Conversation between Sergi Pareja and Angelo Lorenzo A.L: What are the occupational risks that wildland firefighters are exposed to? S.P: Wildland firefighters have the same risks as a welder, because they are exposed to heavy metals, the same risks as a...
Xtreme Mask, The Latest Advance in Respiratory Protection for Wildfires
A multipurpose device that offers a complete protection of the face and the face and respiratory tract against particles, gases and vapors. Vallfirest - Wildland firefighters are exposed to several labor risks; heat, humidity, radiation, incandescent particles,...
Backpacking a Water Supply in the Wildland Urban Interface
When you have to bring water and you can't drive in Firefighters and fire crews working in the wildland urban interface sometimes are not able to take motorized vehicles into an area where fire needs to be extinguished and instead must rely on bringing...
Aspen, CO Type III Wildland Pumper
A new wildland rig for the Aspen Fire Protection District SVI Trucks - Aspen's new Type 3 Wildland Pumper features a 12' aluminum SVI-body mounted on an International 7500 SFA 4x4 chassis, which houses a Cummins L9 380EV HP engine. The apparatus has the...
Prescribed and Controlled Burns Often Kick Off by Drip Torch Use
Designed to withstand the rough treatment that drip torches often endure Controlled burns, prescribed burns, and backfires are all similar terms for a wildland fire that is intentionally lit to create a natural firebreak in front of a main fire front, to...
Introducing the VPO-1X Vinyl Backpack Fire Pump
All the right specs, in all the right places It’s time to gear up! As we head from spring into summer, fire agencies are starting to plan for summer operations. Wildland firefighting requires durable, light and powerful equipment, and firefighters...
Are You Ready for Fire Season?
DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH YOUR PUMPS DOWN! A pump failure at a critical time out in the field can result in devastating losses. Consequently, WATERAX is tirelessly dedicated to providing the highest quality Genuine pump parts. The care and precision taken in...
FoxFury Responds to Camp Fire in Butte County, CA
FoxFury forensic lights aid in search for human remains BUTTE COUNTY, California -A team from FoxFury Lighting Solutions arrived in Butte County, California yesterday as part of a massive effort to locate the remains of those missing and dead from the...
Introducing the WATERAX VPO-1X
Vinyl Backpack with Brass Hand Pump The new VPO-1X is the latest backpack hand pump to join the WATERAX BACKPAX series. Its collapsible 5 US Gal (19 L) bag is constructed of heavy duty yet lightweight polyester fabric which is encased in vinyl for...
True North Gear® VELOCITY™ BRIEFCASE
Back by popular demand Seattle, WA - True North Gear® to re-release the Velocity Briefcase, back by popular demand and redesigned to meet the most current standards in efficiency and storage. VELOCITY™ BRIEFCASE The Velocity™ Briefcase swallows up your...
True North Gear® DISPATCH™ DUFFEL
True North® has been a trusted source for quality packs, bags and FR clothing Tame your turnout gear with the Dispatch™ Duffle, our new 80L bag designed to fit all your gear comfortably. This fire fighter-approved bag’s simple-yet-functional design is...
Fire Sprinkler Systems: Protecting Structures from Firebrands
There is still much that can be done to prevent buildings from burning to the ground “There were a total of 5.5 million acres burned by wildfires in 2016. On May 1 of that year, a wildfire broke out in the Alberta city of Fort McMurray. The fire is set...