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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. Waterway, Inc. 1 River Place, 650 W 42nd St., Ste .2204 Westex Welding Co. 393039_Waterway.indd 1 2/12/70 2:21:39 PM New York, NY 10036 210 Cottonwood 5/29/07 2:04:50 PM Rd. 330416_westex.indd 1 Phone: (212) 598-1165 West, TX 76691 Fax: (212) 695-1940 Phone: (254) 826-5343 E-mail: aritchie@waterwayfranchise.com Fax: (254) 826-3088 Web: www.waterwayinc.com Web: www.westexfire.com Too often, Fire departments test their own hose because Westex Welding Company, a family owned and there is no alternative. This risks injury to fire fighters operated business, specializing in custom Fire & Rescue and damage to engines. Waterway, the fast growing, apparatus and general-purpose bodies. Contact us for ISO certified East Coast company with its state of the art your next apparatus purchase. equipment and 20 years of experience have changed all that in the North and are expanding South. If you’re a FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT 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 SHOWS National Fire Fighter Corp. 1574 W. 6th Ave. 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. 395054_PennWell.indd 1 FIRE APPARATUS 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. FDIC 1421 S. Sheridan Rd. 8/26/08 9:43:56 PM Tulsa, OK 74112 Phone: (918) 835-3161 Fax: (918) 831.9729 Web: www.fdic.com Over the past 81 years, we’ve established ourselves as the premiere training-focused fire industry conference and exhibition in the world. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive training for today’s serious fire fighter and bringing top companies to showcase the latest tools and technology designed to save lives, all in one venue—FDIC. GENERATOR SYSTEMS Fabco Power 1570 Kings Hwy. P O Box 582 Chester, NY 10918 Phone: (845) 469-9151 Fax: (845) 469-7871 Web: www.fabcopower.com The FIRE-POWER(TM) 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(TM) 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. FIRE TRAINING TRAILERS SURREY ﬁre safety house & command centers Surrey Fire Safety House 222 East Front St., 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 Fire Safety House has many models of training trailers available. A 29’ and 33’ two level, and a 30’, 33’, 36’ 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 options. Choose what fits your program. Better for less. Call 800-283-8233 for details. HEADSETS Sigtronics Corp. 178 East Arrow Hwy. 193950_sigtronics.indd 1 11/30/07 8:24:08 AM 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 Fall/Winter 2008 51 http://www.waterwayinc.com http://www.westexfire.com http://www.weightvest.com http://www.dcsexhaust.com http://www.nationalfirefighter.com http://www.fdic.com http://www.mertzok.com http://www.fabcopower.com http://www.firesafetyhouse.com http://www.sigtronics.com

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Texas Fire Chief - Fall/Winter 2008 Contents Executive Director’s Report Texas Fire Chiefs Academy Project Reports Southwest Fire Rescue Conference Program Membership Application Customer Service Orientation in Fire Rescue Departments A Visit to the E-One Plant Index to Advertisers

Texas Fire Chief - Fall/Winter 2008

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