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EXHAUST EXTRACTION National Association of Fire Investigators 857 Tallevast Road Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: (941) 359-2800 Fax: (941) 351-5849 info@NAFI.org www.naﬁ.org The National Association of Fire Investigators, a nonproﬁt organization, was established in 1961 by ﬁre and explosion investigation professionals. In response, these professionals recognized the need for an organization which would provide technical training and education for its members. National Association of Fire Investigators members are involved with the investigation and analysis of ﬁre and explosion incidents, and the civil and criminal litigation which ensues from such investigations. The primary goal of The National Association of Fire Investigators is to increase knowledge and improve skills of its members. CONSULTANTS DCS Solutions LLC P.O. Box 878 Wylie, TX 75098 Phone: (972) 575-8551 Fax: (972) 575-8552 mike@dcsexhaust.com www.dcsexhaust.com DCS Solutions and Magnegrip have teamed up to bring Texas the latest technology in diesel exhaust venting systems. With our patented nozzle, we have the only 100% source capture system that gives you 100% capture and ambient air. 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. FIRE APPARATUS SERVICES Mertz Mfg., LLC 1701 North Waverly Ponca City, OK 74602 Phone: (580) 762-5646 Fax: (580) 767-8411 jhart@mertzok.com 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 Brush Truck, Skid, CAFS or an ATV unit, the same superior quality craftsmanship, engineering, dependability 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. BREATHING AIR EQUIPMENT Advanced Concepts, Inc. Max-Air Compressors 739 North Drive, Suite A 2807 Peddler Lane West Melbourne, FL 32934 Kerrville, TX 78028 339018_advanced.indd 1 8/3/07 8:44:15 AM Phone: (321) 253-9997 Phone: (830) 257-5006 Fax: (321) 283-4276 Fax: (830) 257-3720 fkirk@aci-hq.com sales@max-air.com www.aci-hq.com www.max-air.com Advanced Concepts, Inc (ACI) provides consulting High pressure breathing air compressor systems for ﬁre services to public safety organizations, including ﬁre departments, police and military services. A complete departments, EMS systems, law enforcement agencies, line of stationary, mobile and portable compressors, emergency dispatch and E-911 systems. ACI specializes including air storage cylinders, ﬁll panels and ﬁll stations. in project management, information technology solutions, RFP development, vendor product compliance, CO DETECTION consolidation studies, Next Generation 911 systems and feasibility studies. ACI provides management training, stafﬁng analysis, and business process evaluation. EMERGENCY VEHICLES RAE Systems 3775 North 1st Street San Jose, CA 95134 Phone: (408) 952-8400 Fax: (408) 952 8480 Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. raesales@raesystems.com P.O. Box 249 www.raesystems.com Holden, LA 70744 RAE Systems is a manufacturer of rapidly-deployable, 325878_ferrara.indd 1 5/30/07 2:55:31 PM Phone: (800) 443-9006 multi- and single-sensor chemical and radiation (225) 567-7100 detection monitors and networks for homeland security Fax: (225) 567-5260 and industrial applications. RAE Systems’ products info@ferraraﬁ re.com enable the military and ﬁrst responders such as www.ferraraﬁ re.com ﬁreﬁghters and law enforcement to detect and provide Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc., features a full product line early warning of weapons of mass destruction and other that includes pumpers, tankers, heavy and medium hazardous materials. duty rescues, command trailers, haz-mat units and aerial devices; with the most diversiﬁed list of options COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT & SERVICES in the industry. A true custom manufacturer, Ferrara’s apparatus bodies are built in many different designs and utilize materials such as custom aluminum Extruded, formed Galvanneal steel and formed stainless steel. Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. has a complete line of turnout Federal Signal Corporation gear and ﬁre equipment for the ﬁre service professional. 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, IL 60466 EXERCISE SYSTEMS Phone: (708) 534-3400 312178_FSC.indd 1 1/4/07 10:59:42 PM Fax: (708) 534-4855 WeightVest.com jvonthaden@fedsig.com 2108 West Highway 33 www.federalwarningsystems.com Rexburg, ID 83440 Federal Signal Corporation is the leading manufacturer Phone: (888) 909-5473 of Alert and Notiﬁcation equipment for the public safety Fax: (208) 356-3706 marketplace. Federal’s new 2001-130 Siren delivers sales@weightvest.com 130 dB(C) at 100ft and the industry’s best warranty. Our www.weightvest.com array of Electronic Sirens range in coverage area from Fitness and training weightvest. Best quality - made in 1,200-4,500ft., and offer digital voice versatility. The the USA. 2 1/2 Lb. Weights all removable. One size ﬁts Federal Commander Digital System provides complete all. 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You can count on Sutphen to be there for you today, tomorrow and beyond. FIRE PREVENTION / SAFETY EDUCATION Robotronics Inc. 1610 West 1600 South Springville, UT 84663-3057 Phone: (801) 489-4466 Fax: (801) 489-8241 pschwen@robotronics.com www.robotronics.com Robotronics is the leader in safety education products with programs especially targeted towards children. 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Contents Executive Director’s Report Fire Chief of the Year What is an Emergency Service District (ESD)? Tax-Exempt Financing 101 The Benefits of Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) Southwest Fire Rescue 2008 Preview Membership Application ‘Courage to be Safe’ Program Aims to Save Lives Red Truck, Green Building Index to Advertisers

Texas Fire Chief - Fall/Winter 2007

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