Disaster Preparedness


Thales Communications Inc.

Multi-Band Radio

Thales Communications Inc. introduces the Liberty™, a multi-band, software-defined Land Mobile Radio (LMR) designed for government agencies and first responders to be able to communicate across all of the public safety bands: 136-174 MHz, 380-520 MHz, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz. The radio's Mil-Spec metal housing is submersible to two meters.


    H.L. Bouton Co. Inc.

    Emergency Equipment

    H.L. Bouton Co. Inc. unveils its new line of Bouton Emergency Equipment. The line includes shower and wash units designed to meet any emergency situation, plus eye and face wash units, combination stations, drench hoses, and more. All units meet ANSI Z358.1.


      MCR Safety

      Flame-Resistant Jacket

      MCR Safety's new 5933 Navigator two-piece suit is constructed of .30 mm breathable polyester/polyurethane material that meets the ASTM D-6413 standard for flame resistance. The jacket features double-stitched and taped seams, a zip-out fleece liner, a tuck-away hood, and a zipper front closure with Velcro storm flap. Available in navy blue and in sizes M-X4.


        Pelican Products Inc.

        Rechargeable Light

        Pelican™ Products Inc. introduces the rechargeable 8060 LED duty/tactical flashlight, featuring a Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery that offers four hours of peak (6-hours total) burn time. Also it's efficient LED technology allows the light to blast 190 lumens of clean, bright light.


          Qorpak

          Rechargeable Lantern

          Qorpak, a division of All-Pak Inc., announces its launch of the Sunlite GX1 Class 1, Division 1, rechargeable lantern. The device has been engineered to provide 12 hours of continuous run time for professionals working in hazardous applications, including utility companies, laboratories, chemical and industrial facilities, and more.


            Safe and Secure Channel

            Disaster Preparedness Video

            What is your company's preparedness initiative? Many small business will not reopen after a major natural disaster. Get tips and resources on how to develop your own Emergency Plan. Find out how to obtain your Preparedness Guide and Business Continuity Planning CD-ROM to help in developing your plan.

            Watch this informative program including an interview with Wendy Leedy of American Red Cross and Jerry Laws, Editor of OH&S.


              Venice Consulting Group

              Emergency Response System

              Created through collaboration between Venice Consulting Group and S&P Technologies Inc., iamresponding.com is designed to reduce response times to emergencies and mass disaster situations. Its patent-pending Emergency Responder Reply System™ enables chiefs, stations, team leaders, and dispatchers to see who is responding to a call on the site.


                EmergencyPacks LLC

                Non-Pressurized Oxygen

                EmergencyPacks LLC's new portable Model 615 oxygen delivery system uses chemical technology to generate non-pressurized oxygen only when needed, minimizing the chance of combustion. FDA approved, the system requires no prescription and features a single-step activation process that instantly creates 15 minutes of medically pure oxygen.


                  DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand

                  PORTABLE RESCUE KIT

                  DBI-SALA's Rollgliss® Rescue Kit is engineered with the inexperienced user in mind. The self-contained, lightweight, portable kit contains all the necessary components to perform an efficient, safe emergency rescue in a timely manner without the use of complex knots or knives.


                    EMS Safety Services Inc.

                    EMERGENCY TRAINING

                    EMS Safety Services' new Triple Combo student workbook features an AED, CPR, and first aid program together in one easy-to-read workbook. The workbook includes certification cards and works hand-in-hand with the Triple Combo DVD to streamline workplace training. Instructor courses are also available. Booth 2448.

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