Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment FDIC Articles

Elkhart Brass delivers big water in a small package with the COBRA EXM. Smaller, lighter and more affordable than anything in its category, the COBRA EXM allows firefighters to do what they do best.

The platform itself has been redesigned to offer 22.6 square feet of clear work space. The new platform also offers 6.7 square feet of external working space.

Spartan ERV showcased its new multi-function pumper aerial – the MPA 65’ that comes from the Spartan/Gimaex joint venture – at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IndThe MPA 65’ at $350,000 to $425,000 is a price and performance breakthrough, offering a combination of technologies that will redefine emergency response, according to Dennis Schneider, President, Spartan Emergency Response.

Cummins Inc. announced today its 2013 engine lineup for fire and emergency vehicles at the Fire Department Instructor Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. Cummins is offering customers a complete range of clean-diesel engines from 260 hp to 600 hp (194-447 kW), including the ISX15, ISX12, ISL9 and ISB6.7 engines. The 2013 ISX12 engine will be on display at FDIC from Apr. 25 through 27.

TurboSkid and TurboMixer are easy-to-use delivery systems for TetraKO water enhancer

The nVision from Avon Protection utilizes the latest technology advancements in thermal imaging sensors. These sensors provide greater thermal sensitivity, a higher detector saturation point, a wider operating temperature range, improved image update rate, and temperature colorization. Sensors are available in 160 x 120 for the nVision XT and 320 x 240 for the nVision XTP. The sensor has automatic gain/contrast control, highly integrated DSP-based image processing and uses Dynamic Electronic Integration (DEI) Mode to optimize image quality in high thermal energy scenes.

The new Evolution 6000 TIC from MSA is the most advanced and rugged thermal imaging camera ever built.

There are eight stations surrounding the Pierce display, each representing important steps in the manufacturing process. And, to drive home the importance of the people, visitors to each of these eight stations will be greeted by Pierce employees from the factory.

MSA's new FireHawk M7XT Air Mask provides critical personal SCBA protection and meets new NFPA 1981 and 1982 2013-edition standards.  FireHawk M7XT Air Mask offers seven life-safety design components to provide firefighters with durability and performance from the highest quality SCBA available.

Options from TenCate Protective Fabrics and W.L Gore & Associates provide compelling lightweight, high-performance composite systems from two industry leaders.  Firefighters can reduce stress related to weight by choosing certain outer shells and thermal barriers from TenCate with a moisture barrier from Gore.

Streamlight^®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $15,000 in proceeds from sales of the company’s Red Nano Light^®. Streamlight earmarks $1.00 from the sale of each Red Nano Light to the NFFF.

Explore SafeLink’s features and benefits with an interactive demo at FDIC 2013 Booth #5828.

Gives Firefighters and Industrial Professionals 2 lights in 1

Visit booth #2639 to learn more.