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About the Cover Just after midnight on April 20, 2009, the Roselle Park (N.J.) Fire Department responded to a vacant structure fire at 240 Westfield Ave. Companies arrived to find a well-involved, two-story, 50' x 75' restaurant. Two additional alarm levels were needed to place two ladder pipes and numerous handlines into service for what turned into a prolonged exterior operation.

TACTICAL TIP: Restaurant fires are notoriously hazardous fires to fight. Due to overheating or poor housekeeping, grease vats/friers in commercial kitchens are frequent causes. Overhead ducts also provide avenues for rapid fire spread. Concealedspace fires are particularly common occurrences due to electrical shorts in signs and overhead marquees. Dropped ceilings, lightweight trusses and roof-mounted HVAC units are all critical items of concern. First-arriving company officers should always perform a 360-degree size-up, determine the life hazard and any overhead hazards before mounting an offensive attack. Photo Michael J. Coppola

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Dangerously Secure The steps we take to ensure our safety can sometimes create unseen risks

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ong after the smoke had cleared and the apparatus had left the scene, I had the opportunity to visit with a relative of a local resident who had passed away in a recent residential fire. As one might imagine, it was a somber moment. Not unlike any other fire I had gone to in the past, there was a story that led up to this tragic event—a story that illustrates the reality of the world we live in and the challenges we face as firefighters, public educators and leaders of the fire service.

In a modest residential neighborhood just removed from downtown, an elderly woman who lives alone hears a ruckus outside her bedroom window. She peeks through the blinds just in time to witness the armed robbery of her next-door neighbor. Over the next few months, the woman begins to consider the risk she bears as an elderly resident living alone. Fearing for her safety, she decides to purchase a firearm and install security shutters for all the doors and windows of her single-story home.

As the years go by, and life returns to normal, she begins to settle down and enjoy her daily routine. Although she uses low-dose oxygen to combat the effects of her longterm smoking habit, the woman is able to get around and considers herself moderately independent.

On a calm summer night in June, a 911 call is received for a smell of smoke in a residential neighborhood. With limited information available, the dispatcher, following local protocol, sends a single engine to investigate. Upon arrival, the engine crew sees smoke coming from the chimney of a single-story residential structure (an odd sight, considering it’s summer in the southwest). Any potential signs of an occupant are limited by the all-weather security shutters that cover every accessible door and window of the residence.

After a quick size-up, the first-arriving company officer requests a full response, assuming the probability of a working fire. As crewmembers stretch their initialattack lines, others attempt to force entry via the front door. Limited space makes the use of the traditional irons all but useless, so crews turn their attention to the more accessible roll-down shutter that covers the garage door. After several attempts, they’re able to force their way through the shutter and the garage door and make access into the garage itself. Much to their surprise, they’re met with a second roll-down shutter covering the interior door leading into the residence.

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Additional crews arrive and force the roll-down shutters covering both the interior garage door and the front door. Crews advance the primary attack line and the smoldering fire is quickly extinguished without further incident. In the aftermath, however, the elderly female is found deceased, barricaded in her residence behind the security shutters installed to ensure her safety.

Prior to this tragic event, the elderly woman witnessed a criminal act that sent her on a mission to ensure her safety. She purchased a firearm and secured her home to defend herself. In short, the perceived threat of a potential intruder overshadowed the risks associated with long-term smoking, as well as the increased fire risks associated with smoking while using low-dose oxygen.

As I walked away from the burnt debris that laid in the yard, I thought about the many lessons that should be learned from this incident. How is it that a mother, a friend and a citizen of our community could be placed in such a vulnerable position—protected from an intruder, yet left vulnerable to the hazards of smoke and fire?

Traditionally, we place our greatest attention on suppression, but could this fire (like all fires) have been better fought through prevention? Were there clues that had been missed along the way that could have helped prevent this tragedy? Was there a public education program that could have heightened the woman’s awareness of the risks imposed by security bars/shutters, as well as smoking while using medical oxygen?

Tese are questions that will likely never be answered, yet they are questions that we must ask ourselves, preferably before, but certainly after, every incident. Our mission is to save lives and protect property, and the only way we can effectively do that is to constantly be critical of our performance.

Te firefighters who responded to this incident performed admirably under difficult circumstances. Yet this incident is a reminder that no incident is ever routine—we must always expect the unexpected and never allow ourselves to become dangerously secure.

Troughout our careers, each of us will run hundreds if not thousands of calls for seemingly minor or routine problems. Like the woman in her house, we need to ensure that we’re not endangering our own lives by overlooking the less-obvious threats. Te key is to remain ever-ready and ever-diligent. Anything less represents a risk we can’t afford.

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Tactron’s Command Center board makes it easy to track units on scene Story & Photos by Jim Schiller

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s a captain, I generally used my fingers and toes to keep track of the units I was commanding on incidents. It was a pretty easy gig—set up the incident command system (ICS) and manage five or six units and their activities until the battalion chief (BC) arrived. Once he arrived on scene, he’d slide out the glass-covered command board from the back of his rig, and I’d return to the fun (and sweat!) of firefighting.

I recently promoted to BC, meaning I’m now the person who tracks everyone for the entire incident— there’s no one to pass the buck to anymore.

Te first fire I had the chance to command was a two-alarm strip-mall fire that happened just prior to a shift change. I arrived within 1 minute of the first-arriving unit and quickly assumed command.

I pulled out the glass-covered command board and started writing down who was where, who was doing what, information related to station coverage—blah, blah, blah.

The Command Center’s interior surfaces are smooth dry-erase boards that are pre-labeled for use right out of the box.

The surfaces are magnetic, too, so you can attach magnet markers—¾" x 1" magnets, some of which are labeled with positions and assignments, and others that are blank and can be written on.

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The Command Center is a bit larger than a briefcase, but it’s thin enough to be stored between seats, in a truck or on the rig’s floorboard. It weighs 19 lbs., so it won’t blow over easily.

Te glass command board in the back of the BC rig is great, but guess what happens when you lean on a dry-erase board? You wipe it off. Well, that’s exactly what happened—I accidentally leaned on the board, wiping away my work. Fortunately, the other BC arrived shortly thereafter, and we were able to get everything organized and keep the fire contained to the original portion of the strip mall.

In the end, I was able to keep track of the units on the glass command board, but it certainly wasn’t fun redoing all my work. I wanted a better way to keep track of units on scene.

Enter Tactron’s Command Center, which my editors at FireRescue recently sent me to review. Tis command board certainly would have been a helpful addition to this incident.

Over the last couple months, I’ve had the chance to use the Command Center on a few incidents—a motorvehicle accident (car crashed into an apartment building), a 6-acre grass fire and a multi-company ventilation drill.

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It’s interior surfaces are smooth dry-erase boards that are pre-labeled for use right out of the box. The dry-erase surfaces are magnetic, too, so you can attach magnet markers.

Also, for an additional fee, you can get a set of P.A.S.S. magnet tags that display individual names for your accountability tracking.

Te Command Center features an LED light for use at night. Te light, which is inside the case on the upper lid, is powered by AA batteries. Te board comes with a palm-sized timer that allows you to track/time your mandatory accountability checks, and a roller clip in the upper right-hand corner of the board, so you can hang paper. Tere’s also an area on one of the dry-erase surfaces that’s just for drawing hazmat zones. Another great feature: Te writing surfaces can be removed and placed or hung on other surfaces, if necessary.

Overall, I found Tactron’s Command Center (approximately $800) to be a very functional tool. If your organization doesn’t have the luxury of an SUVstyle command vehicle with a slide-out command board, this product is a suitable solution.

Jim Schiller is a 21-year veteran of the fire service, currently assigned to Battalion II B as a Battalion Chief in the City of Ontario (Calif.) Fire Department. He is an educator and former EMS coordinator.

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A Maritime Memorial

State-of-the-art FDNY fireboat honors 9/11 fallen

By Jane Jerrard

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he Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and New York City have gained a powerful memorial to the 343 members of the FDNY who died in the Sept. 11 attacks on the city. A new fireboat, named the Tree Forty Tree in tribute to the fallen, will help ensure the safety of the citizens and firefighters of New York.

A Fitting triBute Launched from Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City, Fla., on Sept. 11, 2009, the Tree Forty Tree is assigned to Marine 1, stationed on the Hudson River on the west side of Manhattan.

Te fireboat, which replaces the 50-plus-year-old fireboat John D. McKean, arrived in New York Harbor on April 30 to the sights of a water display by other vessels in the FDNY Marine Division. Ten on May 26, the fireboat was commissioned during a tribute ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, just hours after it led the parade of boats up the Hudson River to kick off Fleet Week.

An identical new fireboat, the Fire Fighter II, will be stationed on Staten Island, where it will replace the 50-year-old Fire Fighter later this year.

Tese impressive new vessels are part of the FDNY Marine Fleet, which is responsible for more than 450 miles of coastline and harbors. Like the fireboats they’ve replaced, the Tree Forty Tree and Fire Fighter II will be used for emergencies on the water, including rescues and fires.

“On September 11, we all saw how important fireboats are to New York City. Te FDNY Marine Division rescued and transported hundreds of citizens and provided the only supply of water to battle the fires at the World Trade Center for many days,” says former New York City Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta. “Te Tree Forty Tree will significantly improve our ability to respond to emergencies in and around New York harbor.”

The Three Forty Three leads military vessels up the Hudson River to kick off Fleet Week.

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Te board functioned great on all three incidents.

Te Command Center is a bit larger than a briefcase, but it’s thin enough to be stored between seats, in a truck or on the rig’s floorboard. It weighs 19 lbs., so it won’t blow over easily. It’s constructed for survival in the trunk of a car, and the metal sides protect the interior.

Its interior surfaces are smooth dry-erase boards that are pre-labeled for use right out of the box. Tere are actually three dry-erase writing surfaces! Te dry-erase surfaces are magnetic, too, so you can attach magnet markers—¾" x 1" magnets, some of which are labeled with positions and assignments, and others that are blank and can be written on. Tere’s also a set of magnets that correspond to the entire ICS structure, so you can set up and manage a large incident.

Te magnets were really easy to use—much easier than writing—and it definitely helped that they were pre-labeled. Tere was a magnet for everything I needed, but when you do need to write, there’s a dryerase marker and an eraser pen. If you need to expand an incident significantly, you may run out of the prelabeled magnets, but you could then just use the blank ones—easy enough.

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At 140 feet long and weighing 500 tons, the Tree Forty Tree and Fire Fighter II are the world’s largest fireboats, with a maximum speed of 18 knots (just under 21 mph) and the capability of pumping 50,000 gallons of water per minute—nearly 30,000 gallons more than their predecessors and the greatest pumping capacity of any fireboat in the world.

Each state-of-the-art boat cost $27 million, which was covered in large part by $54 million in grants from the Department of Homeland Security.

Te FDNY’s new fireboats have been specifically designed to detect and protect those on board from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents.

Each contains a pressurized area that filters the air supply using special charcoal and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, enabling firefighters and crewmembers to operate in hostile environments. Te

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The crew aboard the Three Forty Three. The steel on the bow and the stern of the boat were forged from World Trade Center steel.

fireboats also include a decontamination shower, a triage area and a first-aid station.

Te new boats include other groundbreaking features: • A forward ballast tank can lower the boat in the water to bring the deck level with larger ferries that operate in the waters around New York City.

• Te pilothouse is configured to allow the captain a 360-degree view of an operation—which is handy when maneuvering the vessel through tight quarters.

• Ship officers will be able to monitor and direct fire operations from a command and control area, with the aid of remote cameras and state-of-the-art communication equipment. “[Tese are] the most technically advanced fireboats in the world,” says New York City Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano. “Te name of the Tree Forty Tree will remind each and every person who sees it in action protecting the Port of New York and the surrounding waterways, and every firefighter who operates aboard it, of the supreme sacrifice made by so many of our members on September 11, ensuring that we never forget.”

Te Tree Forty Tree and Fire Fighter II are perhaps the most fitting tributes to the 343 fallen members of the FDNY, because they provide powerful tools and equipment designed to better safeguard firefighters, citizens and New York City itself.

Jane Jerrard lives in Chicago and writes regularly for FireRescue.

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Fire Station Savings

The F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station & Training Facility Design Symposium helps you save money

By Robert Tutterow

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How can these costs be minimized? Answers to this question—and many others like it—are available at the F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station and Training Facility Design Symposium, co-sponsored by FireRescue magazine.

F.I.E.R.O. (Fire Industry Equipment Research Organization) has offered this well-received symposium for more than a decade now, and this year, the event will be held at the Omni Charlotte Hotel in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 31–Nov. 3.

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areas—more speakers than we’ve had for any previous symposium.

A new twist this year is the inclusion of topics related to cutting costs for maintaining existing stations.

Another change to this year’s event is a full day dedicated to training facilities. Tis session will be held at the Gaston College Regional Emergency Service Training Center, located approximately 25 miles west of Charlotte, on Oct. 31. Transportation will be provided to and from the Omni Hotel. Tim Sendelbach, FireRescue magazine editor-in-chief, is among the presenters at this session. (For details about this outstanding facility, please visit the center’s website, www.gaston.edu/fire.)

Te sessions from Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 will focus on new and existing stations, with a special focus on how to reduce the costs of utilities. Some highlights: • Reps from Athens-Clarke County, Ga., will share cost comparisons from two similar stations. (One station was built “green” and the other was not.)

• Washington, D.C., Fire Chief Dennis Rubin and members of his staff will discuss a program they call “Buff, Scrub and Green,” which they use for upgrading their existing fire stations.

• Bob Mitchell of Mitchell Associates Architects will address whether to renovate an existing station or start new.

• Sendelbach will be a presenter in these sessions as

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well, teaming with Mark Shoemaker of CR architecture + design to discuss training props.

• Ken Newell of Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects will make a couple of presentations. His firm has designed more fire stations than any firm in the world.

• And, of course, no fire station symposium would be complete without Captain Don Collins of the Clemson University Fire Department. Collins will share the “good and bad” of fire station design, using some of the thousands of photos he has taken during his world-wide travels.

Also, speakers will address energy savings, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as “green” design, ADA, facility safety, infection control, site selection and important criteria for the proper storage and care of personal protective equipment.

In the article “On Your Mark … Firefighter Combat Challenge has strong start,” July issue, p. 18, we identified the wrong team as winner of the male relay finals at the Challenge event in Kissimmee, Fla. Team Summerville Fire & Rescue from Summerville, S.C., won this event. We regret the error.

Male relay final winners: From Left to Right: Rodney Profit, Kenny Sott, Brent Melcher and Mike Quick. Front: Billy Penn.

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Te symposium will again be the setting for the annual Fire Station Design Awards Program. Departments and architects submit their designs, which are judged by a six-person jury of fire service members who also have architectural practice experience. Jury member and Charlotte Firefighter Blake Redden will provide an overview that explains why the winning designs were chosen. One great benefit to the Awards Program: Attendees have the opportunity to closely examine all the entries for ideas they can take back to their own stations.

Another highlight of the symposium is the exhibit area where attendees have a chance to meet one-onone with suppliers of products and services for fire stations—an excellent opportunity for informal networking and information-gathering.

And while you’re here, don’t miss out on everything Charlotte has to offer. Plan an extra day to visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame, located just three blocks from the hotel. Plus, there are numerous restaurants and entertainment venues only steps away from the hotel.

For additional details and registration information, visit www.fierofirestation.com. Te site lists the presentations, speaker backgrounds and symposium schedule.

Register early to save!

Robert Tutterow is the president of F.I.E.R.O. and safety coordinator for the Charlotte Fire Department.

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Oh, the Training Places You’ll Go 1 dedicated member can turn the dream of a training plan into a reality

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ear Nozzlehead: Many departments, including the one I belong to, seem to have no issue with writing up policies and procedures related to training. The department will then select a few frontline officers to begin training the troops on what they perceive to be a better way of performing a specific task. Although this appears to be good, I wonder if it really is. How do we know these new training tools really work?

Where I have the biggest concern is in testing the plans— hands on. Why do departments spend time, effort and money to improve something, only to fall short, never fully evaluating their new plan or even testing it against the old one? To me, it’s like showing up to a fire with an engine but having no water. What’s the point?

When I’ve asked management about it, I often hear an answer related to finances. But some of the best ways to train are through tabletop exercises. Further, even small, full-scale exercises can be produced rather inexpensively. Or management will respond with, “Yes, we should” or “Yes, we’re going to do that soon” or my favorite, “Yes, let’s do that—and will you help?”

Let me give you an example: We began to train and incorporate rapid-intervention teams (RITs) into our department about 6 months ago. Management wrote the policies about how RITs will be used and where, and then began the training. However, they had no plans to exercise or practice the RIT procedures. Mind you, the plans include using neighboring fire departments. I offered to help develop RIT training; I even went as far as contacting officials in our region and commonwealth to ask them for funding—and they agreed!

I thought this was a no-brainer; however, they subsequently walked away and never responded to me.

What are your thoughts on how we can ensure that training accompanies changes in policy?

—Sincerely, Sleepless in the Midwest

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Dear Sleepless, Ah, dreams—dreams and ideas. We all have ’em. We all KNOW that our ideas and dreams are the solution to our fire department’s problems. Sit at any kitchen table and just listen. ANY department problem can be solved by the in-house panel of experts. But then something happens. Te dreams and ideas disappear. But where did they go? Why didn’t they become a reality?

And what about the chiefs? Didn’t they have dreams when they were young, riding the tailboard? What about all the great ideas they had about how to run the department?

Now there are departments where dreams actually become reality, but there are so many, like yours, where they don’t.

Tis reminds me of a story Grandpa Master Stream (affectionately known as Grandpa Deck Gun) used to tell me, Lil’ Nozzlehead, when I was young. We’d sit on the tailboard, and he’d tell me about how a department must be a TEAM where EVERYONE has to do their part—and more! If just a few people do all the work, things can get ugly. He was also very firm about the fact that EVERYONE, from probies to chiefs, must participate at all levels, and “stepping up” was critical for the success of the department.

I remember him telling me one of his favorite stories (please now imagine soft harp music playing): Tis is the story of a firefighter who wants help from his friends to develop a fire training program that actually works. When he asks them, “Who will help me draft the new training plan and determine what our needs are?” each one of the firefighters replies, “Not I.” So the firefighter spends hours upon hours working on the draft plan all by his lonesome. Ten one day, the draft fire training plan needs to be reviewed and edited so that it meets the needs of the department. But when he asks who can volunteer for this task, again, each one, sitting at the firehouse kitchen table, answers, “Not I.” So the firefighter continues the task alone by carrying the plan to the print shop and, when it’s done, carrying it back for the big presentation. When he asks, “Who will help me present this great new program?” he again hears the replies, “Not I.” So over time, on his own, the firefighter took his dream and made it a reality, and the program was soon up and running.

One day, the wise old fire chief walked in and asked all about the new training program. It was obvious by the chief ’s smile and glee that he was very pleased. As he walked around the room, he asked, “To whom should I give credit for this great new program, as I have a fine reward to offer as well?” Well, of course, NOW September 2010

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everyone wanted to get involved, taking credit for the work. But no one other than that one caring and determined firefighter actually did any of the work.

And so, Grandpa Deck Gun said to me, “Lil’ Nozzlehead, sometimes, when you have a good idea that will help your fire department, you should take that idea and run with it—in spite of those who aren’t willing or who are too lazy to help. And keep running until your idea becomes reality. Don’t let anyone or anything stop you.”

Grandpa was a wise man, and this story applies to your situation, Sleepless. In your department, the policies get written and the orders get signed, but nothing happens after that. Te policies look pretty on the

shelf, but they mean NOTHING, because no one is doing what’s dictated.

Here’s a question: Why don’t YOU get it done? Certainly you have the interest and the energy.

SOPs follow a kind of life cycle that looks like this: 1. Someone poses an idea for how a department should operate.

2. Te policy is drafted, agreed upon, reviewed and developed based on local needs, best practices and nationally accepted standards.

3. Department officers receive training on that new policy that includes classroom, hands-on and practical/tactical training so they fully understand the policy. After all, they’ll have to know it, teach it and enforce it.

4. Te members of the department receive training on that new policy—training that includes classroom, hands-on and practical/tactical training so they fully understand the policy.

5. As part of the training, members of all ranks undergo hands-on testing of the new policy to ensure they understand it.

6. Te policy becomes a reality for the department. Members and officers will do their part. It will be the clear responsibility of the officers to enforce the policy as well.

7. Annually, the policy will be reviewed for applicability and effectiveness.

In your department’s case, the leadership needs to get serious about carrying out the training to a level where everyone gains. Te policies sitting on the shelf mean absolutely nothing if they aren’t trained on and used each day. And in fact, policies that are written but aren’t understood or followed can actually place the department in greater liability than if they didn’t have them at all.

It seems that your department has a bad habit of forming ideas that don’t reach fruition, which isn’t all that unusual at many departments. Te difference is that at some of those departments, a few gung-ho members are willing to keep going that extra mile to get these things done.

So the next time your chief suggests that you bear the burden, JUST SAY YES. After all, as my Uncle, Dr. “Siren” Seuss would tell you: “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places! You’re off and away! And when things slowly happen, don’t worry. Don’t stew. Just go right along and lead them on, too. And before you know it, with less worry and woe, your fire training program will grow, grow and grow! Yes, before you know it, your program’s a go!

And wow, JUST IMAGINE THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!

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The Queen City Responds 5 new apparatus provide a significant update to Allentown’s fleet

All photos courtesy KMe

By Bob Vaccaro

Allentown’s new Engine 9 is built on a KME Severe Service chassis and features extra rescue compartmentation.

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any of us are familiar with the song “Allentown,” written by Billy Joel in 1982. Te song depicts the city of Allentown, Pa., as a blue-collar area suffering from the demise of the steel and manufacturing industry.

Today, Allentown, also known as “Te Queen City,” has gone through a resurgence. Although it recently lost the headquarters of Mack trucks (Allentown was at one time considered the fire truck capital of the world), it has added service industry jobs and still retains its blue-collar feel.

Te Allentown Fire Department (AFD) has been part of this recent rebirth, adding three new KME engines and two KME mid-mount platforms in the last 2 years.

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DeSigneD To mulTiTaSk Te AFD specs vehicles for a wide range of uses while also taking into consideration the specific needs of the response areas those vehicles will serve.

“All of our vehicles need to carry neighborhoodspecific equipment and must have compartment space for that equipment,” Scheirer says. “For example, we have the Lehigh River on the east and north sides of the city. Te vehicles in that response area need to carry river and water-rescue equipment. We typically spec out the vehicles for their first-due areas.”

Te AFD’s apparatus committee—which consists of Scheirer, the deputy chief of operations and several firefighters—looked at several KME vehicle and body designs before the purchase.“Our committee

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The Allentown Fire Department consists of 140 firefighters staffing six fire stations with seven engines and two ladder trucks. In 2006, the AFD responded to more than 6,000 calls for assistance.

Special teams include hazmat, bomb squad, underwater recovery and technical rescue.

Prior to its most recent apparatus purchase, the AFD purchased apparatus every 5–6 years, which meant that it was still operating some apparatus purchased in the 1980s. “Tree years ago, the administration decided to update our fleet by purchasing at least one new vehicle per year over several years,” says AFD Chief Robert C. Scheirer.

Te five apparatus the department added recently are paid for by tax dollars. “We haven’t been fortunate to receive any vehicle acquisition grant money so far, even though we still continue to try each year,” Scheirer says.

Pennsylvania uses the Co-Stars program, which

allows departments to bypass the competitive bidding stage as long as the manufacturer is listed in the program. “We looked at several manufacturers during the initial process,” Scheirer says. “We decided on KME because it’s only 40 minutes from us; as far as service and parts were concerned, we felt they had an advantage over other manufacturers because they were so close. Tey also had competitive pricing.”

In addition, AFD members spoke with several other fire chiefs in the area to gain insight about dealing with KME. “Since this was our first time dealing with a new manufacturer, we wanted to make sure that we were making the right decision for this purchase and, if successful, many other purchases,” Scheirer says.

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apparatusideas Truck 1 is a KME Severe Service 100' mid-mount platform.

Allentown New Delivery Specs Engines 13 & 14 • Chassis: KME Severe Service X-MFD • Engine: 350-hp International MaxxForce 10 • Transmission: Allison EVS 3000 • Pump: 1,500-gpm Hale QMAX single-stage • Tank: 750-gallon UPF poly • Dimensions: 343" overall length; 175" wheelbase • Generator: 6-kW Smart Power • Firecom headsets • Little Giant and Stokes basket storage at rear of truck Engine 9 • Chassis: KME Predator Severe Service XMFD • Engine: 430-hp CAT C13 • Transmission: Allison EVS 4000 • Pump: 1,500-gpm Hale QMAX • Tank: 500-gallon fiberglass • Body: 3/16" aluminum pumper • Generator: 15-kW Harrison • Enclosed ladder storage

• Hannay electric cord reel with 200 feet of 220-volt cord • Rear-vision camera system • Code 3 warning-light package • Firecom intercom system Truck 1 & 2 • Chassis: Predator X-MFD with 12" raised-roof cab • Engine: 500-hp Cummins ISM with brake • Pump: 2,000-gpm Waterous S100 single-stage • Tank: 300-gallon PolyIIE • Body: Five-section mid-mount platform • Dimensions: 578" overall length; 256" wheelbase; 128" overall height • 1,000-lb. unrestricted platform load rating • 12 tp +80 range of elevation • Akron platform monitor • IQAN motion-control system • Proof load-tested with 3,000 lbs.

was originally put together for Engine 9. For Engines 13 and 14, we shopped around and looked at various body designs that would work for their response areas,” Scheirer says.

Engine 9 is set up as a rescue engine that the AFD can use as a fire suppression engine as well for vehicle extrication and technical rescue. “We really can’t afford to have a separate heavy-rescue company,” Scheirer says. “Our department is kind of unique in that in addition to responding to fire and EMS runs, we’re also responsible for hazmat, water rescue, technical rescue and the bomb squad.” In other words, every vehicle must be able to perform multiple tasks.

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Te AFD made 10 factory visits during the production of the five vehicles. “Te factory is only a 40-minute drive, which made it advantageous for us,” Scheirer says. “KME has a great set-up. Everything flows smoothly through the factory from start to finish. We were able to see our vehicles built from the inside and out each time we visited.”

Te local KME dealer, Horrocks Fire and Rescue, is located in Collegeville, Pa. “Tey gave us great service before, during and after the sale,” Scheirer says. “As with most apparatus purchases, we had some minor bugs to work out. Te dealership could not have been more receptive to our needs, correcting anything

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that went wrong. Not a week goes by without them giving us a call to ask how the vehicles are working out for us.”

Due to their satisfaction with KME and the local dealer, the AFD is considering them for future purchases. If the budget process goes well, the department hopes to purchase another engine next year.

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Above: Engine 13 is a KME Severe Service engine with standard lower compartments and an extra can compartment.

Right: Engine 9 features high side compartments and a rear booster reel.

Te AFD’s satisfaction with its purchases is a direct result of the planning they put into designing the vehicles. As the chief mentioned, all of the department’s vehicles must be able to multitask. In this economy, that’s becoming more and more important.

In addition, all of Allentown’s apparatus are responsearea specific. A great deal of planning went into the design of these vehicles to make sure they were functional for the task at hand as well as cost-effective.

Te AFD also spent valuable time researching the manufacturers and talking with other customers to ensure that service after the sale would be sufficient—and as a result, they received excellent service throughout the process, from KME and the local dealer. Before you hand over your grant or tax money, find out how the local dealers in your area have treated other customers.

Bob Vaccaro has more than 30 years of fire-service experience. He is a former chief of the Deer Park (N.Y.) Fire Department. Vaccaro has also worked for the Insurance Services Office, the New York Fire Patrol and several major commercial insurance companies as a senior loss-control consultant.

Vaccaro is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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By Michelle Decrane

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hen you hear the words “social media,” do you automatically think “cocktail party”? Does getting a “tweet” mean the robins have come home to roost? Does getting “tagged” mean the same thing as it did when you were 5 years old? Does “friending” someone mean you have a lunch date? If you “go viral,” do you need to take a sick day?

If your answer to any or all of these questions is “yes,” you may need some help. All of these terms are part of the lexicon of online social media, a networking revolution that includes Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and several other social networking sites, all of which demand your attention and input—both on duty and off.

But the landscape of social media is complex and ever-changing, so if you aren’t prepared for it or don’t know how to properly use it or guard yourself against it, you could find your department on the receiving end of a whole host of problems you’ve never even considered.

The BirTh of The Social Media Policy Having a social media policy in place is old news for most for-profit organizations.

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proactive companies developed a policy to protect themselves, as well as their employees, assets, brands—and reputations.

Tese days, one wrong click of the mouse and a company’s reputation that took years to develop could be completely destroyed.

But municipalities—and most specifically, public safety agencies—have been slow to get wired. Whether they’re scared to embrace new technology, are hoping it will just go away or are stumped about how to deal with it, the fact remains that every department must take the necessary steps to ensure they know how to protect their members from misusing these tools.

exaMPle: The auSTin fire deParTMenT Te Austin Fire Department (AFD) was one of the first departments in the City of Austin to establish a social media policy. Prior to creating this policy, both the AFD Code of Conduct and Computer Use policies had not been updated since the 1970s—and we all know that things have changed since then!

Rather than waiting for an issue to arise, we decided to be proactive and incorporate the following language into both policies: “Members of the Austin Fire Department shall not criticize or ridicule the Department,

its policies, its officers or other members by speech, writing or other expression, when such speech, writing or expression: 1. is defamatory, obscene, slanderous or unlawful; and/or 2. tends to interfere with the maintenance of proper discipline; and/or 3. damages or impairs the reputation and/or efficiency of the Department or member.

“Tis includes, but is not limited to, written, auditory and/or visual messages communicated via or on Department resources or via personal devices, such as cell phones, PDAs, etc., and/or social media (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc.). Any written, auditory and/or visual messages communicated by a member that are relative to the Austin Fire Department in any capacity are the sole property of the Austin Fire Department. Tis includes, but is not limited to, any written, auditory, and/or visual messages communicated via or on Department resources or via or on personal devices and/or social media.”

added ProTecTion As you can see, the AFD’s social media clause provides the department with added protection by stating that any information communicated via social media that’s relative to the AFD is the sole property of the AFD. Tis September 2010

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includes our intellectual property, such as our logo, name, uniform, equipment, etc., as well as photos and written content.

Tis added protection is crucial because employees aren’t always mindful of how they use social media sites when sharing information about the AFD, but they need to realize that the information they share could be used in ways they haven’t considered. For example, a firefighter could innocently tweet about a call he’d been on recently, but that information could be passed to an attorney who’s suing the city over the incident. Or a firefighter could post a photo from a call she ran on her Facebook page only to find out later that a third party copied and pasted the photo to an adult website.

Tere are too many “what-if” type situations like those described above, which is why the AFD thought it best to establish a property ownership caveat. Truthfully, it’s as much for the employees’ protection as it is for the department.

first amEndmEnt rights When establishing your own social media policy, it’s important to establish strict rules and/or guidelines, but you must also factor in the employee’s right to free speech as provided by the First Amendment.

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A government employee has the right to freedom of speech, unless that speech impairs the public service that the employee is paid to provide. Teir speech can be restricted, but the restriction must be very narrowly tailored to meet the needs of the given public service.

social mEdia = instant notoriEty You probably heard about the Feb. 18 incident in Austin, when a man named Joseph Stack flew his single-engine airplane into the Echleon I building that housed local IRS offices; it made international news. But what you probably didn’t know was that several local media outlets first learned about the incident not from their scanners or reporters, but from a tweet sent out by a passerby who took a photo with his cell phone, uploaded it and immediately sent it out to everyone he knew. As a result, Austin was thrust onto the international stage in just a few seconds— literally. So if you think you have complete control over the dissemination of information on the fire and/or rescue scene, think again.

conclusion If you don’t currently have a social media policy, the time has come to be proactive and institute one. Tey’re great tools when used properly and a vital part of protecting your

department’s reputation and image among your community.

If you don’t understand social media or social media policy, set aside some time to study the different sites. Start a Facebook or Twitter account and familiarize yourself with how they function, their privacy policies and how each one can work to your advantage.

If you simply don’t have the time to do some research on your own, I’m sure there’s more than one person on your staff who’s a social media buff and can teach you all about it. Whatever you do, don’t wait for something to happen to your department or one of your members to enact a policy. By then, it will be too late.

Te days of waiting to catch up on current events by watching the evening news at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. are long gone. We live in a 24/7 world where anyone with a cell phone camera can capture your story, your mistake or your embarrassing moment and send it out to the entire world, if they so choose. You owe it to your organization and your employees to know the benefits, as well as the risks, involved with social media.

Michelle DeCrane is the public information and marketing manager for the Austin Fire Department.

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PrEParing fOr a cOMPanylEvEl rEsPOnsE tO POtEntial tErrOrist EvEnts

By Tom PhilliPs

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ur nation has experienced devastating terrorist events, including the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 and, of course, September 11. Each of these attacks was carried out by someone using some form of vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED), a common weapon for terrorists.

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and the types of weapons they use? Is your crew prepared to respond to a terrorist event involving energetic materials? Do you know the tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for a response to a bomb threat? What about where to stage at the scene of a suspicious device?

Tis article will address the companylevel response to a potential terrorist event

involving energetic materials, addressing both pre- and post-detonation incidents, command, staging, PPE, communications and training.

EnErgEtic MatErials Before we go any further, let’s deďŹ ne energetic materials. Energetic materials include pyrotechnics (i.e., smoke grenades and thermites), September 2010

Emergency workers tend to patients in the triage area during a mock terrorist attack rescue exercise held on the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. First responders from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey participated in the drill, which simulated an attack on the PATCO high-speed commuter train.

rocket or gun propellants, and high explosives. High explosives are further categorized as primary, secondary and tertiary, based on the sensitivity of the material. Primary explosives are the most sensitive, and tertiary are the least sensitive.

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carried, driven and flown. (For additional information about the various types of weapons involving energetic materials, visit http://tinyurl.com/terrorism-extra).

Pre-Detonation inciDents Emergency responses can be categorized as pre-detonation and post-detonation. Bear in mind that a pre-detonation event can

quickly become a post-detonation event, and a post-detonation event may also be a pre-detonation event if there are multiple or secondary devices.

Bomb threats and suspicious devices are the most common types of pre-detonation incident that we respond to. A bomb threat is generally defined as a threat to detonate an explosive or incendiary device to cause property damage or injuries. Statistically, less than 5 percent of real bombing events are preceded by a threat. Te majority of such threats are the result of pranks or other sociopathic actions. Of the legitimate bomb threats, many are made as a component of another crime, such as an extortion attempt, a hijacking or a robbery.

A suspicious device is any package, parcel, container or other object that is suspected of being an explosive device because it is out of place for its location and cannot be accounted for. Suspicious devices can vary in size from an envelope to a large truck.

Te number of reports of suspicious items generally increases as the perceived threat to the public increases. Citizens report items that would otherwise go unnoticed when their awareness has been heightened by media attention given to high-profile national events, or warnings from government or private sector experts. Like bomb threats, most suspicious item reports are false alarms. Tat said, all suspicious items should be treated as potential explosive devices until deemed or proven otherwise.

Law enforcement typically serves as the lead agency during these incidents. Te senior law enforcement officer on the scene may initially serve as the incident commander (IC) to establish control and direct and coordinate responders. In some jurisdictions, firefighters do not respond until a suspected explosive device is identified.

In other jurisdictions, law enforcement and firefighters may routinely respond together from the onset.

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are You readY? alert, pre-positioned at an intermediate location or dispatched to the vicinity of the targeted location.

Regardless, it is crucial that the response minimizes risk to emergency responders and the public.

In all events of this nature, the situation should

be assessed to determine whether the threat is legitimate. Te level of response should be scaled to reflect that assessment. Further, the reliability of the threat will impact decisions, such as whether to evacuate a building or area—a decision that will be made by the local controlling authorities or those in charge of the targeted facility based on advice from bomb-disposal experts.

Although law-enforcement agencies usually assume the role of lead agency during the initial response to pre-detonation incidents, they may transfer this role to the fire service as the bomb threat situation evolves, particularly if suspected explosive devices are identified or if a device detonates. Regardless of who becomes the lead agency, a unified command system should be employed (more on this later).

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Typical firefighting PPE is not appropriate when operating in the immediate vicinity of a suspicious device, as it offers little protection from the blast effects created by the initiation of energetic material. Tus, responders must wear blast-protective gear. It should be noted that even this specialized equipment—normally worn by bomb technicians— has limitations.

All other responders must wear PPE that’s approFirefighters pack up equipment after a bomb scare outside a restaurant on the Ohio University campus.

A sticker on a bicycle that said “this bike is a pipe bomb” caused a scare that shut down four buildings. priate for the hazard, including helmets to protect

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the head and neck area, gloves to protect them from cuts and exposure to body fluids, and heavy boots or shoes to protect ankles and feet from sharp objects and uneven ground.

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A firefighter with the City of Orlando (Fla.) Fire Department Arson Investigation and Bomb Squad dons protective clothing at the scene of a suspicious backpack on a city street.

And don’t forget that energetic materials can also be used to disseminate biological, chemical and radiological agents. Any sign of contamination by such materials should cause an immediate adjustment in operations, including evacuations and a change to PPE required for those operating in the immediate vicinity and downwind from that point.

Obviously, the presence of other WMDs requires additional PPE. On this note, it’s important to have monitoring devices on hand. Radiological monitoring may detect the presence of a Radiological Dispersion Device even though the apparent observation will be limited to an explosion. Typically, air monitoring will be the function of a hazmat team, thus creating the possibility of exposure prior to recognizing the additional hazards present.

Scene control is an extremely critical consideration.

Initially, an outer perimeter must be established to control the public’s access to the scene. Te outer perimeter keeps the uninvolved from becoming involved and the involved (potentially contaminated) from leaving the area and contaminating others.

Te Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recommends a minimum safe evacuation distance of 1,500 feet for a compact sedan loaded with up to 500 lbs. of explosives. Larger vehicles can require up to 6,000 or 7,000 feet for the

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are You reaDY? minimum safe evacuation distance.

Within the outer perimeter, zones may need to be established to distinguish who can be in what area and with what level of PPE: • Hot Zone: device location and immediate vicinity • Warm Zone: the inner perimeter area • Cold Zone: location of support functions (unified command post, staging area, etc.)

When zones are utilized, it’s essential to conduct a risk-based response. Personnel operating in these

Terrorism Defined International terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are foreign-based and/ or directed by countries or groups outside the United States or whose activities transcend national boundaries. September 11 is an example.

In short, terrorists are willing to use violence to create fear in order to achieve their objectives. Further, it should be noted that, for terrorists, inflicting actual damage is often a secondary concern after the psychological impact of the attack.

Post-Detonation inciDents In the event of a detonation, all appropriate agencies (fire, EMS, law enforcement, bomb squads, offices of emergency management, hospitals, etc.) should be notified as soon as possible. Each agency plays an important role in the coordinated effort, and if one fails to execute its responsibilities, the overall response can be compromised.

Responsibility: In the event of a major terrorist bombing, the FBI is the lead federal agency (LFA).

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) defines terrorism as “a violent act or an act dangerous to human life, in violation of criminal laws of the United States or any segment, meant to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”

Domestic terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government or population without any foreign direction. The Oklahoma City Bombing is an example.

zones must be protected based on the level of risk.

When a device is present in the Hot Zone, it’s commonly dealt with by robotics prior to the entry of a bomb technician in blast protective gear. Important: Personnel in the Hot Zone should only include those personnel who are critical to completing the task.

Personnel in the warm zone should be dressed according to the task at hand (e.g., evidence collection, contamination reduction). Personnel in the cold zone may not need to wear protective gear if there are no hazards.

It’s also important to consider work cycles, as these incidents often take many hours, and heat or cold issues could become factors.

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relief ) rests with local and state officials as well as the federal government through FEMA. FEMA serves as the LFA for coordinating federal activities in support of consequence management.

It’s important to note, however, that federal resources are not likely to be present during the initial phases of

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Fire personnel gather at the base of the nine-story Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City following the devastating terrorist attack that killed 168 people and wounded more than 500 on April 19, 1995.

a response to a major bombing incident. State and local authorities must carry the full burden of the response until federal resources arrive and begin augmenting those efforts.

Command: With that in mind, those responders first to the scene must quickly assess the situation and request the resources needed to operate in a safe, efficient and effective response. Incident command should be established by a qualified first responder who can function in that capacity until the appropriate personnel can assume command. In most post-detonation incidents, the fire service is the lead agency for the response during initial phases.

Te IC should immediately establish a command structure that is clearly defined by policies and procedures developed as part of the pre-planning process.

Te incident command system is a critical tool for handling these types of events.

Communications: One critical factor that must be addressed is communications. Communications are essential in ensuring a coordinated effort at the incident scene. Historically, standard forms of communications fail during initial phases of a response to a major bombing incident. Networks are overloaded and it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to place calls.

Initially, much of the communication among responders may occur face-to-face. However, as the response operation grows, radio networks and

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are You readY? other electronic media must be used to ensure coordinated actions. Plans must be made to support radio communications in areas that pose significant terrain or structural barriers.

Secondary Devices: All responders should be alert for anything that could be a secondary device. Secondary devices and unexploded ordnance can complicate the response operation; sometimes this is the intent of the bomber. Te search for secondary devices should include more than just operational areas; it should also include staging areas, command posts, rest and rehab areas and triage areas.

Note: All areas may contain “hiding places” for a secondary device (inside trashcans or dumpsters, in foliage and behind anything).

Triaging Victims: EMS responders will be tasked with triage, treatment and transportation of victims impacted by the event.

Photo Keith Cullom

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A Los Angeles County firefighter places a triage tag on a simulated victim while performing injury triage during a response to a simulated terrorist event—part of a training exercise that involved hundreds of emergency responders and volunteers at the Inglewood Forum.

Emergency responders have a high probability (historically, greater than 70 percent) of responding to a terrorist event involving energetic materials, whether pre- or post-detonation. Although there is no one nationally accepted training standard for these types of response, training will increase the probability of survival through a better understanding of the risks and hazards associated with these types of events.

Training is available through facilities like New Mexico Tech’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (www.emrtc.nmt.edu) in Socorro, N.M.

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Are You reAdY? Tis facility offers a number of courses, including Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings and Te Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents. New Mexico Tech can also send instructors to your facility to conduct awareness-level training.

Both the Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing (IRTB) and Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (PRSBI) classes are available in 4-hour blocks free of charge to your organization.

Additional training is available through any of the Department of Homeland Security consortium members, the National Fire Academy and many state programs.

Further, it’s important that you continue training at your department. Officers should review their policies and procedures to determine if they meet the mission of the organization along with procedures that are consistent with generally accepted principles.

ConClusion Providing adequate command and control while operating in a safe, efficient and effective manner will be a challenge at any terrorist event, whether preor post-detonation. Multiple agencies from several tiers of government will be present, underscoring the need for preplanning, detailed communications and a unified command system. It’s imperative that all responders know and understand the affected

response plans, and that they have performed the appropriate exercises to evaluate their response in advance of any incident.

It goes without saying that these events will test us all.

Prepare now so you’re not surprised if your department is faced with an incident involving energetic materials.

More Info Online!

For more useful information about responding to events involving possible terrorist activities, visit http://tinyurl.com/terrorism-extra.

There you will find: • What makes someone a terrorist; • Examples of terrorist activity on U.S. soil; • Common “terrorism terms,” including definitions of various types of explosives; • Information about IEDs; and • Information about suicide bombers.

Thomas B. Phillips has more than 34 years of experience in emergency response, organizational management and responder training. He currently serves as a district chief with Palm Beach County (Fla.) Fire Rescue, Battalion 3. Chief Phillips was previously assigned to the Special Operations Division that includes the department’s Hazardous Material and Technical Rescue Team. He currently consults for SAIC through New Mexico Tech’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, and Army North as a full-scale exercise incident commander. As an adjunct instructor for the National Fire Academy, he instructs numerous courses that include Incident Management, Training Program Management, Hazardous Materials and Terrorism Response. He has a master’s degree in environmental management, a bachelor’s degree in fire safety engineering and an associate’s degree in fire science technology. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.

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Category Index products & Services .......... 50 company listings ............... 60

AccountAbility SyStemS ..................50 AppArAtuS & VehicleS .......................50 Aerials ............................................................ 50 Ambulances ................................................... 50 Apparatus ...................................................... 50 Specialty Vehicles .......................................... 50 Wildland & WUI Apparatus ............................. 50 AppArAtuS AcceSSorieS & equipment .......................................50 Accessories & Equipment ............................... 50 Alternators ..................................................... 50 Apparatus Maintenance ................................. 50 Batteries & Battery Chargers ......................... 50 Chains............................................................ 50

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Chassis Manufacturers .................................. 50 Corrosion Prevention ...................................... 50 Electrical ........................................................ 50 Engines .......................................................... 50 Gauges ........................................................... 50 Generators...................................................... 50 In-Vehicle/Rear View Video ............................. 50 Pump Controllers............................................ 50 Pumps ............................................................ 50 Seating........................................................... 50 Skid Units....................................................... 50 Storage Systems............................................. 50 Suspension..................................................... 50 Tanks.............................................................. 50 Tool Mounting ................................................. 50 Valves ............................................................ 50

Vehicle/Emergency Lights .............................. 50 Wheels............................................................ 50 AppArel ...............................................50 Boots & Footwear ........................................... 50 Cleaning/Repair Services ............................... 50 Gloves ............................................................ 50 Incident Response Apparel ............................. 50 Outerwear....................................................... 50 Uniforms ........................................................ 52 Vests .............................................................. 52 ASSociAtionS, orgAnizAtionS & goVernment AgencieS ...................52 Associations/Organizations ............................ 52 Publications ................................................... 52

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Audio-VisuAl EquipmEnt & VidEo EquipmEnt ................................52 AwArds, JEwElry & Gifts ..................52 BoArd-up/sAlVAGE CoVErs .................52 BrEAthinG AppArAtus & sCBAs .........52 Air Compressors ............................................. 52 Compressed/Breathing Air Quality Testing ..... 52 SCBAs ............................................................ 52 BuildinG ConstruCtion ComponEnts .......................................52 CommuniCAtions................................52 Communication Interoperability ..................... 52 Dispatch & Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) .. 52 Headsets ........................................................ 52 Intercoms ....................................................... 52 Loudspeakers/PA Systems .............................. 52 Radios ............................................................ 52 Secure Communications................................. 52 Wireless Communications .............................. 52 ConfErEnCEs & trAdE shows ...........52 ConsultinG & mAnAGEmEnt ..............52 ElECtroniCs & ComputEr EquipmEnt ........................52 AVL, GPS, Geographic Mapping ...................... 52 Computer Hardware ....................................... 52 Emergency Response Software ....................... 52 EMS Software ................................................. 52 Fire Mapping Software ................................... 52 Flow Test Equipment/Software ....................... 52 Incident Analysis Software ............................. 52 Mobile Data .................................................... 52 Records Management Systems....................... 52 Risk Assessment Software ............................. 52 Scheduling & Notification Software ................ 52 Training Simulators ........................................ 52 Ems suppliEs......................................52 AEDs & Monitors............................................. 52 CO Screening.................................................. 52 CPR ................................................................ 52 EMS Supplies ................................................. 52 Immobilizers................................................... 54 Oxygen Equipment.......................................... 54 firEfiGhtinG EquipmEnt & suppliEs ..........................................54 Detectors/Extinguishing Systems ................... 54 Emergency Access Systems ............................ 54 Equipment & Supplies.................................... 54 Extinguishers & Extinguishing Agents............ 54 Heat Detection................................................ 54 Hydrants & Accessories .................................. 54 Power Take-Off ............................................... 54

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PPV Fans ........................................................ 54 Standpipe & Sprinkler Systems ...................... 54 Ventilation Equipment .................................... 54 firE stAtions/BuildinGs ....................54 Alarm Systems ............................................... 54 Architecture/Design........................................ 54 Buildings........................................................ 54 Cleaning Equipment/Supplies ........................ 54 Exhaust Removal............................................ 54 Flooring .......................................................... 54 Furniture ........................................................ 54 Laundry Equipment/Supplies ......................... 54 Racks & Lockers ............................................. 54 foAm & foAm EquipmEnt ...................54 CAFS............................................................... 54 Foam & Foam Equipment ............................... 54 fundrAisinG........................................54 GAs dEtECtion ....................................54 GEAr pACks/CAsEs/VEsts ...................54 EMS Bags & Cases ......................................... 54 Hydration Packs ............................................. 54 USAR Bags ..................................................... 54 Wildland Bags/Packs ..................................... 54 hAzmAt EquipmEnt/suppliEs ............54 Decontamination Equipment .......................... 54 Hazmat Equipment......................................... 54 Hazmat PPE.................................................... 54 Infection Control............................................. 54 hEAlth, fitnEss, sElf-CArE ...............54 hosE ....................................................54 Attack Hose .................................................... 54 LDH ................................................................ 54 Reels .............................................................. 54 inCidEnt mAnAGEmEnt .......................54 Incident Command ......................................... 54 Signs .............................................................. 54 insurAnCE...........................................54 lAddErs...............................................54 liGhtinG ..............................................54 Flashlights ..................................................... 54 Portable Lights ............................................... 54 Scene Lighting ............................................... 56 mAss CAsuAlty ..................................56 nozzlEs ...............................................56

pErsonAl protECtiVE EquipmEnt .....56 Helmets .......................................................... 56 Hoods ............................................................. 56 Protective Clothing/Gear ................................ 56 Protective Eyewear ......................................... 56 Turnout Gear................................................... 56 rApid intErVEntion EquipmEnt ........56 rEhABilitAtion....................................56 Cooling Systems, Misters ............................... 56 rEsCuE EquipmEnt & trAininG ..........56 Confined Space Rescue Equipment ................ 56 Cribbing ......................................................... 56 Extrication Equipment .................................... 56 Ice Rescue/Equipment.................................... 56 Lifting Bags ................................................... 56 Rescue Training.............................................. 56 Rope Rescue/Training..................................... 56 Search Equipment .......................................... 56 shiElds & ACCEssoriEs......................56 Badges & Patches .......................................... 56 Decals, Emblems & Insignia .......................... 56 Helmet Shields ............................................... 56 spECiAlty itEms/sErViCEs .................56 Collectibles .................................................... 56 T-Shirts .......................................................... 56 tEst & CErtifiCAtion sErViCEs..........56 thErmAl imAGErs...............................56 tools ...................................................58 Hand Tools...................................................... 58 Saws .............................................................. 58 trAffiC Control .................................58 trAininG produCts ............................58 Books/Publications/Videos ............................. 58 Child Safety Education ................................... 58 Safety Education Products ............................. 58 Smoke-Generating Systems............................ 58 Training Products ........................................... 58 Training Programs/Education ......................... 58 Training Simulators ........................................ 58 wAtErCrAft ........................................58 wAtEr rEsCuE EquipmEnt .................58 wAtEr supply .....................................58 wEAthEr EquipmEnt/suppliEs ..........58 wildlAnd EquipmEnt .........................58 wmd EquipmEnt .................................58

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Products & services AccouNtABiLity systeMs American Trade Mark Co. Cruise Master Engraving SMOKE TRAINER Tactron, Inc. TheFireStore.com

APPArAtus & veHicLes Aerials Central Firehouse Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. HME Ahrens-Fox Marion Body Works Inc. Pierce Manufacturing Ambulances Braun Industries, Inc. Horton Emergency Vehicles Wheeled Coach Industries Inc. Apparatus Blanchat Mfg., Inc. Central Firehouse Command Fire Apparatus Crash Rescue Equipment Services, Inc. Creative Fire Apparatus Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. Danko Emergency Equipment W.S. Darley & Co. Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. Firovac - Reberland Fouts Bros. Fire Equipment Hackney Emergency Vehicles HME Ahrens-Fox Horton Emergency Vehicles KME Fire Apparatus Marion Body Works Inc. Neel Fire Protection Apparatus Inc. Nevada Pacific Fire & Safety Inc. Pierce Manufacturing Smeal Fire Apparatus Steele Fire Apparatus Summit Fire Apparatus SVI Trucks Unruh Fire U.S. Tanker Fire Apparatus LLC Specialty Vehicles 1st Attack Engineering, Inc. Alternative Support Apparatus (ASAP) Boise Mobile Equipment Inc. Burner Fire Control Central Firehouse Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. Hackney Emergency Vehicles Harley-Davidson Motor Co. HazTech Systems Inc. Horton Emergency Vehicles Lake Assault Boats, LLC Marion Body Works Inc. Meridian Specialty Vehicles Odyssey Auto Specialty Pierce Manufacturing

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RKO Enterprises Spartan Chassis Inc. Summit Fire Apparatus SVI Trucks Unruh Fire Wheeled Coach Industries Inc.

Electrical Class 1 Van’s Electrical Systems

Wildland & Wildland/Urban Interface Apparatus Blanchat Mfg., Inc. Brand FX Fire Apparatus Danko Emergency Equipment E.J. Metals, Inc. Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. Firovac - Reberland HME Ahrens-Fox Intelagard National FireFighter Wildland Corp.

Summit Fire Apparatus Unruh Fire

Gauges Class 1 Thuemling Instrument Group Van’s Electrical Systems

APPArAtus Accessories & eQuiPMeNt Accessories & Equipment Chief’s Choice FoamPro - Hypro/Pentair Water Gemstar Manufacturing Kelderman Manufacturing, Inc. Kochek Co. Inc. Quad County Fire Equipment RUD Chain, Inc. Sensible Products Inc. Storm King Mountain Technologies, Inc. Ward Diesel Filter Systems Wheeled Coach Industries Inc. XRT Power Systems Zephyr Industries Inc. Ziamatic Corp Alternators C.E. Niehoff & Co. Van’s Electrical Systems Apparatus Maintenance Chief’s Choice Chief’s Shield Products, LLC PPG Commerical Coatings

Engines Cummins Engine

Generators Cummins Onan XRT Power Systems In-Vehicle/Rear View Video Digital Ally Inc. Safety Vision Pump Controllers Class 1 Gorman-Rupp Company

Valves ARGCO Sprinkler Stop AWG Fittings LLC Kochek Co. Inc. Vehicle/Emergency Lights Circle D Lights Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation RECON Truck Accessories Weldon, A Division of Akron Brass Wheels Bridgestone-Firestone

APPAreL

Pumps C.E.T. Fire Pumps Mfg. Ltd. W.S. Darley & Co. Hale Products Gorman-Rupp Company Neel Fire Protection Apparatus Inc. Waterous Co. Wildfire Environmental USA

Boots & Footwear 5.11 Tactical Cosmas USA Fire-Dex Globe Manufacturing W. L. Gore & Associates HAIX North America, Inc. Honeywell First Responder Nick’s Custom Boots Quartermaster, Inc. TheFireStore.com

Seating Bostrom Company IMMI

Cleaning/Repair Services Chief’s Choice Pellerin Milnor Corp

Skid Unit C.E.T. Fire Pumps Mfg. Ltd. Danko Emergency Equipment Fouts Bros. Fire Equipment Intelagard National FireFighter Wildland Corp.

RKO Enterprises United Plastic Fabricating (UPF)

Gloves Dragon Fire Gloves Fire-Dex Quartermaster, Inc. Ringers Gloves TheFireStore.com

Batteries & Battery Chargers Kussmaul Electronics Co. Inc. P&W Service Center

Storage Systems Extendo Bed Co. Inc. GearGrid Performance Advantage Co. (PAC) Salsbury Industries - Lockers.com Underwater Kinetics

Chains Onspot of North America Inc. RUD Chain, Inc.

Suspension Kelderman Manufacturing, Inc. Legend Air Suspensions

Chassis Manufacturers Pierce Manufacturing Spartan Chassis Inc.

Tanks Fol-Da-Tank Company Husky Portable Containment Semo Tank United Plastic Fabricating (UPF)

Corrosion Prevention PPG Commerical Coatings

Tool Mounting Performance Advantage Co. (PAC) TheFireStore.com Ziamatic Corp

Incident Response Apparel 5.11 Tactical Blauer Phenix Technology Inc. Quaker Safety Products Corp.

Quartermaster, Inc. TenCate Protective Fabrics TheFireStore.com Outerwear 5.11 Tactical Black Helmet Apparel Blauer Boston Leather CustomInk Drifire Elbeco Inc. Hot Shield USA Inc. PBI Performance Products, Inc. Quartermaster, Inc.

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APPAreL cont.

BoArd-uP/sALvAge covers

Outerwear Cont.

Ricochet Manufacturing Company, Inc. TheFireStore.com

1-800-BOARDUP Fol-Da-Tank Company

Uniforms 5.11 Tactical Blauer Boston Leather Cruzan Badges Drifire Elbeco Inc. Quartermaster, Inc.

Air Compressors Breathing Air Systems Eagle Compressors Onspot of North America Inc.

Vests American Safety Vest Tactron, Inc. TheFireStore.com

AssociAtions, orgAniZAtions & governMent Agencies Associations/Organizations American Heart Association Beam Global Spirits & Wine Burn Institute Columbia Southern University Common Voices CPR Working Group FEMSA Firefighter Combat Challenge Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) National Fallen Firefighters Foundation NFPA Firewise Communities Wildland Firefighter Foundation Publications Will Wyatt

Audio-visuAL eQuiPMent & video eQuiPMent WTI (Wireless Technology, Inc.)

AWArds, JeWeLry & giFts 911 Sculpture Ashton Drake Galleries Beam Global Spirits & Wine Bradford Exchange Cruise Master Engraving Gennaro Jewelers Inc. Hero’s Salute Awards Co. Liberty Art Works United Firehouse

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BreAtHing APPArAtus & scBAs

Compressed/Breathing Air Quality Testing American Airworks Breathing Air Systems Structural Composites Industries (SCI) TRI Air Testing SCBAs Draeger Safety, Inc. Essex Industries, Inc. IMMI Last Chance Rescue Filter/Essex Industries, Inc. MSA Scott Health & Safety Sperian Fire STCC TSI Incorporated Ziamatic Corp

BuiLding construction coMPonents Electric Power Door

coMMunicAtions Communication Interoperability Fire Planning Associates, Inc. Inmarsat OnStar Otto Engineering Rescom USAlert LLC

Loudspeakers/PA Systems Locution Systems, Inc. Soundsphere

Fire Planning Associates, Inc. Hazguide Software Solutions LLC PURVIS Systems

Radios Daniels Electronics LTD Digital Paging Co. P&W Service Center Rescom Sprint/Nextel Thales Communications, Inc. USAlert LLC

EMS Software ACS FIREHOUSE Software FieldSaver Hazguide Software Solutions LLC

Secure Communications Inmarsat

Flow Test Equipment/Software Sperian Fire

Wireless Communications Cobalt AV Digital Paging Co. Futurecom Systems Group Inc. Inmarsat OnStar Rescom Sprint/Nextel Swissphone Telecom AG USAlert LLC

Incident Analysis Software ACS FIREHOUSE Software CoBRA Software - Defense Group Inc. ESRI

conFerences & trAde sHoWs Elsevier Public Safety Fire Expo - Harrisburg, PA Firefighter Combat Challenge National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) Pittsburgh FireRescue & EMS Expo

consuLting & MAnAgeMent Breckenridge Group Buildingi DHS Science & Technology Fire Planning Associates, Inc. Interact Business Group Priority Dispatch VFIS

Dispatch & Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Alert Public Safety Solutions eDispatches Locution Systems, Inc. Priority Dispatch Swissphone Telecom AG

eLectronics & coMPuter eQuiPMent

Headsets Otto Engineering P&W Service Center ProComm Americas, Ltd. Rescom Sigtronics Corp.

Computer Hardware Locution Systems, Inc. Panasonic Solutions Company

Intercoms Sigtronics Corp.

AVL, GPS, Geographic Mapping ESRI Iron Compass OnStar

Emergency Response Software ACS FIREHOUSE Software Advanced First Responder Solutions - Firefighter Response System Alsea Geospatial, Inc. CoBRA Software - Defense Group Inc. FATPOT

Fire Mapping Software ACS FIREHOUSE Software ESRI

Mobile Data ACS FIREHOUSE Software Emergency Reporting Sprint/Nextel Zoll Medical Corporation Records Management Systems ACS FIREHOUSE Software Emergency Reporting FDM Software FirePrograms Software Risk Assessment Software Emergency Reporting ACS FIREHOUSE Software Scheduling & Notification Software ACS FIREHOUSE Software Training Simulators FLAME-SIM High Voltage Software

eMs suPPLies AEDs & Monitors Physio-Control TechTrade Zoll Medical Corporation CO Screening Physio-Control CPR Physio-Control Simulaids Zoll Medical Corporation EMS Supplies Knox Company Meridian Medical Technologies

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Fire stAtions/BuiLdings

FundrAising

Immobilizers Skedco, Inc.

Alarm Systems Fail-Safe Emergency Access First-In by Westnet Swissphone Telecom AG

Beam Global Spirits & Wine

Oxygen Equipment Air Sep Corp.

Breathing Air Systems

FireFigHting eQuiPMent & suPPLies Detectors/Extinguishing Systems RAE Systems Emergency Access Systems Fail-Safe Emergency Access Equipment & Supplies Coaxsher Council Tool Co. DEUS Rescue Disaster Management Systems Inc. (DMS) Feld Fire Inc. Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. Fol-Da-Tank Company Hotstick USA, Inc. Houdini JunkYard Dog Industries L.N. Curtis & sons Nevada Pacific Fire & Safety Inc. Performance Advantage Co. (PAC) Sensible Products Inc. SMC - Seattle Manufacturing Corp.

Task Force Tips Inc. Wildfire Environmental USA Extinguishers & Extinguishing Agents Burner Fire Control Nevada Pacific Fire & Safety Inc.

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geAr PAcKs/cAses/vests

Cleaning Equipment/Supplies Fireman’s Friend Ringers Gloves

Hydration Packs True North Gear

Reels Coxreels Deschutes River Manufacturing, LLC Reelcraft Industries, Inc. RollNRack, LLC

Exhaust Removal Air Technology Solutions Air Vacuum Corporation MagneGrip Group Nederman USA Ward Diesel Filter Systems Flooring Mateflex Corporation Furniture 911 Sculpture All A Board Inc. Firehouse Furniture-The Guardian Recliner Laundry Equipment/Supplies Continental Girbau, Inc.

FoAM & FoAM eQuiPMent

Ventilation Equipment Cutters Edge Super Vac Tempest Technology TheFireStore.com

Attack Hose Niedner Inc. TheFireStore.com LDH Harrington Inc. Niedner Inc. RollNRack, LLC

Hydrants & Accessories Fail-Safe Emergency Access Harrington Inc.

Standpipe & Sprinkler Systems ARGCO Sprinkler Stop Knox Company

Hose

EMS Bags & Cases Pelican Products Inc. The Supply Cache Inc. TheFireStore.com

Heat Detection ISG Thermal Systems USA Inc.

PPV Fanst Super Vac

BW Technologies by Honeywell Honeywell Analytics MSA RAE Systems RKI Instruments, Inc. SENSIT Technologies TRI Air Testing

Columbia Southern University Firefighter Combat Challenge LG Sciences SportsArt Fitness SPRI Products

Buildings Breckenridge Group Sprung

Racks & Lockers GearGrid Salsbury Industries - Lockers.com TheFireStore.com

Power Take-Off Cummins Onan XRT Power Systems

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Architecture/Design American Fire Training Systems, Inc. Breckenridge Group F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium SRBL Architects

gAs detection

HeALtH, Fitness, seLF-cAre

CAFS C.E.T. Fire Pumps Mfg. Ltd. Intelagard Neel Fire Protection Apparatus Inc. Waterous Co. Foam & Foam Equipment CAT PUMPS- UltraHigh Pressure Pumps & Systems FoamPro - Hypro/Pentair Water Micro-Blaze Products Pierce Manufacturing RKO Enterprises Robwen, Inc. United Plastic Fabricating (UPF) Waterous Co.

USAR Bags True North Gear Wildland Bags/Packs Ben Meadows Forestry Suppliers Inc. The Supply Cache Inc. True North Gear

HAZMAt eQuiPMent/ suPPLies Decontamination Equipment Andax Industries LLC DQE, Inc. Fol-Da-Tank Company Hazmat Medical Associates, Ltd. HazTech Systems Inc. Husky Portable Containment Smiths Detection Warthog Products Ltd. Hazmat Equipment 20/20 Gene Systems Inc. Andax Industries LLC Aristatek Con-Space Communications Hazguide Software Solutions LLC Hazmat Medical Associates, Ltd. Idaho Technology, Inc. Kestrel Pocket Weather MetersNielsen Kellerman Matjack Midland Manufacturing Corp.

RAE Systems Response Biomedical Corporation Skedco, Inc. Smiths Detection Hazmat PPE Dupont Personal Protection W. L. Gore & Associates

incident MAnAgeMent Incident Command American Trade Mark Co. CoBRA Software - Defense Group Inc. FLAME-SIM Hackney Emergency Vehicles Meridian Medical Technologies Surrey Fire Safety House The Supply Cache Inc. Tactron, Inc. Signs Salsbury Industries - Lockers.com

insurAnce Provident Agency Inc. VFIS

LAdders Aluminum Ladder Co.

LigHting Flashlights Pelican Products Inc. Petzl America Streamlight Inc. Underwater Kinetics Portable Lights Circle D Lights Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation Underwater Kinetics

Infection Control Meridian Medical Technologies

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Products & services LigHtiNg coNt. Scene Lighting Circle D Lights Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation Pelican Products Inc. Surrey Fire Safety House

rAPid iNterveNtioN eQuiPMeNt

Hazmat Medical Associates, Ltd.

Ajax Rescue Tools Fol-Da-Tank Company Knox Company True North Gear

NoZZLes

reHABiLitAtioN

Akron Brass Company AWG Fittings LLC Task Force Tips Inc.

Cooling Systems, Misters Tempest Technology

MAss cAsuALty

PersoNAL Protective eQuiPMeNt (PPe) Helmets Alliance Fire and Rescue Honeywell First Responder Liberty Art Works MSA Petzl America Phenix Technology Inc. TheFireStore.com Hoods PBI Performance Products, Inc. TheFireStore.com Protective Clothing/Gear 5.11 Tactical Ben Meadows Black Diamond Dragon Fire Gloves Drifire Dupont Personal Protection Hansen Fire & Safety Honeywell First Responder Hot Shield USA Inc. Lion Apparel PBI Performance Products, Inc. PGI, Inc. Prevent Wear Ricochet Manufacturing Company, Inc. RUD Chain, Inc. Storm King Mountain Technologies, Inc. TECGEN Fire TenCate Protective Fabrics True North Gear Protective Eyewear TheFireStore.com Turnout Gear Boston Leather Drifire Fire-Dex Globe Manufacturing W. L. Gore & Associates Innotex Inc. PBI Performance Products, Inc.

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rescue eQuiPMeNt & trAiNiNg Confined Space Rescue Equipment Ajax Rescue Tools BlueWater Ropes CMC Rescue Inc Con-Space Communications Junkin Safety Appliance Co. Paratech Inc. Petrogen Inc. Petzl America Progressive Rescue Solutions, Inc Rescue 42, Inc. RescueTECH Rock-N-Rescue Roco Rescue Skedco, Inc. SMC - Seattle Manufacturing Corp.

Team Equipment Inc. Zistos Corporation Cribbing JunkYard Dog Industries POWER HAWK Technologies, Inc. Rescue 42, Inc. ResQtec Extrication Equipment Ajax Rescue Tools AMKUS Rescue Systems Channel Lock Glas-Master Holmatro Inc. Hurst Jaws of Life JunkYard Dog Industries Paratech Inc. Petrogen Inc. Petzl America POWER HAWK Technologies, Inc. Res-Q-Jack Inc. ResQtec Ringers Gloves Team Equipment Inc. TNT Rescue Systems, Inc. Warn Industries Wehr Engineering Zephyr Industries Inc.

Ice Rescue/Equipment Nebulus/JTW Associates LLC Petzl America ROCK-N-RESCUE TheFireStore.com Lifting Bags Holmatro Inc. Matjack Paratech Inc. POWER HAWK Technologies, Inc. ResQtec Team Equipment Inc. Rescue Training Channel Lock CMC Rescue Inc. Keiser University Petzl America Progressive Rescue Solutions, Inc. Rescue 3 International Rock Exotica Roco Rescue Sterling Rope Co. TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute Wehr Engineering Rope Rescue/Training BlueWater Ropes CMC Rescue Inc. DEUS Rescue MSA New England Ropes North American Rescue Products Omega Pacific PMI Progressive Rescue Solutions, Inc. RescueTECH Ringers Gloves Rock Exotica Rock-N-Rescue Roco Rescue SMC - Seattle Manufacturing Corp.

Sterling Rope Co. TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute Zistos Corporation Search Equipment BlueWater Ropes Con-Space Communications DKL International, Inc. ISG Thermal Systems USA Inc. Junkin Safety Appliance Co. Nebulus/JTW Associates LLC Orion Sleds & Trailers RescueTECH Sterling Rope Co. Zistos Corporation

sHieLds & Accessories Badges & Patches Blackinton, V.H. & Co., Inc. Cruzan Badges Gennaro Jewelers Inc. Hero’s Salute Awards Co. OUR Designs Inc. Quartermaster, Inc. Smith & Warren TheFireStore.com Decals, Emblems & Insignia American Trade Mark Co. Cruzan Badges Hero’s Salute Awards Co. Gennaro Jewelers Inc. OUR Designs Inc. TheFireStore.com Helmet Shields D.E. Williams Shields Phenix Technology Inc.

sPeciALty iteMs/services Collectibles 911 Sculpture Ashton Drake Galleries Bradford Exchange Code 3 Collectibles Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) Cruise Master Engraving Firefighter Play, LLC (The MONOPOLY Firefighters Edition) Gennaro Jewelers Inc. Liberty Art Works OUR Designs Inc. TheFireStore.com United Firehouse T-Shirts Black Helmet Apparel T. R. Designs, Inc. TheFireStore.com United Firehouse

test & certificAtioN services FoamPro - Hypro/Pentair Water Priority Dispatch

tHerMAL iMAgers Bullard ISG Thermal Systems USA Inc MSA

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tooLs Hand Tools Ajax Rescue Tools ARGCO Sprinkler Stop Ben Meadows Channel Lock Council Tool Co. W.S. Darley & Co. Holmatro Inc. Houdini Metabo Petrogen Inc. Team Equipment Inc. TheFireStore.com Warthog Products Ltd. Zephyr Industries Inc. Saws Super Vac Team Equipment Inc. TheFireStore.com Warthog Products Ltd.

trAFFic coNtroL Global Traffic Technologies Ringers Gloves TheFireStore.com

trAiNiNg Products Books/Publications/Videos Action Training Systems Alabama Fire College Bookstore American Heart Association Desert Rescue Research Elsevier Public Safety FirefighterNation.com FireRescue Magazine Informed Publishing JEMS Jones & Barlett Learning Child Safety Education Robotronics Inc. Signs and Shapes Intl. Inc. Safety Education Products 20/20 Gene Systems Inc. Probotics America Robotronics Inc. Signs and Shapes Intl. Inc. Surrey Fire Safety House Smoke-Generating Systems BullEx Digital Safety Tempest Technology Training Products American Fire Training Systems, Inc. BullEx Digital Safety Elsevier Public Safety Fire Facilities Inc. Keiser University OK Fine Productions Priority Dispatch

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Simulaids Tempest Technology TrainingTECH1 Training Programs/Education ACFEI (American College of Forensic Examiners) American Heart Association Aristatek Columbia Southern University Firefighter Combat Challenge Harley-Davidson Motor Co. HazTech Systems Inc. IMMI Kaplan Continuing Education Keiser University Matjack National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Pittsburgh FireRescue & EMS Expo Ropes That Rescue Ltd. Signs and Shapes Intl. Inc. TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute TrainingTECH1 VFIS Training Simulators American Fire Training Systems, Inc. BullEx Digital Safety FAAC Incorporated FLAME-SIM Power Jamb WHP Trainingtowers

WAtercrAFt Brunswick Commerical & Government Products Harbor Guard Boats Inc. Lake Assault Boats, LLC Midwest Rescue Airboats, LLC Rescue ONE Boats SeaArk Marine Inc.

WAter rescue eQuiPMeNt Brunswick Commerical & Government Products Houdini Kokatat Lake Assault Boats, LLC Nebulus/JTW Associates LLC Orion Sleds & Trailers Rescue ONE Boats Rescue Source RIBCRAFT Simulaids Stearns (The Coleman Company Inc.) TheFireStore.com

WAter suPPLy A.H. Stock Mfg. Corp.

AWG Fittings LLC Firovac - Reberland Fol-Da-Tank Company Kochek Co. Inc. Nevada Pacific Fire & Safety Inc. RollNRack, LLC Syntex Industries TurboDraft

WeAtHer eQuiPMeNt/ suPPLies Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. Forestry Suppliers Inc. Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters-Nielsen Kellerman

WiLdLANd eQuiPMeNt Ben Meadows Blanchat Mfg., Inc. Burner Fire Control Coaxsher Council Tool Co. CrewBoss Dragon Fire Gloves FoamPro - Hypro/Pentair Water Fol-Da-Tank Company Forestry Suppliers Inc. Hot Shield USA Inc. Kestrel Pocket Weather MetersNielsen Kellerman National FireFighter Wildland Corp.

Rescue 42, Inc. Storm King Mountain Technologies, Inc. Task Force Tips Inc. The Supply Cache Inc. True North Gear Wildfire Environmental USA

WMd eQuiPMeNt 20/20 Gene Systems Inc. Aristatek Idaho Technology, Inc. Pittsburgh FireRescue & EMS Expo S.E. International, Inc. Smiths Detection

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Company Listings Action Training Systems 1040 NE Hostmark St., Ste. 100 Poulsbo, WA 98370-7337 800/755-1440 Fax: 800/943-6288 info@action-training.com www.action-training.com

A.H. Stock Mfg. Corp.

8402 Center Rd. Newton, WI 53063 920/726-4211 Fax: 920/726-4214 stockvalue@lakefield.net www.ahstockmfg.com

Advanced First Responder Solutions - Firefighter Response System 4952 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303 877/274-2377 Fax: 503/304-0401 craigs@advancedfrs.com www.myFFRS.com

1-800-BOARDUP Offices Located Nationwide 800/262-7387 MDH@1-800boardup.com www.1-800-BOARDUP.com 1-800-BOARDUP- Locally Owned Offices Nationwide Service - Professional One Hour Response - 24/7 - No Charge to Victim - We Bill Insurance Direct - Boardup - Roof Cover - Shoring & Stabilization - Emergency Repairs - Licensed - Insured – Victim Assistance - 5 Bugle Corporate Partner of the International Association of Fire Chiefs - Call 1-800-BOARDUP and We’ll Be There in An Hour.

1st Attack Engineering, Inc. 5815 CR 35 Auburn, IN 46706 260/925-1951 Fax: 260/925-5720 1stattack@mchsi.com www.1stattack.com 20/20 Gene Systems Inc. 9430 Key W. Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240/403-0288 Fax: 240/403-0289 custservice@2020gene.com

5.11 Tactical 4300 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 209/527-4511 Fax: 209/527-1511 customerservice@ 511tactical.com www.511tactical.com 5.11 Tactical creates innovative, userrequired products that enhance the safety, speed and performance of fire, EMS and law enforcement professionals worldwide.

Built on a foundation of durability, quality and value, 5.11 leads the industry in delivering the most innovative gear, head to toe. By working directly with end-users and utilizing the expertise of highly-qualified subject matter experts, all 5.11 products exceed rigorous and exacting standards.

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911 Sculpture 10637 E. Camino Quince Tucson, AZ 85748 520/298-4961 oly65@cox.net www.911sculpture.com

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For over 40 years Newton Kwik Dump Valves have been the leader of quality constructed dump valves & accessories. Our trusted performance can be easily customized to suit your application & provide many years of trouble free service. When every second counts, ask for Newton Kwik Dump Valves & Accessories by A.H. Stock Mfg. See our ad on page 91.

ACFEI (American College of Forensic Examiners) 2750 E. Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65804 417/881-3818; 800/423-9737 Fax: 417/881-4702 www.acfei.com

ACS FIREHOUSE Software 3345 106th Circle Urbandale, IA 50322 800/921-5300 Fax: 515/288-4825 fhsales@acs-inc.com www.firehousesoftware.com Today’s first responders need a powerful records management system to manage critical information. Every second counts, and ACS FIREHOUSE Software can help you manage the information you need to provide critical decisions. With valuable, versatile, and fully integrated solutions, ACS FIREHOUSE Software is dedicated to helping agencies like yours manage business, day-to-day operations & planning, field operations & decision support, and technical challenges.

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Air Sep Corp.

260 Creekside Dr. Buffalo, NY 14228 716/691-0202 Fax: 716/691-1255 tfrasier@airsep.com www.airsepcpd.com Air Technology Solutions 337 High St. Burlington, NJ 08016 800/743-3323 Fax: 609/232-0712 air@pureair.com www.airtechnologysolutions.com Air Vacuum Corporation P.O. Box 517 Dover, NH 03821 603/743-4332 Fax: 603/743-3111 sales@airvacuumcorporation.com www.airvac911.com

Ajax Rescue Tools 1801 Franklin Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 800/323-9129 Fax: 847/455-9242 info@ajaxtools.com www.ajaxrescuetools.com Ajax Rescue Tools became a pioneer in the field of emergency extrication tools over 40 years ago. Ajax Rescue Tools are designed to meet the every day challenges in auto extrication, forcible entry, structural collapse, tunneling, confined space, trench rescue, mining collapse and other emergency situations with the speed, portability and dependability you need when every second counts.

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Akron Brass Company 343 Venture Blvd.

P.O. Box 86 Wooster, OH 44618 330/264-5678 Fax: 330/264-2944 prodinfo@akronbrass.com www.akronbrass.com Alabama Fire College Bookstore 2501 Phoenix Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 866/984-3545 Fax: 205/343-7404 bwarren@alabamafirecollege.org www.afcbookstore.com Alert Public Safety Solutions 5576 Hilliard Rome Office Park Hilliard, OH 43026 877/686-0911 Fax: 614/334-1723 sales@alertpss.com www.AlertPSS.com

All A Board Inc. 395 Dabbs House Rd. Richmond, VA 23223 804/652-0020 Fax: 804/652-0016 allaboardinc@aol.com www.allaboardinc.com See our ad on page 105.

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Alsea Geospatial, Inc. PO Box 2380 257 SW Madison Ave, Ste. B Corvallis, OR 97339-2380 541/754-5034 Fax: 541/754-5838 info@alseageo.com www.alseageo.com

American Fire Training Systems, Inc. 15200 S. New Ave. Lockport, IL 60441 630/257-0112 Fax: 630/257-3669 patrick@americanfiretraining systems.com www.americanfiretraining systems.com

Alternative Support Apparatus (ASAP) 5609 Gundy Dr. Midvale, OH 44653 740/922-2727 Fax: 740/922-9337 www.asap911.com

American Fire Training Systems is an active partner with fire professionals for the purpose of helping design, build and set up fire training facilities using modified steel ISO containers to fit their specific training goals. Whether full burn, non-burn, technical, tactical, or any combination, American Fire Training Systems can meet your needs in an economical and timely manner.

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AMKUS Rescue Systems 2700 Wisconsin Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 630/515-1800 Fax: 630/515-8866 experts@amkus.com www.amkus.com Andax Industries LLC 613 W Palmer St. St Marys, KS 66536 800/999-1358 Fax: 888/443-4732 customerservice@andax.com www.andax.com ARGCO Sprinkler Stop 2610 Commerce Way Vista, CA 92081 877/982-7426 Fax: 303/484-1046 info@argco.com www.sprinkler-stop.com

American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 214/706-1842 Fax: 214/987-9361 www.americanheart.org Aluminum Ladder Co. 1430 W. Darlington St. Florence, SC 29501 800/752-2526 Fax: 843/661-0972 www.fireladder.com See our ad on page 104.

American Airworks 578 Robert C Byrd Dr. PO Box 1000 Sophia, WV 25921-1000 304/683-4595 Fax: 304/683-3257 sales@americanairworks.com www.americanairworks.com

American Safety Vest 37 Eastern Ave. East Providence, RI 02914 401/435-0200 madison@americansafetyvest.com www.americansafetyvest.com

American Trade Mark Co. 2 Bohnert Place Waldwick, NJ 07463 800/964-0748 Fax: 201/447-8867 sales@firecommand.org www.firecommand.org Manufacturers of Incident Command and Accountability Systems as well as decals, signs and plaques. Our Dashboard Commander and our Case Commander Incident Command Systems allow the IC to monitor tactical operations, assignments, PAR and more. Our Accountability Systems include unbreakable Accountability Tags and Status Boards used to collect the tags in order to track crew assignments and locations.

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Aristatek 710 Garfield St. Ste 220 Laramie, WY 82070 877/912-2200 Fax: 307/721-2337 sales@aristatek.com www.aristatek.com The PEAC-WMD software is designed to rapidly assess HAZMAT and CBRNE incidents. Our best of breed interface provides first responder comprehensive information on hazardous substances, chemical reactive explosives, as well as the ability to develop incident specific exclusion zones and stand off distances and easily share any of this information with others. PEACWMD - When you need to know now.

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Ashton Drake Galleries 9200 North Maryland Avenue Niles, IL 60714-9853 866/903-2752 www.ashtondrake.com AWG Fittings LLC 43 Summer St. S. Walpole, MA 02071 508/850-5260 Fax: 508/850-5262 info@awg-fire.com www.awg-fire.com

Beam Global Spirits & Wine 1912 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793 516/785-9614 terryfund@verizon.net www.terryfarrellfund.org Ben Meadows P.O. Box 5277 Janesville, WI 53547-5277 800/241-6401 Fax: 800/628-2068 www.benmeadows.com Black Diamond 22 Oak Street #202 Newton, MA 02464 Fax: 800/459-5895 www.bdfire.com

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Alliance Fire and Rescue 26 Computer Drive East Albany, NY 12205 866/825-2124 Fax: 518/861-0144 Sales@alliancefireandrescue.com www.alliancefireandrescue.com

Black Helmet Apparel 3600 Commerce Blvd.

Kissimmee, FL 34741 877/54-SMOKE www.blackhelmetapparel.com Blackinton, V.H. & Co., Inc. 221 John Dietsch Blvd.

Attleboro Falls, MA 02763 800/699-4436 Fax: 508/695-5349 badges@blackinton.com www.blackinton.com

Blanchat Mfg., Inc. 10 NW 92 Rd. PO Box 444 Harper, KS 67058 620/896-7145 Fax: 620/896-7178 blanchat@sbcglobal.net www.blanchatmfg.com Blanchat Mfg., Inc is owned and managed by firemen. The function, safety and userfriendliness of equipment is the top priority.

Blanchat Mfg., Inc. strives to build the most effective and multi-purpose interface fire equipment in the fast-moving fine fuel fire apparatus industry.

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Blauer 20 Aberdeen Street Boston, MA 02215 800/225-6715 www.blauer.com

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BlueWater Ropes 209 Lovvorn Road Carrollton, GA 30117 770/834-7515 Fax: 800/836-1556 info@bluewaterropes.com www.bluewaterropes.com

Boise Mobile Equipment Inc. 900 Boeing St. Boise, ID 83705 208/338-1444; 800/445-8342 Fax: 208/344-0395 sales@bmefire.com www.bmefire.com See our ad on page 120.

Boston Leather 1801 Eastwood Dr. Sterling, IL 61081 800/733-1492 Fax: 800/856-1650 info@bostonleather.com www.bostonleather.com

Braun Industries, Inc. 1170 Production Drive Van Wert, OH 45890 419/232-7020 Fax: 419/232-7070 chadb@braunambulances.com www.braunambulances.com Breathing Air Systems 8855 E. Broad St. Reynolds, OH 43068 800/937-2479 Fax: 614/864-0071 sales@breathingair.com www.breathingair.com Breckenridge Group 700 N. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705 520/882-9944 Fax: 520/882-9946 kbreckenridge@ breckenridgearchitects.com www.breckenridgearchitects.com

Bradford Exchange www.collectiblestoday.com Brand FX Fire Apparatus 4995 Keller Haslet Road Fort Worth, TX 76244 877/347-3011 Fax: 817/490-9606 jfrost@brandfxbody.com www.brandfxfire.com

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BullEx is an innovative technology company that develops smart training tools for firefighters, safety officers, and other emergency responders. Its global products include fire extinguisher training systems, hose-line training devices and props, HazMat training tools, and interactive fire prevention trailers. BullEx serves a diverse customer base from its corporate and manufacturing headquarters in Albany, N.Y., and maintains offices around the world.

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Burn Institute 8825 Aero Drive, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92123-2269 858/541-2277 Fax: 858/541-7179 www.burninstitute.org

Channel Lock 1306 S. Main St. Meadville, PA 16335 800/724-3018 Fax: 800/962-2583 pliers@channellock.com www.channellock.com

C.E.T. Fire Pumps Mfg. Ltd. 75 Hector St. Pierreville, QC J0G 1J0 Canada 800/567-2719 Fax: 450/568-2613 sales@fire-pump.com www.fire-pump.com See our ad on page 37.

Bridgestone-Firestone www.bridgestone-firestone.com See our ad on page 21.

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Bostrom Company 818 Progress Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186 262/542-0222 Fax: 262/542-3784 mjoemichen@yahoo.com www.hobostrom.com

BullEx Digital Safety 20 Corporate Circle Albany, NY 12203 518/6892023 Fax: 518/6892034 info@bullexsafety.com www.BullExSafety.com

Central Firehouse 1118 Tram Rd. Townsend, GA 31331 866/558-3473 centralfirehse@aol.com www.centralfirehouseinc.com

Brunswick Commerical & Government Products 420 Megan Z Ave. Edgewater, FL 32132 386/423-2900 Fax: 386/423-9187 www.BrunswickCGboats.com Buildingi 165 NE Juniper, Ste. 200 Issaquah, WA 98027 206/388-2280 Fax: 425/369-9318 www.buildingi.com Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana, KY 41031 859/234-6616 Fax: 859/234-8987 info@bullard.com www.bullard.com

Burner Fire Control P.O. Box 53482 Lafayette, LA 70505 337/237-4547 Fax: 337/237-8510 www.burnerfire.com BW Technologies by Honeywell 3279 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, TX 76013 817/274-2487 Fax: 817/274-8321 info@gasmonitors.com www.gasmonitors.com CAT PUMPS - UltraHigh Pressure Pumps & Systems 1681 94th Lane NE Minneapolis, MN 55449 763/780-5440 Fax: 763/780-2958 foam@catpumps.com www.catpumps.com C.E. Niehoff & Co. 2021 Lee St. Evanston, IL 60202 847/866-6030 Fax: 847/492-1242 sales@ceniehoff.com www.ceniehoff.com

Chief’s Choice 17100 W. Ryerson Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151 262/796-8448 Fax: 262/796-8449 email@firechiefschoice.com www.firechiefschoice.com Chief’s Shield Products, LLC W1737 Washington Rd Oconomowoc, WI 53066 877/474-7501 Fax: 920/474-7497 info@chiefsshield.com www.chiefsshield.com

Circle d Lights 339 13th St. Carlstadt, NJ 07012 201/933-5500 Fax: 201/933-8146 www.circle-d.com See our ad on page 18.

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Company Listings Class 1 607 N.W. 27th Ave. Ocala, FL 34475 362/629-5020 Fax: 352/629-2902 CL1-Class1service@idexcorp.com www.class1.com

CMC Rescue Inc. PO Box 6870 Santa Barbara, CA 93160 800/235-5741 Fax: 805/562-9870 custsvc@cmcrescue.com www.CMCrescue.com CMC Rescue Inc was founded in 1978 to provide rescuers with the equipment they needed to safely and successfully save lives. CMC Rescue has become a leader in the rescue industry and provides quality rescue equipment for rappelling, rope rescue, confined space rescue and water rescue. CMC Rescue School offers hands-on rescue training for rope rescue, confined space rescue, emergency building shoring and trench rescue.

See our ad on page 98.

Coaxsher PO Box 2131 Wenatchee, WA 98807 800/440-3098 Fax: 509/663-5134 sales@coaxsher.com www.coaxsher.com Coaxsher is an elite manufacturer of wildland fire gear and search and rescue gear located in the Pacific Northwest. We design and produce wildland fire clothing, wildland fire packs, search and rescue packs, gear bags, radio chest harnesses, and more!

Cobalt AV 2456 Fortune Drive Lexington, KY 40509 859/299-9494 Fax: 859/299-9334 dfried@cobaltav.com www.cobaltav.com

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CoBRA Software - Defense Group Inc. 1140 Connecticut Ave., Ste. 1140 Washington, DC 20036 202/457-5595 Fax: 888/848-4969 coBRASales@defensegp.com www.cobrafirstresponder.com Code 3 Collectibles 7811 Lemona Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91405-1139 818/883-2400 johndunkel@funrise.com www.code3.net Columbia Southern University 25326 Canal Rd. Orange Beach, AL 36561 800/977-8449 Fax: 251/981-3815 admissions@columbiasouthern.edu www.columbiasouthern.edu Columbia Weather Systems, Inc. 2240 NE Griffin Oaks Street Ste. 100 Hillsboro, OR 97124 888/508-7375 Fax: 503/629-0898 info@columbiaweather.com www.columbiaweather.com Command Fire Apparatus 77 Cooper Avenue Landisville, PA 17538 866/238-6688 Fax: 717/735-0228 glenn@sellfiretrucks.com www.commandfireapparatus.com Common Voices 108 Centre Street Pleasant View, TN 37146 615/533-0305 vickiepritchett@aol.com www.fireadvocates.org Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) 900 Second St., Ste. 303 Washington, D.C. 20002 203/371-1277 Fax: 202/682-3473 csfi@csfi.org www.csfi.org

Con-Space Communications 280-13775 Commerce Parkway Richmond, BC V6V 2V4 Canada 604/244-9323 sales@con-space.com www.con-space.com CON-SPACE Communications Ltd. and its five principal product lines are the eyes, ears and voice of first responders around the world for almost two decades. CONSPACE Hardline, the SearchCam line, Delsar Life Detectors, the EntryLink and CON-SPACE Radio Accessories—now all manufactured by CON-SPACE Communications—are the “originals” in the field of technical rescue. They’re time-proven, reliable, field tested and easy to use.

See our ad on page 106.

Continental Girbau, Inc. 2500 State Road 44 Oshkosh, WI 54904 800/256-1073 Fax: 920/231-4666 info@continentalgirbau.com www.continentalgirbau.com Cosmas USA 387 Lafayette Rd, Ste 206 Hampton, NH 03842 603/758-6486 Fax: 603/758-6489 info@cosmasusa.com www.cosmasusa.com Council Tool Co. 345 Pecan Lane P.O. Box 165 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 910/646-3011 Fax: 910/646-4414 pcouncil@counciltool.com www.counciltool.com Coxreels 6720 S. Clementine Court Tempe, AZ 85283 480/820-6396 Fax: 480/820-5132 info@coxreels.com www.coxreels.com CPR Working Group www.improvecpr.com

Crash Rescue Equipment Services, Inc. 3912 W. Illinois Ave POB 211506 Dallas, TX 75211 469/484-4404 Fax: 469/484-4365 rbrown@crashrescue.com www.crashrescue.com Creative Fire Apparatus 8259 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

Ste. C Pasadena, MD 21122 443/817-0100 Fax: 410/360-7847 jimb@creativefireapparatus.com www.CFA.US.COM CrewBoss 815 Conger Eugene, OR 97402 800/971-7201 Fax: 541/284-2820 wss@westernshelter.com www.westernshelter.com Cruise Master Engraving 4790 Drift Creek Rd. SE Sublimity, OR 97385 503/769-6834 Fax: 503/769-4072 cruieme@wvi.com www.cruisemasterengraving.com Cruzan Badges 304/559-6346 Fax: 304/905-9302 sales@cruzanbadges.com www.cruzanbadges.com Cummins Engine Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 www.cummins.com Cummins Onan 1400 73rd Ave. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55432 763/528-7303 Fax: 763/528-7242 ed.pickens@onan.com www.cumminsonan.com Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. 509 68th Ave. Osceola, WI 54024 800/443-8851 Fax: 715/294-2168 sales@customfire.com www.customfire.com

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CustomInk 7902 Westpark Drive McLean, VA 22102 www.customink.com Cutters Edge P.O. Box 846 3855 23rd Street Baker City, OR 97814 541/524-9999 Fax: 541/524-9996 info@cuttersedge.com www.cuttersedge.com

W.S. Darley & Co. 325 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143 708/345-8050; 800/323-0244 Fax: 708/345-8993 darley@wsdarley.com www.darley.com

Daniels Electronics Ltd. 43 Erie St. Victoria, BC V8V 1P8 Canada 250/414-6270 gerry_wight@danelec.com www.danelec.com

For over a 100 years, firefighters have trusted Darley to provide one of the most complete offerings of fire products and services in the industry. Our 348-page fire equipment catalog includes the best name brands in pumps, apparatus, CAFS, water purfication, hose, turnout gear, rescue tools, lighting, hazmat, hardware and much more. Visit us at www.darley.com or shop online at www.edarley.com.

Danko Emergency Equipment PO Box 218 Snyder, NE 68664-0218 866/568-2200 Fax: 402/568-2278 sales@danko.net www.danko.net Danko Emergency Equipment is a Nebraska-based manufacturer and distributor of all your fire, rescue, and EMS apparatus and equipment needs.

We manufacture many types of vehicles including: tankers, tanker/pumpers, quick attacks, rescue trucks, brush trucks, slip-in units, wildland vehicles, airport units, and other specialty vehicles. Danko has been your one stop since 1974. We believe “The Harder You Look, The Better We Look!”

See our ad on page 100.

Deschutes River Manufacturing, LLC 65533 Old Bend-Redmond Hwy Bend, OR 97701 541/480-5967 Fax: 541/389-4218 david@the-rookie.com www.the-rookie.com Desert Rescue Research P.O. Box 12017 Glendale, AZ 85310 877/434-4781 www.desertrescue.com DEUS Rescue 4 West Coach Road Boulder, CO 80302 866/405-3461 Fax: 800/649-9645 info@DEUSrescue.com www.DEUSrescue.com D.E. Williams Shields 4439 El Paso Road South Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928/754-1922 Fax: 928/754-1522 info@dewilliamsshields.com www.dewilliamsshields.com DHS Science & Technology www.dhs.gov/files/scitech.shtm

Digital Paging Co. 10825 Burbank Blvd.

N. Hollywood, CA 91601 800/540-5700 Fax: 818/508-5800 ken@apollowireless.com www.apollowireless.com Disaster Management Systems Inc. (DMS) 2651 Pomona Blvd.

Pomona, CA 91768 909/594-9596 Fax: 909/594-8894 www.triagetags.com DKL International, Inc. 501 Church St. Ste. #317 Vienna, VA 22180 703/938-6700 Fax: 703/562-1953 office@dklabs.com www.dklabs.com DQE, Inc. 9910 North by Northeast Blvd.

Ste. 600 Fishers, IN 46037 800/355-4628 Fax: 317/295-9822 info@dqeready.com www.dqeready.com Draeger Safety, Inc. 101 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 412/787-8383 Fax: 412/787-2207 prodinfo@draeger.com www.Draeger.com Dragon Fire Gloves 8243 Hampton Bluff Terrace Chesterfield, VA 23832 800/975-7059 Fax: 800/975-7059 scott@DragonFireGloves.com www.DragonFireGloves.com Drifire 3151 Williams Rd., Ste. E Columbus, GA 31909 706/507-7555; 866/266-4035 Fax: 706/507-7556 www.drifire.com

Dupont Personal Protection www.personalprotection. dupont.com See our ad on page 27.

Eagle Compressors 3003 Thurston Ave. Greensboro, NC 27406 336/398-8000 Fax: 336/398-8001 www.eaglecompressors.com See our ad on page 71.

eDispatches 2 Kiel Avenue #303 Kinnelon, NJ 07405 973/453-5810 Fax: 973/291-6529 sales@edispatches.com www.edispatches.com E.J. Metals, Inc. 850 W Main Street Hortonville, WI 54944 920/779-9913 kevinj@ejmetals.com www.ejmetals.com Elbeco Inc. P.O. Box 13099 Reading, PA 19612 610/921-0651 Fax: 610/921-8651 marketing@elbeco.com www.elbeco.com Electric Power Door 522 West 27th Street P.O. Box 126 Hibbing, MN 55746 800/346-5760 Fax: 218/262-6478 sbonacci@electricpowerdoor.com www.electricpowerdoor.com

Digital Ally Inc. 7311 W. 130th Street Overland Park , KS 66213 800/440-4947 Fax: 913/814-7775 sales@digitalallyinc.com www.digitalallyinc.com

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Elsevier Public Safety 525 B St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 www.elsevier.com/publicsafety Our publications, annual conferences and our online CE program provide continuing education to public safety professionals— EMS, fire-rescue, law enforcement and communications—throughout the United States and the world. For more information on Elsevier Public Safety products, please visit www.elsevier.com/publicsafety.

Fail-Safe Emergency Access 150 Candace Dr. Maitland, FL 32751 800/713-5823 Fax: 407/260-5919 sales@failsafekeybox.com www.failsafekeybox.com FATPOT 655 E. Medical Drive Bountiful, UT 84010 801/397-3973 Fax: 801/397-0697 slefevre@fatpot.com www.fatpot.com

Emergency Reporting 851 Coho Way, Ste. 307 Bellingham, WA 98225 866/773-7678 www.emergencyreporting.com

FDM Software 113-949 West 3rd Street North Vancouver, BC V7P3P7 Canada 604/986-9941 Fax: 604/986-7130 info@fdmsoft.com www.fdmsoft.com

ESRI 380 New York St. Redlands, CA 92373-8100 909/793-2853; 800/447-9778 Fax: 909/793-5953 info@esri.com www.esri.com

Feld Fire Inc. 113 N. Griffith Rd. Carroll, IA 51401 712/792-3143 Fax: 712/792-6658 sales@feldfire.com www.feldfire.com

Essex Industries, Inc. 8007 Chivvis Drive St. Louis, MO 63123 314/351-6116 Fax: 314/351-7181 sales@lastchancefilter.com www.lastchancefilter.com

FEMSA P.O. Box 147 Lynnfield, MA 01940-0147 781/334-2771 Fax: 781/334-2771 info@femsa.org www.femsa.org

Extendo Bed Co. Inc. 223 Roedel Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605 800/752-0706 Fax: 208/286-0925 sales2@extendobed.com www.extendobed.com

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. 27855 James Chapel Rd. P.O. Box 249 Holden, LA 70744 800/443-9006 Fax: 225/567-5260 info@ferrarafire.com www.ferrarafire.com

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FAAC Incorporated 1229 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 734/761-5836 Fax: 734/761-5368 wbmartin@faac.com www.faac.com

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FieldSaver 14500 Surrey Place Pine Grove, CA 95665 877/881-8144 Fax: 877/881-8144 sales@fieldsaver.com www.fieldsaver.com

F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium 704/576-1386 fieroinfo@earthlink.net www.fierofirestation.com

Fire-Dex 780 S. Progress Dr. Medina, OH 44256 330/723-0000 Fax: 330/723-0035 info@firedex.com www.firedex.com Fire-Dex is now offering head to toe gear; Turnout, EMS, USAR, Wildland, Extrication, Gloves, Hoods, Helmets and coming soon, Fire-Dex leather boots and rubber boots.

Visit your local Fire-Dex distributor for more information and for one-stop-shopping for all of your gear needs.

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Fire Expo - Harrisburg, PA 940 Village Road Lancaster, PA 17602 717/464-3291 Fax: 717/464-3291 expo@lcfa.com www.lcfa.com Fire Facilities Inc. 314 Wilburn Rd. Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608/327-4100 Fax: 608/834-1843 info@firefacilities.com www.firefacilities.com

Fire Planning Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 446 Washington Crossing, PA 18977 215/321-6260 bartk@fireplanning associates.com www.getblazemark.com Modern, easy-to-use Web-based preincident planning software. Follows NFPA 1620. Includes “high rise” functionality, with Web-based mapping capabilities using the U.S. National Grid. Part of DHS’ Unified Incident Command Decision Support System.

Firefighter Combat Challenge 15312 Spencerville Ct., Ste. 100 Burtonsville, MD 20866 301/421-4433 Fax: 301/421-9575 www.firefighterchallenge.com Firefighter Play, LLC (The MONOPOLY Firefighters Edition) www.firefighterplay.com

FirefighterNation.com 525 B. St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 www.firefighternation.com

Firehouse Furniture The Guardian Recliner PO Box 175 Empire, CA 95319 888/380-2345 Fax: 209/575-2143 dave@firehousefurniture.com www.firehousefurniture.com Quality recliners built specifically for the firefighting and EMT professional and built for 24/7 use. They are extremely comfortable and have a limited lifetime warranty.

Free shipping.

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Fireman’s Friend 10 Plaza Drive Westmont, IL 60559-1130 630/887-7714 Fax: 630/887-1347 john@cleantools.net www.firemansfriend.net

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FirePrograms Software 4473 N Lecanto Hwy Beverly Hills, FL 34465 800/327-7638 Fax: 352/447-5083 sales@fireprograms.com www.fireprograms.com

FireRescue Magazine 525 B St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 www.FirefighterNation.com FireRescue Magazine, published by Elsevier Public Safety, provides solution-oriented information for fire officers and firefighters in a “read it today, use it tomorrow” format.

Be sure to visit our website, where you’ll find education, news, training resources, career and employment opportunities, networking and more!

Firovac - Reberland 5963 Fountain Nook Rd Apple Creek, OH 44606 800/796-2588 Fax: 330/698-7723 firovac@yahoo.com www.firovac.com Innovator and manufacturer of vacuum fire apparatus, a concept whose time has come. Constructed as tanker/pumpers, tankers or tenders, a truly versatile unit provides urban/rural fire departments with rapid water supply as well as fire suppression. Built to fit your needs, not just built for you to buy. Firovac enhances any water supply system and has helped many departments reduce their ISO ratings.

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First-In by Westnet 15542 Chemical Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714/548-3500 Fax: 714/901-5610 kmcgeorge@westnet-inc.com www.FirstInAlerting.com

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FLAME-SIM 2345 Pembroke Ave Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 877/352-6301 Fax: 847/490-9951 info@flame-sim.com www.flame-sim.com/ FLAME-SIM is cutting-edge training simulation software used to train communication and decision-based procedures in a real-time 3D environment. Training with FLAME-SIM regularly can increase firefighter understanding of command-driven fireground tactics by as much as 50%.

FLAME-SIM is bringing departments across North America cost-effective, innovative and immersive training that is revolutionizing the fire service industry.

Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation 3717 S. Conway Rd. Orlando, FL 32812 800/766-6335; 407/281-7396 Fax: 407/281-4407 www.femf.org Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association 880 Airport Road, Ste 110 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 386/676-2744 Fax: 386/676-5490 info@ffca.org www.ffca.org FoamPro - Hypro/Pentair Water 375 Fifth Ave. N.W. New Brighton, MN 55112 651/766-6400 Fax: 651/766-6614 foampro@pentair.com www.foampro.com

Fol-Da-Tank Company 1275 West 11th Street PO Box 110 Milan, IL 61264 800/637-8265 Fax: 309/787-3635 info@Fol-Da-Tank.com www.Fol-Da-Tank.com Fol-Da-Tank Co. marketed the first foldingframe portable tank in 1954, and since then, we have continued to grow our product offering and develop improvement to those products. We were the first to offer molded PVC handles in the bottom of our tanks in 2003, before other competitors were in the business. All new products are computer designed and field tested. We use quality American materials.

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Forestry Suppliers Inc. P.O. Box 8397 Jackson, MS 39284-8397 800/360-7788 Fax: 800/543-4203 fsi@forestry-suppliers.com www.forestry-suppliers.com Fouts Bros. Fire Equipment 2158 Atlanta Rd. Smyrna, GA 30080 800/948-5045 Fax: 770/333-9378 www.foutsbrosfire.com Futurecom Systems Group Inc. 3277 Langstaff Rd. Concord, ON L4K 5P8 Canada 905/660-5548 Fax: 905/660-6858 sales@futurecom.com www.futurecom.com GearGrid 670 S.W. 15th St. Forest Lake, MN 55025 888/643-6694 Fax: 651/464-4780 info@geargrid.com www.geargrid.com Gemstar Manufacturing 1515 North 5th Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 800/533-3631 Fax: 507/263-3921 sales@gemstarmfg.com www.gemstarmfg.com

Gennaro Jewelers Inc. 410 Bedford Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 516/785-0134 Fax: 516/785-5466 policejewelry@aol.com www.firejewerly.com

Glas-Master 8192 W 700 N Fairland, IN 46126-9507 800/457-4527 Fax: 317/835-2992 info@glasmaster.com www.glasmaster.com

Global Traffic Technologies 7800 Third Street North Building 100 St. Paul, MN 55128-5441 651/789-7333 Fax: 651/789-7334 infoaboutgtt@gtt.com www.gtt.com

Globe Manufacturing 37 Loudon Road Pittsfield, NH 03263 800/232-8323 Fax: 800/442-6388 info@globefiresuits.com www.globefiresuits.com Globe sells and services personal protective equipment including firefighter suits, protective clothing, and footwear under the Globe Firefighter Suits, Globe Cairns, Globe LifeLine, Globe FootGear, and Globe CARES brands through the largest and most established network of independent fire and equipment dealers worldwide.

Globe products focus on providing premium performance solutions to the most demanding emergency responders including fire/ rescue, emergency medical, and military personnel.

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W. L. Gore & Associates 105 Vieve’s Way Elkton, MD 21921 800/431-4673 Fax: 410/392-4452 fabrics@wlgore.com www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com For more than 30 years, W. L. Gore & Associates has been a pioneer in developing high-performance fabrics for a variety of technical applications -- fire, emergency response, ChemBio, law, and military.

Specializing in breathable, protective barriers, Gore works with leading gear manufacturers to deliver high-quality footwear, gloves, jackets, pants, and suits using CROSSTECH, GORE CHEMPAK, and GORETEX fabrics.

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Gorman-Rupp Company 600 S. Airport Rd. Mansfield, OH 44903 419/755-1011 Fax: 419/755-1251 grsales@gormanrupp.com www.GRpumps.com Gorman-Rupp has been manufacturing pumps, pumping systems and providing superior fluid-handling solutions since 1933. Whether it is a pump for a bedmounted brush truck, a PTO pump for a tanker or water wagon, a portable selfpriming engine-driven pump for rural dry hydrant pumping or simply a dewatering submersible or electric motor-driven centrifugal pump for draining a flooded basement, we have you covered.

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Hackney Emergency Vehicles 911 W. Fifth St. Washington, NC 27889 252/946-6521 Fax: 252/975-8393 rescueleader@hackneyusa.com www.rescueleader.com

Hansen Fire & Safety 1395 Grandview Ave., Ste. 10 Columbus, OH 43212 614/487-8197 Fax: 614/487-1688 toml@hansenfire.com www.hansenfire.com

HAIX North America, Inc. 2320 Fortune Dr., Ste. 120 Lexington, KY 40509 866/344-4249 Fax: 859/281-0113 service-hna@haix.com www.haix-bootstore.com

Harbor Guard Boats Inc. 1802 Pomona Road Corona, CA 92880 951/493-6785 Fax: 951/493-6797 info@harborguardboats.com www.harborguardboats.com

Hale Products Inc. 700 Spring Mill Avenue Conshohcken, PA 19428 610/825-6300 Fax: 610/825-6440 www.haleproducts.com

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Company Listings Harley-Davidson Motor Co. 3700 W. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53208 414/343-8603 Fax: 414/343-8781 misty.oelhafen@harleydavidson.com www.harley-davidson.com Harrington Inc. 2630 W. 21st St. Erie, PA 16506-2908 800/553-0078 Fax: 814/838-7339 www.harrinc.com

Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation 75 Jacksonville Road P.O. Box 2099 Warminster, PA 18974 800/524-9900; 215/957-0720 Fax: 215/957-0729 sales@havis.com Havis is defining the mobile workspace by offering a complete line of products that maximize mobile worker productivity with comfortable solutions, built to the highest safety standards, with a focus on quality.

Havis – Productivity in Motion. The Havis brand has grown to encompass a number of companies including LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD’s world-class mobile computing solutions & docking stations, Kwik-Kit Transport Systems, and Magnafire emergency lighting.

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Hazguide Software Solutions LLC 3680 Avalon Park Blvd., Ste. 200 Orlando, FL 32828-7347 877/411-4294 Fax: 407/382-5420 sales@hazguide.com www.hazguide.com

Hero’s Salute Awards Co. 1875 Route 23 S. Wayne, NJ 07470 888/457-8080 Fax: 888/457-9090 info@heros-salute.com www.heros-salute.com

Hazmat Medical Associates, Ltd. P.O. Box 483 New Lenox, IL 60451 800/462-4002 Fax: 815/469-0008 bharty@hazmatmedical.com www.hazmatmedical.com

High Voltage Software 2345 Pembroke Ave Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 224/645/6278 doug.seebach@high-voltage.com www.flame-sim.com

HazTech Systems Inc. 3919 Bootjack Lane P.O. Box 929 Mariposa, CA 95338 800/543-5487 Fax: 209/966-8089 sales@hHazcat.com www.hazcat.com

HME Ahrens-Fox 1950 Byron Center Ave. Wyoming, MI 49519 616/534-1463 captdave@hmeahrensfox.com www.hmeahrensfox.com See our ad on page 55.

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Holmatro Inc. 505 McCormick Dr. Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410/768-9662 Fax: 410/768-4878 info@holmatro-usa.com www.holmatro-usa.com Holmatro has more than 40 years experience manufacturing high-pressure hydraulic tools, with over 25 of them at our factory in Glen Burnie, Md. Together with our factory in the Netherlands, Holmatro services customers on every continent. Our extensive dealer network, provides equipment, training, service and support worldwide. Emergency services personnel around the world depend on Holmatro’s technology to make their critical tasks faster, easier and safer.

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Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition 342 N. LaGrange Rd., Ste. 300 Frankfort, IL 60423 877/550-HFSC (4372) Fax: 815/464-8040 peg@PPACom.com www.homefiresprinkler.org Honeywell Analytics 405 Barclay Boulevard Lincolnshire, IL 60069 800/538-0363 Fax: 847/955-8208 directgas@honeywell.com www.honeywellanalytics.com Honeywell First Responder 1 Innovation Court Dayton, OH 45414 800/688-6148; 937/264-2662 Fax: 937/264-2677 DLOH89Receptionist@mail.

Honeywell.com www.totalfiregroup.com

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Horton Emergency Vehicles 3800 McDowell Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 614/539-8181 Fax: 614/539-8165 info@hortonambulance.com www.hortonrescue.com

Hot Shield USA Inc. 214 Main St. Unit, Ste. 289 El Segundo, CA 90245 310/297-2624 Fax: 310/297-0819 info@hotshield.com www.hotshield.com

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Do you fight any type of outdoor fire? We are the manufacturers of the patented Hot Shield face mask for wildland firefighting.

We have been making progressive and innovative wildland face and lung protection for the last 13 years … still the best protection for your face and lungs.

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Company Listings Hotstick USA, Inc. 2500 Catalina Ct. Raleigh, NC 27607 919/782-4442 Fax: 919/782-4473 sales@hotstickusa.com www.hotstickusa.com Makers of the AC Hotstick, a non-contact AC voltage detector for search and rescue.

Identify potential electrical hazards safely from a distance. Trust is good. Checking is better. Contact Hotstick USA, Inc. for more information.

Husky Portable Containment 397202 W. 1400 Road Dewey, OK 74029 918/534-0002 Fax: 918/534-1117 sales@huskyportable.com www.huskyportable.com

Idaho Technology, Inc. 390 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 800/735-6544 Fax: 801/588-0507 it@idahotech.com www.idahotech.com/BioDefense/

IMMI 18881 U.S. 31 North Westfield, IN 46074 866/765-5835 Fax: 317/896-2142 info@imminet.com www.imminet.com

Houdini 25749 S.W. Canyon Creek Rd. Wilsonville, OR 97070 866/927-2280 Fax: 503/682-2130 CustomerService@HoudiniTool.com www.HoudiniTool.com

Husky Portable Containment manufactures folding frame tanks, self-supporting tanks, salvage covers, strainers and many products related to the fire industry. We offer our patent-pending Easy Lift Handles on the floor of all of our tanks. Other features include pinch-free frames and a heavy-duty floor. We offer a money-back guarantee on all our products; we also have a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Idaho Technology, the leading manufacturer of BioThreat detection instruments, introduces its newest instrument, RAZOR EX. This hand-carry detector provides sensitive and reliable detection and identification of bioterrorism threats using cutting-edge PCR technology. The battery operated instrument weighs 11 lbs and uses freezedried reagents making it ideal for on-scene threat assessment by firefighters and hazmat personnel. Reliable results for 10 pathogens are available in 30 minutes.

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The SmartDock hands-free SCBA holder is one of several LifeGuard technologies offered

by IMMI, the leading provider of advanced safety systems for fire apparatus. IMMI engineers work alongside the most trusted fire apparatus manufacturers, delivering advanced occupant protection products that are proven to meet the needs of firefighters.

Other LifeGuard products inclued side roll protection, frontal collision protection and on-board vehicle data recorders.

Hurst Jaws of Life 711 North Post Road Shelby, NC 28150 800/537-2659 Fax: 704/487-7840 contacthurst@idexcorp.com www.jawsoflife.com

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Company Listings Informed Publishing 7110 SW Fir Loop, Ste. 110 Tigard, OR 97223 888/624-8014 Fax: 503/639-1369 sales@informedguides.com www.informedguides.com Inmarsat 1101 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Ste. 1225 Washington, DC 20036 202/248-5175 Fax: 202/248-5177 government_services@ inmarsat.com www.inmarsat.com Innotex Inc. 275 Gouin St. Richmond, QC J0B 2H0 Canada 819/826-5971 Fax: 819/826-5195 www.innotex.ca

Intelagard 590 Burbank St., Ste. 220 Broomfield, CO 80020 303/309-6309 Fax: 303/410-1562 info@intelagard.com www.intelagard.com See our ad on page 25.

Interact Business Group 27818 Valley Center Road Valley Center, CA 92082 760/751-0773 info@interactbusinessgroup.com www.interactbusinessgroup.com

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International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 4025 Fair Ridge Dr. Fairfax, VA 22033 703/273-9815 Fax: 703/273-9363 www.iafc.org

ISG Thermal Systems USA Inc. 305 Petty Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30043 877/733-3473 Fax: 678/442-1295 info@isgfire.com www.isgfire.com

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Iron Compass 313 W Liberty St., Ste. 239 Lancaster, PA 17603 717/2951194 info@ironcompass.com www.ironcompass.com

JEMS 525 B St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 www.JEMS.com

JeMS is the authoritative source of information on emergency medicine and prehospital care for EMS providers worldwide.

Each month, JeMS presents provocative and challenging commentary and comprehensive analysis of news and trends in the EMS industry.

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JEMS.com 525 B St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 www.JEMS.com JEMS.com, the top source of information and resources for the emergency medical services community, is the leading online destination for EMTs, paramedics and EMS administrators.

Jones & Bartlett Learning 40 Tall Pine Drive Sudbury, MA 01776 800/832-0034 Fax: 978/443-8000 info@jblearning.com www.jblearning.com

Junkin Safety Appliance Co. 3121 Millers Lane Lousville, KY 40216 502/775-8303 Fax: 502/772-0548 junkinsafety@aol.com www.junkinsafety.com See our ad on page 94.

JunkYard Dog Industries 440 Horsham Rd., Ste. 4/5 Horsham, PA 19044 267/803-1440 Fax: 267/803-1447 jydinfo@cavtel.net www.junkyarddogindustries.com

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Keiser University 6151 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, FL 34240 800/591-2441 Fax: 941/907-2016 admissisonsSAR@ keiseruniversity.edu www.KeiserUniversity.edu See our ad on page 71.

Kelderman Manufacturing, Inc. 2686 Highway 92 Oskaloosa, IA 52577 641/673-0468 mark@kelderman.com www.kelderman.com

Kestrel Pocket Weather MetersNielsen Kellerman 21 Creek Circle Boothwyn, PA 19061 610/447-1555; 800/784-4221 Fax: 610/447-1577 info@kestrelweather.com www.kestrelweather.com KME Fire Apparatus One Industrial Complex Nesquehoning, PA 18240 800/235-3928 Fax: 570/669-5124 kme@kovatch.com www.kovatch.com

Kaplan Continuing Education 6301 Kaplan University Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 877/836-5815 www.kaplanďŹ reandems.com

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Knox Company 1601 W Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 800/552-5669 Fax: 623/687-2299 info@knoxbox.com www.knoxbox.com

Lake Assault Boats, LLC 1 Clough Ave Superior, WI 54880 612/849-6655 Fax: 715/394-2807 jerrya@lakeassault.com www.lakeassault.com

The UL-listed KNOX-BOX Rapid Entry System reduces emergency response time, forcedentry property damage and the liability for lost keys. Throughout America, more than 11,500 fire departments and emergency agencies have depended on Knox secure key control products since 1975. The Knox System includes high security key boxes, vaults, cabinets, padlocks, key switches, master key retention units and locking FDC caps and plugs.

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Kochek Co. Inc. 75 Highland Dr. Putnam, CT 06260 800/420-4673 Fax: 800/772-0255 sales@kochek.com www.kochek.com Kokatat 5350 Ericson Way Arcata, CA 95521 707/822-7621 Fax: 797/822-8481 ktinney@kokatat.com www.kokatat.com Kussmaul Electronics Co. Inc. 170 Cherry Ave. W. Sayville, NY 11796 631/567-0314 Fax: 631/567-5826 sales@kussmaul.com www.kussmaul.com L.N. Curtis & sons 1800 Peralta Street Oakland, CA 94607 800/443-3556 Fax: 510/839-5325 oaksales@lncurtis.com www.LNCURTIS.com

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Last Chance Rescue Filter/ Essex Industries, Inc. 8007 Chivvis Drive St. Louis, MO 63123 314/351-6116 Fax: 314/351-7181 Sales@LastChanceFilter.com www.LastChanceFilter.com

Law Officer Magazine 525 B St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 With a mission “to provide the best in tactics, technology and training,” Law officer serves law enforcement professionals with practical columns and features on a monthly basis.

Legend Air Suspensions 3461 Whitewood Service Rd. Sturgis, SD 57785 605/720-4202 Fax: 605/720-4207 info@legendsuspensions.com www.fire-ems.legendsuspensions.com LG Sciences 260/804-6937 shawnbellon@lgsciences.com www.lgsciences.com Liberty Art Works P.O. Box 38 Dutzow, MO 63342 888/411-7744 Fax: 636/433-2888 liberty@libertyartworks.com www.libertyartworks.com

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L-M Lion Apparel 6450 Poe Ave., Ste. 300 Dayton, OH 45414 800/421-2926 Fax: 877/803-1032 marketing@lionapparel.com www.lionapparel.com

Locution Systems, Inc. 1626 Cole Blvd., Ste. 325 Golden, CO 80401 303/932-0014 Fax: 303/384-9014 beckys@locution.com www.locution.com Locution Systems offers automated 911 dispatching, zoned dispatching for multi-unit fire stations, fire station alerting technologies, (including ramped lights & tones, automated egress lighting, display technologies such as LED reader boards), and fire station control technologies (including automated control of gas stoves and bay doors). Locution Systems’ technologies are installed in small, medium & large cities and counties throughout North America (US & Canada).

MagneGrip Group 11449 Deerfield Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 800/875-5440 Fax: 513/247-2502 info@magnegrip.com www.magnegrip.com Marion Body Works Inc. 211 W. Ramsdell St. P.O. Box 500 Marion, WI 54950 715/754-5261 Fax: 715/754-1301 rfasales@marionbody.com www.marionbody.com Mateflex Corporation 2007 Beechgrove Pl. Utica, NY 13501 315/733-1412; 800/926-3539 Fax: 315/735-4372 info@mateflex.com www.mateflex.com

Matjack 1441 Sadlier Circle W. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46239 317/359-3078 Fax: 317/359-3079 matjack@sprynet.com www.matjack.com Matjack, a U.S. manufacturing company for over 30 years with experience in airbags that goes back to include the invention of aircushions in 1965, is still considered to be the industry leader in cutting-edge technology and product quality. Our products are Matjack high-, medium- and low-pressure bags and cushions, including Jumbos, Underwater Bags, Matsacks, Hosecats and now our new, FLOW STOP hazmat pipeplugs.

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Meridian Medical Technologies 6350 Stevens Forest Road, Ste. 301 Columbia, MD 21046 800/638-8093 MeridianInfo@kingpharm.com www.meridianmeds.com Meeting the needs of emergency responders for nearly 50 years: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc., has helped to meet the needs of emergency responders by innovating the development and application of auto-injector technology. And as of October 27, 2009, Meridian has licensed the exclusive rights to CYANOKIT (hydroxocobalamin for injection) in the U.S. To learn more, call 800/638-8093 or visit MeridianMeds.com.

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Meridian Specialty Vehicles 1627 West Main #276 Bozeman, MT 59715 888/582-1406 info@meridiansv.com www.meridiansv.com Metabo PO Box 2287 1231 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380 800/638-2264 Fax: 800/638-2261 dsmith@metabousa.com www.metabousa.com

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Micro-Blaze Products 9223 Eastex Freeway Houston, TX 77093 713/691-6468 Fax: 713/691-2331 bscogin@micro-blaze.com www.micro-blaze.com Midland Manufacturing Corp.

7733 Gross Point Rd. Skokie, IL 60077 847/677-0333 kevinc@midlandmfg.net www.midlandmfg.net Midwest Rescue Airboats, LLC 1035 E. 23rd Street, Ste. 1 Lawrence, KS 66046 785/760-4467 Fax: 785/542-3711 cathy@midwestrescueairboats.com www.midwestrescueairboats.com

National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) 139 E. South Temple, Ste. 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801/359-6916 Fax: 801/359-0996 info@emergencydispatch.org www.emergencydispatch.org

National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) 857 Tallevast Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 877/506-NAFI (6234) Fax: 941/351-5849 info@NAFI.org www.NAFI.org See our ad on page 84.

MosbyJems 11830 Westline Industrial Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146 800/325-4177 Fax: 314/432-1380 www.mosbyjems.com Mosby is proud to produce high-quality text and reference books, videotapes, software and continuing education for the emergency care, fire and rescue professions. Check out our website at www.mosbyjems.com for more information on all our products.

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MSA PO Box 426 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 877/MSA-FIRE info@msanet.com www.msafire.com

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Box 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301/447-1365 Fax: 301/447-1645 www.firehero.org

National FireFighter Wildland Corp.

1574 W. Sixth Ave. P.O. Box 21107 Eugene, OR 97402 800/423-8347 Fax: 800/891-1982 info@nationalfirefighter.com www.nationalfirefighter.com See our ad on page 125.

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Nebulus/JTW Associates LLC 21025 Heron Way Lakeville, MN 55044 800/682-8039; 952/985-7641 Fax: 952/985-7641 flotation@nebulusflotation.com www.nebulusflotation.com Pull the cord. Save a life. The fast-deploying Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device is compact, easy to use and allows a single first responder to immediately perform a water or ice rescue at the scene of an emergency— without having to wait for backup. In short, it helps first responders do what they do best: save lives.

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Nederman USA 6330 Commerce Drive Westland, MI 48185 800/575-0609 Fax: 800/729-3358 infoUSA@nederman.com www.nederman.com Neel Fire Protection Apparatus Inc. 1118 I H-35 N. P.O. Box 20126 Waco, TX 76705 800/433-4302 Fax: 254/799-9248 neel@texnet.net www.neelfire.com Nevada Pacific Fire & Safety Inc. 1500 E. Tropicana Las Vegas, NV 89119 972/624-8380 Fax: 972/624-5380 info@neupacinc.com www.neupacinc.com

New England Ropes 848 Airport Rd. Fall River, MA 02720 800/333-6679 Fax: 800/647-6731 neropes@neropes.com www.neropes.com

NFPA Firewise Communities 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 20169 617/984-7444 Fax: 617/984-7056 cblake@nfpa.org www.firewise.org Nick’s Custom Boots 3805 North Market Street Spokane, WA 99207 800/824-2685 nick@nicksboots.com www.nicksboots.com

Niedner Inc. 675 Merrill Street Coaticook, QC J1A 2S2 Canada 819/849-2751 Fax: 819/849-7539 sales@niedner.com www.niedner.com Neidner produces a full line of layflat hose technology for firefighting needs, from the lightweight & compact XL-800 series right up to the more aggressive Powerline attack hose.

We also build a full line of fire hose testing equipment.

North American Rescue Products 35 Tedwall Court Greer, SC 29650 888/689-6277 www.narescue.com Odyssey Auto Specialty 317 Richard Mine Rd Wharton, NJ 07885 800/535-9441 Fax: 973/328-2639 sales@odysseyauto.com www.odysseyauto.com OK Fine Productions PO Box 225 Casper, WY 82602 307/266-4662 Fax: 307/266-4730 trishb@tribcsp.com www.trainingdummies.com

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Omega Pacific 11427 W. 21st Avenue Airway Heights, WA 99001 800/360-3990 Fax: 509/456-0194 info@omegapac.com www.omegapac.com

P&W Service Center 1748 Independence Blvd., Ste. B6 Sarasota, FL 34234 800/822-2180 Fax: 941/360-2207 sales@pwservice.com www.pwservice.com

Omega Pacific is a US manufacturer of mountaineering, climbing and rescue hardware based in Eastern Washington. We provide a solid line of steel and aluminum carabiners for all rescue needs and offer NFPA-rated goods. Website: www.omegapac.com or call at 800/360-3990.

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Onspot of North America Inc. 555 Lordship Blvd.

Stratford, CT 06615 800/766-7768 Fax: 203/380-0441 onspot@onspot.com www.onspot.com

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OnStar 400 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48265 888/4-ONSTAR Fax: 457/434-0895 customerservice@onstar.com www.onstar.com Orion Sleds & Trailers LLC Box 151,100 Central Ave N Watkins, MN 55389 320/764-6175 Fax: 320/764-6176 sleds@orionsleds.com www.orionind.com Otto Engineering 2 E. Main St. Carpentersville, IL 60110 847/428-7171 Fax: 847/428-1956 comsales@ottoexcellence.com www.ottoexcellence.com

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Panasonic Solutions Company One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 888/223-1012 toughbook_sales_support@ us.panasonic.com www.toughbook.com Panasonic Solutions Company empowers people whose jobs depend on reliable technology. The company delivers collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for a wide range of government and commercial enterprises. Products and services within its portfolio include Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solutions, professional projectors, displays and HD video acquisition and production solutions.

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Paratech Inc. 1025 Lambrecht Road PO Box 1000 Frankfort, IL 60423 800/435-9358 Fax: 815/469-7748 paratech@paratech.us www.paratech.com Paratech manufactures strong equipment with a smart design that’s ready to handle the most serious situations. Our mission is to provide high quality and consistently reliable products that are up to whatever demanding task is at hand. We take our job seriously because we know the situation is quite often a matter of life or death. Our products are ready when you are.

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PBI Performance Products, Inc. 9800 Southern Pine Blvd., Ste. D Charlotte, NC 28273 800/858-2467 Fax: 704/554-3101 info@pbiproducts.com www.pbiproducts.com PBI sets the standard in PPE with PBI Gold, PBI Matrix, PBI TriGuard and New PBI BaseGuard fabrics. From turnout gear and hoods to innovative USAR and wildland gear to lightweight base layer garments, PBI fabrics take protection and performance to the highest level. PBI fabrics blend thermal resistant PBI fibers with other high performance fibers—to offer superior thermal protection, comfort and durability in personal protective garments.

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Pelican Products Inc. 23215 Early Avenue Torrance, CA 90505 310/326-4700; 800/473-5422 Fax: 310/326-3311 sales@pelican.com www.pelican.com Pellerin Milnor Corp.

PO BOX 400 Kenner, LA 70063-9986 800/469-8780 www.milnor.com Performance Advantage Co. (PAC) P.O. Box 306 Lancaster, NY 14086 888/514-0083 Fax: 877/741-9206 info@pactoolmounts.com www.pactoolmounts.com Petrogen Inc. P.O. Box 75610 Colorado Springs, CO 80970-5610 877/888-6721 Fax: 719/596-4721 www.petrogen.com

Petzl America P.O. Box 160447 Freeport Cntr. Bldg. M-7 Clearfield, UT 84016 877/807-3805 Fax: 801/926-1558 info@petzl.com www.petzl.com Who is Petzl? Petzl manufactures and distributes specialized equipment for technical rope rescue in over 40 countries. Petzl’s product line features state-of-the-art rescue harnesses, helmets, carabiners, ascenders, rope grabs, descenders, and pulleys. Signature products include the NFPA-certified Navaho harness and Vector Lifelines, the ANSI-rated Vertex Helmet line, and an assortment of world-renowned headlamps for hands-free lighting. New products include the Tikka XP Hazloc headlamp, the I’D NFPA “G”-rated descender and the EXO Personal Emergency Escape System.

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PGI, Inc. 550 Commercial Avenue PO Box 307 Green Lake, WI 54941 800/558-8290 Fax: 920/294-4307 mail@pgi-inc.com www.pgi-inc.com

Phenix Technology, Inc. 12391 Sampson St. #H Riverside, CA 92503 951/272-4938 Fax: 951/279-8399 geninfo@phenixfirehelmets.com www.phenixfirehelmets.com Founded in tradition, designed for the future.

Phenix Technology has been making fire helmets since 1970. We began with our tradtional style 1500 series helmets that most of you recognize from the west coast. In 2008 we began production of our tradtional leather helmets and recently designed and produced our traditional composite helmets. Visit our website to see all of our products.

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Physio-Control 11811 Willows Rd. NE Redmond, WA 98052 800/442-1142 Fax: 425/867-4616 www.physio-control.com LIFEPAK defibrillator/monitors and automated external defibrillators from Physio-Control set the standard for quality and reliability and are used by more physicians, hospitals and emergency medical services than any other brand. PhysioControl continues to lead the industry through innovation and advanced technology. For more information, visit our website at www.physio-control.com.

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Pierce Manufacturing 2600 American Dr. P.O. Box 2017 Appleton, WI 54912-2017 920/832-3231 Fax: 920/832-3084 www.piercemfg.com

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Pittsburgh FireRescue & EMS Expo 645 E. Pittsburgh St., Ste. 357 Greensburg, PA 15601 800/747-5599 Fax: 724/219-3570 ksimon@kellysimonproductions.com www.pittsburghfireexpo.com PMI PO Box 803 Lafayette, GA 30728 800/828-7673 custserv@pmirope.com www.pmirope.com

POWER HAWK Technologies, Inc. 300 Forge Way, Ste. 2 Rockaway, NJ 07866 973/627-4646 Fax: 973/627-4622 PH2@powerhawk.com www.powerhawk.com We at POWER HAWK Technologies Inc. are committed to solving our customers’ needs by providing innovative engineered and high-quality products and accessories coupled with outstanding customer support. Applications and markets include Fire/ Rescue and Emergency Services, Military, Law Enforcement, EOD, Industrial, Nuclear, and more. Products include; the POWER HAWK P-16 Rescue System and Accessories, Power Pusher Ram System, AUTO-CRIB Stabilization Device, and SWENCH Manual Impact Wrenches.

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P Power Jamb PO Box 2115 Abington, MA 02351 508/586-1423 fd176@aol.com www.powerjamb.com PPG Commerical Coatings 800/647-6050 www.ppgcommercialcoatings.com Prevent Wear www.prevent-wear.com

Priority Dispatch 139 E. South Temple, Ste. 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801/363-9127 Fax: 801/363-9144 info@prioritydispatch.net www.prioritydispatch.net See our ad on page 8.

Probotics America 10028 Monroe Drive Dallas, TX 75229 972/231-7744 Fax: 972/782-4152 info@proboticsamerica.com www.proboticsamerica.com

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ProComm Americas, Ltd. 925 Golden Beech Drive P.O. Box 392 Brookville, OH 45309 937/770-1190 Fax: 937/770-1191 info@procommamericas.com www.procommamericas.com Progressive Rescue Solutions, Inc. 2181 Liough Drive Clarkdale, AZ 86324 928/301-6594 Fax: 928/649-2635 jerry@prstraining.com www.prstraining.com PRS, Inc., offers five levels of rope rescue, two levels of confined space, and two levels tower/antenna (fall protection).

We also carry a full line of rope, confined space, river, and fall protection equipment.

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Provident Agency Inc. 272 Alpha Dr. P.O. Box 11588 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 800/447-0360 Fax: 412/963-0415 dweber@providentbenetifts.com www.providentbenefits.com

Public Safety Communications 525 B St., Ste. 1800 San Diego, CA 92101 800/266-5367 Fax: 619/699-6396 www.apcointl.org Published by Elsevier Public Safety, Public Safety Communications is the official magazine of the Association of PublicSafety Communications Officials (APCO) International, Inc. A monthly publication, Public Safety Communications serves 9-1-1/dispatch centers and radio/field personnel. More information may be found at www.apcointl.org.

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PURVIS Systems 1272 West Main Road Middletown, RI 02842 401/849-4750 Fax: 401/849-0121 www.purvis.com Quad County Fire Equipment PO Box 155 Saunmin, IL 61769 815/832-4475 Fax: 815/832-4476 scenedots@hotmail.com www.scenedots.com Quaker Safety Products Corp.

103 South Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951-1119 215/536-2991 Fax: 215/538-2164 info@quakersafety.com www.quakersafety.com Quartermaster, Inc. PO Box 4147 Cerritos, CA 90703-4147 562/304-7315 Fax: 562/304-7336 rfisher@qmuniforms.com www.qmuniforms.com

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R RAE Systems 3775 North First Street San Jose, CA 95134 877/723-2878 Fax: 408/952-8480 raesales@raesystems.com www.raesystems.com/industries/hazmat RAE Systems is the leader in wireless toxic and flammable gas detection for first responders. In addition, RAE Systems offer intrinsically safe radiation monitors and detectors. The MultiRAE Plus is the leading multi-gas monitor used by HazMat teams worldwide. The AreaRAE is the preferred wireless monitor of the National Guard Civil Support Teams. The ToxiRAE 3 is used by EMS for CO response.

RECON Truck Accessories 5050 North Hiatus Road Sunrise, FL 33351 877/37-RECON www.gorecon.com Reelcraft Industries, Inc. 2842 East Business Highway 30 Columbia City, IN 46725 800/444-3134 Fax: 260/248-2605 reelcraft@reelcraft.com www.reelcraft.com

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Rescom 214 Bruce Ave Kincardin, ON N2Z 2P3 Canada 519/396-8555 Fax: 519/396-4045 marketing@sed.bz www.rescom.us/main.html Rescue 3 International PO Box 1050 Wilton, CA 95693 800/457-3728 Fax: 916/687-6717 info@rescue3.com www.rescue3.com

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Rescue 42, Inc. PO Box 1242 Chico, CA 95927 888/427-3728 Fax: 530/891-9255 Rescue42@rescue42.com www.RESCUE42.com Using technologically advanced materials and innovative design, Rescue 42 has distinguished themselves as an industry leader in fire and rescue equipment. Increasing demand for the TeleCrib Stabilization System has led to several years of tremendous growth for the company, prompting two recent expansions into larger manufacturing facilities and several new product lines - VAULT, Sharks, McLaski, JackMate & O-Plate.

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Rescue ONE Boats 295A Cochran Rd Huntsville, AL 35824 800/737-2831 Fax: 615/469-1591 sales@rescueone.com www.rescueone.com Rescue ONE is a leading provider of multi-use, interoperable boats for the fire/rescue communities. Lightweight, stable, and durable enough to withstand the harshest of environments, the Connector Boat is ideally suited for applications ranging from fire suppression to flood evacuation. The 2400FB Relentless and 2700FB Defiant Fireboats are perfect for near-shore and off-shore firefighting and rescue applications. Other models and sizes of fireboats are available.

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R RescueTECH 251 Beulah Church Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117 800/334-3368 Fax: 770/832-1676 info@rescuetech1.com www.rescuetech1.com For over 27 years, RescueTECH has designed, manufactured and distributed the finest selection of technical rescue equipment in the world. We inventory the largest selection of rescue equipment for fire and rescue, high angle, confined space, industrial, and rope access. Our product line, excellent quality, superior customer support and competitive prices have made us the rescue company of choice for fire/rescue and industrial distributors worldwide.

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Res-Q-Jack Inc. 133 Philo Road West Elmira, NY 14903 607/739-1209 Fax: 607/739-4583 sales@res-q-jack.com www.res-q-jack.com See our ad on page 97.

ResQtec 3333 Foerster Rd Bridgeton, MO 63044 314/439-2890 Fax: 314/439-2895 bryan@resqtec.com www.resqtec.com RESQTEC develops, manufactures and markets high-performance rescue solutions. Our major products are hydraulic and pneumatic rescue systems, from cutters and spreaders to lifting bags, as well as stabilization and cribbing equipment. Our newest products include the OCTOPUS Heavy Rescue System, which allows rescuers to make controlled lifts from a safe distance. Our goal is not to be the biggest, but the best.

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Company Listings RIBCRAFT 88 - 100 Hoods Lane PO Box 463 Marblehead, MA 01945 781/639-9065 Fax: 781/639-9062 info@ribcraftusa.com www.ribcraftusa.com

Ricochet Manufacturing Company, Inc. 4700 Wissahickon Ave. Bldg. B, Box 112 Philadelphia, PA 19144 888/462-1999 Fax: 215/849-1981 info@ricochet-gear.com www.ricochet-gear.com

Ringers Gloves 335 Science Dr. Moorpark, CA 93021 800/521-8454 Fax: 805/517-1071 charless@ringersgloves.com www.ringersgloves.com Ringers Gloves has been building innovative, world-class hand protection since 1996.

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RKI Instruments, Inc. 33248 Central Ave. Union City, CA 94587 800/754-5165 Fax: 510/441-5650 dave@rkiinstruments.com www.rkiinstruments.com

RKO Enterprises 2850 Clifty Dr. Madison, IN 47250 812/273-8813 Fax: 812/273-5145 sales@rkoenterprises.com www.rkoenterprises.com See our ad on page 42.

Robotronics Inc. 1610 W 1600 S Springville, UT 84663 801/489-4466 Fax: 801/489-8241 sales@robotronics.com www.robotronics.com Robwen, Inc. 1989 Blake Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90039 323/665-5633 Fax: 323/665-2588 support@robwen.com www.robwen.com

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Rock-N-Rescue P.O. Box 213 Valencia, PA 16059-0213 800/346-7673 Fax: 724/898-3139 info@rocknrescue.com www.rocknrescue.com

Rock-N-Rescue is a manufacturer and distributor of the finest technical rescue equipment available. Contact us for all of your rescue needs.

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Roco Rescue 7077 Exchequer Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225/755-7626 Fax: 225/754-7626 www.rocorescue.com See our ad on page 10.

RollNRack, LLC P.O.Box 328 Mukwonago, WI 53149 262/363-2030 Fax: 262/363-2034 info@rollnrack.com www.rollnrack.com Prevent injuries while extending your valuable manpower with the RollNRack Hose Management System. DRAIN, ROLL AND LOAD any size hose. LDH is drained and rolled in under 30 seconds, never lifted and loaded with just two firefighters SAFELY. Capable of 3-4,000' of LDH on one charge. Use RollNRack tools for ultimate safety. No one rides on moving rigs to load hose, EVER! Made in USA. See our ad on page 67.

Ropes That Rescue Ltd. 1400 Shangri La Dr. Sedona, AZ 86336 928/282-7299 Fax: 928/282-7307 info@ropesthatrescue.com www.ropesthatrescue.com RUD Chain, Inc. 840 N 20th Ave PO Box 367 Hiawatha, IA 52233 319/294-0001 Fax: 319/294-0003 sales@rudchain.com www.rudchain.com RUD manufactures high-quality snow chains for safe driving on snow and icy roads. The ROTOGRIP Automatic Snow Chain System features the proven universal mounting system. Designed for a wide range of vehicles and suspensions, the chain wheels allows for the installation either side in your choice of 6, 8, 10 or 18 strand wheels. ROTOGRIP is easy to install and works in foward and reverse.

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R-S S.E. International, Inc. 436 Farm Rd. P.O. Box 39 Summertown, TN 38483-0039 931/964-3561 Fax: 931/964-3564 radiationinfo@seintl.com www.seintl.com Safety Vision 6100 West Sam Houston Parkway North Houston, TX 77041 713/896-6600 email@safetyvision.com www.safetyvision.com

We manufacture a complete line of mounting brackets for your apparatus. We can also plan out and mount all your equipment in your apparatus at our facility. Put us in your apparatus specifications and Go In Service With Sensible!

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Sensible Products Inc. 3356 Revere Rd. Richfield, OH 44286 330/659-4212; 330/659-4507 Fax: 330/659-2144 phil@senpro.net and brittany@senpro.net www.senpro.net

Salsbury Industries - Lockers.com 1010 E. 62nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90001-1598 800/562-5377 Fax: 800/562-5399 salsbury@lockers.com www.Lockers.com Scott Health & Safety 4320 Goldmine Road Monroe, NC 28110 704/291-8400 scottmarketing.scotths.us@tycoint.com www.scotthealthsafety.com

SeaArk Marine Inc. P.O. Box 210 Monticello, AR 71657 870/367-9755 Fax: 870/367-2120 sales@seaark.com www.seaark.com See our ad on page 72.

Semo Tank 456 Semo Lane Perryville, MO 63775 800/264-8348 Fax: 573/547-8420 gmccallister@semotank.com www.semotank.com

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Company Listings SENSIT Technologies 851 Transport Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 219/465-2700 Fax: 219/465-2701 info@gasleaksensors.com www.gasleaksensors.com

Signs and Shapes Intl. Inc. 2320 Paul St. Omaha, NE 68102 402/331-3181 Fax: 402/331-2729 deeann@walkaround.com www.signsandshapes.com

Sigtronics Corp.

178 East Arrow Highway San Dimas, CA 91773-3336 909/305-9399; 800/367-0977 Fax: 909/305-9499 www.sigtronics.com

Simulaids 16 Simulaids Dr. Saugerties, NY 12477 800/431-4310 info@simulaids.com www.simulaids.com See our ad on page 93.

Skedco, Inc. 10505 SW Manhasset Drive Tualatin, OR 97062 503/691-7909 Fax: 503/691-7973 skedco@skedco.com www.skedco.com See our ad on page 83.

SMC - Seattle Manufacturing Corp.

6930 Salashan Parkway Ferndale, WA 98248 360/366-5534 Fax: 360/366-5723 info@smcgear.net www.smcgear.com Since 1967, SMC has been designing and manufacturing rescue equipment that seasoned rescue professionals around the globe depend on. We accomplish this by continuously working to improve and develop our people, our processes and our procedures assuring that Quality Gear for Life is more than just four simple words ‌ it is a way of life.

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S info@spartanchassis.com www.spartanchassis.com See our ad on page 39.

Smeal Fire Apparatus 610 West 4th St. P.O. Box 8 Snyder, NE 68664 402/589-2224 sales@smeal.com www.smeal.com Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. is committed to providing fire apparatus that are the safest and strongest in the industry.

We work with our customers to design and build in order to exceed their expectations. Smeal raises the bar with innovative design structured around safety and performance and built with integrity. We not only build fire trucks, we build respect.

Spartan Chassis Inc. 1000 Reynolds Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 517/543-6400 Fax: 517/543-7728

Sperian Fire 900 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 800/563-0504 x230 Fax: 514/282-8871 cciobanu@sperianprotection.com www.sperianfire.com

Smith & Warren 127 Oakley Ave. White Plains, NY 10601 914/948-4619 Fax: 914/948-1627 contact@smithwarren.com www.smithwarren.com

Smiths Detection 21 Commerce Drive Danbury, CT 06810 203/207-9700 gmer.americas@smithsdetection.com www.smithsdetection.com Smiths Detection leads the global military and emergency response marketplace with specialized chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) detection and protection solutions. Our advanced, accurate and trusted solutions enable armed forces and responders to mitigate incidents with confidence as they seek to reduce risks and minimize potential losses associated with growing CBRNE threats.

SMOKE TRAINER 3022 S. Morgans Point Road #158 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 843/216-0959 Fax: 843/216-0956 loftgroup@aol.com www.smoketrainer.com Soundsphere 10 Research Dr. Stratford, CT 06615 203/386-9200 Fax: 203/386-0773 info@soundsphere.com www.soundsphere.com

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Company Listings SportsArt Fitness 19510 144th Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425/481-9479 Fax: 425/488-8155 info@sportsartamerica.com www.sportsartamerica.com

SPRI Products 1769 Northwind Blvd.

Libertyville, IL 60048 800/222-7774 Fax: 303/648-5418 customerservice@spri.com www.spri.com

Sprint/Nextel 6220 Sprint Parkway Overland Park, KS 66251 800/SPRINT-1 www.sprint.com See our ad on page 11.

Sprung PO Box 62 Aldersyde, AB TOL 0A0 Canada 800/661-1163 amey.dryden@sprung.com www.disasterecovery.com SRBL Architects 1161-A Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847/272-9500 Fax: 847/272-9510 jamiez@srblarchitects.com www.srblarchitects.com STCC No. 2058 Lai Yin Road Jiu Ting, Songjiang Hi-Tech Park Shanghai, Shanghai 201615 China 760/812-0951 beck415@msn.com www.btic.com.cn Stearns (The Coleman Company, Inc.) 316/832-2981 jeffrey.gayer@coleman.com www.stearnsflotation.com Steele Fire Apparatus 806 North 1st E Haskell, TX 79521 800/678-7639 Fax: 940/864-6103 bill@sfabrushfiretrucks.com www.sfabrushfiretrucks.com

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Sterling Rope Co. 26 Morin St. Biddeford, ME 04005 207/282-2550 rescue@sterlingrope.com www.sterlingrope.com

Summit Fire Apparatus 11 Sperti Drive P.O. Box 17128 Edgewood, KY 41017 859/331-0360 Fax: 859/331-0399

Summit was founded in 1957, remains family-owned and operated and is still committed to providing quality, affordable custom fire trucks. Current line includes Rescue Trucks, Haz-Mat Units, Brush Trucks, Pumpers, Tankers/Tenders, Air & Light Vehicles and Trailers. We have the expertise to design and build the unit your department has in mind.

Located just outside of Cincinnati, OH. Contact Joe Messmer or Erich Gausman.

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Sterling Rope is the leading manufacturer of life safety and rescue ropes. We are dedicated engineering the highest quality ropes to meet the demands of people who trust their lives on them. From fire rescue to water rescue and every high-angle situation in between, Sterling has the right rope for you.

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Storm King Mountain Technologies, Inc. 4725 Calle Alto, 2nd Floor Camarillo, CA 93012 805/484-7267 Fax: 805/484-8167 sales@stormkingmtn.com www.stormkingmtn.com

Streamlight Inc. 30 Eagleville Road Eagleville, PA 19462 610/631-0600 cs@streamlight.com www.streamlight.com See our ad on page 89.

Structural Composites Industries (SCI) 325 Enterprise Place Pomona, CA 91768 909/444-2506 Fax: 909/444-2516 wcsciscba@worthingtonindustries.com www.SCIfireandsafety.com SCI sells SCBA & high-capacity cascades cylinders directly to fire departments through our dealer network. Departments can save up to 60% by purchasing cylinders in this manner. SCI has sold over 2 million cylinders in 35 years with ZERO field service failures. Only SCI can claim this stellar safety record. If you’re tired of paying too much for spare & replacement cylinders, contact SCI.

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Super Vac 1511 E. 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 970/667-5146 Fax: 970/667-4296 info@supervac.com www.supervac.com Super Vac manufactures PPV fans and smoke ejectors from 8” to 80” in diameter with your choice of electric, gas, water or battery power. Our line of rescue and cut-off saws are the most powerful available and come with a huge number of features.

We also have a full line of smoke machines and fan accessories to complete all your ventilation needs.

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Surrey Fire Safety House 222 E. Front. St. Napoleon, OH 43545 419/592-9806; 800/283-8233 Fax: 419/599-7417 surrey@bright.net www.firesafetyhouse.com

SVI Trucks 1511 E. 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 888/784-1112 Fax: 970/667-3343 info@svitrucks.com www.svitrucks.com

Swissphone Telecom AG Faimisstrasse 21 CH-8833 Switzerland 011-41-44/786-7770 Fax: 011-41-44/786-7771 info@swissphone.com www.swissphone.com See our ad on page 44.

Syntex Industries 510 -13th Street North Humboldt, IA 50548 515/332-3265 info@syntexindustries.com www.syntexindustries.com

Tactron, Inc. 15079 SW Gingko Ct. PO Box 87 Sherwood, OR 97140 800/424-8228 Fax: 503/925-1047 customerservice@tactron.com www.tactron.com Since 1990, Tactron has been supplying fire departments with a wide array of easy to use and understand incident management products. The basis for the full line of products is the ICS (Incident Command System) and is NIMS compliant. For use with fire, medical, law-enforcement, hazmat, public works, hi-rise or any combination of these in a unified command situation.

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Task Force Tips Inc. 2800 E. Evans Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383 219/4626161 Fax: 219/464-7155 sales@tft.com www.tft.com

Team Equipment Inc. 6620 Orchid Lake Rd. New Port Richey, FL 34653 800/367-9054 Fax: 727/845-5941 team@teamequipment.com www.teamequipment.com As a leading provider of firefighting equipment for decades, TEAM has continuously proven to be extremely adept at selecting and offering top performance tools for the fire and rescue industry. Firefighters and rescue personnel know the importance of reliable performance. They know TEAM has been tested and they know TEAM is trusted.

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TechTrade 183 Madison Ave., Ste. 1416 New York, NY 10016 866/491-TECH Fax: 212/481-2487 info@techtradellc.com. http://techtradellc.com

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3441 Pelham Road, Ste. 101 Greenville, SC 29615 888/607-8883 Fax: 888/623-0336 info@tecgenfr.com www.tecgenxtreme.com

Thales Communications, Inc. 22605 Gateway Center Drive Clarksburg, MD 20871 240/864-7000 Fax: 240/864-7920 liberty@thalescomminc.com www.thalesliberty.com

TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute 301 Tarrow College Station, TX 77840 866/878-8900 Fax: 979/847-9304 esti@teexmail.tamu.edu www.teex.org/fire

TheFireStore.com 104 Independence Way Coatesville, PA 19320-1653 800/852-6088 Fax: 888/335-9800 sales@TheFireStore.com www.TheFireStore.com

TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute is a leader in the year-round training of more than 81,000 emergency response personnel from all 50 states and more than 40 countries every year. TEEX is known for its innovative, customized programs and its hands-on and on-site training. We offer courses in Firefighting, Rescue, Recruit, EMS, HazMat, ARFF, Marine, NIMS/ ICS, LNG and many more.

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From PPE to apparatus equipment and everything in between, TheFireStore.com has you covered. We deliver the world of firefighting equipment and supplies to your door – names like Cairns, Streamlight, Thorogood, Janesville, Task Force Tips, Ringers, Boston Leather, ESS, Paratech, MSA, Snap-Tite, and Total Fire. Visit today and experience why professionals shop TheFireStore.com for everything but the truck.

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Tempest Technology 4708 N. Blythe Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 800/346-2143 Fax: 559/277-7579 response@tempest-edge.com www.tempest-edge.com

TenCate Protective Fabrics 6501 Mall Blvd.

PO Box 289 Union City, GA 30291 800/241-8630 Fax: 770/969-5697 contactus@tencate.com www.tencateprotectivefabrics.com TenCate, the global leader in the design/production of protective fabrics for ER, industrial, and military markets, offers a range of fabrics that beats all others in quality, comfort, and FR performance. Turnout gear manufacturers trust TenCate for the most innovative range of inherently heat & flame resistant fabrics that firefighters require and demand. The TenCate name is your assurance of the most advanced protection available.

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The Supply Cache Inc. 1980 Caribou Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 800/839-0821 Fax: 970/225-1051 info@firecache.com www.firecache.com Founded, owned, and operated by wildland firefighters since 1990, The Supply Cache provides customer service and dedication you just won’t find anywhere else. The Supply Cache strives to serve and support the wildland fire community by providing quality fire gear at a fair price, the best selection, speedy delivery, and the highest integrity. We’re moving into our 20th year of service. Come check us out.

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Thuemling Instrument Group 1225 Pearl St. Waukesha, WI 53186 262/547-1789 Fax: 262/547-6493 timthuem@aol.com www.thuemling.com See our ad on page 77.

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TNT Rescue Systems, Inc. 2490 West Oak St. Ashippun, WI 63003 920/474-4104 Fax: 920/474-4477 email@tntrescue.com www.tntrescue.com

TurboDraft 2510 Metropolitan Drive Trevose, PA 19053 215/639-0900 Fax: 215/639-1597 turbodraft@s-k.com www.turbodraft.net Underwater Kinetics 13400 Danielson St. Poway, CA 92064 858/513-9100 info@uwkinetics.com www.uwkinetics.com

TrainingTECH1 251 Beulah Church Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117 800/334-3368 Fax: 770/832-9694 info@trainingtech1.com www.trainingtech1.com TrainingTECH1 is your solution for all hazards technical rescue and safety training. TrainingTECH prides itself in providing training that meets the client’s needs. Whether it is Technical Rope Rescue, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Structural Collapse, USAR Team Management, Swiftwater Rescue, or one of our other programs, you can be sure that TrainingTECH1 will meet your technical rescue training needs. .

T. R. Designs, Inc. PO Box 15044 Fort Wayne, IN 46885 888/800-0780 info@trdesignsinc.com www.trdesignsinc.com TRI Air Testing 1607 N. Cuernavaca Dr., Ste. 500 Austin, TX 78613 800/880-8378 Fax: 512/263-7039 sdudek@airtesting.com www.airtesting.com True North Gear 4801 Rainier Ave. P.O. Box 28789 Seattle, WA 98118 800/873-5725 Fax: 206/723-1890 info@truenorthgear.com www.truenorthgear.com TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN 55126 800/874-2811 Fax: 651/490-3824 answers@tsi.com www.tsi.com

United Firehouse P.O. Box 66035 Portland, OR 97290 866/973-6001 info@unitedfirehouse.com www.unitedfirehouse.com United Plastic Fabricating (UPF) 165 Flagship Dr. N. Andover, MA 01845 978/975-4520 Fax: 978/975-4522 info@unitedplastic.com www.unitedplastic.com

Unruh Fire 100 E Industrial Dr. Sedgwick, KS 67135-9704 888/735-2415 Fax: 316/772-5852 info@unruhfire.com www.unruh-fire.com/ Unruh fire trucks are custom-built & individually configured by firefighters to meet your exact needs & specifications. Since everything we do is custom, we involve you in the entire process to make sure our product meets your needs. We offer the best warranty in the industry, single-source GSA schedule purchasing and promise that when contacting us, you’ll deal with a knowledgeable fire professional.

See our ad on page 69.

U.S. Tanker Fire Apparatus LLC 1827 Hobbs Drive Delavan, WI 53115 262/763-6220 Fax: 262/725-7000 jrlee@ustanker.com www.ustanker.com

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U-W USAlert LLC 164 West Royal Palm Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33432 561/394-9969 Fax: 561/394-9986 roberto@usalertllc.com www.usalertllc.com USAlert brings over 80 years of experience and accomplishments in product design for the Public Safety Market. Look for The WatchDog: A Man’s Best Friend Is His Dog, but a Fireman’s Best Friend Is His WatchDog—1-, 2- or 5-frequency voice pagers that allow you to alert on your second channel. The next generation in voice paging from USAlert.

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Van’s Electrical Systems 2541 Kentucky Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46221 317/240-5900 Fax: 317/240-5910 www.vanselec.com VFIS 183 Leader Heights Rd. York, PA 17402 800/233-1957 Fax: 717/747-7030 inquiries@vfis.com www.vfis.com

Ward Diesel Filter Systems 133 Philo Road West Elmira, NY 14903 800/845-4665 Fax: 607/739-7092 info@warddiesel.com www.warddiesel.com Ward Diesel NO SMOKE: Featuring automatic, hands-off operation when exiting or returning to station. Manual override switch allows the system to be activated as needed. NO SMOKE 2: High-performance substrate removes gaseous matter on 2007 model engines and beyond. It’s designed for higher diesel exhaust temperatures. NO SMOKE 2 provides the clean air you need in the firehouse. Easy maintenance, guaranteed satisfaction, fail-safe performance.

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Warthog Products Ltd. 228 W. Morris Lombard, IL 60148 888/223-5566 Fax: 630/519-4321 info@thewarthog.com www.thewarthog.com Waterous Co. 125 Hardman Ave. S. S. Saint Paul, MN 55075 651/450-5000 Fax: 651/450-5090 pumpsales@waterousco.com www.waterousco.com Wehr Engineering 8192 W700 N Fairland, IN 46126-9507 800/457-4527 WEHRRESQN@aol.com www.glasmaster.com Weldon, A Division of Akron Brass 3656 Paragon Dr. Columbus, OH 43228 614/572-7230 Fax: 614/527-3547 prodinfo@akronbrass.com www.weldoninc.com Wheeled Coach Industries Inc. 2737 N. Forsyth Rd. Winter Park, FL 32792 800/342-0720 Fax: 407/679-1337 paul.holzapfel@wheeledcoach.com www.wheeledcoach.com WHP Trainingtowers 9130 Flint Overland Park, KS 66214 800/351-2525 Fax: 913/385-7078 info@trainingtowers.com www.trainingtowers.com

Warn Industries 12900 SE Capps Road Clackamas, OR 97015 503/786-4406 Fax: 503/722-3030 steins@warn.com www.warn.com

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Wildfire Environmental USA 16311 NE Cameron Blvd.

Portland, OR 97230 800/426-5207 Fax: 503/257-7979 info@wildfire-env.com www.wildfire-environmental.com

Ziamatic Corp.

10 West College Ave Yardley, PA 19067 800/711-3473 Fax: 215/493-1401 sales@ziamatic.com www.ziamatic.com

Wildfire Environmental has been a full-line wildland fire equipment manufacturer and specialty distributor since 1898. Best known for its Mark-3, the benchmark in lightweight, portable high-pressure centrifugal pumps, Wildfire also exclusively distributes Hotline forestry fire hose, FireQuick Fire Ignition systems and water-enhancing gel such as AFG Firewall.

Wildfire is committed to the development of innovative products and providing superior customer service.

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Ziamatic has been a industry leader for over 50 years. Zico manufactures everything from SCBA brackets, to ladder lowering devices, to tool mounts. For a free catalog or information on any of our products visit www.ziamatic.com or call us at 1-800-711-FIRE. See our ad on page 85.

Wildland Firefighter Foundation 2049 Airport Way Boise, ID 83705 208/336-2996 Fax: 208/336-2995 info@wffoundation.org www.wffoundation.org Will Wyatt andapaycheck2@aol.com www.andapaychecktoo.com WTI (Wireless Technology, Inc.) 2064 Eastman Avenue, Ste. 113 Ventura, CA 93003-7787 805/339-9696 Fax: 805/339-0932 info@wirelesstech.com www.gotowti.com XRT Power Systems 32 Tioga Way Marblehead, MA 01945 781/631-3282 Fax: 781/639-1467 info@xrtcombi.com www.xrtcombi.com

Zistos Corporation 1736 Church Street Holbrook, NY 11741 631/434-1370 Fax: 631/434-9104 info@zistos.com www.zistos.com Zistos manufactures an array of portable video solutions such as uniquely configured display devices, covert, and inspection video cameras as well as telemetry for search & rescue, surveillance & tactical operations.

Zoll Medical Corporation 269 Mill Rd Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105 800/348-9011; 978/421-9440 Fax: 978/421-0015 info@zoll.com www.zoll.com

Zephyr Industries Inc. 600 Township Rd., Ste. 1500 Ashland, OH 44805 419/281-4485 Fax: 419/281-0317 zephyrind@aol.com www.zephyrindustries.com

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The Succession Solution A leadership culture plays a key role in moving succession planning to action

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By Chief Jack Parow, MA, EFO, CFO, MIFireE

s the Baby Boomer Generation continues to retire and the economy drives downsizing and early retirements, we face unprecedented gaps in leadership.

We addressed this topic in last month’s President’s Letter, “Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Leaders” (August issue, p. 84), focusing specifically on succession planning and identifying future leaders.

As I step into the role of IAFC president, I’m eager to continue the discussion. Why? Because many are still not prepared to replace key personnel, and the consequences will have a major impact on the ability of an organization—and the fire and emergency service as a whole—to achieve its goals and move forward into the future.

I’ve talked with many fire chiefs across the country, and I’m hearing the same story: “Over the next 5 years, one-third of my command staff will retire.” My department, Chelmsford (Mass.) Fire & Rescue, is no different. About 2 ½ years ago, we entered into a succession and mentoring program to replace what, in 5 years, will be all of my senior staff. We are living proof that there is a problem—but also a solution.

EmbracE thE Plan As fire service leaders, we must understand that a succession plan is neither a check box nor a short-term strategy to simply “get through” the current economic environment. Rather, a succession plan must be part of the department’s long-term strategic plan that eventually becomes ingrained in the organization’s culture.

Integrating succession planning into a department’s strategic planning process helps identify future changes by anticipating vacancies and determining a course of action; it supports funding of activities, such as training and leadership development programs; and it embeds in the organization the importance of leadership issues.

As part of the strategic plan, the importance of succession planning is conveyed to upper management and is understood by department members; it becomes part of the organization’s culture. Additionally, it is critical to gain the support of the men and women of the department.

mEntoring Tere is no more effective tool than mentoring. Mentoring develops a new recruit’s knowledge of values, beliefs

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and practices, thereby instilling in them, early on, the organization’s culture. Mentoring leads to well-rounded firefighters who can be more productive within the organization. Mentoring has also been shown to lead to better job satisfaction, better decision-making and greater perceived competence, all of which are paramount in the fire service.

Mentoring can come in two forms. Informal mentoring is usually spontaneous and often based on the “chemistry” between the officer and the recruit.

Conversely, formal mentoring is a deliberate pairing of a more experienced officer with a recruit to help the recruit grow and develop certain competencies.

Although some departments devote time to mentoring new recruits, they rarely take the time to establish a formal program at the leadership level.

An effective mentoring program can and should be considered a part of any training program for leadership. When implementing a mentoring program, consider the following: • How will the program be designed to meet the desired goals?

• How will mentors and protégés be matched?

• What is expected of mentors and protégés?

• What learning experiences can be expected to be gained?

• How will the benefits of the program be evaluated and refined?

in Sum To be successful, fire departments need to revolutionize how they develop their employees. We must approach succession planning in the context of our leadership culture, providing long-term vision and opportunities where learning happens continuously through a variety of developmental training and experiences.

Chief Jack Parow began his career as a firefighter in 1975, and he has served as chief of department since 1991, the last 16 at Chelmsford (Mass.) Fire & Rescue. He is a past president of both the New England Division and the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts and has been active in many IAFC sections, committees and task forces. Chief Parow is a National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer graduate and has received his Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation. In addition, he has been a professor at Anna Maria College in the Fire Science and Management program since 1996.

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Different Strokes Chiefs need to understand where the city manager is coming from

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the short- and long-term consequences. Tip: I’ve found that CMs read everything you give them, as long as it’s not too long. Updates or written briefings can assist them in making the eventual decisions.

• Te CM spends a lot of time attending meetings and providing information to committees to allow them to make the appropriate decisions. Te fire chief’s role in most meetings is to be decisive (and to be seen as decisive). Tip: If you know the purpose of these meetings in advance and there’s a fire component, even if it’s a minor one, prepare speaking points for the CM. • CMs (and all other city employees) come to their positions with the necessary prerequisite education and knowledge to do their jobs. As a result, they chafe at training costs. Again, some education can help—briefly lay out EMS CE requirements, as well as the need for training to meet NFPA standards and NIOSH regulations. Show where your department is investing in cost-effective training solutions.

PhilosoPhy & Decision-Making

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CMs and fire chiefs differ when it comes to philosophy and decision-making: • CMs are isolationists; fire chiefs are regionalists. Chiefs rely on their neighbors to assist with mutual aid and disaster preparedness, but CMs are the ultimate protectors of the city and local control and thus usually don’t cooperate with regional initiatives. A good way to break down these barriers: Share current departmental regional endeavors that don’t cost the city money but enhance service. Examples: Regional hazmat and training programs, fire investigations and automatic aid.

• Fire chiefs have a propensity for action; CMs avoid making decisions. I’ve been told by more than one CM that the key to decision-making is “not to have to until you have to.” Te CM decision-making process consists of analyzing, waiting and reanalyzing—seldom deciding, because they know that they can be sent packing if the audience—council, special interest, powerful community leaders, etc.—isn’t happy with the outcome. Chiefs, on the other hand, will move ahead, often without permission, and apologize later if necessary. Tis can sometimes put you in the CM’s crosshairs, especially when you haven’t considered all the stakeholders and

Chief officers can develop apathetic feelings toward CMs—“He came from outside the city, focuses exclusively on the budget and only listens to the finance director.” Again, a little insight can help you tailor your message and information to best work with the CM. • Te CM is ill informed to discuss major fire service issues—so don’t expect them to. CMs have too many demands on them to be fully knowledgeable in any one area. Tat’s why you should feed the CM pertinent information in small bits over a long period of time.

Example: Explain common fire service terminology— draw down, standard of cover, automatic aid, patient outcomes, ISO, mutual aid, IC, etc.

• Te CM’s best friend is the finance director. Collectively, they control the city’s budget and spending.

Te fire chief’s best friend is the police chief. Together, they’re responsible for more than 50 percent of the city budget. As I mentioned in “Te First 100 Days” (April FireRescue, p. 88), as a chief officer you should consider reaching out to the finance director and building a strong relationship with them.

• CMs have short life cycles within each agency, and they typically come from outside the city/

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ike most fire chiefs, most of my career has required that I work closely with city managers (CMs).

Working with CMs is one of those things you hear a lot of chief officers complain about. A common complaint: “Managers don’t understand the challenges of running fire departments or our unique culture; they simply care about the bottom line.” I believe that many of these complaints stem from a failure to understand the difference between CMs’ jobs and fire chiefs’ jobs.

If you’re a fire chief or aspire to be one, especially for a city, being able to work with CMs is an essential survival skill. In this article, I’ll share some of the differences I’ve observed between CMs and fire chiefs, as well as suggestions on how to most effectively work with CMs. Disclaimer: Considering the brevity of this article, I’m going to paint both roles with a broad brush to illustrate the generic differences in style, decision-making and philosophies.

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organization, while fire chiefs typically have the longest tenure of any of the department heads and usually the longest tenure within the city. Traditionally, the CM is hired by the council and is subject to removal at any time by a majority vote of the council.

If possible, establish a personal relationship with the CM. Remember the value of advocates and allies (“Te Politics of Power,” http://tinyurl.com/powerpolitics). Be professional and try to base your decisions upon data and your professional opinion, not emotions. If you sense there’s any distrust between the CM and you, remind them that you’re there to support them. You’ll give them

advice on matters, but you’ll carry out their direction even if you disagree with it.

The ReseaRch Te above observations are based on my personal experience, but several studies of CMs and reports from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) provide some additional insight.

According to Lineberry and Sharkansky (1974), in the early days of the council-manager plans, most managers were civil engineers by training. Today, city managers tend to be highly educated, well-paid, mobile professionals (Desatis and Newell 1996). Only a minority are from the cities in which they work; 86 percent are hired from outside the community (Renner 1990). Fair or not, CMs can be credited for their city’s economic conditions or blamed for their failures. ICMA reported in 2000 that CMs themselves identify economic development as one of the most important issues facing their jurisdictions.

CM tenure is at times tenuous, due in part to the basic structure of career paths in city management. Termination, voluntary or involuntary, often results from political disputes, which are linked to “push or pull” factors. Push factors prompt managers to leave their current positions because of political conflict. Pull factors entice managers to leave their current position for professional, financial or personal advancement (DeHoog and Whitaker 1990).

Although fire chiefs also deal with the political nature of their roles, their job security relies much less on the political winds.

a Final WoRd Strive to understand how the needs of the fire department fit in with those of the whole community, as well as how you can contribute to the CM’s success. When you find yourself frustrated with specific decisions or the lack of action, consider why the CM is acting this way. It’s easy to think they’re deliberately trying to make life hard for you—but that’s rarely the case. Teir jobs are hard enough already.

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Marc Revere is the fire chief of the Novato Fire Protection District, an Internationally Accredited Agency in Marin County, Calif. Chief Revere’s 33-year fire service career includes more than 17 years as a chief and fire officer. He has completed executive education at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Redlands. Chief Revere is a certified Chief Fire Officer and an Executive Fire Officer graduate and serves as one of 12 members representing the Professional Development Committee for the IAFC.

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Build It Right!

Selecting the right architect is an important step in the facility design process

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By Chief Jeff Cash

hether your community is in a metropolitan, suburban or rural area, we’re all faced with myriad issues as our communities expand. One example: At some point during your journey as fire chief, you’ll likely be faced with the need to build a new facility.

As the overall project manager, you’ll need to explore the design concept you envision for your facility, and you’ll need to research the newest safety innovations, all of which are designed to protect your fire personnel and visitors. Tere are also many new innovations related to building “green” facilities. (Check out www.energy.gov for information related to energy-efficient technology.)

Building a safe fire facility helps ensure the longterm safety, health and wellness of our most important resource—our firefighters—and the citizens who visit the facility. Te facility also sets an example for our community, serving as the “community model” of safety.

Knowing that your community has entrusted you with several million dollars for the project, you’ll want to make sure you get it right. Tat’s why it’s critical that you select the right architect for the job. Having gone through this myself, I’ve identified a few important questions (and answers!) related to the architect-selection process.

When should we bring the architect into the project?

As early as possible. Te architect can provide critical information to ensure that you don’t acquire too little or too much property. Tey can also perform site studies, help secure planning and zoning approvals and perform a variety of other pre-design tasks.

How do we find suitable architecture firms? Consider the architects that support your associations. Tey’ve already invested in you by providing financing and resources. Your local chapter of the American Institute of Architects will have information about regional firms.

Ask other departments or municipalities who designed their projects. For buildings as specialized as public safety facilities, it’s probably best that you not limit your choices to only local architects. And don’t forget about the Fire Industry Equipment Research Organization (www.fierofirestation.com). Tis group is a great resource for identifying architects who have experience with public safety facilities.

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What information should we request from potential architects? At a minimum, ask prospective firms to show you projects similar to yours that they’ve successfully completed. Ask them how they will approach your project and who will be working on it (including consultants). Ask for résumés for the firm’s “team” for your project. Try to consider only those firms that have plenty of qualified architects. Tat way, if something happens to the lead project architect, there are other qualified architects who can complete the project. Ask the architect if they’ve been involved in any litigation with owners on any projects completed within the past 10 years.

Should we have face-to-face interviews with potential architects? No matter how good someone may look on paper, there are many issues that need to be addressed in person. During the course of the project, the architect will likely need to make presentations to several key groups (i.e., fire personnel, elected officials and community groups). You need to ensure that the architect is a successful presenter who can achieve buy-in from these groups.

Further, an interview will determine if there is “chemistry” between the owner and designer. Without that chemistry, it may be a long project for everyone involved!

How many firms should we interview? Interview between one and five firms. If you have great information and references and a preliminary meeting with a public safety architect who meets all of your requirements, you may feel comfortable selecting that designer—if code or law allows. Interview firms that you feel can do your project because of their expertise and experience. Don’t give “courtesy” interviews.

What are some questions we should ask during the interviews? Te two driving factors for most projects are time and money. It’s therefore imperative to determine that the firm has a good track record of bringing the project in on time and on or under budget. Ask this: How much information will the architect need from you to provide the services? Who in the firm will work directly with the client? How does the firm provide quality control? What is the firm’s construction-cost experience? What is the firm’s history of performing projects on schedule?

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Final ThoughTs Experience, expertise and good references in public safety design should be the bare minimum required in selecting a potential architect for your facility. But in addition to that, the architect must understand that your ultimate goal is to build an ultra-safe facility that your firefighters—and the community—can be proud of.

Jeff Cash, CFO, a 28-year veteran of the fire service, is chief of the Cherryville (N.C.) Fire Department. He serves on the IAFC Safety, Health & Survival board of directors as the organizational liaison representing the National Volunteer Fire Council. Chief Cash currently serves as 2nd vice chair of the National Volunteer Fire Council. He is a past president of the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association.

Chief Cash was the recipient of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section 2007 John M. Buckman III Leadership Award.

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Case RepoRT no. 05-195 “My engine company responded to a reported auto fire on a highway overpass. Because of the location of the burning auto, a critical decision had to be made. Do we make a 3-mile loop to get onto the freeway to fight the fire, or do we place the apparatus on the frontage road and fight the fire from there? The 3-mile loop would have added time to the response, and the engine compartment was already fully involved. Upon pressure from the rest of the crew, the officer chose to fight the fire from the frontage road. The auto was parked on the shoulder on the outside lane of a highway near an entrance ramp. Another auto was entering the highway via the nearby ramp. This auto was approaching quickly, so the firefighter moved onto the shoulder to allow it to pass. This auto struck the burning auto, and continued down the highway not even realizing it had made contact. A near miss was averted due to the firefighter’s quick action to move out of the way. He could have been killed. In retrospect, we should have made the loop and properly placed the apparatus.”

Case RepoRT no. 06-470 “The truck company (crew of four), ambulance (private crew of two) and state trooper were operating at a rollover accident on an interstate highway. The truck is a tractor-drawn 100' aerial. The crew discussed (over the intercom) positioning the truck to afford best scene protection as they arrived. They blocked the entire slow lane and angled the trailer as per standard practice. All warning lights were activated and visible, and there was no visibility impairment due to weather. Traffic was heavy for the time of night, and the roads were wet. The ambulance and state patrol car were 50–60 feet ahead of the truck, totally protected by it. As the patient was being loaded into the ambulance, an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed hit the rear of the truck. The captain looked up from his position at the right side door of the ambulance to see the SUV air-

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What about competitive bidding among architects?

Some organizations, boards or municipalities require that designer selection be based on qualifications, not fees. For those that don’t, you can ask for a fee proposal at any point you think is appropriate. If you’re considering soliciting fee proposals from more than one firm, you’ll want to ensure that you can provide enough information for definite proposals. Each firm must be able to prepare proposals based

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Once you’ve selected the architect, enter into detailed negotiations related to services and compensation. If you cannot agree, initiate negotiations with your second-choice firm.

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borne and barrel-rolling past their position. Bottom line: no injuries to responders and only a minor injury to one of the two SUV occupants.”

CommenTs Both reports support one conclusion: Block traffic to save emergency responder lives. It’s a pretty simple premise with easy-to-follow plans laid out in standard operating procedures (SOPs). An SOP from the Manchester (Conn.) Fire Department can be found at www.firefighter nearmiss.com/resources/training. Additional samples can be found at www.respondersafety.com and FirefighterCloseCalls.com.

Our awareness of the dangers of roadway hazards increases with every emergency worker who is struck or nearly struck. One thing we know protects us: the 20 to 30 tons of steel and aluminum that delivers us to the scene. Properly positioned, these formidable barriers give us a proven and highly effective means of ensuring we leave the scene.

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• Develop (or review) your department’s roadway safety policy.

• Meet with police, EMS and your local/regional highway safety teams.

• Ensure that your apparatus is equipped with the appropriate highway safety tools, including fluorescent/retro-reflective traffic vests that meet Federal Regulation 23 CFR 634 and NFPA 1500, high-visibility traffic cones and, where applicable, signage.

• Review the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Expect that every incident you respond to contains hazards.

Closing Incidents like No. 05-195 should be used to refute any argument against blocking roads. Properly placed apparatus, as described in No. 06-470, should be the operational performance matrix we strive for on every roadway incident. Be vigilant. Stay focused.

John Tippett is the deputy chief of operations for the City of Charleston (S.C.) Fire Department. He previously worked for the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service. He is a program consultant for the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System.

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Compared with structural or wildland fires, WUI fires have far more potential to involve many different agencies and levels of government. So to ensure a successful outcome on WUI incidents, you must develop and maintain positive working relationships with all responding agencies.

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support, and in many cases, financial support to pay for things that could easily overwhelm a local jurisdiction.)

While coordinating with these various resources, you will also need to deal with the media, which will be ever-present at the scene, as well as concerned homeowners who will want information and may need to evacuate.

In short, compared with structural or wildland fires, WUI fires have far more potential to involve many different agencies and levels of government. So to ensure a successful outcome on WUI incidents, you must develop and maintain positive working relationships with all responding agencies—and we all know how easy relationships are to maintain, right?

In this article, I’ll discuss how to develop relationships with the various agencies you may have to cooperate with on WUI incidents and steps you need to take to maintain those relationships.

On-Scene ArgumentS Although everyone involved in a WUI incident probably has the same targeted outcome, they may not always agree on how to reach that outcome. Many times, one part of the incident, such as structure protection, is more important than another to a particular stakeholder. Tis can create tension, but the time to argue about which part of the incident deserves more attention

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onsider an urban structure fire of any size, large or small.

In the worst-case scenario, the fire is usually confined to the “area of origin,” which in this case would be the building or city block. In these situations, you usually deal with one owner, although the building may have several tenants.

Depending on the size of the incident, mutual-aid companies may also respond, as well as local police and utilities. In most cases, these incidents are quickly controlled.

Now consider a wildland fire. Again, in many cases, even on a rather large wildland fire, you may only deal with one land owner, a mutual-aid partner and law enforcement.

Lastly, consider a wildland/urban interface (WUI) fire—which may border state or federal land, escape initial-attack efforts and/or extend beyond the capabilities of your department and your mutualaid partner. What do you do in this situation? You call for additional resources through whatever system your locality has in place.

Additional resources can also include county commissions, the Department of State Lands, neighboring jurisdictions, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife, politicians, incident management teams, etc. (In Montana, the State Department of Natural Resources and Conservation helps provide resources, such as staffing, engines and air support, as well as tactical and logistical

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Occasionally during our incidents, we can get bogged down with bureaucratic “stuff.” For example, federal units in the WUI may have different responsibilities on a WUI fire than state or local units. Residents may see federal units on scene and assume they are protecting their homes, but due to federal limitations and/ or restrictions, federal forces may only be allowed to fight in federal wildland areas, thus leaving residential areas vulnerable to fire spread.

Tis is why communication must be seamless between all agencies.

If cooperation among agencies isn’t strong, it’s our customer who gets caught in the crossfire—and that’s not a good thing for our relationship with our taxpayers.

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Go on a daTe So how do you start developing relationships with all the agencies and resources that may respond to a WUI incident in your area? First, ask yourself a couple questions to help determine some of the larger agencies that may respond and what your responsibilities may be: Does your response area border or contain any state or federal lands, and within those areas, do you have any affidavit lands that you both may be responsible for (one agency provides wildland protection while the other provides structural protection)?

Do you understand how to fulfill your responsibilities to the lands that you may share responsibility for and/or the processes

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When you first meet someone, your encounter can be somewhat awkward. To alleviate that feeling of awkwardness, you have to get to know them: What kinds of jokes make them laugh? What are their likes and dislikes? What is their overall view on life?

But what does this have to do with fire in the WUI? Te same awkwardness you feel when you’re first introduced to someone may also be experienced the first time you call for mutual aid during a response. If you’ve never met or worked with your mutual-aid partner before, the experience will more than likely be OK overall, but it may be a bit awkward considering you don’t know each other well.

But once you make the effort to really get to know them and train with them, those feelings will disappear. Most importantly, as you get acquainted, you’ll learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses,

and how to balance each other out. Tis level of cooperation is vital when on scene of a major WUI fire.

Is it easy to obtain this information or to build trust in your mutualaid partners? Speaking from my own experience, none of this occurs automatically. Although our neighboring departments have helped us out for years and vice versa, it wasn’t until we began to take a deeper interest in our neighboring departments that we began to get comfortable with each other and perform efficient operations.

In short, it takes time and effort to build and maintain working relationships, just as it does personal relationships.

But as previously mentioned, WUI incidents often involve multiple agencies and individuals, so if you think it’s difficult to establish a positive working relationship with one person or partner, establishing working relationships with all the players on a WUI incident is going to be a major challenge. Tis is why, in the WUI, it’s imperative that you start to build these relationships long before the smoke rises.

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involved in activating operational systems/procedures when a WUI fire begins?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you should figure them out as soon as possible. One way to do this is to simply go on a “date” with your potential partners on WUI incidents. In other words, conduct a training drill with neighboring departments or agencies, start a community outreach program for residents that live in high fire-danger areas, invite local government officials to visit the firehouse, etc. Tese encounters will hopefully lead to another “date” and another.

HasH It Out Most couples that have been married for quite some time have had their relationship tested in some way. But how do they maintain their relationship during those trying times? Answer: Tey have frank, honest discussions about their problems and work to find an agreeable solution. In other words, they compromise where needed.

Te same holds true for your relationships with responding agencies in the WUI arena. Tere will be times when everything is going great, and then something happens: leadership changes, a new policy is created, one agency changes its interpretation of an existing policy—the list could go on and on. Tis change may create disagreement, confusion, debate, etc. But it shouldn’t result in the end of the working relationship.

When problems arise, just as in personal relationships, we must sit down, talk it out and find a middle ground that we can all agree on. It’s the tougher times like these when, hopefully, all of the time

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and effort that led to our positive working relationship will carry us through.

In my local area, we hold a meeting every spring where all the major WUI players sit down together, put all of our concerns on the table and work them out. We talk, enjoy lunch, and then resume hashing out our differences. At the very least, in the end, we walk away with an understanding of the operational expectations for the upcoming fire season. We may not agree on all the minute details, but what we do agree on is that we’ll work cooperatively to reach the desired outcome for our customers. Just as a married couple learns through the years, if you want to maintain a long-term relationship, you must remember that nothing in life is perfect. Sometimes you just have to put your head down and trudge through it, knowing it’s the right thing to do.

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Remember: It’s our responsibility to foster and grow our relationships with our responding partners in the WUI, because the ultimate goal is to do what’s right for our customers. It may be difficult to maintain multiple working relationships with all the WUI players, but if we fail to cooperate, we may be putting many lives at risk.

Rich Cowger is chief of Columbus (Mont.) Fire Rescue, a combination department that serves a 375-square-mile area. He started with the department in 1993 and progressed through the ranks, becoming chief of the department in 1999 as a volunteer, and the department’s first full-time chief in 2008. Cowger currently serves as chairman of the Montana State Fire Chief’s Association and sits on the state’s wildland policy committee, as well as the Eastern Zone Mobilization Board for the NRGC. He’s red carded as a structure protection specialist with a Type 2 incident management team, and is active in the Western Fire Chief’s Association, the IAFC and VCOS.

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Practice Makes Perfect It’s critical to practice carrying, setting & climbing ladders on a regular basis

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eople who respond to fires are often considered adrenaline junkies or thrill-seekers. Regardless of whether we get more satisfaction from putting the “wet stuff on the red stuff” or whacking a hole in a roof, the hard and dirty work is certainly rewarding.

One of the most rewarding parts of the job is when we get to make an actual save. Of course, as we all know, rescuing someone from a burning building isn’t something that happens at every fire. In fact, many firefighters will never be directly involved in saving a person from a fire building.

Tis aside, I always get a bit upset when I hear the question, “Do we really need to practice throwing ladders?” It’s true that setting ladders involves extra work, requires plenty of skill and may result in injuries to firefighters, but can we really afford to not be ready to make a ladder rescue from an upper floor or a roof?

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An ExAmPlE to ProvE thE Point Regardless of the location or the reference book used, every basic firefighting class involves ground ladders, and NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications requires that firefighters be proficient in ground ladder usage.

Why is this topic so important? Consider the following scenario: A rural fire department is dispatched to a structure fire. Like so many places in North America, the firefighters must travel several miles to reach the incident. Heavy smoke is visible as firefighters approach the scene. Upon arrival, the first engine company, which has four firefighters on board, is faced with a working fire. Fire is evident on the second floor of a 2 ½-story, type 5 (wood-frame) residential structure. Te home is a good distance away from a water supply, and the engine lays a large-diameter hose at the bottom of a lane for the next engine company to supply. It’s noted that one person is trapped on the porch roof of side A, and another is seen in a division 2 window on side B near the B/C corner—and both need rescue!

At least two ladders should be thrown, and a hoseline needs to be stretched. Who will do what job and in what order? No doubt we could debate the answers to this, but the point is: Can your four firefighters safely, properly and efficiently make the rescues via ladders carried on the engine company?

Te answer to this question starts with practicing ladder-throwing. How often does your fire department practice carrying, setting and climbing ladders? Do you practice placing ladders with limited staffing? Does every active firefighter in your department participate in several ladder drills on a regular basis? Do you actually try to simulate a rescue by carrying someone down a ladder? Can one person set an extension ladder?

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Does every active firefighter in your department participate in ladder drills on a regular basis? Do you try to simulate a rescue by carrying someone down a ladder? Can one person set an extension ladder?

Your next building fire may contain occupants trapped at numerous windows on several divisions, and their only chance for survival is a ladder.

Tis is an even bigger concern in rural areas where fires can involve lengthy response times and unfavorable conditions for the fire department once they arrive on the scene. Delays that occur while setting up ground ladders are neither advantageous nor desirable.

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“LeveL” Issues My beautiful home state, Pennsylvania, is made up of many communities built on mountains, ridges and hills. Tousands of homes in Pennsylvania are built with one side of the home on a different level than the others sides. Tis means that the front (side A) may be at ground level while the rear (side C) is a level above or below the front side.

Imagine looking at the front of the building, assuming that all levels are the same. Ten you go to the rear and see people hanging from windows.

You’re much lower than you were out front, and you now need ladders to rescue these people.

I’m sure firefighters face this same problem in many other states, emphasizing the need for everyone to be proficient with ladders. It also emphasizes the need for the first-arriving officer to conduct a 360-degree size-up.

Finally, this “level” issue poses other problems. If a ladder needs to be placed on side B or side D of these buildings, how do you level the heels of the ladder?

And how fast can you find ample shoring, or can you dig a hole to level the ladder? Tese are important questions that can be answered with practice.

Get the traInInG Topics that fire departments should cover in annual ladder training include laddering all four sides of a

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building, laddering every level of a building on as many sides as possible with the ladders on scene, and placing ladders on uneven surfaces. Although the first-arriving engine company has only two or three ladders, the next-arriving apparatus should have several more ladders. Practice responding to a building with the first-due assignment for that building, and then time how long it takes to ladder all four sides of the building. Ensure all firefighters have the opportunity to carry, throw and climb as many ground ladders as time permits.

FInaL thouGhts Remember that the ground ladders carried on most fire apparatus are capable of reaching most levels of most residential structures. Many departments send several apparatus to a residential fire. If the members of each responding department are proficient with ladders, it’s far more likely that our ladder rescues, whether in rural or urban settings, are successful. So the answer is yes, we do need to practice throwing ladders.

Patrick Pauly has spent 40 years in the fire service. He is employed full time as a fire service education specialist at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, teaching on-campus classes and coordinating other training programs. He is also chief of the West Granville Fire Co., located in Granville Township in Mifflin County, Pa. Pauly is nationally certified at several levels and is a Pennsylvania state-certified EMT. He holds an associate’s degree in computer science technology.

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O by brian A. Crawford

ver the last 9 years, countless tributes— books, songs, films—have been made about the events of 9/11; each September, these tributes are revived as the nation collectively mourns.

As first responders, we have a responsibility to remember not only the events of the day, but the emotions: horror and humility, pain and pride, sorrow and sacrifice. Emotion is what draws us to action, to go beyond simply remembering, to prepare, plan and develop response tactics. It ensures that we’re ready in the event of future man-made disasters—and that the sacrifice of our fellow firefighters wasn’t in vain.

RemembeR PRide Amidst PAin Remember the pride you felt when witnessing the acts of true heroism by the New York, Arlington and other area firefighters and police officers as well as the military responders, performing in the most extreme and adverse conditions imaginable.

Remember back to the immeasurable suffering the victims went through that day. Remember the sick feeling that overcame you as as the twin towers collapsed into a pile of ash and rubble and you began to realize the sheer magnitude of the senseless loss of citizens and firefighters. How, you wondered, could this be happening? When would it end? Would there be more?

Remember how the unconquerable American spirit rose in you when you heard the details of the United Flight 93 passengers’ valiant attempt to retake the plane, saving possibly hundreds or thousands of other innocent victims even as they knew they would die.

Remember back to that Tuesday evening as you drove home from work listening to radio, straining for any new piece of information that would make any sense of what had happened. Remember thinking— really thinking, for the first time—about how you didn’t have total control over the safety and future of your family, about how living in America no longer meant immunity from this type of apoplectic event and its associated fear.

As darkness began to fall, we felt an overwhelming sense of humanity and a deeper sense of being part of something bigger than ourselves. Photos of those lost amid the rubble began appearing on makeshift bulletin boards along streets adjacent to Ground Zero. Images of prayer and candlelight vigils began appearing from

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across the globe. A European neighbor lent words of comfort, saying, “Today, we are all Americans.”

RemembeRing in OuR Own wAy Nine years later, the images are still clear—but the emotions of that day have begun to fade. We cannot let that happen. For those who gave their lives 9 years ago simply because they were firefighters, law enforcement officers, servicemen—or Americans— the very least we can do is honor their memory and sacrifice.

But as first responders, we can do more as well. We can scrutinize ourselves, our crews, our departments and our communities to ensure that we are living the lessons of 9/11 every day. Whatever your rank or fire service role at the time of the 9/11 attacks, today, as a company or chief officer, you have a responsibility to revisit that day with your crew and ask: • What have we learned, as firefighters, from 9/11?

• Are we prepared individually, as a crew, a department and a community for a terrorist event?

• Do our disaster preparedness plans reflect heightened awareness?

• Are we serving as examples in the community by ensuring our families are prepared for disaster?

• Do we make the appropriate risk-management decisions today based on the lessons learned from 9/11?

• Are we taking an active role in cooperating with other local, state and federal organizations and supporting legislation to strengthen multi-agency command and interoperability?

• Do we have functional employee assistance programs in place for firefighters and their families following a catastrophic event?

Hopefully, this article has brought back some of the real emotion of 9/11, even if just for a few minutes.

Tere are those who would like to forget 9/11 and act as though it never happened. But for this firefighter, not a chance—never.

Brian A. Crawford is the fire chief for and a 25-year veteran of the Shreveport (La.) Fire Department. He is a National Fire Academy (NFA) resident instructor, a NFA Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) graduate and an IAEM Certified Emergency Manager and Commissioner. He also holds the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation and is a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers. Crawford serves as chair for the Program Planning Committee of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. He holds a master’s degree in industrial psychology.

September 2010

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