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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! 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. UNIFORMS & ACCESSORIES TRAFFIC CONTROLS MDI 38271 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Famingtion Hills, MI 48331 Phone: (800) 521-6776 Fax: (248) 488-5700 E-mail: gbleau@mdiworldwide.com Web: www.mditrafficcontrol.com MDI Traffic Control Products manufactures the MDI Compact sign system with pink sign for emergency traffic control. MDI also supplies the MDI Red Emergency Responder vest with radio pocket and changeable panel system. In addition to manufacturing these products, MDI has written a national curriculum for emergency traffic control based on NFPA 1500, NFPA 1561 and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Chapter 61. The MDI program on emergency traffic control can be delivered as an awareness or operations level program and includes sample SOG’s and a quick reference guide for emergency traffic control. VALVES & FITTINGS Lighthouse Uniform Co. 1532 15th Ave. W Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: (800) 426-5225 Fax: (206) 282-5662 Toll Free: 1-800-426-5225 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 Hydra-Shield Manufacturing, Inc. 3249 West Story Rd. Irving, TX 75038 Phone: (800) 676-0911 Fax: (972) 594-7826 E-mail: tm@hydra-shield.com Web: www.hydra-shield.comManufacturer of HydraStorz ® hydrant connectors with spring loaded, stainless steel butterfly vanes. Our Pre-Con Automatic Pumper Inlet Valves eliminates 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. 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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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