KME Fire Apparatus have appointed Jones Fire Apparatus Sales LLC as the KME brand dealer in Ohio.
Jones Fire Apparatus is a partner company of Fire Apparatus Service and Repair, a service and repair company specializing in emergency apparatus since 1998. Fire Apparatus Service and Repair has been a KME warranty provider since 2006. Combined they will serve as the dealership of KME for sales and service in Ohio.
Located in Xenia, OH, Fire Apparatus Service and Repair Inc. provides:
EVT- and ASE-certified service technicians to perform mobile services, repairs and pump tests
Four (4) tractor-trailer mobile service units for on-site repairs
A 9,600-square foot facility on 10 acres
“We are extremely pleased to represent KME. We feel by expanding into apparatus sales we can better serve our customers throughout the state of Ohio,” stated Robert Jones, Owner, Fire Apparatus Service and Repair, Inc. and Jones Fire Apparatus Sales LLC.
“KME looks forward to working with Jones Fire Apparatus Sales LLC and Fire Apparatus Service and Repair, Inc., furthering our commitment to the KME customers in the state of Ohio. This dedicated sales and service team will provide the fire departments of Ohio the support they need,” said Chris McClung, Director of Sales, KME Fire Apparatus.
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has announced it has selected Motorola Solutions as a preferred provider for the deployment of a statewide mobile panic alert system for Florida’s K-12 schools.
To deliver the solution, Motorola Solutions teamed up with SaferWatch to offer a cutting-edge safety application that connects school districts directly with law enforcement in Florida. The DOE ranked it as the top technical solution offered amongst its selected vendors.
“Motorola Solutions and SaferWatch have developed a proven product to help keep students and faculty safer,” said Tony Montalto, President of Stand with Parkland. “This is another layer in the school safety system that is being revamped in the wake of the Parkland school massacre three years ago. Speeding up critical response times during an emergency is vital, and I am pleased to see a statewide effort to implement mobile panic alert systems in Florida’s K-12 schools.”
This solution meets the criteria of Alyssa’s Law, which requires every public and charter school in the state to implement a mobile panic alert system connected to a public safety answering point (PSAP) and first responders.
“The Motorola Solutions and SaferWatch solution was implemented in Broward County, where it covers more than 440 schools, 850 houses of worship, the Broward County Courthouse, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and Port Everglades,” said Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony.
He continued: “This solution provides critical information to public safety officials for emergencies that require a rapid response, and it has led our investigators to look into threats of possible school shootings. I’m proud the Florida Department of Education has selected a technology that the Broward Sheriff’s Office has already implemented as part of its statewide mobile panic alert system.”
Mobile panic alert system notifies responders immediately
Motorola Solutions provides integrated safe schools solutions that combine video security and analytics, command center software and critical communications to help schools secure their campus perimeters, control access to buildings, quickly communicate with local law enforcement and increase operational efficiency.
Motorola Solutions’ safe schools solutions can be customised to meet a school’s or county’s unique needs and spans the end-to-end workflow for everyday operations and emergencies. SaferWatch provides mobile and wireless panic buttons that can be assigned to school staff and administrators, government officials, businesses, and used at large-scale events.
When initiating SaferWatch’s panic button, public safety emergency operation centers are immediately notified of the situation. Alerts and detailed information including user profile, location coordinates and supporting videos or pictures are aggregated in Motorola Solutions’ CommandCentral Aware software, which provides 9-1-1 operators and first responders en route to an emergency with real-time intelligence and a unified operational view of events.
To ensure law enforcement has detailed information about school building, IntraLogic Solutions will be providing school districts with an option to build custom floor plan maps.
With the BOROS B1 (BOots ROSenbauer) pull-on boot and the BOROS B4 with quick release fastener system, Rosenbauer is presenting its first two products of a new line of fire fighting boots.
The new lineup is a completely new design, for which Rosenbauer worked not only with shoe technicians, designers, ergonomists, and sole specialists, but also with emergency response organizations, whose feedback from extensive wearing tests played a major role in the design of the products.
What sets the BOROS line apart is its high quality and top-notch workmanship. The boots offer maximum protection in all operational situations, perfect wearing comfort thanks to a dynamic cut and ergonomic design, as well as perfect fit due to the boots’ adaptability to many different foot shapes. But that’s not all: The BOROS line also looks great thanks to the sporty design.
Maximum protection and grip BOROS fire fighting boots comply with the highest protection levels of the standard for fire fighting boots, EN 15090:2012 (F2A, HI3, CI, AN, SRC). The outer material consists exclusively of premium bull leather, while the workmanship with double and triple seams ensures maximum safety and a long service life.
The leather is sourced from environmentally friendly, socially responsible production, and the manufacturing of the boots (assembly and stitching) is carried out under the strictest quality standards in Europe.
The sole of the new boots was developed in cooperation with Michelin specifically for the requirements of fire services. It is made from a high-quality rubber mix and offers a unique pattern.
The sole absorbs all forces exerted onto the boot from all directions while at the same time guaranteeing maximum slip protection on wet surfaces, snow, and ice. The multi-layer sole design with intermediate air pockets ensures excellent cold and heat insulation.
A steel insert inside the sole offers maximum penetration protection, while the toes are protected by an impact-proof safety steel cap. The exterior heel and toe areas are also fitted with high-quality TPU protectors that offer additional protection against blows and impacts, in addition to protecting the leather against wear.
The ankle protection is tested according to the guidelines for safety shoes EN 20345:2012, and is padded with a special foam that adapts particularly well to the shape of the ankle and cushions incrementally when compressed (memory foam).
Excellent wearing comfort Water-repellent leather on the outside and a four-layer, highly flexible SympaTex® membrane on the inside make BOROS fire fighting boots water and virus proof. The high-tech materials of the fabric also ensure optimal climate regulation, as they absorb moisture in the interior and release it to the outside over a large area.
Warmth and moisture can escape via the shaft cuff, which is made of breathable mesh materials. The suspended finish of the membrane creates a pumping effect and increases the transport of air to the shaft when walking.
The new BOROS B4 is equipped with a specially developed 360° flex zone that separates the lower part of the boot from the shaft and offers excellent freedom of movement. The toe area provides additional space as the safety steel cap is higher in all models.
Optimal fit The insoles have been completely redesigned for the BOROS line and – together with a modern and dynamic cut – ensure an excellent fit. Each model is available in 17 sizes (36 to 52), with width adjustment via the insoles (10 or 12). The insoles are designed to support and stabilize the foot and have a shock-absorbing element built into the heel area that absorbs and cushions shocks. They are also moisture-absorbent and washable.
New quick release fastener When it comes to the speed with which the boots can be put on and their adaptability to individual foot shapes, the BOROS B4 is unrivaled. It has a completely newly developed quick release fastener system with a 2-zone lacing and lateral adjustment hooks, whereby the forefoot (lower zone) and shaft (upper zone) can be tensioned individually.
Once set, dressing and undressing in the field is particularly quick and convenient: slip in, pull up the strap until it is locked, and you are ready to go. To slip out, the buckle is simply moved forward and the boot opens. Putting on and taking off the boots is made easier by the extreme mobility of the 360° flex zone, supported by robust loops on the upper and an slip-off aid integrated into the rear part of the sole. That is the case not only for the BOROS B4, but all Rosenbauer protective fire fighting boots.
The boots of the new BOROS line were developed especially for emergency response organizations. They combine high-tech materials, innovative technology, and modern design and offer everything that matters at the decisive moment in firefighting and rescue operations: maximum protection, optimal comfort, and functional design.
The BOROS B1 and B4 models can be ordered immediately. Deliveries will start at the end of April 2021. To the BOROS
Sutphen Corporation, the largest family-owned fire apparatus manufacturer in the U.S have launched the Sutphen tractor drawn aerial.
Adding to Sutphen’s expansive family of aerials, the 131-year-old, family-owned business offers its renown mid-mount design, its leading rear-mount design and, now, its new tractor drawn aerial design.
“Sutphen is proud to introduce our new TDA into our product mix, allowing us to welcome more fire departments into the Sutphen family,” said fourth-generation family member and Sutphen vice president, Julie Sutphen Phelps. “It is designed to support the needs of today’s firefighters, featuring our extreme-duty chassis and the unmatched strength of our aerial device. We are confident it will be the most sought-after TDA on the market.”
The first Sutphen tractor drawn aerial will be manufactured for DeKalb County Fire Rescue in DeKalb County, Georgia. The truck was sold through Sutphen’s official Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina dealer, Williams Fire Apparatus.
“Since the 1980s, DeKalb County Fire Rescue has been a loyal Sutphen and Williams Fire Apparatus customer,” said president and owner of Williams Fire Apparatus, Matt Williams. “With their intimate knowledge of our aerials, processes and people of both Sutphen and Williams Fire, they were the perfect candidate to be the first department to receive the new Sutphen TDA.”
DeKalb County Fire Rescue will take delivery of the Sutphen TDA later this year. Until then, details and finishing touches are being placed on the apparatus.
“Working with Sutphen on this project has been an incredible and exciting experience,” said DeKalb County Fire Rescue Captain Bryan Dobson. “Although we have worked with Sutphen and dealer Williams Fire Apparatus for over 32 years, this is the first time to help build not just a new apparatus, but an entirely new product alongside Sutphen’s team, we have been blown away. From the concept of design to the production line, we have worked together every step of the way to ensure a strong product!”
Additional information will become available once the truck is officially completed.
Perimeter Solutions have announced the introduction of a new line of fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates for general purpose use. Called SOLBERG® VERSAGARD™, the fluorine-free line debuts with SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100.
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 multipurpose 3×3 fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrate is an alcohol resistant, state-of-the-art pseudoplastic foam technology designed for extinguishing and securing both Class B (hydrocarbon and polar solvent liquid fuel) and deep-seated Class A fires.
This biodegradable and non-persistent concentrate is made with no siloxanes and is a combination of hydrocarbon surfactants and additives that delivers excellent foaming, vapor sealing, extinguishment and burnback properties using fresh, sea or brackish water. Some fluorine-free firefighting foams are viscous and often show viscosity increase when in contact with water.
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 creates very stable foams while keeping a similar viscosity to traditional AR-AFFF foams. This significantly improves storage, handling and long-term stability. SOLBERG VERSAGARD enters the market with a growing number of international certifications, including EN-1568-1/2/3/4:2018, LASTFIRE, ICAO B and International Maritime Organization.
According to Javier Castro, General Manager for Perimeter Solutions Fire Safety Group, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is an example of the continuing technology innovation by the company in the area of fluorine-free firefighting foams. “At Perimeter Solutions, we’re engaged in an intensive development program for fluorine-free technology that meets the highest level of fire suppression requirements,” he said.
He continued: “In addition to the excellent firefighting performance, one of the key advances of SOLBERG VERSAGARD is its consistent viscosity when in contact with water, which is vastly different from many other fluorine-free foams on the market. This can have a dramatic effect on handling and use rates in firefighting operations.” he said.
A Broad Range of Use Applications
SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is designed to generate stable foams with high fluidity and slow drainage. This novel technology allows SOLBERG VERSAGARD to perform similarly to fluorinated products. It may be used with low expansion foam equipment (nozzles and monitors) and medium & high-expansion foam discharge devices to fight fires involving Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires.
It is fully compatible and easily proportioned with standard firefighting equipment, including in-line inductors, self-inducting nozzles, fire truck pumps, bladder tanks, pump skids, balanced pressure systems and more.
In addition to its excellent foamability and bubble stability, SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 has excellent wetting ability, making it also an effective tool for the extinguishment of Class A fuel fires.
Multiple Certifications Demonstrate Effectiveness
Perimeter Solutions has achieved a broad range of certifications for SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 required for various regions and applications. The firefighting foam concentrate:
· Has achieved the maximum rating and is certified to European Standard EN-1568:2018 part 3 & 4 on all fuels with fresh water and seawater – IA/IA – IA/IA
· Passes and certified to European Standard EN-1568:2018 part 1 & 2 – for use with medium and high-expansion foam discharge devices
· Has achieved International Maritime Organization certification MSC.1/Circ. 1312
· Been LASTFIRE batch-certified as GOOD/GOOD/GOOD with 3 nozzles (semi, asp, system)
· Achieved ICAO Level B
The company is pursuing additional certifications for the product. SOLBERG VERSAGARD AS-100 is available immediately on a global basis. Perimeter Solutions will be discussing the new foam technology at the AOG Energy Conference in Perth, Australia, March 11 and 12, 2021, Stand D23. For more information, visit www.perimeter-solutions.com.
Fire-Dex have launched a range of non-fluorinated PPE fabrics. The TECGEN71+ and TECGEN51+ PPE fabrics come built with an eco-friendly PFAS free water-repellent finish that addresses customer demands and improves sustainability.
Exclusive to Fire-Dex, TECGEN71+ and TECGEN51+ are fabrics built with the same configuration as their traditional TECGEN71 and TECGEN51 materials but offer a new PFAS free DWR finish.
“We have partnered with Milliken to develop a non-fluorinated version of our exclusive materials utilizing innovative technology to create an eco-friendly, water resistant formula that meets the increasing market demand for PFAS free PPE material options,” states Todd Herring, Vice President of Product Innovation and Strategy at Fire-Dex.
Fire-Dex’s TECGEN71+ NFPA 1971 outer shell is designed to lessen heat stress by reducing weight and increasing flexibility. Turnouts crafted with TECGEN71+ are the lightest, thinnest, and most breathable in the fire industry. TECGEN51+ is a NFPA 1951 and 1977 fabric option for alternative PPE that provides optimal strength, breathability, and thermal protection for all non-fire related calls.
“Our mission is to Serve Those Who Serve and I am extremely proud of our strong team of innovators for addressing this growing demand by continuing to develop solutions to protect first responders across the globe,” states Steve Allison, President of Fire-Dex.
Fire-Dex also offers non-fluorinated NFPA 1971 fabrics from Safety Components with their PF Zero water-repellent finish including PBI Max LP, PBI Max 7oz, and Armor AP.
Avon Protection have donated nine thermal imaging cameras to Nepalese charity, Karma Flights, to help them in their search and rescue operations.
Karma Flights are a non-profit Organization based in Nepal. A group of volunteers work to improve schools, install water supplies to villages, improve medical facilities in remote areas as well as many other projects around Nepal.
One of the things Karma Flights do is act as first responders to landslides and earthquakes, which happen often in Nepal and have devastating effects on people’s lives. The Avon Protection Thermal Imaging Cameras will make search and rescue operations much easier, as well helping to identify people beneath the rubble and rescue them in a much more-timely manner.
These life-saving efforts made by the charity in Nepal are outstanding, not only do they rescue those directly impacted by the land slides, but they also work to re-build homes of those affected. We are glad that Avon Protection could make a small difference to the invaluable work they are doing.
Commenting on the donation, Prem B. Kunwar at Karma Flights said: “We would like to offer huge thanks and gratitude to everyone in Avon for your contribution towards Karma Flights Foundation Nepal for providing nine units of thermal imaging cameras which would be very helpful for the humanitarian rescue and research project in Nepal. We are extremely grateful for your contribution and generosity.”
Toronto Fire Services have received the Industrial Pumper manufactured by fire apparatus experts E-ONE.
Toronto Fire Services chose the Industrial Pumper because of E-ONE’s long history of building this type of truck with its large diameter plumbing, 12,000 liter per minute pumping capacity and 2,030-gallon tank for Class B foam. In addition to its large capacity for foam, the truck will also serve as a mobile deck gun supplying more water than any of its current units.
Extruded aluminum body with 30” wide full height forward compartment and 36” wide half height rear compartment
2030-gallon foam tank for Class B foam concentrate
Cold weather package featuring pump compartment heaters and heat pan
Three (3) 2” foam tank outlets
Four (4) 6” suction inlet ports with TFT Jumbo intake valves controlled at pump operator’s panel
Two (2) 6” discharges with Akron electric valves with full color displays
One (1) 6” deck gun discharge with Williams Hydro-Foam® Ranger 3 Nozzle with automatic self-educting feature
Toronto worked with E-ONE dealer 1200 Degrees in designing this pumper that would best fit the department’s unique needs.
“Industrial firefighting creates its own set of challenges. Toronto Fire Services, 1200 Degrees and E-ONE were able to work closely to design a configuration that will meet these challenges head-on,” said Larry Daniels, E-ONE’s Director of Sales. “The E-ONE industrial pumper design has a proven track record of being effective and designed for years of use in an industrial environment. Being a custom apparatus manufacturer with an outstanding dealer partner enables us to serve Toronto Fire Services as they protect lives and property.”
Safety Components have introduced the PF Zero finish to market, the first non-fluorinated durable water repellent finish developed specifically for PPE fabrics. With patented, high performance flame resistant outer shell fabrics like PBI Max and Armor AP, thermal liners like Glide Ice and Prism, and wildland/tech rescue fabrics like Sigma — more large metro cities specify and wear materials made by Safety Components than any other.
Guy Lucas, Business Development Director for Safety Components, stated, “We’d like to share with our first responder partners and customers a running change that is occurring with all of Safety Components’ flame-resistant materials, those requiring water resistance, sold under the NFPA 1971 and NFPA 1951 certifications. Our newest finish, called PF Zero, uses advanced technology that allows Safety Components the ability to employ a new water repellent chemistry that is sustainable and fluorine-free. This is a true game changer for the industry.”
PF Zero fabrics have been certified by UL as an approved replacement finish for fabrics sold by Safety Components under NFPA 1971/1951. Important performance characteristics such as flame resistance, TPP, and THL remain the same for Safety Components fabrics regardless of the finish. While Safety Components has already started producing materials finished with PF Zero, it could take several months for garments made with Safety Components PF Zero treated fabrics to filter through the supply chain and into the hands of first responders.
Safety Components operates as part of Elevate Textiles. Elevate and its premium brands are committed to improving sustainability for a lower carbon footprint as a cornerstone of every new product initiative. Safety Components’ newest PF Zero finish is a testament to that direction, requiring 15% less energy to produce while enhancing sustainability to PPE.
Mr. Lucas went on to say, “For more than 100 years, Safety Component fabrics have represented high performance and innovation, and our commitment to first responders and the environment will always be at the forefront of our existence. PF Zero finish supports our longstanding core values with a renewed focus on a cleaner environment. As a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions for first responders and military professionals, Safety Components won’t settle for anything less.”
The new TFT RADIUS monitor is an easy to install, deck mounted monitor that elevates above the top mounted equipment to get the stream where it counts. The above deck mounting is ideal for apparatus where below deck extension tubes do not fit. The RADIUS elevates by simply pulling the quick release knob and lifting until it’s in the locked position. The monitor also includes the ability to flow while in the stowed position.
The RADIUS monitor raises the bar in this category of monitors by offering:
The highest reaching deck mounted monitor in its class at 23” (584 mm)
The highest flowing deck mounted monitor in its class at 1500gpm (6000 l/min)
360-degree continuous horizontal rotation with a smaller swing radius than competitive models
A vertical range of 90 degrees up and 45 degrees down
A standard stowed sensor kit
Easy installation on 3” or 4” (76 or 102 mm) apparatus connections on new or in-service apparatus
Pair the RADIUS monitor with a wide range of TFT smooth bore or combination nozzles.
Contact your TFT Territory Sales Manager or local TFT dealer for a demonstration to see how you can raise the bar in deck mounted monitors.
