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ACS FIREHOUSE Software

Managing and Leading today’s Metro Fire/EMS organization requires a level of sophistication, power, and software intelligence that few have mastered and disparate systems simply cannot provide. ACS FIREHOUSE Software is the nation’s most trusted and most widely used fire and EMS records management system. While NFIRS 5.0 and NEMSIS Gold Certification are a core component, our clients worldwide rely on our commitment to provide valuable, versatile, and fully integrated solutions to meet/exceed their daily needs and expectations. Leveraging feedback from our greatest asset and unmatched resource (14,000+ clients), working with the agencies & associations to create standards and direction for the emergency services community, and adapting new technologies to current standards have become integral to our focus and provide a tremendous benefit (value) to FH users and the communities they serve. FIREHOUSE Software is dedicated to providing solutions that help agencies like yours manage business, day-to-day operations & planning, field operations & decision support, and challenges in communications, interoperability, and technology. Experience FIREHOUSE Software, and you’ll experience software, support, and services that are incomparable in the industry.

Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM

Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM business is a leading supplier of critical communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility, federal and select commercial markets. M/A-COM products range from some of the most advanced IP-based voice and data networks, to traditional wireless systems that offer customers the highest levels of reliability, interoperability, scalability and security. Tyco Electronics is also a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of M/ACOM radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave solutions for the commercial wireless telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries.

Motorola

Explore interoperable mobile voice, data and video solutions, including fire station alerting, fireground accountability and rugged devices. Motorola’s MOTOA4 mission critical portfolio delivers seamless, real-time information to responders so they can fight the fire, not the technology.

Global Traffic Technologies

Global Traffic Technologies’ mission is to improve traffic management and safety around the world with proven emergency vehicle preemption technologies and continuous innovation. Opticom™ GPS and Infrared Systems assist the movement of emergency vehicles through signal-controlled intersections, temporarily stopping cross-traffic to minimize emergency response times and save lives. Vehicle-mounted Opticom infrared transmitters and GPS/Radio units communicate securely with traffic control components at each intersection. Crash incident risk is reduced, and response times are improved by an average of 20%. With headquarters in St. Paul, MN, GTT is the leader in emergency vehicle preemption solutions worldwide. The company’s website is www.gtt.com.

We're Sperian Fire

You knew us as Survivair®, Securitex® and Biosystems™. On August 20,2007 three trusted brands joined together to create Sperian Fire - an entirely new division solely dedicated to serving the brotherhood of firefighters and EMS professionals.


Sperian Fire represents not only a change in name but a pivotal opportunity to re-focus core business units around a single unified vision - to make the high performing products firefighters know they can depend on. Whether it's turnout gear, SCBAs or instrumentation equipment, firefighters can feel confident that Sperian products will perform when and where they need them most.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce the Side Roll Protection system and frontal air bags to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce and Contender products, visit our website.

Plymonvent®

Wheeled Coach

Wheeled Coach’s headquarters in Orlando, FL, span over half-a-million square feet of space. Since the early days, Wheeled Coach has been recognized as the industry innovator, continuously raising the bar on design and features. Industry standard features such as the side-mounted CPR seat, Type-I walk-through and outrigger mounting systems were originally designed and implemented by Wheeled Coach. No other manufacturer can offer innovations such as corner cap perimeter lighting, PureAir™ Filtration System or the EnterSafe™ design of our Type-II raised roof. The goal at Wheeled Coach has been to make emergency vehicles safer for both patient and crew, and at the same time, make them more efficient. Wheeled Coach takes pride on their 30+ years of proven world class performance.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6,100 retail banking offices, nearly 19,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with nearly 24 million active users. Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No. 1 SBA lender to minority-owned small businesses. The company serves clients in 175 countries and has relationships with 99 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 83 percent of the Global Fortune 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Bullard

Founded in 1898 and located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Bullard is a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment worldwide. Product lines include thermal imagers, fire and rescue helmets, respiratory protection equipment and hard hats. Bullard products are widely known among users to be specifically engineered to fit their needs and offer the latest in innovative technology. For more information, visit www.bullard.com.

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 Company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. Cummins reported net income of $739 million on sales of $13.05 billion in 2007

Dräger

Draeger Safety, a global company is a leading manufacturer of gas detection & respiratory protection products and has been since 1889. From the single-gas Draeger Pac 3000, ultra compact, gas measuring and warning device to the Xam series multi-gas monitors used for confined space and toxic gas measuring, Draeger products protect human life and the environment. The Draeger CMS unit is designed for accurate, reliable measurement of hazardous gases as an electronic detector tube system that is fast, easy and accurate. In breathing protection, Draeger offers a complete line of products from 5 minute escape systems to disposable air purifying products all the way to SCBA’s and 4 hour rebreathers. We also specialize in Simulation and Training products, such as the Confined Space Training Trailer, the Live Fire Training Systems, the Swede Survival Flashover Systems and Submarine Escape Devices. Draeger products create better and safer conditions for industry, fire, mining and military personnel.

FDM

Superior flexibility and customization options are key to FDM’s enterprise-centric software. FDM’s modular-based Records Management and Computer-Aided Dispatch systems scale as agencies grow, featuring workspace solutions, end-user configurability, wireless applications and built-in ESRI® GIS technology. Our full RMS suite of wizard-based, integrated modules manages all aspects of your agency’s information and reporting requirements. FDMCAD allows Fire and EMS dispatchers to efficiently process emergency calls, quickly allocate resources, and accurately record incident data. Contact us at 800.986.9941 or www.fdmsoft.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS)

Federal Signal Corporation is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal’s portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include public safety and security systems, industrial safety and security systems and environmental maintenance solutions. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. www.federalsignal.com

Fire-Dex

Fire-Dex is a quality manufacturer of protective firefighting clothing and emergency response apparel. We manufacture NFPA compliant structural and proximity turnout gear - featuring our line of Express Gear: “5 styles delivered in 5 days or less.” Fire-Dex also manufactures two models of NFPA compliant ParaDex™ EMS gear and is the only turnout manufacturer to also manufacture premium quality NFPA hoods and gloves.

GLOBE IS THE SOLUTION.

No matter what your problem, Globe has a range of innovative solutions.

Globe sells and services Personal Protective Equipment including firefighter suits, protective clothing, and footwear under the Globe Firefighter Suits, Globe Cairns, Globe LifeLine, Globe FootGear, and Globe CARES brands through a network of independent fire and equipment dealers worldwide.

Founded in 1887, owned and managed by the fourth generation of the founding family, Globe is still the largest and most trusted manufacturer of NFPA compliant fire suits in the world.  With facilities in Pittsfield, New Hampshire; Ada, Oklahoma and Lewiston, Maine, Globe is proud to produce all its protective clothing and footwear in the USA.

So tell us your PPE problem and see how Globe is the Solution.

Intergraph

Intergraph Public Safety emergency response solutions give police, fire, emergency medical services, emergency management, and security forces access to intelligent information wherever it is needed most. We provide solutions for emergency readiness planning and response management to investigation, analysis, and resolution, enabling better and faster decision making across the complete public safety spectrum.

As a leader in public safety software solutions, Intergraph customers rely on our solutions to organize vast amounts of complex data into understandable visual representations. Through our software, Intergraph customers make better and faster operational decisions vital to the safety and well-being of millions of people around the world each and every day.

MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company)

After serving firefighters and rescue teams for almost 100 years, MSA makes the Fire Service our premier reciver of product innovations, continuouss improvements, and service. We actively solicit customers ' ideas and feedback while developing new products, from concept through fieldtesting.

Our Products intergrate electronics, mechanical systems, and/ or chemically advance materials—and meet the latest NFPA and NIOSH standargs, thanks to MS's extraordinary research and engineering capabilities.

MSA's Fire Hawk® M7 Air Mask, Cairns® Fire Helmets, Evolutions® Series TICs and Altair® Gas Detectors are among the very best protection firefighters use today. www.MSAfire.com        1-877-MSA-Fire

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman’s Information Technology sector is a leading IT provider and systems integrator, with annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more than five decades, the company’s trusted IT solutions have enhanced the work of government and enterprise customers – and improved the lives of the people they serve. Delivering full life-cycle solutions, Northrop Grumman meets the mission, enterprise, and infrastructure needs of federal, civilian, defense, intelligence, state and local government, commercial, and international clients. State and local governments trust Northrop Grumman to provide end-to-end solutions for information technology, integrated justice, homeland security, public safety, transportation, human services, and public health initiatives.

PBI Performance Products, Inc.

PBI Performance Products is the world’s only producer of high temperature and flame resistant PBI fiber.  PBi fiber is manufactured in Rock Hill, SC.  and used in various high performance fabric blends including PBI Matrix outer shell for structural turnout gear, PBI Triguard for wildlands and search & rescue/EMS PPE, and PBI Gold for knit hoods and underwear. Celebrating 25 years in the fire service!

Scott Health & Safety

Scott Health & Safety, a business unit of Tyco International, is a premiere manufacturer of innovative respiratory and other personal protective equipment and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world. With six global manufacturing locations, Scott produces products that protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards including smoke, toxic fumes, combustible gases, falling objects, and contaminants. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, firefighter locators, head, face, eye and hearing protection, decontamination showers, and safety signs and markers.

Singer Associates’

Singer Associates’ business philosophy is to represent a select group of emergency apparatus & equipment manufacturers
considered to be the best in class. The company represents Pierce, North America's premier manufacturer of fire/rescue
apparatus. Supporting lines of vehicles include Medtec & PL Custom ambulances, Singer Specialty Vehicle Group,
Metalcraft Marine boats and Rechner’s LUF60™ Mobile Fire Fighting Unit, are held in a similar high regard. Singer
Associates represents other fire and rescue equipment manufacturers including, but not limited to; Bullard, Hurst,
FireDex, Elkhart, Snap-tite, CET, and Kochek Company.

Stedfast Inc.

Stedfast Inc. serves the needs of the First Responder / EMS community. Our Stedair® moisture barriers, produced in our unionized facility, provide exceptional durability, TPP and THL ratings and go above and beyond the NFPA specifications set for firefighting, EMS and USAR markets.

Stedfast Inc. is a premier supplier of innovative multiple textile coating and laminating technologies for specialized end-uses. As a leader in advanced barrier technologies, Stedfast Inc. serves the material-to-specification needs of military, medical, industrial, marine, and protective clothing fields. Products include coated Neoprene, Kevlar, and Polyvinyl Chloride products and laminated breathable moisture barriers. Stedfast Inc. offers a highly skilled technical team, state-of-the-art research and testing facility, clean room facility, and utilizes environmentally responsible business practices.

SymbolArts

SymbolArts is a leading producer of high quality public safety insignia items.  These innovative products are custom designed to express the specific needs of each customer.  We have built our reputation by providing our customers the highest jewelry-quality badges and insignia products, with more color and detail than any other producer, and with proactive service and competitive product pricing.

TeleStaff

TeleStaff™ is the market leading automated scheduling and emergency deployment solution for Fire and EMS. The system automatically schedules employees to complex shifts aligning demands with rank, specialties, availability and regulatory constraints, monitors daily staffing coverage, delivers schedule-driven and emergency notifications, allocates overtime, tracks time, and offers automated position and vacation bidding through the new Auctions™ module which works in tandem with TeleStaff.  Over 475 public safety agencies rely on TeleStaff each day to accomplish daily and emergency scheduling and communication. 

W.S Darley & Co.

Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Company is celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year as a manufacturer and distributor of firefighting pumps, fire apparatus, and firefighting equipment. Darley has a current customer base of more than 50,000, which includes federal, state and local governments as well as customers in over 100 countries. Darley is headquartered in Itasca, IL and has manufacturing, engineering and operations in Chippewa Falls, WI, Janesville, IA and Toledo, OR. Request a free copy of our 2003 catalog with 300 pages of the latest equipment for Fire and Homeland Security.

KME Fire Apparatus

KME Fire Apparatus is part of the Kovatch Organization—a sixty-three year old organization known for excellence in the specialty vehicle market. KME Fire Apparatus is the largest privately held fire truck manufacturer in North America and prides itself on its history of growth, a stable and dedicated work force and firm financial stability. KME’s nationwide network of sales representatives are supported by its headquarters in Pennsylvania along with recently expanded and enhanced factory branch locations in Virginia, New York, California, Oregon and Colorado.

Knox – Serving Fire Departments Since 1975

The Knox® Rapid Entry System is a proven system of high security products that reduces response time, property damage and the liability for lost keys. Knox devices are purchased and installed by property owners but can only be accessed by fire personnel using a high security master key unique to their jurisdiction. The system has grown to include locking FDC plugs and caps providing protection to the intake and discharge sides of water-based fire protection systems. After more than thirty years, Knox is proud that most of the original Knox-Box key boxes are still in service today.

Lion Apparel

Lion Apparel leads the world in the manufacture and distribution of comfortable, technically advanced firefighter and first-responder protective clothing. We outfit more of the world's largest cities than any other company, including eight of the top ten fire departments in the United States.

Lion Apparel is best known in the U.S. by its fire service brands:

  • Janesville® and Body-Guard® turnouts
  • Paul Conway™ helmets
  • Lion StationWear™
  • Lion RescueWear™
  • Lion TotalCare™

A family-owned corporation based in Dayton, OH, Lion Apparel's 1000+ employees serve customers worldwide from offices in the U.S., Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany and Spain.

Spartan Chassis, Inc.

Spartan Chassis, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Chassis has a reputation for quality, reliability, customer integration and creating products and services that set new standards, bringing unexpected features and benefits to the customer.

About STIHL Inc.

STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.

TenCate™SouthernMills

TenCate™ SouthernMills™ is the world’s leading manufacturer of fire protective clothing fabrics. Thanks to our competitive superiority in all phases of technical textile research and development, and our unique track record of landmark advances in proven technology, we are the one source the industry looks to for leadership and innovation. Our thermal protective fabrics dominate a number of markets. End-use applications include: outer shells and thermal barriers for firefighter's turnout gear, flame-resistant garments for military personnel, and industrial garments worn by welders, petroleum, electrical and gas utilities workers.

We deliver peace of mind when lives are on the line.

About Underwriters Laboratories Inc

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. has the most comprehensive fire safety testing capabilities in the world. The UL Mark is widely recognized and accepted by contractors, building and fire inspectors, and other code authorities. UL's fire safety division has a diverse portfolio of services including in-service inspection of fire apparatus and ground ladders. UL is a recognized leader in the fire industry.

Deccan Solutions for Fire and EMS Resource Optimization

Deccan International provides decision support solutions for both strategic and real-time deployment planning, focused on improving efficiency and responsiveness in fire and EMS operations. Their product portfolio can be broken up in to two main categories – Strategic/Planning - CAD Analyst and ADAM for optimal station siting and annexation analysis and Real time/Operational - LiveMUM for move up recommendations, BARB for run card building, and DiVa for CAD backup and real time cross checking of AVL based recommendations. Deccan has clients in over 110+ client departments across the U.S. and Canada, ranging from small fire/EMS agencies to major metropolitan cities including FDNY.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Ferrara builds a complete line of fire apparatus, including their premium Inferno XD and Igniter custom chassis, pumpers and tankers, rear and mid-mount aerial ladders and platforms, rescue vehicles, incident command trailers, brush trucks, airport vehicles and the multi-purpose Ferrara Strong Arm™ fire-rescue vehicle. Ferrara Fire Apparatus has long been considered a leading innovator in the fire and emergency vehicle industry. Their Inferno XD and Igniter are some of the most rugged custom fire chassis built, with available firefighter safety devices such as Independent Front Suspension, Roll Stability Control, Complete Airbag Protection, Smart Wheel steering systems and more.

Logan Fire Apparatus

Logan Fire Apparatus, Llc offers a full range of custom fire apparatus. From our cost effective fire apparatus remount program to completely custom designs we can offer solutions to all your apparatus needs.  We are proud to build on the finest fire truck chassis available from Spartan. We also offer commercial chassis to fill your needs for more cost effective options. Even if your needs only include refurbishment or body and paint work we can take care of it for you. Why be part of the assembly line when you can have the fire apparatus you really want?

TargetSafety

TargetSafety provides fire departments with a complete solution to maintain compliance, promote safety, reduce losses, stay current with EMS CE hours, and assist with the management and documentation of all firefighter training.

W. L. Gore & Associates

With 50 years of innovative, technology-driven solutions, W. L. Gore & Associates has applied its world-renowned expertise with membranes to thousands of applications in consumer, electronic, pharmaceutical, and medical product manufacturing. Gore has been a pioneer in developing high-performance moisture barriers for fire, EMS, and search and rescue.

Brown & Brown

When it comes to your insurance needs, Brown & Brown Flagship wants to be there with you. Whether you are a newly formed Condominium Association or a well established General Contractor, an operator of Tugs and Barges or a manager of Commercial Properties, our team of experts can do a comprehensive review of your insurance exposures and make coverage recommendations to minimize your risks
At Brown & Brown Flagship, we know that we must be as agile as the cheetah in order to thrive in a very competitive insurance environment. Our unique culture has enabled us to quickly chase down new opportunities, adapt our products and services to best meet market demands, and satisfy our many and varied clients.

Our drive to be the best has made us one of the largest and most respected independent insurance intermediaries in the nation, with over 68 years of continuous service.
We look forward to working with you and providing you with the excellent service and competitive program that you deserve.

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Jones and Bartlett, an independent publisher headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, is the seventh largest college publisher in the United States, publishing text, professional, and reference books and a variety of multimedia and online products.

Jones and Bartlett is widely recognized in the fields of mathematics, computer science, life sciences, physical sciences, health education, allied health, medicine, nursing, emergency care, emergency medical services, fire science and criminal justice.

RES-Q-JACK® INC

Multi purpose stabilization equipment for vehicle, structure, farm and other rescue. Products include – lifting struts, stabilization struts, rescue struts, space saver struts, (steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials available) New for 2008, X-Strut-an all-in-one universal strut that is strong enough for shoring, fast enough for extrication, and light enough for anyone (in aluminum and steel). 4X4 timber attachments, chains, hooks, straps, stakes, pickets, tri-pod heads, multiple heads, rescue saws. Have it your way!
–Your #1 –stop shop for vehicle stabilization and much more. Stabilize-Lift-Remove

TriData

TriData was established in 1981 as a subsidiary of System Planning Corporation (SPC), a 200 employee defense and national security contractor that specializes in high-level system engineering and national security. For more than two decades TriData has specialized in research, analysis, and management studies in fire protection and emergency medical services; prevention and public safety; and homeland security and emergency management. Today, TriData is well-known throughout the fire community as one of the premier fire and emergency management consulting firms.

Ward Diesel Filter Systems

Ward Diesel Filter Systems’ patented on-board, state-of-the-art “NO SMOKE” EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM eliminates the toxic exhaust that diesel engines emit. Fire departments across the country are solving the diesel pollution health hazards in the station with this totally automatic system. System features hand-off operation when exiting or returning to the station, easy maintenance, and guaranteed satisfaction. The “NO SMOKE” system fits seamlessly under any apparatus, needs no hanging hoses, and meets all established “NIOSH/OSHA
regulations. (800) 845-4665.

ZOLL Data Systems - Integrated Data Management Solutions for Fire and EMS

The RescueNet Suite for Fire and EMS allows you to manage your department’s data and resources before, during and after an incident. From computer aided dispatching to national and state compliant incident and EMS reporting, RescueNet products are tightly integrated and designed to reduce duplication of processes, simplify data sharing, and increase efficiency and data accuracy. We provide cutting-edge solutions that help fire and EMS organizations of all sizes optimize their people, processes, and technology. Ask about CommCAD for dispatching, FireRMS for records management, and ePCR for patient care reporting. www.zolldata.com

 

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