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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Mertz Mfg., LLC 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, dependebility 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. FIRE HOSE & WATER SYSTEMS FIRE TRAINING TRAILERS FOAMS & FOAM FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT SURREY ﬁre safety house & command centers EMERGENCY VEHICLES Surrey Fire Safety House 222 East Front Street P.O. Box 388 Napoleon, OH 43545 Phone: (419) 592-9806 / Fax: (419) 599-7417 E-mail: surrey@bright.net Web: www.firesafetyhouse.com Surrey Frire 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 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 optins. Choose what fits your program. Better for less. Call 800-283-8233 for details. FIRE TRUCKS A UTC Fire & Security Company Kidde Fire Fighting 180 Sheree Boulevard Suite 3900 Exton, PA 19341-1350 Phone: (610) 363-1400 / Fax: (610) 524-9073 E-mail: bdrake@kidde-fire.com Web: www.kidde-fire.com Kidde Fire Fighting is dedicated to the design and manufacture of technologically advanced, high quality approved products, systems and training for Fire Fighting and Fire Protection professionals. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes foam concentrates, foam or water based fixed systems, foam systems for air crash vehicles and portable fire fighting equipment, all from National Foam. Fire fighting hose, fittings and flexible pipelines from Angus Fire (North America) and Imperial. 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. FIRE HOSE TESTING FRANCHISES 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. A UTC Fire & Security Company Westex Welding Company 210 Cottonwood Road West, TX 76691 Phone: (254) 826-5343 / Fax: (254) 826-3088 (877) 282-3772 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 Waterway, Inc. 1 River Place 650 W 42nd Street Suite 2204 New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 598-1165 / Fax: (212) 695-1940 E-mail: aritchie@waterwayfranchise.com Web: www.waterwayinc.com Too often, Fire departments test their own hose because there is no alternative. This risks injury to fire fighters and damage to engines.Waterway, the fast growing, ISO certified East Coast company with its state of the art equipment and 20 years of experience have changed all that in the North and are expanding South. If you’re a fire fighter who’s looking for a lucrative business of your own, for which there’s real demand and no competition, call us or e-mail to the details above. FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES National Fire Fighter Corp. 1574 W. 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 wildland and dual compliant stationwear, 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, and more! Check us out at www.nationalfirefighter.com or call us at 800-423-8347. FOAM NOZZLES/PROPORTIONERS Kidde Fire Fighting 180 Sheree Boulevard Suite 3900 Exton, PA 19341-1350 Phone: (610) 363-1400 / Fax: (610) 524-9073 E-mail: bdrake@kidde-fire.com Web: www.kidde-fire.com Kidde Fire Fighting is dedicated to the design and manufacture of technologically advanced, high quality approved products, systems and training for Fire Fighting and Fire Protection professionals. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes foam concentrates, foam or water based fixed systems, foam systems for air crash vehicles and portable fire fighting equipment, all from National Foam. Fire fighting hose, fittings and flexible pipelines from Angus Fire (North America) and Imperial. 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. GENERATOR SYSTEMS Fabco Power 1570 Kings Highway P O Box 582 Chester, NY 10918 Phone: (845) 469-9151 / Fax: (845) 469-7871 Web: www.fabcopower.com The FIRE-POWER™ Generator System delivers and maintains 6kw to 15kw, of constant 120/240 volts and 60 cycles of continuous precise regulated electric power. This unit is ideal for fire trucks and hazmat vehicles, where close frequency and voltage regulation is needed. This system guarantees a frequency regulation of +/- 0% from idle to redline. The FIRE-POWER™ series features both self-contained or modular generator system which includes hydraulic pump, hydraulic motor, hydraulic generator, filtration system, oil cooler, precision power CPU (painted) and reservoir in one compact and lightweight unit. Our unit never needs adjustment. It includes an automatic soft start system as standard equipment. HEADSETS & INTERCOMS A UTC Fire & Security Company A UTC Fire & Security Company Kidde Fire Fighting 180 Sheree Boulevard Suite 3900 Exton, PA 19341-1350 Phone: (610) 363-1400 / Fax: (610) 524-9073 E-mail: bdrake@kidde-fire.com Web: www.kidde-fire.com Kidde Fire Fighting is dedicated to the design and manufacture of technologically advanced, high quality approved products, systems and training for Fire Fighting and Fire Protection professionals. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes foam concentrates, foam or water based fixed systems, foam systems for air crash vehicles and portable fire fighting equipment, all from National Foam. Fire fighting hose, fittings and flexible pipelines from Angus Fire (North America) and Imperial. 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. Kidde Fire Fighting 180 Sheree Boulevard Suite 3900 Exton, PA 19341-1350 Phone: (610) 363-1400 / Fax: (610) 524-9073 E-mail: bdrake@kidde-fire.com Web: www.kidde-fire.com Kidde Fire Fighting is dedicated to the design and manufacture of technologically advanced, high quality approved products, systems and training for Fire Fighting and Fire Protection professionals. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes foam concentrates, foam or water based fixed systems, foam systems for air crash vehicles and portable fire fighting equipment, all from National Foam. Fire fighting hose, fittings and flexible pipelines from Angus Fire (North America) and Imperial. 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. Sigtronics Corporation 178 East Arrow Highway San Dimas, CA 91773-3336 Phone: (909) 305-9399 / Fax: (909) 305-9499 E-mail: bill@sigtronics.com Web: www.sigtronics.com Sigtronics Voice-Activated Intercoms and Noise Attenuating Headsets to interface with ALL mobile, and hand-held radios, along with cellular telephones. For use in all types of Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles. TEXAS FIRE CHIEF Spring/Summer 2009 http://www.mertzok.com http://www.firesafetyhouse.com http://www.gulfcoastev.com http://www.kidde-fire.com http://www.westexfire.com http://www.kidde-fire.com http://www.nationalfirefighter.com http://www.waterwayinc.com http://www.fabcopower.com http://www.kidde-fire.com http://www.kidde-fire.com http://www.sigtronics.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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