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Announcements/Notices


www.iafc.org/wui/

The International Association of Fire Chiefs' (IAFC), through its Wildland Fire Policy Committee, promotes nationwide efforts to reduce wildfire threats through aggressive prevention, mitigation, preparation and response efforts and public education. In March, the IAFC hosts its Wildland Urban Interface conference, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior, US Forest Service, National Association of State Foresters and NFPA Firewire Communities. For more information and registration, visit http://www.iafc.org/wui/


USFS Incident Procurement

The Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System will be used by the Forest Service to acquire certain types of contracted equipment beginning in 2009 for wildland fire incidents. Interested vendors can visit the following Forest Service Incident Procurement Web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.

Associations & Organizations


wffoundation.org

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation, a non-profit, provides emergency financial assistance to the families of fallen firefighters, and helps support their young children.


www.nwsa.us

The NWSA is a non-profit organization made up of over 100 private sector contractors who provide Wildland firefighting resources to the agencies. NWSA promotes and provides a recognized Training Program, and a Training Data Base Storage System. For more info email: info@nwsa.us.


wcfafirefighters.org/

Washington Contract Firefighters Association is dedicated to promoting and assisting professional wildland firefighting companies in Washington State.  WCFA provides quality, low-cost PNWCG approved training, training record management and information to help in the efficient management of your company. Visit our web site or e-mail us at info@wcfafirefighters.org


iawfonline.org

The International Association of Wildland Fire Presents the: 2nd Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire Conference, April 26-29, 2010 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade, San Antonio, Texas.  Visit http://www.iawfonline.org/texas2010 for additional information.

Books/Videos/Art

Visit "dougsfire.com", home of the Fire Signature Prediction Method.  Also information on his book on practical information and training in wildland fire behavior and tactics.  Information and a link to the Cramer Solution PowerPoint can be found here:  http://www.dougsfire.com/articles.htm


firestormvideos.com

2 New Firestorm videos now available.  "Station Fire", the largest wildland fire in LA County history.  "Firestorm 2009" features the Jesusita, Guiberson, La Brea, and Sheep fires. The popular "Interface Firefighting" training video narrated by JP Harris still available.   To order go to: www.firestormvideos.com or call 800-549-3457

"Wildland Fire 2008" features fires during the summer months. "October and November Firestorms" feature the Marek, Sesnon, Sepulveda, Tea (Montecito), Sayre, and the Freeway Complex.


www.kbemblem.com

KB Emblem Company  Custom Patches, Lapel Pins, Challenge Coins, and more! We will be with you from concept to completion. We have been serving the Public Safety Community Since 1987.  www.kbemblem.com


Behind the Lines

Holidays Sale - Buy 2 get 1 free!
Behind the Lines: Fighting a Wildland Fire
documentary DVD takes a look behind the scenes, introducing the roles and responsibilities of Fire Camp, while introducing viewers to the “human side” of wildland fire fighting.  DVD available at http://tinyurl.com/FireFilm 

wildlandfirefighterjobs.com
Wildland Firefighter Jobs, by Constantine Papadakis - How do you distinguish yourself and get selected when thousands of other firefighter applicants want the same job? This new e-book, available for immediate purchase and download, provides all the information you need. It covers federal, state, and local wildfire agencies along with private contrators. Learn the what, when, where, and how to get the wildland fire job you want. Included are exclusive interviews and recommendations from tenured firefighters, fire managers, and hiring supervisors. Read more here: Wildlandfirefighterjobs.com

deervalleypress.com
Deer Valley Press has been publishing wildland firefighting training materials since 1994. Chief William Teie, the author and publisher, started his 34-year firefighting career with CAL FIRE as a seasonal firefighter, and retired as the Deputy Director for Fire Protection in 1993. The books and operational aids developed by DVP are used worldwide.

Early in 2010, Chief Teie's newest book, "Leadership for the Wildland Fire Officer-Leading in a Dangerous Profession" will be available.

Services


www.loomishannah.com

Loomis Hannah specializes in résumé writing for professional firefighters. We create résumés, complete applications, write KSA responses and post to systems like AVUE, QuickHire and USAJOBS. Let us help you take your wildland fire career to the next level. Toll free at: 1.866.414.4040 or www.LoomisHannah.com

 
www.fedsprotection.com

No federal firefighter or manager should be without professional liability protection! Go to www.fedsprotection.com or call us at 866-955-FEDS to learn about the premier professional liability coverage offered by FEDS, and endorsed by the Federal Wildland Fire Service Association.

Personal Equipment


www.firecache.com

All the GEAR you need for life on the fireline, including: line-packs and accessories, Nomex clothing, helmets, gloves, goggles, tents, books, software, t-shirts and lots more. All Wildland fire related.


www.nicksboots.com

Nick's Custom Boots – Nicks Custom Boots is an ISO 9001-2000 Certified Company. Nicks Firefighting boots are now available to be built to the NFPA standards. Also, if the NFPA Boot is not required, Nicks Firefighting boots are still available Non-NFPA, built by hand one at a time, as always with the same quality since 1964 in Spokane WA 800-824-2685.
 

www.coaxsher.com
Coaxsher produces the most elite wildland fire gear on the market. Our gear comes from the finest materials and hardware available and is Lifetime Backed 100%. Our creations include wildland fire packs, radio chest harnesses, duffel bags, and our new wildland fire brush shirts like the CX Wildland Vent Brush Shirt.

nationalfirefightercorp
National Fire Fighter brings you the best quality wildland fire fighting gear and outstanding customer service. From Nomex fleece to sunglasses for the fire camp and hand tool to mobile attack units for the fire line, we have everything you need. Call 800-423-8347 to order or for a FREE catalog or visit nationalfirefighter.com

www.drinkhydration.com
Hydration Just Got Better.  Drink! Hydration, by True North, offers hydration reservoirs that fit into fireline packs, hydration packs that attach to ALL web gear, and packs that can be worn on their own.  Call 800.873.5725 for a catalog or visit www.drinkhydration.com.

www.truenorthgear.com
True North is dedicated to creating the finest Wildland equipment available.  Our products include fireline packs, engine packs, hose packs, radio harnesses, travel bags, and more.  Call 800.873.5725 for a catalog or visit www.truenorthgear.com

www.dragonfur.com
Now there’s a way to stay warm AND safe – DragonFur™ Nomex® Fleece, by True North.
Our product line includes nomex fleece jackets, vests, hats, helmet liners and pants. Call 800.873.5725 for a catalog or visit www.dragonfur.com
 
www.eaglegear.com
Eagle Gear, home of the original Eagle Pack, known for its low ride comfort and durability. All new Radio Chest Packs, Gear Bags, Accessories and Fireline Packs. Made in the USA. Download Catalog or call toll free (800) 695-3245

wildfire-equipment.com
Wildfire Group  “The recognized global leader in wildland fire fighting equipment, Wildfire is a full-line manufacturer and distributor with more than a century of industry experience. Perhaps best known for its Mark-3®, the benchmark in portable centrifugal pumps, Wildfire also manufactures highest quality slip-ons, backpacks, forestry tools, in line accessories and personnel protective equipment and accessories."

www.lncurtis.com
L.N. Curtis & sons provides high performance wildland firefighting equipment to maximize your safety! L.N. Curtis & sons and its family of employees are proud to provide fire service members and the community with safe and effective Tools for Heroes®.


chuckroast.com

Chuck Roast Nomex Fleece - The comfort and performance of Polartec® Fleece combined with the safety of Nomex®. All materials are inherently flame resistant or pass NFPA tests.
Call Chuck Roast at 1-800-533-1654 or or visit the website: Chuck Roast Nomex Fleece

Better S-Penders
Logger and Firefighter suspenders by Better S-Penders. Wear what the professionals wear. Guaranteed tough. Tan or Black, X- or Y-back, bachelor button, clip-on or heavy duty snaps. Manufactured in Southern Oregon by fallers who’ve worn them for decades. Check out our complete selection at www.longbargear.com
FOR A LIMITED TIME -- enter promo code WILDFIRE and receive free shipping!

Heavy Equipment


Targhee Fire Services
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All-wheel Drive Tactical/Support Tender. Proven off-road fire suppression workhorse in rangeland, Interface and forests.
Chassis and Tanks:
¨ Very clean, preventive maintenance-maintained 1977 OshKosh C-series all-wheel-drive 76,000lb chassis (current fully loaded scale weight 52,500 lb). 16,000 miles since frame-off rebuild in 2001 including springs, king pins, steering joints, steering box, drag link, brakes and air lines.
¨ Extremely high ground clearance and tight turning radius
¨ Low center of gravity (narrow tank, inside tandems)
¨ Cummins 335 (small cam) engine with many recent upgrades including turbocharger, fuel and air pump, water pump and fuel injectors
¨ 68 MPH top speed. 27 forward gears, six reverse. Nine-speed Road Ranger main box with three-speed Rockwell transfer case
¨ Many recent upgrades to power train including new transmission, transfer case, clutch, front drive axle and steering hydraulics.
¨ Complete maintenance records and use logs
¨ 3,200 gallon water tank, with upgraded DOT/NWCG/NFPA spine baffling. Eight-point, 16-spring off-road flex mounting to frame
¨ 50 gallon stainless steel Class A foam tank
¨ 100 gallon fuel tank
¨ Good 20-ply rubber on all locations
¨ New paint in 2007

Pump, Foam and Water Delivery:
¨ Waterous 300 gpm/150psi rated PTO powered pump. Full “Pump and Roll” capabilities
¨ Darley Fast Foam 250 electronic foam injection system.
¨ Elkhart Sidewinder 250 gpm remote, cab controlled monitor.
¨ New electronic Elkhart Univalve tank-to-pump and pump-to-tank valves
¨ Pneumatic, cab controlled front water heads
¨ Rear 200’ live hose reel with electric rewind
¨ Eight inch, pneumatic cab-controlled rear water dump
¨ 1,800’ flat hose storage in two saddle beds. Two 1.5” pre-connects.

Radios:
¨ Bendix King GMH5992X 50-watt, 240 channel field programmable/field cloneable mobile
¨ Bendix King GPH5102X handheld.

Firefighting Equipment:
¨ Full NWCG-required complement of hand tools, nozzles, fittings, hose, bladder bags, etc.
 

Turnkey Price, Fully Equipped: $64,950.00. Engine presently garaged in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Contact Edward Wright, 360-779-6101 (office) 360-620-2060 (mobile) E-mail: e.wright@targheefire.com


CAFS Quick Attack
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Targhee/Odin “Caribou” CAFS Quick Attack 2009 Demo Unit

Features:
Chassis
• 2008 F-550 Chassis, 6.4 Liter PowerStroke Diesel
• 4x4 with manual hubs
• Currently 11,500 total miles
• Automatic 5-speed overdrive transmission
• Extended Cab, 60” CA, five passenger.
• Limited slip, 4.88 rear differential
• Power windows and doors
• Heated mirrors
• Air Conditioning
• CD/MP3/AM-FM stereo
• 40-gallon fuel tank
• 12,500 pound Warn winch with brush guard
• Class 4 receiver hitch with adjustable trailer brakes

CAFS and Pump System
• Odin “Derringer” Compressed Air Foam unit
• Darley 1.5AGE pump
• Briggs and Stratton 34 horse turbocharged Diesel motor
• 300 gallon water tank, 25 gallon foam cell
• 130 gpm/60 CFM @150psi
• Foam Pro 2001 Class A foam inductor with digital display flow meter
• ¼” air chuck on rear panel

Body
• Astoria 108” reinforced fiberglass body with 24” deep compartments and spring-mounted steel sub-frame
• Locking “D” ring door pulls

Auxiliary Equipment and Features
• Bendix/King GMH5995X-50 watt 128 channel, field programmable/ field clonable radio
• Electronic Siren
• NFPA-compliant Whelen LED warning strobes and overhead.
• High-intensity front KC lights
• Full-size spare tire mounted on convenient tank rack
• Akron 100 foot low-profile hose reel with CAFS
• Powder-coated expanded metal rack for hose and gear storage

Warranties
• Full Odin one-year warranty on foam/pump unit, lifetime warranty on Darley pump.
• Full one-year Targhee Fire bumper-to-bumper Limited Warranty
• Remainder of transferable Ford three-year, 36,000 bumper-to-bumper, 60,000 mile power train Warranty.

Retail Price as shown: $146,500.00
Special demo unit price through Wildlandfire.com $124,500.00

• Price Includes agency graphics and rear paint scheme of choice
• Options available such as cab-controlled remote monitor and cab-controlled remote start
• Municipal financing available

Contact: Edward Wright Targhee Fire Services, LLC 360-779-6101 (office) 360-620-2060 (mobile) e-mail: e.wright@targheefire.com or
www.targheefire.com
 

Targhee Fire Services
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“Type Five” Wildland Engine For Sale. Professional, proven, Wildland/Interface warrior.

Chassis and Body:
Very clean, preventive maintenance-maintained 1996 Ford F-450
Extreme-duty Marmon-Harrington 4x4 conversion.
PowerStroke 7.3 diesel engine
Many recent upgrades to power train
Complete maintenance records
Detroit locking read end
Microlock brakes
12,500 lb Warn winch
Fibrebody composite rear box with generous compartment space. Internal suction hose storage.
Expanded metal, power coated gear rack.

Pump, Foam and Water Delivery:
Darley 1.5 AGE pump with 30hp Duetz air-cooled diesel (180gpm@130psi, 80 gpm@275 psi)
Darley Fast Foam 50 electronic foam injection system.
510 gallon co-poly water tank
10 gallon foam cell
200 foot hose reel with electric rewind
1,800’ flat hose storage in two bed-mounted trays.

Radios:
Bendix King GMH5992X 50-watt,  240 channel field programmable/field cloneable mobile
Bendix King GPH5102X handheld.

Firefighting Equipment:
Full NWCG-required complement of hand tools, nozzles, fittings, hose, bladder bags, etc.
Turnkey Price, Fully Equipped: $29,950.00 Engine presently stored in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Contact Edward Wright, 360-779-6101 (office) 360-620-2060 (mobile) E-mail: e.wright@targheefire.com

Electronics & Software


ESRI Public Safety

ESRI’s GIS software enables public safety personnel to capture and create an integrated picture of information within maps and reports. GIS will unlock the spatial component of your valuable data.  www.esri.com/publicsafety

Specialty Products


typeoneproducts.com

Type One Incident Support specializes in the sale and support of wildland firefighting equipment including Portable Tanks, Bambi Bucket parts and technical services, Environmental Containment Berms, Phos-Chek Class A Foam, Aerial and Ground Ignition Products, Flash 21 Fuel Gelling Agent and the Dragon Division Ignition Products. www.typeoneproducts.com


www.foldatank.com

 

FOL-DA-TANK:  52 years in business, specializing in secondary containment for forest fire fighting, we offer helicopterable tanks, self-supporting tanks, frame tanks, floating- and low-level strainers and our patented Rol-La-Tank. Please visit our website for more details: FOL-DA-TANK


thermo-gel.com

Thermo-Gel® is highly effective in fighting wildland and urban interface fires. The product can also be used for prescribed burns, aviation applications and in the protection of all types of structures from homes to commercial and industrial investments.  Please see www.thermo-gel.com or www.firedos.info for a full list of products and services.

Training


coloradofirecamp.com

Colorado Firecamp offers NWCG wildland firefighter training that fits your schedule and budget. Great instructors, great location and great food. No experience required. www.coloradofirecamp.com - “keeping quality in qualification”


firestormfire.com

Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. is currently offering S-130 and S-190 basic firefighter training every month through September of 2009. Additional FFT1, Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander courses are also available this coming Fall through the month of December. The 2009 Training Catalog and schedule is available for download at our web site www.firestormfire.com/pdf/2009_training_catalog.pdf . 2010 courses will begin January of 2010. For additional information visit www.firestormfire.com.
Current Member of the National Wildfire Suppression Association


www.wcfafirefighters.org/

Washington Contract Firefighters Association provides low-cost, quality wildland firefighting training classes across the state. 100 and 200 level classes approved by NWCG are being offered now. Visit our training calendar on our web site to see our scheduled classes.

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