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PRODUCTS & SERVICES TRAINING & EDUCATION UNIFORMS & ACCESSORIES VALVES & FITTINGS Hydra-Shield Manufacturing, Inc. 3249 West Story Road Irving, TX 75038 Phone: (800) 676-0911 / Fax: (972) 594-7826 E-mail: tm@hydra-shield.com Web: www.hydra-shield.com Manufacturer of Hydra-Storz® hydrant connectors with spring loaded, stainless steel butterfly vanes. Our Pre-Con Automatic Pumper Inlet Valves elimintes the need for manual adjustments in relation to water flow. These valves are great in drafting operations! The Carlin Automatic Hydrant Valve allows you to put manpower and equipment on the fire faster and safer, increasing your firefighter’s efficiency. Our Nylon Hydrant caps require no maintenance; they cannot rust and do not require lubrication. Our “Out-of Service” Signs are available in many colors, can be custom printed, and are designed to fit various hydrant nozzle sizes. VEHICLE ACCESSORIES EmCert.com 6700 Woodlands Parkway Suite 230-200 The Woodlands, TX 77382 Phone: (877) 367-4376 / Fax: (877) 367-4376 E-mail: debbiekryer@emcert.com Web: www.emcert.com Emcert.com is a pioneer in providing online continuing education to the EMS and Fire/Rescue community. As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of Saving Live Through Education®, we continue to offer: CECBEMS accredited and NREMT approved courses, Competitive Individual, Group and Military rate, Original courses--authored by those with field expertise, Testing based on individual level of certification, Printable Certificate of Completion upon successful passing of course, Secure storage of information, Outstanding customer & tech support. Visit www.emcert.com or call 1-877-EMS-HERO today and see for yourself! “Emcert.com,” “Saving Lives Through Education,” and “1-877-EMS-HERO” “10th” and the second web site at the bottom. Robotronics Inc. 1610 West 1600 South Springville, UT 84663-3057 Phone: (801) 489-4466 / Fax: (801) 489-8241 E-mail: pschwen@robotronics.com Web: www.robotronics.com Robotronics is the leader in safety education products with programs especially targeted towards children. With thousands of interactive robots, costumes, and other educational products in use around the world, no other private organization has shown a greater commitment to promoting safety awareness and injury prevention for children. Free grant research and grant writing services are available. Check us out on the web - see what our customers are saying about us. Call anytime for a free DVD and product information! Lighthouse Uniform Company 1532 15th Avenue W Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: (800) 426-5225 / Fax: (206) 282-5662 (800) 426-5225 E-mail: steve@lighthouseuniform.com Web: www.lighthouseuniform.com Lighthouse Uniform Company, Texas’s premier Fire Service Dress Uniform Mail Order House. *Class ‘A’ & Honor Guard Uniform Specialists *Manufacturer direct *Best pricing in Texas *Over 50 years experience *Satisfaction guaranteed “Being involved in uniform acquisition is not something I want to spend much time with. That is why I went with Lighthouse Uniform Company They made it easy, they got it right and the uniforms got here when they said they would. Their pricing was reasonable and they were a pleasure to do business with. Chief Anthony Athans, Naval Station Ingleside, Ingleside, TX USED FIRE TRUCKS EMERGENCY VEHICLES SURREY ﬁre safety house & command centers 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. 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. VALVES Humat Inc 201 E Jarrettsville Rd Forest Hill, MD 20150 Phone: (800) 638-2079 / Fax: (410) 836-5138 Contact: Barbara Johnson E-mail: bjohnson@humat.com Web: www.humat.com The Humat 4-Way Hydrant Valve is used by innovative fire departments nationwide and is relied on for training by leading fire schools. Using Humat valves is the most efficient method to get the most water on the fireground in the least amount of time. It is made of lightweight aluminum alloy for easy handling, heat treated for extra strength and hard coated to prevent corrosion and increase surface strength. As needs change, Humat valves can be easily modified at the fire station to accommodate any change in hose size or threads. Call us at 800-638-2079 or visit our website www.humat.com 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. VOICE & DATA RECORDERS 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. WILDLAND BOOTS & CLOTHING Line Gear Fire & Rescue 23091 Antonia Parkway, Suite 320 Rancho Santa Margari, CA 92688 Phone: (800) 466-7574 / Fax: (949) 709-8908 E-mail: sales@LineGear.com Web: www.LineGear.com LineGear is a leading fire service distributor for many quality brand name products. White’s Boots, Crew Boss, True North, Coaxsher, Redback, Glob Boots, POK Nozzles, Chemguard, ESS, AirBoss, Defense, Barricade Gel, FireTrol, and many more. We offer schedule 84 products through our GSA contract GS-07F-9246S, Many Texas departments at the State, County, City, and Local level are now eligible to buy at GSA pricing (new law). Let us help you get the best pricing for your next order. Our showroom and warehouse are located in Rancho Santa Margarta, California, and we have customers thoughout the country. 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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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