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With a highly experienced and knowledgeable specialized sales force, Kidde Fire Fighting is committed to offering unprecedented levels of technical, training and customer support throughout the USA and Internationally. BOOKS / EDUCATION Safety Vision L.P. 6100 West Sam Houston Parkway North Houston, TX 77041 Phone: (713) 896-6600 / Fax: (713) 896-6640 (800) 880-8855 E-mail: email@safetyvision.com Web: www.safetyvision.com Safety Vision is a leading global provider of enhanced vision and mobile surveillance camera systems. We design, manufacture, install, and service components and technology for rear- and side-vision systems as well as onboard surveillance and recording systems. System components include color or black & white cameras and monitors; microphones; digital or analog video recorders; viewing software; switchers; cables; and thermal imagers. Our cameras enhance driver safety on the road and precision at the fire scene. 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GSA Contract No. GS-21F-0079U CUSTOM BUILT TANKERS Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles 9550 North Loop East Houston, TX 77029 Phone: (713) 580-8181 / Fax: (713) 580-8136 E-Mail: EVSales@gulfcoastev.com WebSite: www.gulfcoastev.com Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles is the Authorized Sales and Service/Warranty Center for S & S Fire Apparatus, Road Rescue Ambulance, American LaFrance, Emergency Vehicles Inc (EVI), Gimaex-USA and Boston Whaler Fire/Rescue Boats. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles is located at 9550 North Loop East, Houston, Texas. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles offers Mobile Service through out Texas and Western Louisiana. These Mobile Service Vehicles offer complete on-site servicing. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles has EVT/ ASE Certified Mechanics, and provides service at our facilities in Beaumont and Corpus Christi. We have a dedicated Mobile Service Truck based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. EXERCISE SYSTEMS WeightVest.com 2108 W. 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Our products cover topics from Firefighter I & II and hydraulics, to terrorism preparedness and fire law, and countless topics in between. We anticipate your needs and keep you current on the latest advances in techniques and technology. Visit our NEW fire community website at delmarfire.cengage.com. BREATHING AIR QUALITY TESTING EMERGENCY VEHICLES TRI Air Testing Inc. 1607 N. Cuernavaca Drive #500 Austin, TX 78733 Phone: (800) 880-8378 / Fax: (512) 263-7039 E-mail: sdudek@airtesting.com Web: www.airtesting.com Need to test your breathing air quality to meet NFPA 1989, Grade D or Grade E? TRI Air Testing, Inc. is an AIHA accredited breathing air quality testing laboratory. We provide sampling kits to capture a sample of your breathing air for return to our laboratory for fast 24 hour testing. We offer online report access, onsite moisture results, and superior customer service. TRI has been servicing the Fire Service for over 31 years. Check out our website at www. airtesting.com Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles 9550 North Loop East Houston, TX 77029 Phone: (713) 580-8181 / Fax: (713) 580-8136 E-mail: EVSales@gulfcoastev.com Web: www.gulfcoastev.com Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles is the Authorized Sales and Service/Warranty Center for S & S Fire Apparatus, Road Rescue Ambulance, American LaFrance, Emergency Vehicles Inc (EVI), Gimaex-USA and Boston Whaler Fire/ Rescue Boats. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles is located at 9550 North Loop East, Houston, Texas. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles offers Mobile Service through out Texas and Western Louisiana. These Mobile Service Vehicles offer complete on-site servicing. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles has EVT/ASE Certified Mechanics, and provides service at our facilities in Beaumont and Corpus Christi. We have a dedicated Mobile Service Truck based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. CUTTING TORCHES Petrogen, Inc. 4715 Town Center Drive # F Colorado Springs, CO 80916 Phone: (877) 888-6724 / Fax: (719) 596-4721 E-mail: torch@petrogen.com Web: www.petrogen.com Petrogen is the safest, most powerful cutting torch avaliable. Uses regular liquid gasoline instead of acetylene for cutting steel. No fuel line backflash possible. Tank safer to handle and more portable. Sparks 100% oxidized, no molten steel as with acetylene. Training cost reduced–2.5 gallons of gasoline equal 250 cu. ft. of acetylene, using same oxygen. UL-listed, D.O.E.-recommended, U.S. Navy certified, included in FEMA equipment cache. GSA Contract No. GS-21F-0079U DCS Solutions LLC P O Box 878 Wylie, TX 75098 Phone: (972) 575-8551 / Fax: (972) 575-8552 E-mail: mike@dcsexhaust.com Web: www.dcsexhaust.com DCS Solutions and Magnegrip have teamed up to bring 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. FIRE APPARATUS SERVICES EMERGENCY VEHICLES Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles 9550 North Loop East Houston, TX 77029 Phone: (713) 580-8181 / Fax: (713) 580-8136 E-mail: EVSales@gulfcoastev.com WebSite: www.gulfcoastev.com Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles is the Authorized Sales and Service/Warranty Center for S & S Fire Apparatus, Road Rescue Ambulance, American LaFrance, Emergency Vehicles Inc (EVI), Gimaex-USA and Boston Whaler Fire/Rescue Boats. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles is located at 9550 North Loop East, Houston, Texas. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles offers Mobile Service through out Texas and Western Louisiana. These Mobile Service Vehicles offer complete on-site servicing. Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicles has EVT/ ASE Certified Mechanics, and provides service at our facilities in Beaumont and Corpus Christi. We have a dedicated Mobile Service Truck based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. TEXAS FIRE CHIEF Spring/Summer 2009 http://www.safetyvision.com http://www.kidde-fire.com http://www.gulfcoastev.com http://www.weightvest.com http://delmarfire.cengage.com http://www.petrogen.com http://www.dcsexhaust.com http://www.gulfcoastev.com http://www.airtesting.com http://www.gulfcoastev.com http://www.petrogen.com

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Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2009 Contents Executive Director's Report 2009 Annual Conference Preview Hurricane Resistant Fire Stations in South Texas Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System The IAFC and TV Worldwide Launch IAFC TV KITA and Firefighter Motivation TFCA Legislator Award What Do They See When They See You Coming? Texas Fire Chiefs Academy Standing Tall Lake Travis Fire Rescue Answers the Call 2009 TFCA Executive Board TFCA Region Map Index to Advertisers

Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2009

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