Product News

HURST Jaws of Life, Inc.’s four new spreaders include two as part of the eDRAULIC® line and two within HURST’s 10,000-psi high-pressure offering. The launch includes the SP 555E2, one of the strongest portable spreaders on the market today. All four spreaders include “Shark Tooth” removable tips with multifunctional design and four rows of shark-like teeth to grip any material. They also feature squeezing plates integrated directly into the arms of each spreader.

The eDRAULIC spreaders come with two lithium ion rechargeable batteries and one charger. Users can also plug the tools in with a 110-V adapter. All four spreaders are NFPA 1936 compliant with an IP rating of IP54 on the eDRAULIC versions. The SP 555E2 and SP 555 models replace the existing SP 310E2 and SP 310 versions, and the SP 333E2 and SP 333 replace the SP 300E2 and SP 300 models. www.jawsoflife.com, 800-537-2659

The Honeywell Life Guard Hood features a patent-pending design and proven fabrics that provide blocking protection against hazardous particulates. Replacing the traditional “sock hood,” the Life Guard Hood delivers new laboratory-proven levels of particulate-blocking protection with a lighter, more roomy fit that integrates with SCBA and turnout gear to ensure a high level of comfort and safety.

Features of the new Honeywell Life Guard Hood include the ability to block carcinogenic particulates in both air and water; highly-breathable multilayer composite material, coupled with a roomier design that promotes the safe flow of air around a user’s head and neck; balanced thermal protective performance (TPP) and total heat loss (THL) design that supports a drier, breathable, and comfortable wear; and a patented Mask Mate™ face opening that better fits the shape of face pieces and provides a wider field of vision. www.honeywellfirstresponder.com, 800-688-6148

Coxreels 300 Series “Exhaust” hose reels are designed to enable the extraction of exhaust fumes directly from the source of their emission and maintain safe workplace air quality. Coxreels exhaust reels store lengths of large-diameter exhaust hose and mount to any wall, overhead, and floor position.

The heavy duty frame on Coxreels exhaust reels is built to provide strength, durability, and stability. The components of this reel are individually powder coated, providing excellent resistance in any environment. These reels also feature a panel to easily access the main drum, where the internal ducting is included. www.coxreels.com, 800-269-7335

ARGO Responder vehicles feature interchangeable modules, allowing the units to serve as a firefighting pump, off-road ambulance, or crew transport for a team of up to six first responders. With go-anywhere amphibious capabilities, the Frontier 8×8 Responder S, Avenger 8×8 Responder X, and Avenger 8×8 Responder feature a number of options as standard equipment including 25-inch steel offset rims; skid plate; heavy-duty bearing extensions; bilge pump; 3,500-pound WARN power winch; a robust brush guard; and a first responder package that includes a rear receiver winch kit, brake/tail lights, a folding seat, and stretcher frame.

Both Avenger Series Responder models also include the new Lite-Steer (LS) transmission, which makes steering smoother and easier, and upgraded heavy-duty axles and sprockets, providing the units with increased strength and durability. www.ARGOxtv.com

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CA Firefighter Clipped by Oncoming Vehicle at Tractor Trailer Fire

A local firefighter threw himself against a fire apparatus in an attempt to avoid the oncoming vehicle.