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PRODUCTS & SERVICES HOSE PRODUCTS OXYGEN CYLINDER FILLING SYSTEMS SAFETY TRAINING PRODUCTS A UTC Fire & Security Company Kidde Fire Fighting 180 Sheree BoulevardSuite 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. INFLATABLE & RIGID HILL BOATS AirSep Corp-Industrial Div. 260 Creekside drive Buffalo, ny 14228-2075 Phone: (716) 691-0202 / Fax: (716) 691-8304 Web: www.airsep.com “EMS, Disaster Relief Agencies, civilian hospitals, millions of respiratory patients, and Military Forces have turned to AirSep to meet their medical oxygen needs. As the worlds leading supplier of on-site medical oxygen generation equipment, AirSep products have proven to be the most reliable and cost effective in the market today! From the a 4.4 lb portable concentrator, world’s smallest; to the ULTROX®, the only truly transportable medical grade oxygen cylinder filling system; all AirSep products free the user from the uncertainties and expense associated with delivered (cylinders or liquid) oxygen, while meeting the day-to-day medical oxygen needs of their customers!” Contact :Ted FrasierManager of Strategic Markets716.691.0202, Ext. 380tfrasier@airsep.com RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT S.E. International Inc. 436 Farm Road P.O. Box 39 Summertown, TN 38083-0039 Phone: (800) 293-5759 / Fax: (931) 964-3564 E-mail: seintl@seintl.com Web: www.seintl.com S.E. International, Inc., manufacturer of the Radiation Alert product line, offers handheld ionizing radiation detection instruments including Geiger counters, dosimeters, and multi-channel analyzers for surface and air contamination. The new easy to operate Abacus was designed for the requirements of emergency response, HAZMAT, and domestic preparedness personnel. Its external pancake probe offers good sensitivity for alpha, beta, gamma and x-rays. Readouts are in mR/hr and CPM (counts per minute). Features: Digital display, powered by one 9-volt battery, audio on/off, includes versatile carrying case. Check our website for complete specifications on all our products. RESCUE EQUIPMENT 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 RESCUE VEHICLES 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. Our recorders provide comprehensive coverage inside and outside the fire apparatus and produce permanent electronic records/ training aids. Fire scene recordings also facilitate accident investigations and legal proceedings. TANKS, POLYPROPYLENE Plas-Mac, Inc. 3696 U S Hwy 83 Wellington, TX 79095 Phone: (800) 687-0128 / Fax: (866) 687-0129 E-mail: plasmac@amaonline.com Web: www.firetrucktanks.com Plas-Mac, Inc.’s polypropylene tanks for fire apparatus endure the harsh punishment dished out by the Bureau of Land Management and other government agencies on a day-to-day basis and they can do the same for you. Plas-Mac, Inc.’s extrution welding process insures a 100% weld penetration through the thickness of the plastic making them practically indestructible. Plas-Mac’s product line features water and foam tanks ranging from 5 gallons to 5,000 gallons. Our 60-gallon ATV tank weighs only 35 lbs. Don’t settle for a “cookie cutter” tank, let us custom build one for your specific application. TRAINING Working Fire Training Systems P.O. Box 191166 Saint Louis, MO 63119 Phone: (800) 516-3473 / Fax: (636) 498-6666 E-mail: info@workingfire.com Web: www.workingfire.com Working Fire Training offers the most affordable videobased training In the Fire Service. Choose from our Monthly Program on DVD or Online, with actual incidents, fire & EMS training, and continuing education. View a sample on our home page. It comes with training materials (objectives, quizzes, discussion questions) in .PDF and PowerPoint and a certificate of completion. Try the Training Officer’s Toolbox, an online repository of hundreds of mini-courses for stream or download, organized by subject/topic. Click the link on our home page to try it FOR FREE! And there’s more! 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. LAUNDRY & CLEANING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES D ROWN istributors Ed Brown Distributors P.O. Box 35885 Dallas, TX 75235 Phone: (214) 352-9494 / Fax: (214) 353-4841 Web: www.edbrowndistributors.com ED BROWN DISTRIBUTORS has been a leader in the commercial laundry business for over 50-years in Texas and Oklahoma. Our professional sales team has worked with score of Fire Departments and Fire Fighters in assessing the specific needs for each Department. We are familiar with NFPA 1851 recommendations for cleaning Bunker Gear and we have information that will assist your department in obtaining AFG Grants. ED BROWN DISTRIBUTORS is an authorized factory distributor for three major manufacturers of washer/extractors ranging from 20-250 pound capacities. 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.airsep.com http://www.safetyvision.com http://www.kidde-fire.com http://www.seintl.com http://www.gulfcoastev.com http://www.firetrucktanks.com http://www.petrogen.com http://www.workingfire.com http://www.edbrowndistributors.com http://www.gulfcoastev.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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