Kaba Key Control
The Peaks Preferred key control system is compatible with all
major brands of locking hardware, making replacements or upgrades
simpler and more economical. Click Here for
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Chief's Choice PPE Wash
This wash solution has been carefully developed to ensure the
safe cleaning of all firefighting turnout gear and other PPE. Click
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Space-Ray Gas Heaters
The PTS/PTU Series low-intensity infrared tube heaters are
available in natural and propane gas and use positive pressure to push
combustion products through the heavy-duty calorized aluminumized or
alumatherm-steel combustion chamber. Click
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Resurgent Hand-Sanitizing Station
The CleanTech IC touchless handwashing system performs a fully
automated 12-second wash, sanitize and rinse cycle. Click
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Are You Ready to Build a Better Public Safety Facility?
The economy is tight, but with funds from the stimulus package and
discounted construction costs, now is the best time to research and plan
your new fire station. Whether funding from the federal stimulus package
or other sources, invest your time to determine the right facility for
your growing department.
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By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director
Last year, I had an interesting conversation with FIRE CHIEF columnist
Chief Ron Coleman about building volunteer fire stations. Coleman had
just completed a consulting project to determine the minimum a volunteer
department would need to effectively and safely operate for volunteer
departments in northern California.
In addition to his consulting, Coleman is also with California’s
Statewide Training Advisory Committee and has an obligation to make sure
their training programs are adequate. Over the last five years, Coleman
has either visited or been engaged with chief officers from more than
500 volunteer fire departments. He has visited fire stations made of
everything from bales of hay to pole barns to high-tech facilities.
Coleman and Rick Tripp, AIA, NCARB, have developed a program for the
2009 Station Style pre-conference program specifically for volunteer
fire departments and departments on tight budgets.
Tripp, a principal with MSA, has a great deal of experience working with
fire departments that transitioned from part time to full time.
“Our firm has worked with over 25 departments assisting them with
strategic planning and implementing a facilities master plan,” said
Tripp. “From our experience, this involves a strategic approach toward
staffing/manpower, response times/number of calls for service, station
locations … and finally an approach toward funding these
operations.” Click
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By Bob Mitchell
Energy costs to heat and cool fire stations are increasing. Add to that
concerns over global warming, and fire departments are looking to prove
they can make good choices about energy and the environment. Geothermal
heat pumps are one way to address these concerns. Click
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There are a number things that can be done to help
stations go green. For more suggestions, click here.
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When buying or specifying products such as paint,
adhesives, sealants and the like, always look for low- or no-VOC
(Volatile Organic Content) on the label. VOCs are harmful to the
environment when they are disposed of and break down in landfills. Click Here
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Chances are that your building has the potential to be
tall enough and to be sitting in a clearing where solar orientation and
roofing configuration can make a difference in your energy use and in
your solar technology implementation. Click
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2009 Station Style Conference
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Full Conference Program: Was $379, Now $319
Pre-Conference Program: Was $50, Now $25 (for one session of your choice)
Hotel Room Rate
Friday and Saturday: Was $159, Now $75
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: Was $159, Now $135
Ask about our special one-day Monday or
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Now Are You Ready to Build a Better Public Safety Facility?
See the latest in station design technology and materials while
networking with chiefs, officers, other public officials from across the
United States. Attendees will learn about site planning, design ideas
and other key issues from our panel of experts. Click
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By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director
The borough of Pine Hill consolidated three separate fire organizations
to a single department and its last step was to move all the operations
to one facility. Its biggest problem was fitting the needs of the
department on to an existing property with a short apron on a busy road.
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Cole + Russell Architects Inc. has opened a new
regional office in Roanoke, Va. Brenda Landes, AIA, LEED, AP, has joined
the firm as the regional manager of the new location. Click
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This month, Germantown/Kingsview Fire Station 22
opened for operations. It is the first completely new fire and rescue
station with expanded emergency service to be built in Montgomery
County, Md., in more than 25 years. Click
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