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PRODUCTS & SERVICES EMERGENCY VEHICLES EXHAUST EXTRACTION FIRE TRAINING TRAILERS SURREY ﬁre safety house & command centers Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. PO Box 249 325878_ferrara.indd 1 5/30/07 2:55:31 PM DCS Solutions LLC/ MagneGrip South PO Box 878 Wylie, TX 75098 355514_DCSolution.indd 111/9/07 12:15:27 PM Phone: (877) 425-5327 Fax: (972) 575-8552 E-mail: Mike@MagneGripSouth.com Web: www.MagneGripSouth.com MagneGrip South brings Texas the latest technology in diesel exhaust venting systems. With our patented nozzle, we have the only 100% source capture system that gives you 100% capture and ambient air. Ours is the only system that releases 100% of the time at the same place without the need of, trip switches, photo eyes, compressors, or magnet plates. We can also replace your old expensive pneumatic systems with our nozzles and save you thousands in maintenance cost. Give us a call and let us save your department money while protecting your men. Surrey Fire Safety House 222 East Front Street PO Box 388 Napoleon, OH 43545 Phone: (419) 592-9806 Fax: (419) 599-7417 E-mail: surrey@bright.net Web: www.ﬁresafetyhouse.com Surrey Fire Safety House has many models of training trailers available. A 29’ and 33’ two level, and a 30’ or 33’ single level, as well as bleacher and two bedroom models. We also have choices of siding in ﬁberglass, aluminum or vinyl. All units handicap accessible. 911 phone system, a heated door, electric ﬁreplace, ducted smoke system (with machine). A complete functional kitchen, and all lights and heat standard features. Check out our original severe weather training program and the new smoking door and scene lighting options. Choose what ﬁts your program. Better for less. Call 800-283-8233 for details. Holden, LA 70744 Phone: (800) 443-9006, (225) 567-7100 Fax: (225) 567-5260 E-mail: info@ferraraﬁre.com Web: www.ferraraﬁre.com Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc., features a full product line that includes pumpers, tankers, heavy and medium duty rescues, command trailers, haz-mat units and aerial devices; with the most diversiﬁed list of options in the industry. A true custom manufacturer, Ferrara’s apparatus bodies are built in many different designs and utilize materials such as custom aluminum Extruded, formed Galvanneal steel and formed stainless steel. Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. has a complete line of turnout gear and ﬁre equipment for the ﬁre service professional. FIRE APPARATUS SERVICES Mertz Mfg., LLC Medivac Vehicle Inc. PO Box 1009 227134_TMA.indd 1 11/30/07 8:27:28 AM FIRE TRUCKS Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-1009 Phone: (903) 572-0689 Fax: (903) 572-5113 E-mail: BJSMVS@AOL.COM Medivac Vehicle Sales has custom designed, quality built ambulances and emergency vehicles by Taylor Made Ambulance. We are a member in good standing of the Ford Motor Company QVM Program, the industry standard for ambulance construction. TMA is a member of the Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD) of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). Our vehicles all meet current KKK-A-1822 Certiﬁcation. The ambulances we build include Types I, II, and III, in addition to Rescue Trucks. Our ambulances feature low-load, long-lasting electrical systems and superior, space-saving, and convenient cabinetry. Consider Taylor Made Ambulance for your next emergency vehicle. 1701 North Waverly Ponca City, OK 74602 Phone: (580) 762-5646 Fax: (580) 767-8411 E-mail: jhart@mertzok.com Web: www.mertzok.com Mertz Fire Apparatus is a product of Mertz Mfg., LLC, Mertz Fire Apparatus has designed and manufactured ﬁre apparatus for over 28 years. Every component of the Mertz Fire Apparatus system has been designed or selected for reliable, high performance service. Whether you are looking for a Bruch Truck, Skid, CAFS of an ATV unit, the same superior quality craftsmanship, engineering, dependability innovation and customer satisfaction goes into every Mertz Product. All product speciﬁcations and tolerances have been meticulously engineered utilizing computer aided design technology to improve the manufacturing efﬁciency and durability of each Mertz Fire Apparatus unit. Westex Welding Company 210 Cottonwood 330416_westex.indd 1 Road 5/29/07 2:04:50 PM West, TX 76691 Phone: (254) 826-5343 Fax: (254) 826-3088 Web: www.westexﬁre.com Westex Welding Company, a family owned and operated business, specializing in custom Fire & Rescue apparatus and general-purpose bodies. Contact us for your next apparatus purchase. FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT National Fire Fighter Corp. 1574 West 6th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402 Phone: (800) 423-8347 Fax: (800) 891-1982 E-mail: info@nationalﬁreﬁghter.com Web: www.nationalﬁreﬁghter.com Offering a full range of wildland ﬁreﬁghting tools and gear including protective clothing and headgear, packs, headlamps, radios, ﬁre shelters, gloves, footwear, hydration bags, weather meters, hand tools, hose, pumps, adapters, hose reels, nozzles, mobile attack units, camping gear and more! Check us out at www.nationalﬁreﬁghter.com or call us at 800-423-8347. 44 TEXAS FIRE CHIEF Spring/Summer 2008 http://www.ferrarafire.com http://www.dcsexhaust.com http://www.firesafetyhouse.com http://www.mertzok.com http://www.westexfire.com http://www.nationalfirefighter.com

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Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2008 Contents Executive Director’s Report Region Realignment Map Above and Beyond 2007 Conference Highlights ‘Service Above Self’ Texas Commission Implements Southwest Fire Rescue Conference Program Membership Application Who Are Those Guys? Alarms for the Hearing Impaired Recent Calls Index to Advertisers

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