corp.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Highwater Hose Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Ready Rack By Groves

Incorporated

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

- IN-PLANT

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tuff Built Products Inc.

INSTRUMENT PANELS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

INTERCOMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

David Clark Co.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Toa Canada Corporation

INTERFACE VEHICLES

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

LADDER ACCESS

SYSTEM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

LDH HARDWARE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

LEASE/PURCHASE FINANCING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

LIGHTS - BARS/ STROBES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

LIGHTS - FLOOD

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

LIGHTS - WARNING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Powerflare Corp.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

MASTS, TELESCOPING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Tempest Technology Corp.

MINI-PUMPERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tuff Built Products Inc.

MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

N.D.T. INSPECTIONS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

PEDESTALSCOMPUTER & RADIO

Darch Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

PIPED-IN

WATERWAYS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

PORTABLE

MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Scott Safety

Task Force Tips, Inc.

PUMP ACCESSORIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Waterous Company

PUMP SERVICE & TESTING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Metz Fire And Rescue

Midwest Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

PUMPERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Midwest Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Sutphen Corporation

Tuff Built Products Inc.

PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

PUMPS, PORTABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

REELS, ELECTRICAL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

REELS, HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Safetek Group Of Companies

REFLECTIVE TAPE & MARKINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Patchman, The

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Securitrim 2002 Inc.

REFURBISHING

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Sutphen Corporation

RESCUES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Crestline Coach Ltd.

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Powerflare Corp.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Sutphen Corporation

ROLL-UP DOORS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

ROLLOVER

PROTECTION

Darch Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

SALVAGE TRUCKS

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

SCBA BRACKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Dalmatian Fire

Equipment Inc.

Darch Fire

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

E.S. Safety Systems Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SEATING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Seats Canada Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SIRENS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SKID UNITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Commercial Solutions

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

SPEAKERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

David Clark Co.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

SPEAKERS - EARLY

WARNING SYSTEMS

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

STEP CHOCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

STOP & GO LIGHTS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Carrier Centers

TANKERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Midwest Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TANKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

TIRE CHAINSAUTOMATIC

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Onspot Automatic Tire Chains

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TIRES

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

TRAILERS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TRANSMISSIONS

Carrier Centers

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRUCK FINISHES

(PAINTS)

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRUCK SERVICE & REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TURRETS - BUMPER

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TURRETS - ROOF

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

USED APPARATUS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Dalmatian Fire

Equipment Inc.

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Sutphen Corporation

VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

E.S. Safety Systems Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

VEHICLE CONSOLES

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

VEHICLE UPFITTING

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

WATER/FOAM AIRCRAFT

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Waterous Company

WELDERS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Resqtech Systems Inc.

WHEEL CHOCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

WINCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CommuniCAtions

APPARATUS

INTERCOM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Carrier Centers

Hub Fire Engines

Kidde Canada Inc. –

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

David Clark Co.

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

BAGS, CASES, KITS, PACKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE COMMUNICATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Scott Safety

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONSOLES/VEHICLE

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

HEADSETS (DISPATCH)

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HEADSETS (RADIO)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

David Clark Co.

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

IN-HELMET COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LOUD HAILER SYSTEMS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

MEGAPHONES

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Toa Canada Corporation

MOUNTS

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PAGERS

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Toa Canada Corporation

PROTECTIVE CASES

Levitt-Safety Limited

Panasonic Canada Inc.

RADIO CHEST HARNESS

Levitt-Safety Limited

SCBA

COMMUNICATION

Allied Medical Instruments

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Scott Safety

TWO-WAY RADIOS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

UNDERWATER COMMUNICATIONS

Resqtech Systems Inc.

VEHICLE INTERCOM SYSTEMS

Biernat Fire Inc.

David Clark Co.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

Computers

ACCOUNTABILITY

SOFTWARE

Realtime Technology Group/Xtrack

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

ASSET MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

Realtime Technology Group/Xtrack

COMPUTER AIDED

DISPATCH SYSTEMS

FDM Software

COMPUTER AIDED

MAPPING SYSTEMS

FDM Software

COMPUTER MOUNTS IN VEHICLE

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

COMPUTERSAPPARATUSMOUNTED

Panasonic Canada Inc.

EMS SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE

SOFTWARE

Commercial Solutions

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Realtime Technology Group/Xtrack

FIRE INSPECTION

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

GIS/GPS MAPPING

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

HAND-HELD DATA

COLLECTION

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Realtime Technology Group/Xtrack

HARDWARE

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

HAZ-MAT SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

INCIDENT REPORTING

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

LAPTOP CASES

Panasonic Canada Inc.

RECORDS

MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

ROSTERING/ PERSONNEL

FDM Software

TIME KEEPING/ SCHEDULING

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

TRAINING SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

eleCtriCAl supplies

BATTERIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Commercial Solutions

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

BATTERIESRECHARGEABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical

Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

BATTERY CHARGERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kussmaul Electronics

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

BATTERY CONDITIONER

Kussmaul Electronics

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

BATTERY PACKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Hub Fire Engines

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

DC TO AC INVERTERS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

DIVE LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

ELECTRIC CORD REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Kussmaul Electronics

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

ELEVATED LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

FLASHERS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

FLASHLIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FLOOD LIGHTS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

GENERATOR LIGHTS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

GENERATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tempest Technology Corp.

HELMET LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

HYDRAULIC GENERATORS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

JUNCTION BOX

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

LIGHTS

RECHARGEABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LIGHTS - ROTATING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LIGHTS - STROBE

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

PORTABLE LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

POSITIVE PRESSURE

FANS

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SEARCH LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

SMOKE EJECTOR

FANS

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

SPOTLIGHTS

Biernat Fire Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TELESCOPING

MASTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Tempest Technology Corp.

WATERPROOF CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

WATERPROOF PLUGS AND CORDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

extriCAtion & resCue equipment

AIR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE

VENTILATION

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Tempest Technology Corp.

CUTTERS

Amkus Rescue Systems

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CUTTING TORCHES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

DIVING EQUIPMENT

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

EXIT DEVICES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ready Rack By Groves Incorporated

EXTRICATION

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Amkus Rescue Systems

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

EXTRICATION TOOLS - HYDRAULIC

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Amkus Rescue Systems

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Compair Canada - Mako

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

ICE/WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

INDUSTRIAL RESCUE

EQUIPMENT

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

RESCUE SAWS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Tempest Technology Corp.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ROPE THROW BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ROPES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ROPES, HARNESSES & HARDWARE

Allied Medical Instruments

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

SAWS, CONCRETE

CUTTING

Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

SAWS, RESCUE

Cutters Edge

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SAWS, VENTILATION

Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

SPREADERS

Amkus Rescue Systems

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

STABILIZATION

EQUIPMENT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Fire Fighting equipment

AROUND THE PUMP FOAM SYSTEMS

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BAGS - EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BAGS - MEDICAL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

BOATS - INFLATABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

BOATS - RESCUE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Cse Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CHAIN, CARBIDE, DIAMOND

Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Compair Canada - Mako

CSE Incendie

Diversco Compressed Air

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Scott Safety

Waterous Company

DECK MATTING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

EMERGENCY MEALS

Action Meals Inc.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

EMULSIFIERS

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Unifoam Company Limited

ENCAPSULATOR

AGENTS

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

FIRE AXES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE BLANKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE DETECTORS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

BOXES

Levitt-Safety Limited

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Mobile Power Solutions

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FIRE EXTINGUISHING

POWDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

FIRE STOPS

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, FIXED

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

Tuff Built Products Inc.

FOAM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Unifoam Company Limited

FORESTRY PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

FORESTRY PUMPS

(HAND-OPERATED BACKPACKS)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HEAT DETECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INFLATABLE TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

INFRARED

SCANNERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

KNIVES

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

LADDER COVERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

LADDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

LIFE RINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Code 4 Fire

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LIFTING BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LOCKOUT KIT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

PFD’S, FLOATATION

SUITS

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PIKE POLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

PORTABLE PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

PORTABLE WATER TANKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

PROTECTIVE CASES

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

RAPID ENTRY KEY CONTROL

Knox Company

RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

RESCUE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

Compair Canada - Mako

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Scott Safety

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

RESCUE HARNESSES

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

RESUSCITATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

SALVAGE COVERS

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SALVAGE DRUMS

Levitt-Safety Limited

SHORING EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

SHOVELS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SMOKE DETECTORS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

SMOKE MACHINES

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Scott Safety

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

TRAINING FOAM

Biernat Fire Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Unifoam Company

Limited

VENTILATION EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Air Technology Solutions

Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Tempest Technology Corp.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

WETTING AGENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Unifoam Company

Limited

Fire serviCes

CONSULTINGDESIGN - FIRE STATIONS

Hub Fire Engines

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Ready Rack By Groves Incorporated

CONSULTINGTENDERS & SPECS.

C-Max Fire Solutions

FDM Software

Hub Fire Engines

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

HEALTH & SAFETY INQUIRIES

Air Technology Solutions Canada Inc.

HOSE TESTING/ REPAIR

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

HYDROSTATIC TESTING

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

INSPECTION (HOIST)

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSPECTION (LIQUID PENETRANT)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSPECTION (MAGNETIC PARTICLE)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSPECTION (ULTRA SONIC)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSURANCE VFIS

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

M&L Supply

Safetek Group Of Companies

PUMP MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Biernat Fire Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

PUMP REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

W.S. Darley & Co.

REFURBISHING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

RESCUE EQUIPMENT SERVICE

Levitt-Safety Limited

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

RETRO LIGHTINGUPGRADING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

SERVICE/REPAIR

- SIRENS, LIGHTS, SPEAKERS, STROBE KITS, ETC.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

TESTING (AERIALS)

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Util-Equip Mfg. Inc.

TESTING (AIR/ COMPRESSORS)

Compair Canada - Mako

Diversco Compressed Air

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

TESTING (GROUND LADDERS)

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Util-Equip Mfg. Inc.

TESTING (MOBILE PUMPER)

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TESTING (SCBA EQUIPMENT)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Diversco Compressed Air

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TRUCK SERVICE AND REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

TURNOUT ASSESSMENT

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

First Aid & resCue equipment

ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Realtime Technology Group/Xtrack

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix Scott Safety

ANTI-SHOCK TROUSERS

Allied Medical Instruments

BACKBOARD & STRAPS

Allied Medical Instruments

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Levitt-Safety Limited

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

BARRICADE TAPE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BASKET STRETCHER BAGS

Allied Medical Instruments

Levitt-Safety Limited

BLANKETS

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

TESTING (PUMPERS)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BURN BLANKETS

Allied Medical Instruments

Levitt-Safety Limited

BURN DRESSINGS

Levitt-Safety Limited

BURN KITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

CERVICAL COLLARS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CRIBBING EQUIPMENT

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

DEFIBRILLATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Physio-Control Canada

Sales Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRST AID & MEDICAL KITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

HYDRAULIC HOSE REELS

Hannay Reels Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LINE THROWING SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

PEDIATRIC AMBULANCE

RESTRAINTS

Allied Medical Instruments

PRESSURE INFUSERS

Allied Medical Instruments

R.I.T. BAGS (RAPID INTERVENTION)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Ready Rack By Groves Incorporated

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Scott Safety

Team-1 Academy Inc.

RESUSCITATION

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SAFETY SIGNS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

STRETCHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CMC Rescue, Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

TRAFFIC CONTROL (BARRIERS, CONES, ETC.)

Allied Medical Instruments

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TRAUMA BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

hAz-mAt equipment

ABSORBANT/ ABSORBENT PRODUCTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

AIR QUALITY/ TREATMENT/ MONITORING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Compair Canada - Mako

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ALARM & WARNING SYSTEMS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Powerflare Corp.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

ASBESTOS/LEAD/ MOULD ABATEMENT

Dupont Protection

Technologies

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

BIO-REMEDIATION ENHANCING AGENT

Allied Medical Instruments

Tuff Built Products Inc.

BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS

Compair Canada - Mako

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Scott Safety

BUNKER GEAR CLEANER AND REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Fireservice Management Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

CBRN RESPONSE

EQUIPMENT

Allied Medical Instruments

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Dupont Protection

Technologies

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

CLEANERS/ DEGREASERS/ SOLVENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Unifoam Company Limited

COATINGS/ PROTECTIVE FLOORING

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

COMMUNICATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

David Clark Co.

FDM Software

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

Scott Safety

CONFINED SPACE SAFETY PRODUCTS/ TRAINING/SERVICES

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Powerflare Corp.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

CONTAINMENT AND LEAK PLUGGING

SUPPLIES

Powerflare Corp. Team-1 Academy Inc.

DE-CON SHOWERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain Phoenix Team-1 Academy Inc.

DISPOSAL SERVICES

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

DIVE EQUIPMENT

Resqtech Systems Inc. Team-1 Academy Inc.

EMERGENCY POWER

M&L Supply

EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Dupont Protection Technologies Innotex®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Powerflare Corp. Team-1 Academy Inc.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS

Powerflare Corp.

ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE AUDITING

M&L Supply

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ SERVICES

Powerflare Corp.

EYE WASH STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical

Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

FILTRATION EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS

Air Vacuum Corporation

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

GAS DETECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Scott Safety

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

GENERAL CONTRACTING/ DEMOLITION

M&L Supply

GROUNDWATER MONITORING

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

HAZ-MAT ABSORBANTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

HAZ-MAT CHEMICAL NEUTRALIZERS

Allied Medical Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

HAZ-MAT DECONTAMINATION UNITS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Tuff Built Products Inc.

HAZ-MAT SPECIALTY VEHICLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carrier Centers

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Powerflare Corp.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

HAZ-MAT TRAILERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Darch Fire

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies

HAZARDOUS RECYCLING SERVICES

M&L Supply

HAZARDOUS SPILL AGENTS

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Unifoam Company Limited

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT

Allied Medical Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Tuff Built Products Inc.

INCIDENT COMMAND EQUIPMENT

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Hub Fire Engines

M&L Supply

Powerflare Corp.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Group Of Companies Team-1 Academy Inc.

INDUSTRIAL CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

INFLATABLE TENTS

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

ISO TRAINING/ CONSULTING

Team-1 Academy Inc.

LABELS/SIGNS/ PLACARDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

LABORATORY TESTING Code 4 Fire

LAUNDRY EQPT. FOR TURNOUT GEAR

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

Ready Rack By Groves Incorporated

LEAK DETECTION/ TESTING

Darch Fire

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc. Team-1 Academy Inc.

LEAKS, SEALS & PIPE BANDAGES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd. Code 4 Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc. Team-1 Academy Inc. Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

OIL CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Powerflare Corp.

ON-SCENE LIGHTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Powerflare Corp.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

PORTABLE DE-CON STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Starfield - Lion Company

Team-1 Academy Inc.

PUBLICATIONS

Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter/ EMS Quarterly

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

PUMPS/VALVES/ METERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

Waterous Company

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SCBA SEATING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Seats Canada Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING

APPARATUS

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SHELTER HEATERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Super Vacuum Mfg. Co. Inc.

SPILL CONTROL KITS

Allied Medical Instruments

Levitt-Safety Limited

Powerflare Corp.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

PPE Solutions Inc.

RIGID TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

SPILL MITIGATION AGENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Team-1 Academy Inc.

SPILL RESPONSE/ CLEAN-UP

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

STORAGE SYSTEMS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

E.S. Safety Systems Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ready Rack By Groves Incorporated

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TEMPORARY/ PORTABLE BEDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter/ EMS Quarterly

Firehall Bookstore

NFPA

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Powerflare Corp.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

VEHICLE EXHAUST REMOVAL

Air Technology Solutions

Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

M&L Supply

hose & hArdwAre

ADAPTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

Highwater Hose Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

AERIAL MONITORS

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

BUTTERFLY VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

CLAMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

COUPLINGS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Highwater Hose Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

DRY HYDRANT SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

ELECTRIC VALVES

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

FLOATING

STRAINERS

DOCK

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FOAM EDUCTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FORESTRY HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Highwater Hose Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

GATE VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Highwater Hose Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Tuff Built Products Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

HOSE BAGS

Levitt-Safety Limited

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

HOSE BRIDGES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOSE CLAMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOSE CLEANER

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

HOSE COUPLING

ASSIST TOOL

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

HOSE DRYER & CABINETS

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

HOSE REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie

Dixon Northline

Hastings Brass

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tuff Built Products Inc.

HOSE ROLLING DEVICES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Ready Rack By Groves

Incorporated

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HOSE TESTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

HYDRANT ADAPTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kochek Co., Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

HYDRANT FLOW TESTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HYDRANT TOOL KIT

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HYDRANTS

Biernat Fire Inc.

Dixon Northline

M&L Supply

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INDUSTRIAL HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Highwater Hose Inc.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

Fort Garry

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

MUNICIPAL RACK

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

NOZZLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

Tuff Built Products Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

ROOF, BUMPER TURRETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Tuff Built Products Inc.

SAW BLADES

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Tempest Technology Corp.

SUCTION HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Highwater Hose Inc.

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

SUCTION STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

VALVES

& FITTINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Biernat Fire Inc.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

WRENCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

proteCtive

Clothing & geAr

AIR CYLINDERS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Scott Safety

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BACK SUPPORT BELTS

Levitt-Safety Limited

BOOTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Gore & Associates, Inc.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

CHEMICAL

RESISTANT FABRICS

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

COOLING VESTS

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Allied Medical Instruments

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

DUST MASKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada

Ltd.

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

2013 PRODUCTDIRECTORy

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

EMS TURNOUT GEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Gore & Associates, Inc.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

FACE MASK POUCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FACE MASKS (SCBA)

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Scott Safety

FIRE ENTRY SUITS

Levitt-Safety Limited

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

FLAME RESISTANT FABRICS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

Dupont Protection

Technologies

Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

GEAR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC

Innotex®

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

GLOVE LINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Gore & Associates, Inc.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

GLOVES (FIRE FIGHTING)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC

Gore & Associates, Inc.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

GLOVES (KEVLAR EXTRICATION)

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

GLOVES (LATEX)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

GLOVES (RAPPELLING)

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

GOGGLES/EYE PROTECTION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Allied Medical

Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

HEARING PROTECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical

Instruments

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

David Clark Co.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

HELMET CHIN STRAPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

HELMET LINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Allied Medical

Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

HELMETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety Canada Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOODS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

INCIDENT COMMAND VESTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Allied Medical Instruments

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC

Hub Fire Engines

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Team-1 Academy Inc.

INDUSTRIAL APRONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

INFLATABLE STRUCTURES

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Levitt-Safety Limited

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

JUMPSUITS & COVERALLS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc. Patchman, The PPE Solutions Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

W.S. Darley & Co.

LIFE & SAFETY BELTS & HARNESSES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt. Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

M&L Supply

Alliance Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

K&D Pratt Group Inc.

Levitt-Safety Limited

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Scott Safety

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Ladders Up for the Foundation

May 4th, 2013

We are very pleased to once again be holding the “Ladders Up for the Foundation” online auction and event in 2013. Last year, with the help of our many generous sponsors, we were able to raise over $26,000 for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation memorial, which was unveiled September 9th, 2012. This year’s event will be bigger and better. Stay tuned to the website www.laddersup.ca for details. To donate product or find out how you can get involved call Mark Prendergast (866) 445-3473 or markp@mnlsupply.com or Kip Cosgrove (800) 461-8347 or kcosgrove@vfiscanada.com.

By PETER SELLS

Under fire on the fire ground

In my blog at www.firefightingincanada.com in January, in which I explored some issues brought up by the line-of-duty deaths in Webster, N.Y., on Christmas Eve, I noted that I wasn’t aware of any shooting incidents involving Canadian firefighters, but the murder of four RCMP officers in Mayerthorpe, Alta., in March 2005 should serve to show that uniformed responders can be targets in this country as well as in the United States.

At the end of that blog I asked for input regarding tactics, equipment and procedures related to firefighter safety with respect to gunfire. Minutes after the blog was posted online, I received several emails with some very good links and suggestions. One person suggested I speak with Fire Chief Hugh Murray at Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services in Ontario.

Murray, as a district chief at the time, was the incident commander at a reported car fire in the large circular driveway of a rural residence on Dec. 19, 2001. As firefighters tackled the burning vehicle, they noticed that it was full of combustible materials, including a propane tank. There was also a body evident, although the well-involved fire precluded any possibility of a successful rescue. The fire appeared to have been intentionally set. Murray contacted his deputy chief and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). While waiting for assistance, Murray went up to the front door of the house but received no response to his knock or his shouts to anyone inside. The deputy chief arrived, and as he and Murray conferred on the driveway they heard “Ping! Ping! Ping!” around them, and realized they were under fire from the house.

Ordering everyone to bail into the ditch, Murray and the deputy alerted the OPP to the situation. The OPP officers arriving on scene took up tactical positions and awaited the Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU). The firefighters were pinned down in the ditch for several hours on a cold December evening. The pumper was still running with all its lights on. OPP officers asked for instructions to shut off the apparatus, but sure enough, the officer who entered the cab activated the siren before finding the correct switches. At one point, the shooter came out of the house a short distance, brandishing a rifle, then went back inside.

law wife. There is no way to know anything for sure, but it is clear that his actions were not well reasoned or meticulously planned, as was the case with the shooter in West Webster, N.Y. The fact that no responders were hit by the Oro-Medonte shooter may indicate that he was trying to scare the firefighters away from the car fire, not to kill them. Was his venture outside of the house a tactical recon or attempt at suicide-by-cop?

During the post-incident debrief, a police officer said the firefighters should have shut down the apparatus as soon as possible. In essence, the cop expected that firefighters would have the tactical mindset, training and equipment of police officers, and would act accordingly. Firefighters asked why the shooter was not taken down when he ventured out the door, and the cops explained that at that time they had no indication whether there were any additional shooters in the house, and they were not yet adequately staffed to engage multiple bad guys. So, similarly, firefighters did not have the tactical experience to perform a risk assessment for a possible assault on the house.

Murray says he looks at things differently today. “I certainly look at a bigger picture now,” he says. “Doing a size-up would include looking more around the property and not just focusing on the car fire. Having the police respond right away and not going to the house to see if some-

‘‘ police officers and firefighters have largely different skill sets, and two distinct sets of tactical objectives . . .

’’

one was home would have been more careful. We assumed the fire was set by the person that was in the car. I wouldn’t assume that today. We placed our apparatus right in front of the home, which put us in a spot where we had to leave the equipment.”

Eventually, the TRU team entered the house to confirm that the shooter had taken his life. The body in the car was that of his common-

Retired District Chief Peter Sells writes, speaks and consults on fire service management and professional development across North America and internationally. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the University of Windsor. He sits on the advisory council of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Canada branch. Peter is president of NivoNuvo Consulting, Inc, specializing in fire-service management. Contact him at peter.nivonuvo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter at @NivoNuvo

Police officers and firefighters have largely different skill sets, and two distinct sets of tactical objectives that require different paradigms of risk assessment. For a firefighter, time is the enemy and is usually of the utmost importance; for a cop facing an entrenched shooter, time can be an ally and haste could get you wasted. These differences are critical. Most of the literature and research on fire response to shooting incidents focuses on joint operations to known shootings, some of them mass killings such as Columbine, Newtown or ècole Polytechnique. Incidents such as those in Webster and Oro-Medonte are of a different sort.

It is imperative that firefighters withdraw – or not advance – at the first sign of danger until police have secured a scene.

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