FFIC - February 2019

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TORNADO TOUCHDOWNS

Ottawa Fire Services Chief Kim Ayotte recalls the response of the fire service and other first responders to six tornadoes that touched down in the OttawaGatineau area last September, causing severe damage and power outages across the region.

14 ANTI-IDLING TECHNOLOGY

Anti-idling technology and policies could save Canadian fire departments thousands of dollars per year, according to a recent study published by the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia.

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ANATOMY OF AN OIL TANK FIRE

Jamie Coutts, regional fire chief at the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service in Alberta, explains how training paid off in fighting an oil tank fire last November in a remote area about 42 kilometres from Slave Lake.

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ACROSS CANADA: Regional news briefs

Department gets grant for summer camp for young women

From L to R with cheque for $10,000 are Romy Riley, Jennifer Heslin, Victoria Myddelton, VFRS Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi, Gretchon Gordon (TransCanada community liaison eastern region), Elissa Carvello, Alexis Boltsis and Christine Mercado.

Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service (VFRS) recently received a $10,000 grant from TransCanada Pipeline for a firefighter camp it runs each summer for teenage girls ages 15 to 18 years.

The Firefighter Camp for Young Women, held at the VFRS training facility at the Vaughan Joint Operations Centre, enables the teens to exercise, train and connect with Vaughan firefighters.

VFRS Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi says the camp enables young women to learn some of the valuable skillsets that are required to be a firefighter and find out if it’s a career they might want to pursue.

“This camp is important because it provides a safe and supportive environment for young women to try new things, discover different

THE BRASS POLE

Promotions & appointments

JOHN MCKEARNEY was promoted to fire chief of the Whistler, B.C., Fire and Rescue Service in November 2018. McKearney comes to Whistler from Vancouver where he started as a floor firefighter and worked his way up the ranks, serving as lieutenant on the rescue squad and training officer

before being promoted to deputy chief and then fire chief.

ANDREW CRANTON is the new fire chief of the Annapolis Royal Fire Department in Nova Scotia. He takes over from Malcolm Francis. Cranton has almost 25 years of experience with the department and he told Kings County News that training, equipment, and community support are the three essentials

skills and test boundaries,” she said. “Whether they are interested in a career in fire fighting, in another male-dominated occupation, or have strong ambitions, we want to spark excitement and encourage the campers to be their best selves and follow their dreams.”

At the camp, teens get to try some of the tasks they’d be asked to perform as a firefighter, all under the watchful eye of instructors, of course.

The teens get to experience what a typical recruit would be asked to do, including dousing a fire, operating a pump, climbing an aerial ladder, breaking down a door and performing vehicle extrication.

They also get experience with the Jaws of Life, learn CPR and first aid and more about fire and life safety, leadership, teamwork and the work of first responders in general.

VFRS has one of the highest ratios of female firefighters in any Canadian fire service.

“It is important to show young girls and women that we can make fire fighting, or any emergency service, our career and excel in it,” said Rizzi.

“Fire fighting is a rewarding career that challenges you mentally and physically. I hope that this camp, and the other co-ed programs we have, inspire the next generation to consider a career in fire fighting and inspire more people to become leaders in our community.”

Rizzi said the camp is a remarkable experience for both the girls and firefighters.

“By building these valuable opportunities and support networks, we can pave the way for future generations to consider a career in firefighting.”

– Grant Cameron

for fire fighting and his biggest responsibility is getting his firefighters home safe and sound after a call.

Retirements

BRIAN GRAY retired from the Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency service. Gray was one of the

department’s deputy fire chiefs. He started March 20, 1989 and retired Jan. 1, 2019.

PHIL MCNULTY is planning to retire form the Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency service in March 2019. McNulty is one of the department’s deputy fire chiefs and he started on Jan. 1, 1986.

Jenny’s Heroes Canada offering grants for fire equipment

The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) is once again working in partnership with Jenny’s Heroes Canada to support volunteer firefighters across Ontario

Jenny’s Heroes has decided to offer three Fire Service Equipment Grant opportunities of up to $25,000 each in 2019. There are three separate deadlines throughout the year.

The majority of fire departments in Ontario rely on the services of volunteer firefighters to provide fire protection, education and emergency first response in their communities. Due to smaller populations with a smaller tax base, many of these departments are challenged to purchase new equipment, gear and technology to protect firefighters.

Through Jenny’s Heroes, the Jenny Jones Foundation is offering the grants to provide safety equipment to Ontario’s volunteer fire departments.

“I have a profound respect for anyone who chooses a life of service to the community,” says Jones, “even more so when the risks are great.”

Jenny’s Heroes Canada is offering three grants of up to $25,000 each in 2019 for fire service equipment.

Jones grew up in London, Ont. and wishes to give back to her home province. Last year, the Jenny Jones Foundation reached out to the OAFC with a vision to give back to those who serve in their communities, and where a financial contribution would make a significant impact.

The OAFC immediately recognized the potential to work with Jones by providing

a medium to reach those departments in Ontario where the opportunity would make a significant difference. The opportunity aligned well with the OAFC’s mandate to provide access to resources that help support its members’ role as fire and emergency service leaders in their communities. Last year, there was an overwhelming response from departments across Ontario with more than 100 applications received.

Both the OAFC and Jones were amazed at the incredible response and participation in such an exciting opportunity. After a final review and based on the significant need identified through the application process, Jones decided to increase the amount of her Jenny’s Heroes Canada grant in 2018 to $50,000 from the original amount of $25,000, offering grants to six departments that purchased an array of equipment to assist in their public safety efforts.

For more information on the three 2019 grants, criteria, deadlines and application process, go to the OAFC website at www.oafc.on.ca.

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Grant Cameron

Fire trucks donated to Caribbean island nation

Two surplus fire trucks have been given by the Township of Champlain, Ont., to the non-profit organization Firefighters Without Borders Canada (FWBC) for placement into service in the Dominican Republic.

One of the vehicles, a pumper

manufactured by Thibault on a 1983 Ford C series truck, is destined for Sabana de le Mar in the Caribbean island nation while the other, a tanker on a 1993 Volvo truck, is going to San Cristobal.

The donation was arranged through FWBC, which helps

emergency service agencies of other nations improve their ability to effectively provide a higher level of service to their communities.

The fire departments receiving the former Champlain trucks each pay $4,000 towards the shipping costs.

In the Dominican, the FWBC is presently focusing on coastal areas where Canadian tourists spend the most time, but it has since started equipping inland communities more. FWBC has also contributed to fire departments in Mexico and Central America.

After almost 34 years of service in the fire industry DOUG LEGROW retired from the Brampton, Ont., Fire and Emergency Services at the end of 2018.

Platoon Chief of the Brantford Fire Department HERB VANDERMADE retired in December 2018 after more than 35 years serving the department.

Fire Chief WAYNE DYER is

retiring from the Agassiz, B.C., Fire Department after 24 years in the role. Dyer didn’t anticipate that he would spend most of his career with the department as chief, but is happy to pass on the role to deputy chief and long-time colleague Gerald Basten.

Platoon Chief WAYNE PRYDE retired from the Hamilton, Ont., Fire Department after a more than 36-year career in the fire

service industry. His colleagues said he is a true leader and mentor to so many firefighters.

Last Alarm

Windsor, Ont., Fire and Rescue Services firefighter WESLEY ORR died in an accident

while he was off duty on Jan. 4, 2019. Orr was hired by the

department in 2016 and would have begun preparations in the coming months for his firefighter first class exams. Local 455 of the Windsor Professional Firefighters Association posted on social media, “We are saddened by the sudden loss of our fellow Windsor firefighter, Wesley Orr, as the result of an unfortunate accident. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”

PHOTO CREDIT: JENNY JONES FOUNDATION

TORNADO TOUCHDOWNS

Ottawa fire chief recalls emergency response to disaster in the region

By GRANT CAMERON

It was a Friday afternoon in September – the 21st to be exact. Kim Ayotte, fire chief of Ottawa Fire Services, was relaxing at his cottage in the Otter Lake area, just over an hour’s drive from the capital.

A few weeks earlier, he’d been confirmed as fire chief. He’d been interim chief before that and was taking a well-deserved break.

That day felt different, he recalls. It was extremely hot and humid, so much so that condensation had formed on the walls of his garage.

“It was kind of an eerie feeling,” he says. “The temperatures had started to rise and the humidity levels were over the top.”

Earlier, a tornado watch had been issued by Environment Canada for Gatineau and a wide swath of Eastern Ontario, including Ottawa.

Just before 5 p.m., the situation took a turn for the worse.

Ayotte received a call to inform him that a tornado had touched down in the area. He began monitoring the situation. Meantime, he jumped in his vehicle and drove back to Ottawa. It took 45 minutes.

By the time it was over, six twisters had struck the Ottawa-Gatineau area, reaching gusts up to 265 kilometre per hour and causing severe damage and power outages across the region.

EF-3 tornadoes tore through the rural Ottawa neighbourhoods of Kinburn and Dunrobin before moving on to Gatineau, an EF-2 tornado struck the Arlington Woods and Greenboro neighbourhoods, and an EF-1 tornado hit the Calabogie area.

Ayotte recounted the experience in a presentation at the 2018 annual general meeting of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and in an interview afterwards with Fire Fighting in Canada

“We were extremely lucky in Ottawa in that there weren’t any fatalities,” he says, “so if there’s any good news out of this, a lot of people got affected, but at the end of the day we had a great response, great community involvement and a great response from emergency management.”

Responders followed the Incident Command System that goes into effect when a disaster of such magnitude occurs.

“Once we get calls to these types of situations, we establish a command presence and then we co-ordinate the responses and do systematic searches of all the buildings to ensure that anybody who requires immediate attention, people who are injured, etcetera, are assessed and treated through our paramedic partners and transported, if needed, to hospital, and then we do more in-depth searches,” says Ayotte.

“My job, when I responded back to Ottawa, was to go to each of the command sites, see how they were doing, look at the setup and the resources and make sure they were operating in accordance with how we expect them to operate, and they all were, and then I moved on to the Arlington Woods area.”

Upon his arrival in Ottawa, Ayotte was briefed and spoke with Mayor Jim Watson.

Responders set up in community centres where people registered

LEFT Firefighters were on scene in Dunrobin shortly after the tornado struck there. They did a sweep of area homes, looking for injured or trapped people.

MAIN Ottawa firefighters Eric Graf from fire station 46 (back) and Ash Weaver from fire station 63 carry out personal items from a home damaged by a tornado in Dunrobin, Ont., west of Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The storm tore roofs off of homes, overturned cars and felled power lines in the Ottawa community of Dunrobin, neighbourhood of Arlington Woods and in Gatineau, Que.

with the fire department. If somebody was missing, firefighters went out to search the properties.

“We do primary and secondary searches and all of that happened relatively quickly on the Friday night,” says Ayotte. “We literally went from emergency response to recovery operations relatively quickly.”

For the most part, he says, the response went according to plan.

“There’s always a few gaps here and there, but from an overall perspective the emergency response was great. We had great resources. The community felt secure.

“When people saw teams of firefighters walking up and down the streets and checking houses they kept telling us that they were reassured that someone was there.”

The biggest challenge facing first responders was the number of tornadoes that hit the area, says Ayotte.

“It was one storm system, but several touchdowns. There was a total of six tornadoes in effect. The challenge was that it draws a lot more of our resources to each of those locations.”

The region was still experiencing car accidents and fires, he says, so the department still had to have resources available to respond to those incidents.

Ottawa is also a large composite department, he notes, and because one of the areas hit was rural and another was urban, staffing had to be managed properly and firefighters called back to work.

“It all meshed together quite well,” says Ayotte.

During his presentation, the fire chief showed videos and photos of some of the devastation that occurred that day

But, he admits, they didn’t do the disaster justice.

“It literally looked like a war zone,” he says of the carnage in the Dunrobin and Arlington Woods area.

There were a number of rescues of people from basements. One woman had broken ribs. She had been blown through the house into the basement.

“She was at the bottom when our guys found her,” says Ayotte. “She had trouble breathing and was taken to hospital.”

Dozens of people were injured in the tornadoes, numerous houses and buildings were demolished and damaged, and more than 200,000 people were left without power, but there were no reports of fatalities. Damage was estimated at $195 million on the Ottawa side and $102 million in Gatineau.

Ayotte’s own cottage was in one of the areas hit by a tornado, but it escaped relatively unscathed.

In the aftermath, fire departments in Quebec requested help from the Ottawa department, but Ayotte says for the first time in history Ottawa wasn’t able to respond, as the region was dealing with its own issues and still had to respond to other calls like medical services and were out of resources.

In retrospect, Ayotte says there are a number of lessons that can be learned from the disaster response, one being that fire service leaders at disasters should be prepared for the unexpected and another being that they can gain valuable insight from other professionals at an emergency situation.

In other words, “Don’t underestimate what you don’t know,” he says. “It’s so important to have a presence at the emergency operations centre with partners that can provide insight into a whole bunch of areas that you might not have contemplated originally.

“In a larger group setting there’s better co-ordination and there’s better information exchange and then you can make decisions based on what resources you have and how you can support it.”

As for the overall response effort, Ayotte says he was pleased with the way firefighters and other responders worked together.

“I’m so proud of the City of Ottawa and their response to this. This was one of the easiest responses I’ve ever had in terms of getting everything to fall into place within a reasonable timeframe.”

PHOTO CREDIT: NICOLE NOVOTNY OF CARP, ONT.

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BRIGADE NEWS: From departments across Canada

The Duncan Fire Department in B.C. received a new MXV Pumper from Fort Garry Fire Trucks. The truck sits on a Spartan Metro-Star chassis and has a Cummins L9 450 HP engine with an Allison EVS 3000 transmission. It is a side-panel pumper and is made of 5083 Salt Water Grade aluminum. Its pump is Hale Q-MAX and holds 1500 IGPM/1750 USGPM.

White Rock Fire Department in B.C. received a new aerial truck from Pierce Manufacturing. The truck sits on a Velocity chassis and has a 110’ Ascendant Heavy-Duty platform body. It has a Detroit Diesel DD13 525 HP engine and offers a Husky 3 foam system with a Waterous Midship 2000 GPM pump. The truck’s tank can hold 500 gallons of foam/water.

Cold Lake Fire Rescue in Alta. took delivery of a new pumper from Fort Garry Fire Trucks. The pumper sits on a Spartan Metro-Star chassis and has a Cummins L9 400 HP engine with an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. It is an emergency rescue body with side control pump panel and is made of 5083 Salt Water Marine Grade aluminum. Its pump is Hale Q-Max 1500 and uses Foam-Pro 2001.

Port Coquitlam Fire Rescue in B.C. received a new aerial apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing. The truck sits on an Impel chassis, has a Cummins L9 450 HP engine and has a 107’ Ascendant Heavy-Duty Ladder body. It offers a Husky 12 foam system and has a Pierce PUC pump with 1500 GPM. The truck’s tank can hold 500 gallons of foam/water.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services in Alta. recently took delivery of four new Smeal custom side mount pumpers from Safetek. The trucks are built on Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by Cummins ISL 450 HP engines with Allison 3000 EPVR transmissions. The pumpers feature Darley EM two-stage pumps and carry 400 imperial gallons of water on board.

Airbus delivered four H125 helicopters to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), completing the province’s air fleet renewal. The helicopters will play a key role in increasing service capacity for NSDNR missions like search and rescue, forestry programs, wildlife and geological surveys, and firefighting. The H125 helicopter will allow the NSDNR to double its water-carrying capacity when fighting wildfires.

WHITE ROCK FIRE DEPARTMENT

DUNCAN FIRE DEPARTMENT

COLD LAKE FIRE RESCUE

PORT COQUITLAM FIRE RESCUE

EDMONTON FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (NSDNR)

BY MATT PEGG Fire chief, Toronto, Ont.

ILEADERSHIPFORUM

Fire leaders must watch for burnout of team

am very privileged to have had the opportunity to fly as a commercial pilot for a number of years. As I began my flight training, and later flew corporate aircraft across North America, I was always amazed at the synergies between professional aviation, incident command and leadership.

There are many leadership lessons that are drawn from aviation and for leaders who set organizational agendas and strategic plans for their services. There are important and powerful lessons that can be learned.

When you take control of an aircraft, enter the runway and begin the take-off roll, you set what is commonly referred to as “take-off thrust.” This is at or near the maximum thrust that the aircraft is capable of producing. As the aircraft begins to move and accelerate, the speed is reached where the nose wheel is lifted off the ground by the pilot and the aircraft begins to fly.

Take-off or maximum thrust is continued until the aircraft reaches a safe altitude of at least 1,000 feet above the ground and, depending on the location, up to 3,000 feet above the ground. At that point, the pilot reduces the thrust setting to “climb thrust.” Climb thrust is maintained throughout the climb out and once the aircraft reaches cruise altitude, the thrust setting is again reduced to cruise thrust.

Why does the pilot reduce the thrust setting once the aircraft is safely flying and then again once in cruise? Why not fly the aircraft at maximum thrust in order to get to the intended destination as fast as possible?

There are many reasons for this in aviation. Allow me to share a few of them as we draw out the leadership lessons from each.

additional thrust available for use when responding to the emergency. Likewise, organizations and teams that operate at maximum thrust every day have no reserve energy, capacity or resources to deal with problems and issues that will undoubtedly be encountered. This is a recipe for an organizational crash.

As passengers seated comfortably in the back of an airplane, we are almost entirely unaware of what is happening in the flight deck. Many times, on every flight, adjustments are made to address weather, navigation and countless other issues that the pilots encounter during the course of the flight.

Everyone but the pilots are usually unaware that slight adjustments are being made to the flight plan during the course of the flight. Likewise, as the leaders of our teams and organizations, it is our responsibility to make the slight adjustments to the plans and paths that we are travelling in order to avoid larger issues and problems.

The goal of commercial aviation is actually not to get from point A to point B in the shortest amount of time. Rather, the goal is to travel from the point of departure to the destination in the most efficient, cost-effective and safest manner possible.

We must ensure that we are reserving capacity for unplanned issues and emergencies that will undoubtedly arise. ‘‘ ’’

The higher the thrust setting, more fuel is burned. Airplanes burn huge amounts of fuel when operating at takeoff and climb thrust. Organizations that are operating at full-throttle also consume extreme amounts of energy and can push the members of these teams (the organizational engine) to the point of failure or to the point where they are out of gas.

We need maximum thrust to get things moving, but that pace or effort should not be sustained for the long haul.

In aviation, it is critical for pilots to reserve some of the available thrust in the event that something goes wrong. If we flew around at maximum thrust all day and an engine failed, there would be no

Matthew Pegg is the chief with Toronto Fire Services, having previously served in Georgina, Ajax and Brampton, Ont. Contact Matthew at matthew.pegg@toronto.ca.

As leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure that we are driving our teams and organizations in a manner that is both responsible and achievable and at a pace that both ensures that we do not burn out our teams and that we are maintaining an appropriate amount of reserve capacity for when emergencies or problems arise.

This has been a very powerful realization for me of late. In the organization that I lead, we have been operating at maximum thrust for an extended period of time as we have all worked very hard to get some major initiatives under way. It is now my responsibility, as the leader, to transition our organization from “take-off thrust” to “cruise thrust” as we continue on our journey.

As leaders in our organizations, we must ensure that we are reserving capacity for unplanned issues and emergencies that will undoubtedly arise. Sustainable results depend on it.

ANTI-IDLING Technology

Study supports adoption of auxiliary power units for all fire trucks

By LEN GARIS, IAN PIKE, ALEX ZHENG AND KATE TURCOTTE

Anti-idling technology and policies could save Canadian fire departments thousands of dollars per year, according to a recent study.

The effect of reduced idling on fuel costs, vehicle lifespan, emissions and other factors was studied in Anti-idling Technology on Fire Service Vehicles: An Evaluation of the Benefits, published in October by the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) in British Columbia.

Authors Alex Zheng, John Lehmann, Keith Sharp, Kate Turcotte, Len Garis and Ian Pike investigated the benefits of equipping fire trucks with auxiliary power units (APUs), which provide an alternate power source for lights, lifts and other functions

usually operated by a truck’s main engine. The authors also looked into potential sources of unnecessary idling.

“We anticipate this study will be of interest to many fire departments that are looking for ways to decrease costs and operate more sustainably,” said Zheng, the report’s lead author and a biostatistician/researcher at the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit. “Based on our data, changes in both equipment and crew behaviours show promise in reducing truck idling time.”

The study involved 11 fire trucks at Surrey Fire Services in B.C., three of which were equipped with APUs. The trucks responded to a total of 2,236 incidents during the study period from May 1 to June 4, 2018. On average, each engine ran for 89.4 hours during the study period and

idled for close to 42 per cent of the time. The study’s key findings:

• APUs reduce idle time by 36.4 per cent and engine use by 15 per cent, equating to an estimated three additional years of vehicle service life. APUs are also 32 per cent more fuel efficient than a truck’s main engine (at the assumed 50-per-cent load), resulting in both cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Their impact on maintenance costs is negligible, amounting to $1.58 a year.

• Using an APU would save $4,136 per year, taking into account the increased service life, fuel savings, carbon tax savings and impact on maintenance costs. This would result in a 20-year payback period for a $15,000 APU.

Three Smeal Custom Side Mount Pumpers owned by Surrey Fire Services that are equipped with the Smeal SG-09 Green Power APU system on the upper body. The trucks are powered by Cummins ISL9 450-horsepower diesel engines, with Spartan Metro Star chassis and Smeal apparatus package. The trucks were sold to Surrey Fire Services by Safetek Emergency Vehicles.

• The fuel savings alone are not enough to warrant the purchase of APUs. Removing the extended service life from the equation results in an annual savings of $221.26. At that rate, it would take almost 68 years to amortize a $15,000 APU.

• In addition to using APUs, key opportunities to cut down unnecessar y idling include reducing on-scene time (particularly at medical and emergency incidents) and enforcing anti-idling policies.

Sources of idling for fire trucks include warming up engines, waiting in traffic, standing by at emergency scenes, supplying heat or air-conditioning, and powering auxiliary equipment such as aerial lifts and safety lights.

Avoidable instances of idling, such as when an engine is left running while parked, add unnecessary fuel costs, GHG emissions and maintenance. As a result, more organizations with fleets are taking steps to reduce idling. Surrey Fire Services, for example, has equipped three trucks with APUs and encourages crews to turn off engines whenever possible.

When a fire truck with an APU is parked for more than three minutes, the APU automatically turns off the engine and starts running. Although APUs run on diesel, their fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions are 36 to 47 per cent lower than that of the main engine.

The UFV study compared the performance of the three Surrey trucks equipped with Smeal SG-09 Green APUs with that of its eight non-APU engines. All 11 trucks were powered by Cummins ISL nine-litre diesel engines, with Spartan Metro Star chassis and Smeal apparatus package. The trucks varied slightly in year of manufacture and maximum horsepower, but were otherwise equivalent in size, weight, configurations, duty cycles and load. All 11 trucks operated normally during the study period and were staffed by four unique crews.

When all 11 trucks were compared, no difference was found in fuel use during idling. However, the APU trucks spent between 21.7 and 45.6 per cent less time idling than the non-APU trucks. As well, the difference in idle time per on-scene hour, idle time per incident, and APU-use metrics were significant.

When the outliers (one APU truck and three non-APU trucks) were excluded, the

two remaining APU trucks used 20.5 per cent less fuel when idling and spent 27 to 43 per cent less time idling than the remaining five non-APU trucks.

Ultimately, the data revealed that APUs reduce idle time by 36.4 per cent and reduce total engine use by 15 per cent, indicating a potential increase of three years of truck service life. This equates to an annual savings of $4,136 per year – based on the $605,400 cost of a new fire truck – and a full return of investment for a $15,000 APU in about 20

years. However, if only the savings related to fuel and maintenance costs are considered ($221.26 per year), the return on investment increases to almost 68 years.

B.C.’s carbon tax ($35/tonne of carbon dioxide-equivalent) was used to calculate the cost savings related to GHG emissions. APUs were found to reduce GHG emissions by 420 kilograms per year, based on the annual fuel savings and an emission factor of 2.63 kilograms of carbon dioxide-equivalent per litre for heavy-duty trucks.

We anticipate this study will be of interest to many fire departments that are looking for ways to decrease costs and operate more sustainably.

- Alex Zheng ‘‘ ’’

In their investigation of sources of unnecessary idling, the authors determined that increased idling was linked to longer times spent on-scene, longer travel times, medical and emergency responses and, in some cases, which of the four crews responded to an incident.

Based on this, opportunities to reduce idling time include:

• reducing the amount of time crews spend at a scene

• reducing the amount of time crews spend traveling, idling in traffic or at intersections

• ensuring that all crews use anti-idling practices, such as turning off trucks while parked whenever possible

• using APUs when responding to medical and emergency incidents and other calls requiring the use of safety lights or equipment requiring auxiliary power

The authors noted that future studies would benefit from additional data to increase the confidence in the results and to better calculate how reduced engine use affects a truck’s service life. However, the data collected was robust enough to identify trends and draw conclusions.

For example, the cost savings related to extended service life and reduced GHG emissions support the adoption of APUs for all fire trucks. Further, the discrepancies between the different crews’ idling times demonstrated the need for departments to widely enforce anti-idling policies.

The study can be downloaded for free from the UFV’s public safety and criminal justice research database at https://cjr.ufv.ca.

Len Garis is the fire chief for the City of Surrey, B.C., an adjunct professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and associate to the Centre for Social Research at the University of the Fraser Valley, a member of the affiliated research faculty at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, and a faculty member of the Institute of Canadian Urban Research Studies at Simon Fraser University. Contact him at LWGaris@surrey.ca. Dr. Ian Pike is professor of pediatrics at UBC, investigator and co-lead of the Evidence to Innovation Research Theme at the Research Institute at BC Children’s Hospital, director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, and co-executive director for The Community Against Preventable Injuries. Contact him at ipike@bcchr.ca. Alex Zheng, is a biostatistician/researcher at the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Contact him at alex.zheng@bcchr.ca. Kate Turcotte, is a researcher with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Contact her at kturcotte@bcchr.ca.

Anatomy of a fatal fire

By ED BROUWER

At our Dec. 5 practice, I referred to the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire in 1999 that claimed the lives of six career firefighters. After some background, we looked specifically at the first of the 13 recommendations laid out in the Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report F99-47 CDC/NIOSH

This Trainer’s Corner will follow that pattern.

The fire began Dec. 3, 1999, in a 93-year-old abandoned building in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was started accidentally by two homeless people who fled the scene without reporting the fire.

The building had no windows above the ground floor and no fire detection or suppression systems.

The fire started on the second floor and went undetected for 30 to 90 minutes before the alarm came in at 18:13 hours.

A neighbouring business owner informed police at the scene that a homeless couple had been squatting in the building. Firefighters initiated a search, believing they could still be trapped inside.

First-arriving firefighters were ordered to search the building for the squatters. During the search efforts, two firefighters (victims 1 and 2) became lost and, at 18:47 hours, one of the victims from Rescue 1 made the following two radio transmissions: “Rescue to Command, I need help on the floor below the top floor of the building. We are lost. Rescue to Command, we need help on the fourth floor.”

A head count confirmed which firefighters were missing.

At 18:49 hours, IC #2 had Central Dispatch clear the radio channel for emergency traffic, and another radio transmission was heard from one of the victims: “We have an emergency, Command. We are two floors down from the roof. This is the rescue company. Come now, two floors down from the roof. Guys, not the top floor, one floor down.”

A short time later, radio contact was made with the victims to determine their status. One of the victims replied, “We need air, we need air. I’m sharing a tank off me right now. We are lost. You got to send a rescue team up here for us. Second floor down from the roof, two floors down. We were on the roof, and then we checked the next floor down. Now we are on the next one. Hurry.”

At 18:55 and 18:56 hours, Interior Command made the following two requests: “Rescue 1, activate your PASS system so we can hear you. Activate your emergency alarm. Activate your PASS emergency alarm.”

At 18:57 hours, one of the victims radioed back, “They are activated.”

At 19:10 hours, the lieutenant from Ladder 2 radioed Command: “Chief, get a company up the stairwell to the fifth floor. We can’t locate the stairwell or give us some sign as to which way to go. We are running low on air and we want to get out of here.”

After four minutes of silence, at 19:14 hours, the victims from Ladder 2 radioed again, requesting the following: “Send someone up to the stairwell to the fifth floor and stand in the doorway and start

During a firefight, knowing the layout of rooms, stairs, fire escapes, windows, elevators, and hazards inside a structure could be life-saving information.

There are many hazards to consider when fighting fires in vacant buildings, such as missing stairs and holes in the floors.

yelling. We can’t find the door.” (That would have been an awfully long four minutes) The crew from Engine 3 (no victims) responded, “We have the message and are going to the fifth floor.” Although the crew from Engine 3 located the doorway on the fifth floor at 19:19 hours, they did not make contact with the victims from Ladder 2.

According to the Central Dispatch transcripts, the four lost firefighters (rescuers) may have joined together on the fifth floor.

At 19:24 hours, IC #2 called for a head count and determined that six firefighters were missing.

At 19:49 hours, a crew from Engine 8 radioed that they were on the fourth floor and that the structural integrity of the building had been compromised.

At 19:52 hours, a member from the fire investigations unit reported to the chief that heavy fire had just vented through the roof on the Charlie side.

At 20:00 hours, Interior Command ordered all companies out of the building, and a series of short horn blasts were sounded to signal the evacuation. Firefighting operations changed from an offensive attack, including search and rescue, to a defensive attack with the use of heavy-stream appliances.

Eight days later, on Dec. 11, 1999, at 22:27 hours, the last of six firefighters’ bodies was recovered.

As I studied the recommendations made by the NIOSH investigators, I was very pleased to see that all 13 recommendations have been implemented into the fire service. I see that as a significant act of honouring our fallen brothers.

The first recommendation was that: Fire departments should ensure that inspections of vacant buildings and pre-fire planning are conducted which cover all potential hazards, structural building materials (type and age), and renovations that may be encountered during a fire, so that the Incident Commander will have the necessary structural information to make informed decisions and implement an appropriate plan of attack to ensure that the incident command system is fully implemented at the fire scene.

Just to give you an idea of what firefighters were dealing with, consider the following description of the structure: (Note: It sat vacant for eight years prior to fire). The entire building (several buildings attached together totaled 94,176 square feet) contained six floors above ground and a full basement. The exterior walls were constructed of brick (18 inches thick). The interior walls were covered with six to 18 inches of asphalt-impregnated cork, four inches of polystyrene and/or foam glass, and a thin layer of glassboard.

The flooring was wooden with heavy timber joists, except for the flooring in the basement and first and second floors which were concrete. There were two stairwells; one from the basement to the flat roof, the other going only to the third floor. Adjacent to the stairwells were two sets of freight elevators.

There were six windows openings on the second floor, but all were boarded up with heavy plywood. Window openings in the stairwell on the Bravo side were also covered with heavy plywood.

Note: Due to the lack of pre-fire planning/inspection and lack of building plans, there was much confusion as to the configuration and number of floors within the building.

At our practice, we discussed the fact that inspections of vacant buildings followed up by pre-plans allow firefighters to become familiar with the interior of the buildings and any hazardous contents left behind.

It was agreed that, during a firefight, knowing the layout of rooms, stairs, fire escapes, windows, elevators, and hazards inside a structure could be life-saving information.

During a vacant building inspection, the structural stability and hazards in hallways, stairways and fire escapes can be identified and evaluated, and an informed plan of attack can be developed.

There are many hazards to consider: delayed discovery, missing stairs and holes in the floors. It may surprise you to know just how many firefighters are injured in vacant buildings.

Knowing the layout of rooms, stairs, fire escapes, windows, elevators, and hazards inside a structure could be lifesaving information. ‘‘ ’’

You should consider downloading NFPA’s “Fires in Vacant Buildings,” written by Marty Ahrens.

These buildings need to be marked or identified in some way as hazardous.

We discussed the following considerations when drawing up a prefire plan: (1) potential hazards inside; (2) water supply; (3) defensive strategy; (4) exposure protection strategy; (5) collapse dangers; (6) apparatus positioning; (7) venting strategies; and (8) mutual-aid considerations.

We also discussed the various methods of getting the pre-fire plans to the IC on the fire ground.

We are still using the hard copy method. I am pushing for us to have our pre-plans numbered and attached via a note for our dispatchers. It would then sound something like, “Possible structure fire at 555 Berta St., Pre-Plan 117.” The IC can then look up #117 in our pre-plan book and read the list of known hazards.

Simple enough, but doing pre-plans and inspections of vacant and abandoned buildings is time-consuming. The International Fire Code does provide a guideline for marking vacant structures:

• A placard with an open square: Normal structural conditions at time of inspection.

• A placard with a single diagonal slash: Interior hazards to the building and interior operations should only be considered with extreme caution.

• A placard with an “X” in the square: Significant structural deficiencies in the building. Firefighters should only engage in exterior firefighting operations unless a known life hazard exists. Your department may have SOGs or SOPs that provide similar information. Please remember to train your members like their lives depend on it because, as you can see by this month’s column, they do.

Note: As I was preparing this column, I received a call from our safety officer, informing me that tragedy had once again hit the Worcester Fire Department. “A firefighter has died after becoming trapped while battling a five-alarm blaze in Worcester on Sunday (Dec. 9), city officials said. Firefighter Christopher Roy (36) was trapped inside the Lowell Street building for an extended period of time before he could be rescued. He later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. A second firefighter was in stable condition and was later released from hospital. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Worcester FD and the family of our fallen brother.”

Ed Brouwer is the chief instructor for Canwest Fire in Osoyoos, B.C., deputy chief training officer for Greenwood Fire and Rescue, a fire warden, wildland urban interface fire-suppression instructor and ordained disaster-response chaplain. Contact Ed at aka-opa@hotmail.com.

BY DAVE BALDING Fire chief, Golden, B.C.

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You’re the new chief, but now what?

s a brand new chief officer thrust into the role by, in my view, an outmoded right of passage that many of us know as annual elections, I was, to say the least, more than a little bewildered.

I thought of myself as a competent firefighter with a strong mechanical background and there I was – an administrator. I was fortunate to enjoy mentorship from my revered predecessors, sage advice, voices of experience, with liberal doses of opinions. These ran the gamut from views on the irreverent new firefighters to the increasing regulatory demands.

Where would I go from here? How would I find my way, let alone develop and portray vison to my new followers only recently plucked from their ranks?

Vision, although shorter term initially, evolves and matures. We develop a view where we believe our organization may be in the future which becomes, in some respects, the brand that we leave on the department. That vision, however, must not be altogether singularly held. I hold that there is a balance to be maintained between being the leader that we believe the department needs and the leader the members need and desire.

As a new leader wrestling with the day-to-day challenges of heading up a small rural fire department, the longer-term goals occasionally faded in favour of day-to-day demands. Yet, I knew they remained essential.

Over time, with ongoing mentorship from those that helped to forge the way before me, along with those I was learning to lead, my leadership style gradually evolved. I learned the importance of resiliency, a key leadership quality. Setbacks are common for any of us – more so if we venture outside that area of comfort as bold leaders do.

about the people we are so fortunate to work alongside and building relationships with them.

Communication is a passion of mine and spending time with members, getting to genuinely know them, actively listening to them is a vital opportunity not to be missed.

That brings the notion of being a leader, potentially conflicting with having subordinates as friends to mind. I once saw a graphic suggesting it was indeed viable, provided a leader has their subordinates’ respect. That said, I have learned in my leadership journey that we no longer have the privilege of being a part of the rank and file. I’m not suggesting elitism here, rather objectivity, fairness and impartiality.

Perhaps the obverse of this is a strong belief I own that no one –no matter the colour of their shirt or helmet – is above pitching in, rolling hose or washing trucks.

My leadership journey has also shown me the value of formal education, books, online courses and face-to-face training. Progressive leaders are voracious learners. I’m fortunate to have an employer committed to ongoing professional development for us.

Setbacks are common for any of us – more so if we venture outside that area of comfort as bold leaders do. ‘‘ ’’

Each one is also a learning opportunity. I believe optimism works hand in hand with resiliency and is a key ingredient for any vibrant leader. I, like each one of us, am a function of myriad factors in my upbringing and life experiences. It became clear that leading is about much more than standard operating guidelines, policies and regulations.

Make no mistake, today, more than ever before, these resources are so necessary to guide us in the way we do business as fire departments.

I eventually saw how true leadership is about much more. It’s

Dave Balding joined the fire service in 1985 and is now fire chief in Golden, B.C. Contact Dave at david.balding@golden.ca and follow him on Twitter at @FireChiefDaveB.

Who wins in that equation? I would subscribe the public we serve, our colleagues and our communities all benefit. I soon came to appreciate the value of doing the same for our firefighters.

The empowerment and growth that training brings is unparalleled. Whether it’s training, knowledge, time or praise – I mean genuine praise – give it away. It not only feels great and is the right thing to do, your members and organization will thrive on it.

Another lesson, possibly the most poignant and powerful I’ve learned through my leadership journey, is the incredible support that exists in the fire service. I do not take this lightly. I certainly have foisted more than my share of personal challenges on my colleagues and subordinates.

Leaders make mistakes too. This one is certainly no exception. Please learn from them, and also learn to forgive, when appropriate.

I’m still learning, I’m happy to say.

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PPE needs to be inspected on a regular basis

BY MARK VAN DER FEYST

As we begin a new year in the Fire Fighting in Canada series, I want to examine a few key items or areas that are important for us to consider when it comes to firefighters becoming complacent.

The complacency factor is usually associated with operational methods or practices when, in fact, it exists in the everyday duties and functions of a firefighter.

As time marches on, firefighters find themselves practising repeated actions in the same manner that produce little or no consequences at all. These repeated actions are actions that circumvent regular practice or are a disregard to regular or standard practice within the department.

By having a “good” or “positive” outcome by these repeated actions, a firefighter finds himself or herself practising a complacent action which carries on. Eventually, the time comes when that one single repeated action produces a “negative” or “bad” outcome and the firefighter finds himself or herself caught by Murphy’s Law.

There are many reasons why firefighters practice complacent actions, such as: few calls to respond to, equaling fewer times to practice things right; bad attitudes towards everything in the fire service – wanting to do things their way; 30 + 2 rule: been a firefighter for two years, but act like it has been 30 years; ignorance in not willing to accept responsibility; bad leadership in ensuring firefighters follow proper practices; lack of training, no accountability.

One area that needs to be examined is with our personal protective equipment (PPE). This basic ensemble that protects us from the dangers of our work environment requires proper and standard practices to ensure that it will protect us when the time comes.

The first part of PPE is with our inspection of it. The word PPE has one key word in it, and that word is “personal.” The gear that is issued to a firefighter is personal gear, meaning that only that firefighter is going to wear it. The days of sharing gear have exited into the past although there are some departments, I’m sure, that still go this route. We are seeing personal issue for helmets, boots, gloves, hoods, jackets, pants and SCBA facepieces.

All of this personal gear needs to be inspected by the owner on a regular basis. This can mean daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Usually departments will require PPE to be inspected on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. For firefighters that work on a full-time basis, their expectation is to inspect their gear daily. A general rule for PPE inspection is that whenever you are going to use it, inspect it.

When a firefighter is inspecting his or her gear they should look for any missing items. This can include components of the gear such

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Personal gear needs to be inspected regularly.

When examining gloves, firefighters should look for holes, rips or tears that have occurred on a previous call.

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as the inside liner of the jacket or pants, or one glove from the pair, or any item that comprises their PPE. If the item is missing, then the PPE is not complete and it will not function as needed.

The inspection also needs to include making sure there are no defects with the gear. This starts with looking the gear over to see if there are any holes, rips or tears that may have occurred at a previous call.

The firefighter will also want to make sure that there is no major degradation showing in the gear. This can be visible on the jacket and the pants of the PPE. The firefighter will want to open up the gear under the inside liner and hold it up to the light to see how much shines through the material. If it is see-through, there is major degradation. If there is not much light coming through, there is still good life to the outside liner. This can be done for the jacket and the pants. A visual check on the outside will also yield results by seeing the degradation in the “thinning” of the material in certain areas.

Looking for exposure to excessive heat is also another area that can be inspected. This will be a visual check and will be obvious to see. Indicators such as charred materials on the outside will be a dead giveaway. The other indicators can be the “tie-die” look of the outer material. This is where the heat has caused the colour to “run” or disappear in a certain area. The excessive heat will also cause a “browning” effect to occur on the inside liner right below where the “tie-die” spot is located. This is evidence the inside liner has been compromised.

There is also the annual inspection of gear. This is where the PPE will be sent to a third party for inspection, cleaning and repair, if needed. In this process, there is a rigorous inspection process that is followed as per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, which includes hydrostatic testing of the vapour barrier. Any repairs that are to be made are done in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and also NFPA requirements. Usually a report is generated by the inspection services and sent back to the department and the user of the PPE to inform them of the findings.

As basic as this process is, inspecting your PPE is a vital part of becoming non-complacent. By following proper steps and practices, firefighters will ensure themselves of a good start to any call.

Mark van der Feyst has been a member of the fire service since 1999 and is a full-time firefighter in Ontario. Mark teaches in Canada, United States and India, and is a FDIC instructor. He is the lead author of the Residential Fire Rescue book. Contact Mark at Mark@

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BY VINCE MACKENZIE Fire chief, Grand Falls - Windsor, N.L.

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Volunteers should aspire to be humble heroes

’m not a big fan of the word “hero” for a couple of reasons. One is that I think it is used all too frequently, and the second is that I believe everyone is a hero to someone, most of the time.

One of the definitions in the dictionary defines hero as one who shows great courage. Another is a person admired for achievements and noble qualities.

It is the hockey season just now and many Canadians turn their attention to their favourite team and closely follow their favourite players. Media broadcasts of the sport showcase their star players and accomplishments. These stars become icons and their names become household names. Some of these athletes get labeled as heroes. These players also end up symbolizing the game and eventually rise to mega-stardom.

Our passion for sports and leisure can sometimes be called an obsession, and we all know some die-hard fans who devote their life interests to a certain team logo or player.

We idolize our sports heroes and shower them with accolades and endorsements. Many times, people aspire to be the next Great One through the influence of our mentors.

Then there is the political world where Canadians who follow politics see the leaders, whether it’s on the municipal, provincial or national level. These folks get showcased in many media reports and we also see the rising and sometimes falling stars of that world.

Our political leaders have been held high to become heroes when times of crisis arise in governments or political strife. We also see many politicians who champion causes and become heroes to their causes within the community or their followers. Politics tends to be more of a love-hate relationship, I’ll admit.

Are they truly heroes as we understand heroics to be?

are part of the hometown superstar team that will assemble for the mighty game, where so much is on the line, and you faithfully answer the call.

All those previously called heroes that get so much attention and accolades are usually farthest from mind when tragedy strikes. Volunteer firefighters are the first line of defence for many towns and rural municipalities. We are the force to protect communities against tragedy.

Again, I am not comfortable with the term hero, but in many circumstances you and your team are the hometown heroes. Never underestimate the heroics you exhibit on every call.

None of us joined to be called a hero, but the courage to volunteer and commit to the lifestyle that that demands is certainly heroic to me. I think that first responders, and especially volunteer firefighters, are greater than any of the sports or political heroes that so often get recognition.

As you read this, I would like you to ask yourself, “Who is your hero in your fire service career?” I am sure you have some. Think

Real heroes are the ones who can keep the pace going all through their tenure as a volunteer firefighter. ‘‘ ’’

It is ironic that, when disaster strikes our communities and citizens, their first call is not to a sports or political superstar. When Canadians have life-threatening emergencies such as accidents, fires or a disaster, their first call is to you, the hometown volunteer firefighter.

When people of your community are having the worst day of their lives, you are their first call in minutes, if not seconds. You

Vince MacKenzie is the fire chief in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L. He is an executive member of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and the past president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services. Email Vince at firechief@townofgfw.com and follow him on Twitter at @FirechiefVince.

about who has really made a difference to you and the reasons why.

I implore you to be the best you can be and be heroic to others in your efforts to better your department. When you train harder and give it everything you have got, you mentor those around you to aspire to be a little better every day. Therefore, you become that definition of a hero.

The firefighter who aspires to be better and train faithfully to a higher standard, and continues to be motivated to lead others, is a hero in my books. Real heroes are the ones who can keep the pace going all through their tenure as a volunteer firefighter. Are you a hero in the eyes of your colleagues?

While I am not fond of the term, the definition has true meaning and we all must work hard to be a hero in our communities, even though we are not comfortable with the term. Be a silent and humble hero to everyone around you.

BY SHAYNE MINTZ Canadian regional director, NFPA

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Legalization of cannabis presents new challenges

ith new legislation that came into force Oct. 17, 2018, legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, it appears evident a whole new world is being unveiled to the fire service.

Traditionally, cannabis use and production resided in an underworld of secret, or not so secret communities. Now the stigma of marijuana consumption is being shrugged off, making cannabis-related investments some of the most prized trading stocks over the past year.

Many multi-national conglomerates are jumping into the market, vying for position as top producers and distributors of this newfound gold. Currently, the simple use and consumption of cannabis is all that’s permitted, but wait until April 1, 2019, when pot derivatives hit the market. At that time, you’ll begin to see every range of possible use and consumption.

Health Canada has adopted a licensing classification system that includes “standard,” “micro,” “nursery” and “hemp” cultivation licenses, and each have varying degrees of requirements such as: where they can be located; what type of physical security is required; personal security clearances; good production practices; reporting and record keeping; produce tracking systems.

By the way, the new legislation also allows for a non-licensed provision, whereby each household is permitted up to four plants for cultivation and personal use only.

As can be expected with many large-scale operations, those operating under a “standard” producer licence will likely be set up and operate as a top-rate or first-class producer. Those may be major operations with buildings of over millions of square feet in useable space and akin to major breweries or distilleries.

result of an illegal cannabis oil extraction operation. The explosion sent three people to hospital and placed a mother and child at risk.

In the public consultation phase of the legalization exercise, the NFPA worked closely with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs to develop a list of fire-safety concerns to inform Health Canada of some of the dangers that may arise or exist as a result of legalization. While the security aspect of the legislation seemed well-covered, it was encouraged that a greater focus be made with regard to fire and life safety.

While cannabis production plants are not specifically addressed in the national model building and fire codes, various provisions in those codes are applied to make sure the structures, processing and fire-protection systems are built and maintained in a safe and sound manner.

However, for those looking for comprehensive information and guidance on inspection and enforcement for these types of installations, it may be found in Chapter 38 of the 2018 edition of NFPA

Many multi-national conglomerates are jumping into the market, vying for position as top producers and distributors of this newfound gold.

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Those operations are very large investments, to say the least, and whatever can be done to ensure production and investments are protected will likely be undertaken. What may turn out to be less safe are the “micro” and “nursery” class licensees and home growers. They are less regulated and may not apply the same degree of attention to fire and life-safety requirements.

As a case in point, this past November a home in Whitby, Ont., was literally destroyed in an explosion that was suspected to be the

Shayne Mintz has more than 35 years of experience in the fire service, having completed his career as chief of the Burlington Fire Department in Ontario. He is now the Canadian regional director for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Contact Shayne at smintz@nfpa.org, and follow him on Twitter at @ShayneMintz.

1 – Fire Code, and the NFPA Journal July/August 2018 edition (see article Growing Pains). Both are at www.nfpa.org/marijuana.

As information, Chapter 38 provides advice on basic requirements for facility permitting, occupant egress, grow operations, fumigation, fertilization, signage, temporary or moveable walls, tarps, pesticides and carbon dioxide enrichment setups. What’s also included is a section specifically addressing extraction room configurations that take into account the dangers of use and handling of high-hazard flammable liquids. The chapter also focuses on what is needed for proper ventilation, ductwork, electrical and lighting systems, and addresses the appropriate grounding and bonding needed for trans-fill operations.

If there is anything NFPA can do to help you or your organization with information or resources, please contact me at Canada@ nfpa.org or Laura King at CanadaCRR@nfpa.org.

OAFC General Meeting

Labour minister says Bill 57 protects firefighters from penalties

By GRANT CAMERON

Fire service leaders from across Ontario gathered at the Hilton Niagara Falls hotel Nov. 20 to 22 for the 2018 annual general meeting of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC).

TOP Chris Ulrich, a senior instructor at the Body Language Institute, was keynote speaker at the 2018 annual general meeting of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs in Niagara Falls, Ont.

RIGHT Ontario Labour Minister Laurie Scott explained the rationale behind Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Acountability Act, at the OAFC meeting.

The event featured meetings, speakers, educational presentations and interactive roundtable sessions that allowed operational, planning and management professionals from fire departments across the province to discuss current and emerging issues and challenges in the fire service.

Ontario Labour Minister Laurie Scott said in remarks at the meeting that the province stepped up to the plate with legislation that allows full-time firefighters to volunteer as firefighters in their communities.

“Our government is enshrining the right of full-time firefighters to work wherever they want,” she said in her speech. “Never again will our heroes be prosecuted for volunteering in their communities.”

The Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018, or Bill 57, allows full-time firefighters to volunteer on the side without being disciplined, fined or suspended. The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 had prohibited full-time firefighters from serving as volunteers, a practice known as “two-hatting” or “double-hatting.”

Scott said smaller communities simply don’t have the resources and need the legislation in place.

She noted that 60 per cent of Ontario’s firefighters are volunteers, so hundreds if not thousands of professional firefighters are double-hatting in the province, and Bill 57 will protect them from penalties.

“Ontario needs a mix of professional and volunteer firefighters. These changes mean double-hatters will not be disciplined by their association.”

Scott said fire chiefs across the province rely on double-hatters and, if eliminated, public safety would suffer.

“Bill 57 finally gives firefighters the protection they deserve. This freedom to protect freedom is compelling.”

The provincial government calculates there are 19,000 volunteers serving in 410 of 441 fire departments, meaning a full 90 per cent of Ontario’s municipalities count on volunteer responders.

Scott noted that Bill 57 also changes the arbitration process and replaces the present three-member arbitration boards with single arbitrators for dispute resolution, similar to the police sector.

She said that, in the past, there have been unreasonable delays.

“Firefighters and municipalities deserve better,” she said. “Working people should have confidence in predictable and reasonable regulations.”

Keynote speaker at the event was Chris Ulrich, a senior instructor at the Body Language Institute who trains executives and entrepreneurs on how to use body language to transform their presence.

Ulrich gave fire chiefs numerous examples of how to read body language and instantly connect with people and noted it’s important for fire chiefs to understand and pick up signs so they can build rapport and get their messages across to municipal leaders and firefighters.

For example, he noted, when a person answers a question but shrugs his or her shoulders it shows uncertainty and there is often more to the story, and when someone rubs their neck or one part of the body touches another, it’s a way of dealing with stress and an indication that more is going on.

When a person stands in the middle of a group or in a “Superman” pose with their hands on their hips it’s often a sign of power, he said, and if their hands are on their hips with one foot forward it’s usually an indication that there’s somewhere else they’d rather be.

Ulrich said it’s important for fire service leaders to be aware of such gestures because they often provide a clue into what’s really going on with a person.

The face, he said, can show seven main emotions – fear, contempt, disgust, anger, sadness, happiness and surprise, so fire service leaders can look for those when trying to build rapport with someone.

“The face will leak our emotions,” said Ulrich. “If I can spot that, I know there’s more to the story than what’s going on.”

Also at the conference:

• Ottawa Fire Services Chief Kim Ayotte spoke about the response to six tornadoes that touched down in the Ottawa-Gatineau area in September 2018, injuring dozens of people and damaging and demolishing numerous houses and buildings.

• Ontario Fire Marshal and Chief of Emergency Management Ross Nichols gave an update on activities and work being undertaken by the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management

• NFPA Canadian public education representative Laura King talked about community risk reduction and why it matters to fire chiefs and departments.

• White Rock Fire Rescue Chief Phil Lemire gave an overview of the B.C. Fire Service minimum training standards for structure firefighters as defined by the British Columbia Structure Firefighter Competency and Training Playbook.

• Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services Chief Rob Grimwood gave an update on work being done by the Ontario Fire Services Section 21 Committee.

Note: The OAFC Annual Conference & Trade Show will be held May 3 to 4, 2019 in Mississauga, Ont., and FireCon 2019 will be held Sept. 5 to 7, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. For more information about the events, go to www.oafc.on.ca.

BY SUE DAWSON Deputy chief, Barrie, Ont.

TCOMMSCENTRE

Changes recommended for 911 systems

his is article number four. In past articles, I looked at lessons learned from some tragic circumstances that resulted in an inquest, gave you food for thought on best practice documents and the professionalism of emergency communications, and in September the focus was on avoiding liability. So, where do you go now?

In Ontario, two more inquests recently concluded. Both had a focus on 911 and the functions of emergency services communications centres. Internal reviews start immediately when something like this happens. Changes will have already taken place to try to make improvements for those calling 911, for those answering those calls, dispatching emergency vehicles and first responders. Twenty-seven jury recommendations were directed to the Government of Ontario and all municipalities that provide 911 services in Ontario. Some sound familiar, others are new. I have summarized several below:

• The pr ovince should put in place an independent body to provide oversight to all 911 operators, keeping in mind regional differences and service levels.

• Ensur e that private and public 911 communication centres, police, emergency medical services, and fire operate on the same or compatible computer-aided dispatch systems by December 2023 so the sharing of critical information takes place.

• Establish an inter-operable radio channel for all emergency agencies to use during multi-agency responses.

• Ensur e 911 services within their jurisdictions are appropriately staffed, including supervisors.

that, a decision was created regarding implementation and provision of next-generation 911 (NG 911) networks and services in Canada. The document, Next-generation 911, was designed to meet the public safety need of Canadians.

In the CRTC analysis, it was recommended that the provinces and territories that do not currently have 911 legislation in place, or whose 911 legislation could be bolstered, enact appropriate legislation to address issues related to co-ordination, funding, PSAP standards, and public education, as necessary, to assist their PSAP’s in preparing for NG 911

Some provincial governments have established legislation addressing the collection and distribution of funds for 911 primary answering points. They have also taken on oversight and co-ordination in establishing province-wide standards and policies for 911. Ontario has not.

The CRTC document notes that it viewed the lack of provincial legislation and leadership in Ontario and British Columbia as a significant concern.

If we are trying to meet the public safety needs of Canadians

The CRTC document notes that it viewed the lack of provincial legislation and leadership in Ontario and British Columbia as a significant concern. ‘‘ ’’

• Review current staffing formulas and suitability of 12-hour shift schedules.

In a recent Bell Canada presentation regarding 911, it was noted that there were approximately 31 primary and just over 90 secondary dispatch agencies in Ontario. That is a huge number of emergency communications centres that need to consider the impacts of these inquest recommendations and others.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) completed a consultation in 2016. From

Sue Dawson has been with Barrie Fire & Emergency Service in Ontario in the communications field for more than 30 years. She is the deputy chief of communications and business services. Contact Sue at sue.dawson@barrie.ca.

with a world-class communication system how do we accomplish this mandate in places with no funding for communications centres or province-wide standards?

Canadians depend on the provision of reliable and effective 911 services. Whether it be as a recommendation in an inquest or as part of NG 911, something needs to be done.

Funding, formal policies, comprehensive training, supports for call-takers, dispatchers and supervisors are a few of the big hurdles that are coming our way within emergency communications centres providing 911 and emergency dispatching services.

People who work in the emergency communications field do a very difficult job. Every time the phone rings it could bring a completely different set of circumstances that do not fit nicely into a predetermined call type or a procedure that has been written to assist them in doing their job.

BY DR. ELIAS MARKOU Naturopathic Doctor Mississauga, Ont.

IWELLBEING

The pros and cons of a ketogenic diet

n Google’s 2018 year in review, the company declared the ketogenic diet, or keto diet, was the most popular diet search on the Internet. In 2019, I am sure the ketogenic diet will continue to remain on top of many diet searches.

A number of my firefighter patients have tried the keto diet in the last few years. For firefighters, there are a few key questions about the ketogenic diet. First, what do firefighters need to know about the keto diet? Second, with such a demanding physical career, should firefighters be on a long-term ketogenic lifestyle?

The ketogenic diet has officially reached ultra-fad status. When lecturing at seminars or working with my patients I am always asked about the keto diet.

Let me take a minute to educate you on the ketogenic diet. It is a diet made up of 80 per cent fat (it can be plant and animal, but most often is animal fat), 15 to 20 per cent animal protein and zero to five per cent carbohydrates. A keto diet requires daily measurement of ketone levels in your urine, as a matter of fact ketosis needs to be happening day and night.

Many people claim to be on a keto diet and use the term “keto diet” loosely when, in fact, they are merely eating a low carb diet and never getting into ketosis. The easiest way to monitor ketosis is by purchasing urinalysis dip sticks from a health food store, pharmacy or online and randomly testing your urine two to four times per day. If in ketosis, your body will positively dump ketones in your urine, and the urinalysis will indicate this. Your urine does not lie. Check this out and test it.

firefighters have passed their gruelling entrance exams and become professional firefighters, diet and exercise regimes are often forgotten. Later on in their career, firefighters want to lose their weight gain and get healthy and active again and turn to diets like the keto diet.

Some of the pros of a keto diet are: it reduces insulin levels and inflammation; can lead to weight loss; you will eat more fat and less sugar.

Some of the cons of a keto diet are: it is a very strict diet and can be very difficult to follow for a long time; many of the fats that you eat will be animal fats and this can be unhealthy; you will not be eating foods that are healthy for your heart; there are some very dangerous risks and side effects associated with a keto diet; there is no research to suggest a keto diet is good for firefighters.

A 2018 Lancet article called, “Dietary Carbohydrate Intake and Mortality: a prospective cohort study and meta-analysis” by Seidelmann et al concluded that a low-carb/no carb diet (keto diet) resulted in a shorter lifespan than those who eat some carbs in their diet.

With no carbohydrates in the body, the metabolism is forced to use fat as a source of energy.

The number one reason firefighters land on a “keto diet” site on the Internet is for weight loss purposes. The keto diet originated in the 1920s when medical doctors were using it to successfully control seizures in epileptic patients, mostly children. With no carbohydrates in the body, the metabolism is forced to use fat as a source of energy. This fat has been shown to support the brain and reduce the number of epileptic events in children.

Firefighter candidates work super hard to become a professional firefighter. They train, exercise and watch their diet. Once

Dr. Elias Markou is a naturopathic doctor. He is in private practice in Mississauga, Ont., and is the chief medical officer for the Halton Hills Fire Department. Dr. Markou was a firefighter for six years. He is a firefighter health expert and blogger who is regularly featured on television and radio and in print. Contact him at drmarkou@mypurebalance.ca

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Another 2018 study in the journal of the European Society of Cardiology reported that people who are on the lowest carb diet/ keto diet had a 32 per cent increased risk of death from any cause than those eating some carbohydrates.

Researchers found that people eating a low carb/no carb keto diet had a 51 per cent increased risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those taking in some complex carbohydrates (mainly vegetables).

For firefighters, this study is significant because we can assume that a keto diet increases the risk of heart disease. This is the number one cause of mortality in most of our firefighters. Avoiding a long-term keto diet might be a good idea.

To sum it all up, there is tremendous value in doing a ketogenic diet for a short term. I consider short term to be between seven and 14 days. A long-term keto plan can have many side effects.

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Anatomy of an Oil Tank Fire

Training paid off for Alberta firefighters

By JAMIE COUTTS

TOP The oil and gas fire training pad where firefighters in the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service in Alberta hone their skills.

TOP Oil tanks on fire in a remote area about 42 kilometres from Slave Lake.

At 9 p.m. on Nov. 20, the tones went off for a tank truck fire in our district.

In Slave Lake District, 50 super B oil tankers haul oil products through the region daily. The trucks contain unprocessed oil, diesel, gas, propane and condensate. It is not unusual for something to happen, and for one to crash or catch fire every six months or so, leaving us with what becomes a fairly large, complicated callout.

On this particular night, as our firefighters were responding to the fire hall

in Slave Lake, the call was changed to two tank fires. Again, this was not unusual as we respond to something like this (although usually smaller) once every couple of years as our region has plenty of oil and gas facilities within its borders. Since 2010, when a large tank fire in our district was extinguished by our crews, we have been building an oil and gas fire training pad. It started with a large tank from a previous fire that was donated by a local oil company and hauled to the site, and a couple of pipe racks from flange fires.

This project has grown, with grants and donations from the oilfield, and has a 750 (barrel) oil (bbl) tank, tank heater unit, treater, separator shack, wellhead, flare stack, flare knockout drum, and line heater.

There is an alarm panel and alarm lights at a mock office structure and the ability to simulate nine fires with different scenarios. As a result, our firefighters have continued to improve year after year.

It came as no surprise, then, that on this call our firefighters took up the challenge as they have before, putting all our foam (AB and AFFF) into a pickup with our large 65-mm foam educator/nozzle.

They had a lot of questions like the distance to the fire, whether there was a water source at the site, the volume and type of product in the tank, and whether oilfield personnel would be on site with us.

With a few answers in hand, we decided to send out a complete first strike with 4,100 gallons of water on three trucks and 100 gallons of foam (our entire stockpile). Sixteen firefighters jumped into the rigs and two pickups and we were off to the fire.

The location was 42 kilometr es from Slave Lake in a remote part along Highway 754. In this area, they had been drilling all fall and into the winter so we knew there could be many facilities, both small and large. As we drove down the highway, we started to smell the hydrocarbons burning, and around one final corner we saw an oilfield operator waving to us that this was the site.

We found four 1,000 bbl tanks and a propane tank at the site. Two of the 1,000 bbl tanks were on fire with the tank lids already blown off. Two of the 1,000 bbl tanks and the propane tank were not on fire. The pickups went in first and we were able to call in the trucks to get ready for the fight to come.

We knew that if we positioned ourselves correctly and started cooling the tanks we were in a safe location.

Pr evious experience and exercises at our training site gave all firefighters a level of confidence to start the attack.

A Blitzfir e 65-mm monitor was deployed for cooling and a 65-mm hose was attached to our foam educator/nozzle. The exposure crew used a 38-mm hose with a 38-mm bumper cannon as backup.

W ith only 4,100 gallons of water and 20 pails of foam, we knew taking extra time at the start to plan and place equipment was worth it. Due to limited water, all units had to act as a team. No water or foam could be wasted.

Firefighters poured a mixture of foam and water onto one of the burning tanks. It gave quite a fight to start as the tank was still about half full of raw oil. But after about four pails of foam were put into the tank a blanket started to form and the fire slowed considerably.

With a small sigh of relief, we started pouring a mixture of foam and water onto the other burning tank, which was about one-third full of oil. It let out a few big burps of fire and slowly started to die.

What happened next could have changed the fir efight. One of the tanks that had been burning relit and let out a few vicious clouds of fire and gas with ominous looking black smoke. The fire attack crew was quick to move foam back to the tank and within 45 seconds it was contained again.

After using up all of our AB foam we star ted to use the AFFF

Previous live-fire experience at calls and at our training facility gave firefighters the confidence and skills to properly extinguish this large hydrocarbon tank farm fire.

- Jamie Coutts

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to put the barrier of protection and fire suppression on the first burning tank and then the second one.

With three pails of foam and 400 gallons of water left, the fire was down and the tanks were cooling.

We waited about 10 minutes while exposure crews used their truck to continue cooling the other 1,000 bbl tanks and the propane tank.

Crews were dispatched with thermal cameras and gas detectors to check on the wellhead and a separator shack. They returned and reported that all was well, with the exception of some burning insulation on pipes.

The last 400 gallons of water and foam were put into the two tanks that had been burning and the exposure team moved their truck to extinguish the burning insulation.

Amazing teamwork, trucks and equipment, together with a favourable wind and some great training, enabled our team to extinguish the fire in under an hour from the first page. That included setup at the hall, response, setup at the scene, and the fire attack.

Pr evious live-fire experience at calls and our training facility gave firefighters the confidence and skills to properly extinguish this large hydrocarbon tank farm fire.

I don’t know if anyone r ealized just how well it had gone until we got back to the station and watched video footage that had been shot by Hellfire Heroes, a Discovery Canada reality series that was with us during the fire.

I had no sooner pulled into the hall when my phone rang with congratulations from our partners at our training centre. They were very pleased that everyone’s hard work at the training centre had paid off so well and so quickly. Without our partners in the building of our training centre, and the assistance of the local, knowledgeable oilfield workers on site, the fire may have got significantly worse.

Pride, pr ofessionalism and training helped our firefighters overcome this difficult situation. You could see it in the face of each firefighter as the realization of what we had built with our partners and the countless hours of training came together for the best possible outcome.

Jamie Coutts is regional fire chief at the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service in Alberta. The fire service is a multi-jurisdictional volunteer fire department operated under one administration and command. The service has five fire halls responsible for a territory of about 10,000 square kilometres.

Signs of TRAUMA

Discussing mental health in the fire service is not easy, but it is vital.

Firefighters have a higher incidence rate of mental illness and suicide than the general population.

This discussion is usually precipitated by the suicide of a firefighter, such as when Marc Renaud of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services died by suicide last September. His chief spoke openly about mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at his funeral.

Firefighters and other emergency responders are subjected to upsetting, disturbing, difficult and sometimes traumatic incidents on a regular basis.

A recent study, titled Mental Disorder Symptoms among Public Safety Personnel in Canada that was published by a number of authors in 2017, took a look at more than 5,800 respondents in emergency services and found the occurrence rate of a single symptom (15.1 per cent) or multiple symptoms (26.7 per cent) of mental disorders in public safety providers is substantially higher than the general public (10.1 per cent).

Please note that having one or more symptoms does not equate to having a mental illness.

Delving into the statistics shows us that firefighters screen positive for symptoms at a rate of 34.1 per cent, three times the rate for the general public, while paramedics screen positive at 49.1 per cent, nearly five times the rate for the general public.

Another interesting outlier occurs with years of service:

• 45.1 per cent, or 1,118 firefighters with more than 15 years of service screened positive

• 47 per cent, or 503 firefighters with 10 to 15 years of service screened positive

• 40.9 per cent, or 331 firefighters with four to nine years of service screened positive

• 36.8 per cent, or 86 firefighters with less than four years of service screened positive

The less-than-four-years of service rate is still much higher than I would like to see, but the volume of traumatic exposures might be limited due to

Firefighters are often afraid to ask for help with mental health problems.

Fear of being stigmatized keeps firefighters from asking for help

By DAVE WIKLANSKI

the amount of time in service.

In years four to nine, the rate increases, likely due to the increase in call exposures and the likelihood of seeing traumatic events, which is one of the markers for PTSD.

The highest rate is the 10-to-15-year range. These are your more senior firefighters who have likely experienced multiple traumatic exposures that resulted in the development of psychological symptoms, but may not lead to a diagnosis of mental illness.

It would stand to reason that the 15-plus

range should be even higher, not lower. I think that a part of the explanation lies in “the new normal” concept. While still experiencing the symptoms, over time a firefighter may be less likely to self-report due to acclimation. However, the effects of the exposure still exist.

A traumatic exposure tracking program has been established in Canada to allow members to report those incidents that impact them

If you are reading and understanding the statistics, an alarm bell is going off in your head asking, “What is it that is keeping members from seeking help?” or “What types of barriers are there to addressing mental illness in the Canadian fire service.”

The first and most obvious answer is stigma. Fear of being stigmatized keeps us from asking for help, resulting in a feeling of being trapped and weak. These feelings lead us down a dark road to which many have not come back from.

An additional barrier may be financial or employment-driven. The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination for mental-health-related issues, but there is no way to prevent an employer from terminating an individual with a mental illness and documenting that it was for any other reason.

A third barrier is access to care. While all Canadians have access to care, the underfunding of mental health programs, the availability of qualified clinicians and the extremely long wait times all play a role in this barrier. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Ontario, a wait time of six months to one year to see a counselor is not uncommon.

Mental health accounts for seven per cent of healthcare dollars despite being 10 per cent of the burden of disease and is underfunded by an estimated $1.5 billion, according to the Centre for Alcohol and Mental Health.

Now that we’ve identified that mental illness is prevalent, and there are numerous barriers to access, what do chiefs and senior officers need to look for in their members? Every mental illness is different and there are no telltale signs or indicators for suicidal behaviour that transcends cultures and across groups so, unfortunately, I can’t give you a one-page reference document that says, “If you see these things, send for help immediately.” Instead, let’s discuss patterns of behaviour.

In the fire service, we spend a tremen-

dous amount of time with each other. In some cases, we spend more time together than we do with our own families. As a result, we tend to notice someone’s demeanor and how they react to situations. When that behaviour suddenly shifts, a difficult conversation needs to result that allows for all concerned parties to ascertain what might be going on in the firefighter’s life that is causing this behavioural shift. Ignoring the situation can, and often does, result in disciplinary issues as well as issues with morale. Additional training on this can be found in The Working Mind First Responders, formerly the Road to Mental Readiness training program.

So, we’ve identified a member that is going through a behavioural shift and we want to get them the help that he or she needs. But, where do we go from here?

An officer should be assigned to interview the available clinicians in your region to determine their mental health focus, what types of trauma they deal with, the types of therapy choices that they practice and whether or not they have experience dealing with and understanding the culture of firefighters.

Depending on the number of clinicians in your region, this can be a huge undertaking but a worthwhile one. Once identified, members can be directed to a list of approved clinicians that meet the objectives to receive the treatment that they need. As well, employers or firefighters may wish to look for first-responder-specific programs outside of the organization. An example of this would be Project Trauma Support which is geared towards PTSD and moral injuries for the military and first responders.

Having to address a mental illness in the fire service is not a matter of if it will happen, but when. Being prepared to address the needs of your firefighters, providing them with the care and compassion that is required, and directing them towards the resources they need will go a long way toward a positive resolution.

Dave Wiklanski is a firefighter assigned to the suppression section of the New Brunswick, N.J. Fire Department and owner of Alpha Omega Training Solutions. He has nearly 20 years in emergency services, a BA in psychology and an MA in behavioural sciences. He speaks at events internationally on mental health as it relates to fire and emergency services. Contact Dave at admin@davidwiklanski.com.

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Web: www.draeger.ca

Sandi Davis John

Call 1-877-Draeger1 to arrange for service of your SCBA and gas detection at your local Draeger Service Center.

Contact us for fixed flame & gas detection, personal gas monitoring, drugs & alcohol testing, SCBA, thermal imaging cameras, live fire training systems and the rest of our portfolio. visit www.draeger.com for more info

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E-ONE, INC.

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

Tel: 352-237-1122

Fax: 352-237-1151

Email: info@e-one.com

Web: www.e-one.com

CANADIAN DEALERS

Associated Fire Safety Equipment

106-3070 Norland Ave., Burnaby, BC V5B 3A6

Phone: 604-320-3303

Territory: British Columbia, Yukon

Darch Fire

9-402 Harmony Road, Ayr Ontario N0B 1E0

Phone 800-254-2049

Territory: Ontario

Keewatin Truck Service

610 Keewatin St., Winnipeg, MB R2X 2R9

Phone: 204-633-2700

Territory: Manitoba, Ontario

Techno Feu Apparatus Maintenance

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

Phone: 450-568-2777

Territory: Quebec, Atlantic Canada

FIREHALL BOOKSTORE

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

Tel: 1-877-267-3473

Fax: 1-877-624-1940

Toll Free: 1-877-267-3473

Email: batkinson@firehallbookstore.com

Web: www.firehallbookstore.com

Becky Atkinson

The Firehall Bookstore provides training & public education materials to the Canadian Fire Service industry and its professionals. A one-stop-shop for books, DVDs, codes and standards, and fire prevention and education materials for community outreach. Product lines include NFPA, IFSTA, PennWell, Action Training Systems, Jones & Bartlett, Brady, and Emergency Film Group.

FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD.

34 Torlake Cres., Toronto, ON, M8Z 1B3

Tel: 416-251-3552

Fax: 416-253-0437

Toll Free: 1-888-731-7377

Email: Brian@fireservicemanagement.com

Web: www.fireservicemanagement.com

Brian Sparfel, Mark Christie

Canada’s Premier facility dedicated exclusively to providing the best in bunker gear cleaning, assessing, decontamination and repair. NFPA 1851:2014 compliant, ISO 9001: 2015 registered, UL verified for all fabric repairs and all moisture barrier repairs. Locations: Calgary, Toronto, Detroit.

FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA/CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER

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

Tel: 1-800-265-2827

Fax: 888-404-1129

Toll Free: 1-888-599-2228 ext. 252

Email: mmcanulty@annexweb.com

Web: www.firefightingincanada.com

Canada’s National Fire Publication since 1957

Martin McAnulty, Publisher, Adam Szpakowski, Associate Publisher

FIREHALL.COM

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

Tel: 888-599-2228 Ext. 253

Fax: 888-404-1129

Toll Free: 1-888-599-2228 ext. 253

Web: www.firehall.com

Adam Szpakowski, Associate Publisher 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: 1-866-352-9495

Email: fp2@fp2.ca

Web: www.fp2.ca

Fight Fires, Not Paperwork. Hundreds of Canadian Fire Departments use FP2 to manage all aspects of their operations.

FP2 is powerful, flexible software with modular design that ensures you only buy what you need. New features include Dispatch, Shift Scheduling, Remote Inspections and much more.

Our unique Compensation Reports can even run payroll for you! Contact us for a customized consultation and estimate.

FLASH FIRE & SAFETY

176, 2833 Broadmoor Bvld., Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 2H3

Tel: 780-467-7234

Toll Free: 1-844-FLASH-44 (844-352-7444)

Web: www.FlashFireSafety.com

Waterax Authorized Dealer

• We stock the largest selection of Waterax products

• Hoses, Tools & Accessories

• FlameOut Fire Suppressant Foam

• Portable Wildland Fire Suppression equipment

• Sprinkler Systems

FLEET READY

70 Gregg Settlement Road, Centreville, NB, E7K 2N7

Tel: 506-276-9019

Fax: 506-276-3589

Toll Free: 1-888-851-1333

Email: alan@fleetready.ca

Web: www.fleetready.ca

Alan Green

Supplier of Emergency Vehicle parts & equipment.

FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS LTD.

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

Tel: 204-594-3473

Fax: 204-694-3230

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473

Email: bnash@fgft.ca

Web: www.fgft.com

Brian Nash

Fort Garry Fire Trucks is Canada’s oldest and largest manufacturer of high quality fire apparatus offering a complete line of quality Pumpers, Tankers, Rescues, Aerial Devices, and Custom Designed & Engineered Specialized Units. Worldwide mobile service by EVT certified technicians and fully stocked part sales for all brands.

COAST TO COAST SALES AND SERVICE

NETWORK:

• Brian Nash – Vice President- Sales - bnash@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3471)

Cell: 204-981-7845

• Ron Lavallee – Service Manager – rlavallee@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3478)

Cell: 204-791-1167

• Atlantic Canada – Adam Baldwin – abaldwin@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 2006)

Cell: 902-888-9806

• Eastern Ontario – Peter Somerton

– psomerton@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 2005)

• Central Ontario - Chris Pilek - cpilek@fgft.ca

Toll free – 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3481)

* Western Ontario – Bob Lock – block@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 2004)

• Manitoba/Sask – Lance Spencer - lspencer@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3475)

• Alberta – Taylor Young - tyoung@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3020)

• British Columbia – Al Anderson & Bryan Anderson –Fire Power Emergency Apparatus

- alan@firepowerplus.com or bryan@firepowerplus.com Phone: 1-250-668-2673 or 1-250-327-1904

• North West Territories – Rick Penner

- rpenner@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 2024)

• Nunavut Territory – Ron Lavallee - rlavallee@fgft.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3478)

• Yukon Territory/Export Sales – Steven Suchessuche@fgft.ca Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3472)

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

311 Abbe Rd, Sheffield Lake, OH, 44054

Tel: 440-949-2400

Fax: 440-949-2900

Email: sales@fsinorth.com

Web: www.fsinorth.com

FSI North America® is a Full line supplier of mobile, portable and fixed hazmat decon showers, shelters, field hospital ‘surge capacity’ systems and accessories. Also offers Fire Fighter Rehab, rescue boats, PPV fans, and EMS supplies such as the FSI Transporter Disposable Backboards, triage tape, FSI Medical Field Cots, mortuary supplies, and a full range of isolation chambers, beds/chairs, and shelters.

HIGHWATER HOSE INC.

12 rue Willard, East Angus, QC, J0B 1R0

Tel: 1-888-832-4310

Fax: 819-832-4340

Toll Free: 1-888-832-4310

Email: almacrae@mercedestextiles.com

Web: www.highwaterhose.com

Allan MacRae, General Sales Manager; Claude Berube, Canadian Sales / Quebec and Maritimes

Worldwide supplier of a wide range of rubber covered and lightweight, layflat fire and industrial hoses.

A NEW EVOLUTION IN FIRE FIGHTING:

• Deluge™ - Designed for high volume water supply where excellent friction loss, packability and cold temperature flexibility are critical.

• X-Stream® Plus - Designed for aggressive interior attack where excellent abrasion and cut resistance are essential and where color-coded attack lines are crucial.

• Available with the iReflect® and iDentify® Coding System

GUILLEMOT INTERNATIONAL INC.

701 avenue Larue, Quebec, QC, G1C 5L1

Tel: 418-661-2952

Fax: 418-661-3045

Email: info@guillemotinc.com

Web: www.guillemotinc.com

HOLMATRO, INC.

505 McCormick Dr, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061

Tel: 410-768-9662

Fax: 410-768-4878

Email: info@holmatro-usa.com

Web: http://www.holmatro-usa.com

Manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and manually operated rescue equipment.

OUR CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS

• www.martinsfiresafety.com - NL

• www.cumings.ca - NS, NB, PEI

• www.larsenal.ca - QC

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

• www.transcanadasafety.ca-N./N.C. ONT

• www.soucisalosafety.com – N./N.C. ONT

• www.spi-s.com - N./N.W. ONT

• www.realsafety.ca - MB

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

INDUSTRIES LAFLEUR INC.

2359, Boul. Fiset, Sorel-Tracy, QC, J3P 5K2

Tel: 450-743-3918

Fax: 450-743-3906

Email: pierrethibault@industrieslafleur.com

Web: www.industrieslafleur.com

Pierre Thibault

Rescue units (walk-in and non walk-in rescue trucks)

Custom truck bodies

KOCHEK CANADA

62 Bradwick Drive, Vaughan, ON, L4K 1K8

Tel: 416-948-6124

Email: sales@kochekcanada.com

Web: http://www.kochek.com

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KUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS

170 Cherry Avenue, West Sayville, NY, 11796

Tel: 631-567-0314

Fax: 631-567-5826

Toll Free: 1-800-346-0857

Email: sales@kussmaul.com

Web: www.kussmaul.com

Kussmaul Electronics has focused on servicing emergency vehicles, specialty vehicles and vans for over 50 years, always with the commitment to deliver high quality products and the best of the customer service experience. All products are proudly manufactured in the USA. Home of the Auto Eject.

METALFAB LTD.

847 Central St, Centreville, NB, E7K 2E8

Tel: 506-276-4551

Fax: 506-276-3648

Toll Free: 1-800-561-0012

Email: info@metalfabfiretrucks.com

Web: www.metalfabfiretrucks.com

Ryan A. Stacey, Sales & Marketing Manager

Metalfab is a Canadian Manufacturer of customized Fire Apparatus. Our product line includes Pumpers, Tankers, Walk in Rescues, Walk Around Rescues, Mini Pumpers and other Fire Department Vehicles,

METZ FIRE AND RESCUE

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

Tel: 519-763-9955

Fax: 519-763-6682

Web: www.metzfirerescue.com

John Metz

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

MERCEDES TEXTILES LTD.

5838 Cypihot, St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1Y5

Tel: 514-335-4337

Fax: 514-335-9633

Email: almacrae@mercedestextiles.com

Web: www.mercedestextiles.com

Allan MacRae, General Sales Manager; Claude Berube, Canadian Sales / Quebec and Maritimes

For over 40 years, Mercedes Textiles is proud to have delivered the most innovative and reliable water delivery systems to the firefighting community. No matter if it is fire hoses, portable fire pumps, hose couplings, or entire water delivery systems, we have one driving force in mind - engineer the best and safest products for the brave firefighters who rush into danger every day. We don’t settle for second best and we never will. When a firefighter carries Mercedes Textiles products, he carries the 40 years of trust that goes with it. We are innovators. We are trailblazers.

FIRE

HOSE:

• KrakenEXO® - The most advanced attack fire hose on the market - weighs less, kinks less, flows more water

• WAYOUT® Couplings - Designed for improved “firefighter safety” during interior suppression

• iDentify® Coding System - Recessed zone on hose couplings designed to receive and protect identification markings and decals from abrasion damage

• iReflect® - Innovative lock lever Storz couplings, designed to greatly assist firefighters during LDH deployment and retrieval applications

• Unique Mertex lining yields an extremely low friction loss, for maximum flow and superior adhesion for long life

• Most products feature our 2-10-L warranty (“2 year All Hazards”, “10 year against manufacturing defects” and “Lifetime against delamination”)

PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS:

We are a leading manufacturer of high pressure, lightweight, portable fire pumps for forestry and municipal fire department applications

OUR CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS:

• www.martinsfiresafety.com - NL

• www.cumings.ca - NS,NB,PEI

• www.larsenal.ca - QC

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

• www.transcanadasafety.ca-N./N.C. ONT

• www.soucisalosafety.com--N./N.C. ONT

• www.spi-s.com - N/N.W.ONT

• www.realsafety.ca - MB

• www.wfrfire.com - BC,AB,SK,YT,NWT

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-MSA-9010

Email: msainsidesales@msasafety.com

Web: www.msafire.com

At MSA, our business is safety. We’ve been the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality fire/rescue and safety products since 1914, providing sophisticated, life saving devices and protective gear — the result of countless R&D hours, relentless testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality that saves lives and protects those men and women who protect us each and every day. Our core product focus emphasizes Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), including the revolutionary MSA G1 SCBA and respiratory protective equipment, Cairns® head, eye, face, hearing and communications protection, fall protection and rescue products, Altair® portable gas detection instruments and Galaxy Test Systems, and Evolution® Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC). When You Go In, We Go In With You. For more information, please visit www.MSAfire.com or call 1-877-MSA-FIRE.

NFPA

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

Tel: 1-877-267-3473

Fax: 1-877-624-1940

Email: batkinson@firehallbookstore.com

Web: www.firehallbookstore.com

Becky Atkinson Canadian distributor for NFPA products.

ONTARIO FIRE TRUCKS INC.

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

Tel: 905-628-3324

Fax: 905-627-0521

Toll Free: 1-800-474-6698

Email: sales@ontariofiretruck.com

Web: www.ontariofiretruck.com

Wayne Robillard, Jacqueline 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! Our Sales staff has over 60 years combined experience in the fire industry, we offer only the finest Seagrave fire apparatus, and Our Company believes only the best will do! We are the authorized sales and Service Company for Seagrave fire apparatus and equipment companies. “The bitterness of poor quality remains, long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”

PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC.

PO Box 2017, Appleton, WI, 54912-2017

Tel: 920-832-3231

Fax: 920-832-3084

Web: 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 www.piercemfg.com.

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PLYMOVENT

5 Corporate Dr, Cranbury, NJ, 08512

Tel: 609-395-3500

Fax: 609-655-0569

Toll Free: 1-800-644-0911

Email: info.usa@plymovent.com

Web: www.plymovent.com

For more than 40 years we have made it our business to ensure clean air in fire stations. We provide highquality products to protect firefighters and others from exposure to hazardous diesel exhaust. Our source capture and removal systems are the recommended method for controlling exhaust emissions at your station.

RESQTECH SYSTEMS INC.

189 Bysham Park Dr., Woodstock, ON, N4T 1P1

Tel: 519-539-0645

Fax: 519-539-0646

Toll Free: 1-800-363-7370

Email: kinnis@resqtech.com

Web: www.resqtech.com

Kyle Innis

ResQtech Systems, Inc. has served the fire industry since 1985 and is dedicated to providing firefighters with innovative products and solutions. ResQtech Systems is the exclusive fire apparatus dealer for Rosenbauer and Hackney emergency vehicles in Ontario and offer a full line of emergency equipment which includes the Rosenbauer Heros-Titan Helmet, Junkyard Dogg Struts, Interspiro Breathing Apparatus, Phoschek Firefighting Foam, Vindicator Nozzles and much more. In addition to the extensive product line, ResQtech has service technicians for your apparatus and emergency equipment needs, available at our in house facilities or on the road.

ROLLNRACK,LLC

PO Box 328, Mukwonago, WI, 53149

Tel: 262-565-7833

Fax: 262-363-2034

Email: info@rollnrack.com

Web: www.rollnrack.com

Javier Fernandez

The RollNRack System is customizable for your firefighters. Streamline hose management with a priority on safety and efficiency. Use the RollNRack or GO-Pack (collapsible unit) to load hose. The Power Roller can drain and roll a 100’ length of LDH in 30 seconds. LDH rolls are rocked into or out of unit. Hose rolls are loaded with two firefighters onto stationary rigs. No one rides on moving rigs when loading. Our Efficiency Package saves you money. The FASTBACK will roll up either hand lines or forestry hose. The RollNRack System improves your firefighter’s lives immediately. MADE IN THE USA.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX

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

Tel: 403-347-7045

Fax: 403-347-7049

Toll Free: 1-800-494-4210

Email: info@rockymountainphoenix.com

Web: www.rockymountainphoenix.com

BRANCHES:

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

Tel: 604-864-7303 Fax: 604-864-4938 Toll Free: 1-888815-0500

320 Logan Rd., Bridgewater, NS B4V 3J8 Tel: 902298-0415 Toll Free: 1-844-530-4003

Rocky Mountain Phoenix is a leader in the supply of vehicle solutions, products and services to the emergency response and fire combat industry. Your complete source for MSA SCBA, Thermal Imaging, Protective Clothing, Suppression Tools and Equipment. Visit our online catalogue at www. rockymountainphoenix.com

SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD.

34 Torlake Crescent, Toronto, ON, M8Z 1B3

Tel: 416-253-9122

Fax: 416-253-0437

Toll Free: 1-877-253-9122

Email: markc@safedesign.com

Web: www.safedesign.com

Mark Christie - Sales & Marketing Manager Specialists in Firefighters Protective Clothing. Complete line of Thermal Protective PPE. Globe Firefighters Suits & Globe Footgear, Shelby ‘Firewall’ Gloves, Black Diamond Footwear, PGI Cobra Hoods & Wildland Clothing, Workrite Stationwear, Horace Small Uniforms & Stationwear, Firefighters Helmets, Cairns Protective Clothing. Topps Safety Apparel, Stationwear., Responder Wipes and AEGIS® AntiMicrobial Shield

SAFE FLEET

6800 East 163rd Street, Belton, MO, 64012

Tel: 631-495-2162

Fax: 816-293-9040

Email: mbiernat@ican.net

Web: www.safefleet.net

Mark Biernat

ELKHART BRASS: Nozzles – Valves – Monitors www.elkhartbrass.com

FRC : Scene Lighting – Pump Controls – Vehicle Video www.fireresearch.com

FOAMPRO : Foam Proportioners- Refill Systems www.foampro.com

ROM : Roll-up Doors – Cargo Slides-Compartment Lighting www.romcorp.com

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SAFETEK EMERGENCY VEHICLES LTD.

1775 Meyerside Drive, Unit 11-12, Mississauga, ON, L5T 1E2

Tel: (905) 564-7900

Fax: (905) 564-7904

Toll Free: 1-877-572-0040

30686-A Matsqui Place, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6L4

Tel: 604-504-4590

Fax: 604-504-2415

Toll Free: 1-866-723-3835

Email: sales@firetrucks.ca | parts@firetrucks.ca | service@firetrucks.ca

Web: www.firetrucks.ca

Safetek Emergency Vehicles is Canada’s single-source provider for Spartan ® and Smeal ® & SVI fire-rescue vehicles, parts and service.

We offer the industry’s largest portfolio of fire-rescue vehicles and we stock over $2 million in parts from 300 OEM approved vendors from our service locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Our certified mobile EVTs are also available for service where and when it’s most convenient for you.

To learn more about the Safetek Advantage, contact us at sales@firetrucks.ca

SEATS

CANADA

INC.

1800 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, ON, L5T 1C8

Tel: 905-364-5843

Fax: 905-364-7822

Email: hasan@seatscanada.com

Web: www.seatscanada.com

Hasan Mohammed

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.

SHIBAURA PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS

111 Spartan Cr., Pointe Clair, QC, H9R 3R4

Tel: 514-630-8931

Fax: 514-630-8926

Email: kojex@sympatico.ca

Web: www.portable-fire-pumps.com

Ken Matsumoto

We offer a complete line of reliable high volume high performance reliable portable pumps with over 8 models including water-cooled and air-cooled systems. To insure the best quality, our pumps undergo extensive testing before leaving the production facilities. Also, the inspection and maintenance process are quick and easy due to a one-touch removable outer cover.

SPARKLE SOLUTIONS

100 Courtland Ave., Concord, ON, L4K 3T6

Tel: 866-660-2282 Ext. 251

Fax: 905-660-2268

Toll Free: 1-866-660-2282 Ext. 251

Email: brucem@sparklesolutions.ca

Web: www.sparklesolutions.ca

Sparkle Solutions

Bruce Miller, 647-308-2625

We are the industry leader in supplying Complete Laundering Solutions for personal protection equipment.

Complete firefighter protection: When our Ram ExpressDry Gear Dryers are used as a team with our Continental ExpressWash Gear Washers, firefighters can feel secure knowing they are able to properly clean and dry their equipment.

STANLEY ALUMINIUM BOATS

75 Tudhope Street N, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2W9

Tel: 705-746-5875

Fax: 705-746-5876

Email: info@connorindustries.com

Web: www.stanleyboats.ca

Firefighting, search and rescue vessels 16’ - 65’. Custom trailers of all sizes and designs. Unlimited customizing available to suit specific applications.

SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCKS

6450 Eiterman Rd., Dublin, OH, 43016

Tel: 614-296-5090

Fax: 614-889-0874

Toll Free: 1-800-848-5860

Email: djs@sutphencorp.com

Web: www.sutphen.com

Dan Sutphen

STARFIELD LION

23 Benton Road, Toronto, ON, M6M 3G2

Tel: 416-789-4354

Fax: 416-789-5475

Toll Free: 1-800-473-5553

Email: RKalenuik@lionprotects.com

Web: www.starfieldlion.com

George HajNasr, Metro Sales Manager; Rosanne Kalenuik, Director of Customer Sales and Support; Rob Hosselet, Distribution Sales Manager. Starfield Lion has a legacy and ongoing vision of introducing PPE that is designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of the first responders who serve our communities. Your safety is our top priority. Your needs drive our innovations, we listen and develop the solution.

TARGETSOLUTIONS

10805 Rancho Bernardo Rd., Ste. 200, San Diego, CA, 92127

Tel: 519-820-7751

Fax: 858-487-8762

Toll Free: 1-877-944-6372

Email: judy.smith@vectorsolutions.com

Web: www.targetsolutions.com

TargetSolutions is the most powerful web-based training management system for public entities. We exist to deliver cutting-edge software applications, engaging online training courses, and world-class customer service.

TOA CANADA CORPORATION

3670 Odyssey Drive, Unit 1, Mississauga, ON L5M 0Y9

Tel: 905-564-3570

Fax: 1-800-463-3569

Toll Free: 1-800-263-7639

Email: marketing@toacanada.com

Web: TOAcanada.com

Rico Lucia, General Manager

TOA Corporation was founded in Kobe, Japan in 1934 and is the leading commercial audio, professional sound, and security product manufacturer in the world. TOA products range from digital amplifiers and speakers, to mixers, wireless microphone systems and digital processors used in sound reinforcement, to integrated VOIP intercom and emergency paging and voice evacuation systems for security and communications.

TOA Canada Corporation was formed in 1990 as a complete sound solutions provider, specializing in commercial audio, including, public address, voice communications, voice evacuation and emergency paging requirements. TOA Canada Corporation offers complete solutions for all corporate and commercial audio communications and intercom requirements. TOA Canada Corporation provides regional sales, technical support and warehousing from one convenient location.

UNIFOAM COMPANY LIMITED

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

Tel: 416-335-0514

Fax: 416-335-0515

Email: unifoam@total.net

Web: 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.

WHO’S RESPONDING

2611 Development Dr, Brockville, ON, K6V 5T2

Tel: 1-855-358-3684

Email: sales@fluentims.com

Web: www.whosresponding.com

Trusted by thousands of emergency service departments, we are a Canadian company and a progressive leader in supplemental dispatch notifications sent directly to your mobile devices. With no dispatch interaction – we are able to automatically capture both analog and digital pager alerts and transmit to member’s devices in real time. We fully support any CAD system with email functionality which provides the user with real-time mapping and directions.

Our solution is not limited to just dispatch alerting –we also have permission based features including real time radio streams, detailed mapping, preplans, directions, push to talk, and so much more. Always enjoy a 45 day none restricted trial.

WATERAX INC.

6635 Henri-Bourassa W., Montreal, QC, H4R 1E1

Tel: 514-637-1818

Toll Free: 1-855-616-1818

Email: ggerbasi@waterax.com

Web: www.waterax.com

Gabriella Gerbasi

Trusted by wildland firefighters around the world, WATERAX sets the industry standard by developing innovative, portable fire pumps and water-handling equipment designed to withstand demanding applications and rugged environments. With a timetested legacy of reliability, WATERAX carries on its mission to place powerful, precision engineered pumps into the hands of the men and women who protect our forests and most cherished natural resources from the ravages of wildfires!

2019 FIRE SERVICESDIRECTORY

WATEROUS COMPANY

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

Tel: 651-450-5000

Fax: 651-450-5090

Email: mdseverin@waterousco.com

Web: www.waterousco.com

Jim Fazekas, National Sales Mgr., USA and Canada

Since 1886 Waterous Company has been manufacturing fire pumps and accessories in the USA. Waterous - Then, Now, Always, Made in America.

W.S. DARLEY & CO.

325 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL, 60143

Tel: 630-735-3500

Fax: 630-345-8993

Toll Free: 1-800-323-0244

Email: pauldarley@darley.com

Web: www.darley.com

W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES

105 Vieve’s Way, Elkton, MD, 21921

Tel: 410-392-3600

Fax: 410-392-4452

Toll Free: 1-800-431-GORE (4673)

Email: crosstech@wlgore.com

Web: www.goreprotectivefabrics.com

With a focus on improving your safety and delivering 360° protection, Gore continues to push the technical capabilities of PPE. Our portfolio of products provides durable, reliable performance that prevents skin contamination, minimizes potential injury, and delivers the highest breathability across multiple environments. Certified to the 2018 Edition of the NFPA 1971 Standard, the GORE® Particulate Hood is your best choice for comfort and durable protection, with a barrier that maintains its 99.9% particulate-blocking performance - even after 100 wash cycles. For your turnout gear, third-party testing has confirmed that the GORE® PARALLON™ liner system delivers the highest breathability, followed closely by the GORE® CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier. These protective barriers performed significantly better than the competition in helping reduce heat stress. For gloves and footwear, GORE® CROSSTECH® fabrics deliver comfort with the durable protection you need to complete your job successfully. We cannot change the conditions you work in, but we continue to engineer gear that addresses your evolving needs.

Paul Darley, CEO; James Long, VP; Jim E. Darley, National Sales Manager; Michael Whitlaw, Eqpt. Sales Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Company is a manufacturer and distributor of firefighting pumps, fire apparatus, and firefighting and defense equipment. They remain a family owned and operated company. Darley has a current customer base of more than 50,000, which includes federal, state and local governments as well as customers in over 100 countries. Darley is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois and has manufacturing, engineering and operations in Chippewa Falls, WI , Janesville, IA and Toledo, Oregon. Darley has been awarded major contracts by the Department of Defense to provide our forces with fire fighting, rescue and special operational equipment. Nowhere else will you find a company as dedicated to the Fire Industry. All this experience comes from a company that cares – W.S. Darley & Co. is customer driven.

ZIAMATIC CORP. (ZICO)

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

Tel: 215-493-3618

Fax: 866-493-1401

Toll Free: 1-800-711-3473

Email: rglover@ziamatic.com Web: 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.

2019 PRODUCT DIRECTORY

APPARATUS

ADAPTERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Kochek Canada

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

AERIAL REPAIRS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

AERIAL TESTING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sparkle Solutions

AERIALS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

AIRBAGS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

AIRPORT CRASH TRUCKS

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ALTERNATORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

AMBULANCES

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

AXLES

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BACK-UP ALARMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BATTERIES

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BELLS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BOATS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Stanley Aluminum Boats

BRAKES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BRUSH TRUCKS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

CARGO SLIDES/TRAYS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

CASES - WATERPROOF

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

CHASSIS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

COMMAND POSTS (MOBILE)

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FSI® North America

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT (ON-BOARD)

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metalfab Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Toa Canada Corporation

COMPARTMENT DOORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPARTMENT FLOORING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

Waterous Company

COMPRESSORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Kussmaul Electronics

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

COMPUTER MOUNTS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Burnpermits.Com

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Targetsolutions

Who’s Responding

COMPUTERS (APPARATUS MOUNTED)

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Who’s Responding

CONSULTING - VEHICLE

INSPECTION

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

CORROSION CONTROL

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

CRIBBING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

DECK MATTING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DECK MONITORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DECONTAMINATION

SYSTEMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

DETECTION SYSTEMS

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

DOCK LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Flash Fire & Safety

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

DUMP VALVES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

ELECTRIC THROTTLES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE/ REPAIR

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ENGINE BRAKE

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ENGINE GOVERNOR SYSTEMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

ENGINES

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

EXHAUST EXTRACTION

Air Technology

Air Vacuum Corporation

Plymovent

FITTINGS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FLOORING (NON-SKID)

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FLOWMETERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FOAM SYSTEMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

FRAME REPAIRS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FUEL ADDITIVES

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

GENERATOR GOVERNOR SYSTEMS

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

GENERATORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

GROUND LADDER INSPECTIONS

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS UNITS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HEADSETS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HORNS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HOSES & ACCESSORIES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS (IN-PLANT)

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Pierce Manufacturing

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

INSTRUMENT PANELS

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metalfab Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

INTERCOMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

INTERFACE VEHICLES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

LADDER ACCESS SYSTEM

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

LDH HARDWARE

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

LEASE/PURCHASE FINANCING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LIGHTS - BARS/STROBES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

LIGHTS - FLOOD

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LIGHTS - WARNING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

MASTS, TELESCOPING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

MINI-PUMPERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

MONITORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

N.D.T. INSPECTIONS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PEDESTALS - COMPUTER & RADIO

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PIPED-IN WATERWAYS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PORTABLE FOAM UNITS

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PORTABLE MONITORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PUMP ACCESSORIES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

Waterax Inc.

Waterous Company

PUMP SERVICE & TESTING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PUMPERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

PUMPS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Kussmaul Electronics

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterax Inc.

Waterous Company

PUMPS, PORTABLE

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Shibaura Portable Fire Pumps

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterax Inc.

Waterous Company

REELS, ELECTRICAL

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

REELS, HOSE

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

REFLECTIVE TAPE & MARKINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Flash Fire & Safety

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

REFURBISHING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

RESCUES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

ROLL-UP DOORS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ROLLOVER PROTECTION

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

SALVAGE TRUCKS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

SCBA BRACKETS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SEATING

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Seats Canada Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SIRENS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SKID UNITS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SPEAKERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

SPEAKERS - EARLY

WARNING SYSTEMS

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

STEP CHOCKS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

STOP & GO LIGHTS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

STRAINERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TANKERS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

TANKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Flash Fire & Safety

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FSI® North America

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Sutphen Fire Trucks

TIRE CHAINS - AUTOMATIC

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency

Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TIRES

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TOOL MOUNTS

Fleet Ready

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

TRAILERS

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Flash Fire & Safety

FSI® North America

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Stanley Aluminum Boats

TRANSMISSIONS

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRUCK FINISHES (PAINTS)

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TRUCK SERVICE & REPAIR

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

TURRETS - BUMPER

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TURRETS - ROOF

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

USED APPARATUS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

VALVES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Flash Fire & Safety

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safe Fleet

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

VEHICLE CONSOLES

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

VEHICLE UPFITTING

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

WATER/FOAM AIRCRAFT

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Waterous Company

WELDERS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metalfab Ltd.

WHEEL CHOCKS

1200 Degrees - Darch Fire

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

WINCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMMUNICATIONS

APPARATUS INTERCOM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Bags, Cases, Kits, Packs

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CONFINED SPACE COMMUNICATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

CONSOLES/VEHICLE

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

HEADSETS (DISPATCH)

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HEADSETS (RADIO)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

IN-HELMET COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

LOUD HAILER SYSTEMS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MEGAPHONES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MOUNTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd. Metalfab Ltd.

PROTECTIVE CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

RADIO CHEST HARNESS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SCBA COMMUNICATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

TWO-WAY RADIOS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité Metalfab Ltd.

VEHICLE INTERCOM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. Metalfab Ltd.

COMPUTERS

ACCOUNTABILITY

SOFTWARE Fleet Ready

ASSET MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEMS

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

COMPUTER MOUNTS IN VEHICLE Metalfab Ltd.

EMS SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

Targetsolutions

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

HAND-HELD DATA

COLLECTION

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

HAZ-MAT SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

INCIDENT REPORTING

SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

LAPTOP CASES

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

Targetsolutions

ROSTERING/PERSONNEL

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

TIME KEEPING/SCHEDULING

SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

TRAINING SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

TargetSolutions

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

BATTERIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

BATTERIES (RECHARGEABLE)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

BATTERY CHARGERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

FLEET READY

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Kussmaul Electronics

Metalfab Ltd.

BATTERY CONDITIONER

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Kussmaul Electronics

BATTERY PACKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

DC TO AC INVERTERS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

DIVE LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

ELECTRIC CORD REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Kussmaul Electronics

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

ELEVATED LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FLASHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FLEET READY

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

FLASHLIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FLOOD LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

GENERATOR LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

GENERATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HELMET LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HYDRAULIC GENERATORS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

JUNCTION BOX

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

LIGHTS (RECHARGEABLE)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

LIGHTS (ROTATING)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

LIGHTS (STROBE)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

PORTABLE LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

POSITIVE PRESSURE FANS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SEARCH LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

SMOKE EJECTOR FANS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

SPOTLIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

TELESCOPING MASTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

WATERPROOF CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

WATERPROOF PLUGS AND CORDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FIRE INSPECTION

SOFTWARE

Fp2 (Ingenious Software)

EXTRICATION & RESCUE EQUIPMENT

AIR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

CONFINED SPACE

VENTILATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CUTTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CUTTING TORCHES

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

DIVING EQUIPMENT

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

EXTRICATION TOOLS, HYDRAULIC

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

ICE/WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité Fsi® North America,

INDUSTRIAL RESCUE EQUIPMENT

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Industries Lafleur Inc.

RESCUE SAWS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

ROPE THROW BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

ROPES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

ROPES, HARNESSES & HARDWARE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

SAWS, CONCRETE CUTTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

SAWS, RESCUE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

W.S. Darley & Co.

SAWS, VENTILATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

SPREADERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

STABILIZATION EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

WATER RESCUE

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMEINT

AROUND THE PUMP FOAM

SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Sutphen Fire Trucks

BAGS - EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BAGS - MEDICAL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BOATS (INFLATABLE)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BOATS (RESCUE)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CHAIN, CARBIDE, DIAMOND

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Waterous Company

DECK MATTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

EMULSIFIERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

ENDOTHERMIC BLANKETS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FIRE AXES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE BLANKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOXES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FIRE EXTINGUISHING POWDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FOAM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Unifoam Company Limited

FORESTRY PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterax Inc.

Waterous Company

FORESTRY PUMPS (HANDOPERATED BACKPACKS)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

HEAT DETECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INFLATABLE TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

INFRARED SCANNERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

KNIVES

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

LADDER COVERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

LADDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

LIFE RINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

LIFTING BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

PFD’S, FLOATATION SUITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

PIKE POLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

PORTABLE PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterax Inc.

PORTABLE WATER TANKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

POSITIVE PRESSURE

VENTILATION FANS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FSI® North America

PROTECTIVE CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

PUMPS - AIR HP

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

RAPID ENTRY KEY CONTROL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

RESCUE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

RESCUE HARNESSES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

RESUSCITATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SALVAGE COVERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Metalfab Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SALVAGE DRUMS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

W.S. Darley & Co.

SHORING EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

SHOVELS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

EMERGENCY MEALS

FSI® North America

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Waterax Inc.

Waterous Company

SMOKE DETECTORS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

SMOKE MACHINES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

W.S. Darley & Co.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

THERMAL IMAGING

CAMERAS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRAINING FOAM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

VENTILATION EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Air Technology

Air Vacuum Corporation

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FSI® North America

W.S. Darley & Co.

WETTING AGENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

FIRE SERVICES

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

HEALTH & SAFETY

INQUIRIES

Air Technology

HOSE TESTING/REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

HYDROSTATIC TESTING

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

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.

PUMP MAINTENANCE

TRAINING

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Waterous Company

PUMP REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

REFURBISHING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

RESCUE EQUIPMENT SERVICE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

RETRO LIGHTINGUPGRADING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metz Fire And Rescue

SERVICE/REPAIR - SIRENS, LIGHTS, SPEAKERS, STROBE KITS, ETC.

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metz Fire And Rescue

TESTING (AERIALS)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

TESTING (AIR/ COMPRESSORS)

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TESTING (GROUND LADDERS)

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

TESTING (MOBILE PUMPER)

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

TESTING (PUMPERS)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TESTING (SCBA EQUIPMENT)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRUCK SERVICE AND REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TURNOUT ASSESSMENT

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

FIRST AID & RESCUE EQUIPMENT

ACCOUNTABILITY

SYSTEMSS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

BACKBOARD & STRAPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

BARRICADE TAPE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BASKET STRETCHER BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BLANKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BURN BLANKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BURN DRESSINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BURN KITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CERVICAL COLLARS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CRIBBING EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

DEFIBRILLATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRST AID & MEDICAL KITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

W.S. Darley & Co.

HYDRAULIC HOSE REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Industries Lafleur Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

LINE THROWING SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

R.I.T. BAGS (RAPID INTERVENTION)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

RESUSCITATION

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SAFETY SIGNS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

STRETCHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

(BARRIERS, CONES, ETC.)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRAUMA BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

HAZ-MAT EQUIPMENT

ABSORBENT/ABSORBENT PRODUCTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

AIR QUALITY/TREATMENT/ MONITORING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

ALARM & WARNING SYSTEMS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

BUNKER GEAR CLEANER AND REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

CBRN RESPONSE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Starfield Lion

CLEANERS/DEGREASERS/ SOLVENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Unifoam Company Limited

COMMUNICATIONS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

CONFINED SPACE SAFETY PRODUCTS/TRAINING/ SERVICES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

CONTAINMENT AND LEAK PLUGGING SUPPLIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

DE-CON SHOWERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

DIVE EQUIPMENT

Resqtech Systems Inc.

EMERGENCY POWER

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

EMERGENCY REPONSE EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

EYE WASH STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FILTRATION EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS

Air Vacuum Corporation

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

GAS DETECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HAZ-MAT ABSORBANTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

HAZ-MAT CHEMICAL NEUTRALIZERS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

HAZ-MAT DECONTAMINATION UNITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

HAZ-MAT SPECIALTY VEHICLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

FSI® North America

Metalfab Ltd.

Pierce Manufacturing

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HAZ-MAT TRAILERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HAZARDOUS SPILL AGENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

FSI® North America

Unifoam Company Limited

INCIDENT COMMAND EQUIPMENT

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INDUSTRIAL CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION

FSI® North America

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INFLATABLE TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

LABELS/SIGNS/PLACARDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

LABORATORY TESTING

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

LAUNDRY EQPT. FOR TURNOUT GEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

LEAK DETECTION/TESTING

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

LEAKS, SEALS & PIPE BANDAGES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

OIL CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

ON-SCENE LIGHTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

PORTABLE DE-CON STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

PUBLICATIONS

Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter

PUMPS/VALVES/METERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Waterous Company

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

RIGID TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SCBA SEATING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Seats Canada Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SELF-CONTAINED

BREATHING APP.

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SHELTER HEATERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

SPILL CONTROL KITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

SPILL MITIGATION AGENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité Unifoam Company Limited

SPILL RESPONSE/CLEANUP

A.J. Stone Company Ltd. Unifoam Company Limited

STORAGE SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TEMPORARY/PORTABLE BEDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter Firehall Bookstore NFPA

VEHICLE EXHAUST

REMOVAL

Air Technology

Air Vacuum Corporation

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

HOSE & HARDWARE

ADAPTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Highwater Hose Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

AERIAL MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

BUTTERFLY VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

CLAMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

COUPLINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

DRY HYDRANT SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

ELECTRIC VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FLOATING DOCK

STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FOAM EDUCTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FORESTRY HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

GATE VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fleet Ready

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

HOSE BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

HOSE BRIDGES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOSE CLAMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOSE CLEANER

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HOSE COUPLING ASSIST

TOOL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

HOSE DRYER & CABINETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

HOSE REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HOSE ROLLING DEVICES

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HOSE TESTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HYDRANT ADAPTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HYDRANT FLOW TESTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HYDRANT TOOL KIT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

HYDRANTS

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INDUSTRIAL HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FSI® North America

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

MUNICIPAL RACK

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

NOZZLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

FSI® North America

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

ROOF, BUMPER TURRETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

W.S. Darley & Co.

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

SAW BLADES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

SUCTION HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SUCTION STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

VALVES & FITTINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

WRENCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & GEAR

AIR CYLINDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BACK SUPPORT BELTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

BOOTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

W.L. Gore & Associates

W.S. Darley & Co.

CHEMICAL RESISTANT FABRICS

W.L. Gore & Associates

COOLING VESTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

DUST MASKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

EMS TURNOUT GEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

W.L. Gore & Associates

FACE MASK POUCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FACE MASKS (SCBA)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

FIRE ENTRY SUITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

FLAME RESISTANT FABRICS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Starfield Lion

GEAR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

GLOVE LINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.L. Gore & Associates

GLOVES (FIRE FIGHTING)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Starfield Lion

W.L. Gore & Associates

W.S. Darley & Co.

GLOVES (KEVLAR EXTRICATION)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

GLOVES (LATEX)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

GLOVES (RAPPELLING)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

GOGGLES/EYE PROTECTION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HEARING PROTECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HELMET CHIN STRAPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HELMET LINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

HELMETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOODS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

INCIDENT COMMAND VESTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

INDUSTRIAL APRONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

INFLATABLE STRUCTURES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

JUMPSUITS & COVERALLS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

W.S. Darley & Co.

LIFE & SAFETY BELTS & HARNESSES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.L. Gore & Associates

W.S. Darley & Co.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Starfield Lion

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE LIGHTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

FSI® North America

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Starfield Lion

W.S. Darley & Co.

PROTECTIVE SLEEVES

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

PROXIMITY SUITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Resqtech Systems Inc.

REFLECTIVE TAPE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

S.A.R. RESCUE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

MSA – The Safety Company

SCBA BRACKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SCBA CLEANING

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

SCBA FILL STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

SCBA MASK POUCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

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CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

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CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Starfield Lion

W.L. Gore & Associates

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Fireservice Management Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

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CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TURNOUT GEAR REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Resqtech Systems Inc.

UTILITY CLIPS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

STATION EQUIPMENT

ANTI-SLIP FLOOR COVERING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CO MONITORS FOR TRUCK AREAS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

EXHAUST EXTRACTION

SYSTEMS

Air Technology

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

HEATERS

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

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HOSE WASHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité Resqtech Systems Inc.

TURNOUT GEAR DRYERS

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CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

TURNOUT GEAR STORAGE

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

WASHING MACHINES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

TRAINING AIDS COURSES

AUTO-EX TRAINING

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TargetSolutions

BOOKS

Firehall Bookstore

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TRAINING

TargetSolutions

Education & Training

Becoming A Firefighter

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Firehall Bookstore

MSA – The Safety Company

NFPA

TargetSolutions

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TargetSolutions

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HAZ-MAT TargetSolutions

2019 PRODUCTDIRECTORY

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INFORMATION ON CD-ROM, DISKETTE & WWW

Firehall Bookstore

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TargetSolutions

PPV TRAINING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

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Firehall Bookstore

TargetSolutions

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

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Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

TEXTBOOKS/PUBLICATIONS

Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter Firehall Bookstore Firehall.Com

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Draeger Safety Canada Ltd.

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TargetSolutions

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Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter Firehall Bookstore NFPA

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CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CSE Incendie Et Sécurité

W.L. Gore & Associates

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

JACKETS (CUSTOMIZED)

W.L. Gore & Associates

STATIONWEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Resqtech Systems Inc.

Starfield Lion

BY TINA SARYEDDINE Executive director, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

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Top 10 messages delivered to The Hill

f you’ve been following my column, you may know we like top 10 lists. This list is about the 10 messages the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) said during 18 hours that representatives spent on Parliament Hill for government relations week Nov. 26 and 27, 2018.

During the event, the CAFC met with the prime minister, minister of defence, minister of public safety, minister of the environment, the offices of the minister of transport, status of women, innovation, science and economic development, MPs of all stripes, the office of the leader of the Opposition, and staff in various departments.

While the meetings spoke to the importance of the relationship between the fire sector and the nation’s capital when it comes to policy and practice, and focused on five “asks,” the following messages were delivered:

1. We’re pragmatic not partisan: While CAFC is active on the Hill, we appreciate, applaud and support all individuals and parties working to make a difference to our sector.

2. HUSAR teams need clarity on national deployment: The HUSAR teams in Calgary, Manitoba, Toronto and Vancouver are made up of individuals and organizations willing to deploy when needed. However, the business models and indemnification requirements for such mobility are not clear. We asked for more clarity on this issue.

3. Volunteer departments are nation-builders: Without volunteer departments, a large portion of smaller and rural communities in our country would go unserved, creating a vulnerability nationally. Special policy considerations nationally and federally are needed.

to supporting the IAFF’s calls, a key partner in the CAFC’s government relations week was the Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada, an important member of CAFC’s national advisory council. Together, all members supported and applauded developments on the Indigenous Fire Marshal’s Office (IFMO). The IFMO provided an excellent update on its progress and framework.

7. Joint emergency preparedness program: In 2012, the federal government retired a joint emergency preparedness program that provided grant funding to municipalities for emergency preparedness needs. The CAFC has asked the federal government to reinstate a modified version of the program.

8. Keeping up with innovation: While Canada is succeeding in many world-first innovations, from being the first in encapsulated mass timber construction to the second in the legalization of cannabis, we need to ensure our departments and firefighters have the knowledge, training and capacity to respond.

9. A national fire advisor: While the extent of federal activity and the number of departments reaching out to the CAFC on key issues is unprecedented in recent history, the CAFC’s request is to ensure

We need the finest and most informed thought from across the country. You know what your community needs.

4. A tragic number of funerals for LODD to suicide: Before heading to the Hill, 16 chiefs shared that between them they had attended funerals for 14 line-of-duty deaths due to suicide in a 12-month period. The request was to find solutions that may make an immediate impact on the front line.

5. Better together – CAFC and IAFF: The CAFC was pleased to continue echoing calls for continued federal HAZMAT training, ensuring that the firefighter safety objective is integrated into the code, and calling for the prohibition of flame retardants in upholstered furniture.

6. Support for the Indigenous Fire Marshals’ office: In addition

Tina Saryeddine, PhD, MHA, CHE, is the executive director of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. For more information, contact info@cafc.ca, call 1-800-775-5189, or visit www.cafc.ca.

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that these activities are co-ordinated through a national fire advisor secretariat that can bring together the best data and expertise to each initiative.

10. Keep up the good work: Finally, the CAFC applauded all parties for the breadth of federal activity that is serving our sector, from the inception of the Memorial Grant Program to the work on building out the public safety broadband network and the action plan developed in response to the tragedy at Lac-Mégantic.

Will this make a difference? Important battles are won with persistence.

How can you help?

We need the finest and most informed thought from across the country. You know what your community needs. Join the CAFC and help to advance your community’s issues. Your country needs you and the CAFC does too.