ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE OVER 100 RIT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER ESCAPE SYSTEMS TO HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
June 15, 2009
All Hands Fire Equipment is proud to announce that we have been selected to provide the Hillsborough Fire District with the P.R.E.S.S. FIRE-AL Firefighter Escape System, manufactured by RIT Rescue & Escape Systems. Over 100 systems will be delivered in the coming weeks, at which time, Hillsborough firefighters will receive training and instruction on these systems. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Hillsborough Fire District and members of their R&D committee for choosing All Hands Fire Equipment and RIT Rescue Systems - leaders in Firefighter Escape Systems!

ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT CONTRIBUTES TO FIRE BELL CLUB ANNUAL DINNER
June 11, 2009
The Fire Bell Club of New York, at its Annual Dinner on June 11th, celebrated it's 70th year! A tremendous accomplishment for an organization dedicated to supporting the members of the New York City Fire Department. Honored guests included FDNY Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, Chief of Department Sal Cassano and Chief of Operations Patrick McNally; as well as the 2009 James Gorden Bennett award winner FF Anthony Romano of Ladder Company 142. The dinner was held at the Marina Del Rey in the Bronx, NY. It was our great pleasure to have the opportunity to donate products, as we do each year, for the raffle which benefits firefighters. Click here to view the very nice letter sent from the Fire Bell Club in 2008.

ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT - THE LEADING PROVIDER OF ESCAPE SYSTEMS AND ESCAPE SYSTEM TRAINING!
June 1, 2009
All Hands Fire Equipment has become the leader for firefighter escape systems in the eastern United States! AHF is the only authorized dealer and authorized trainer of the nations two leading and most idetifiable escape systems, the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System and the RIT Rescue System. AHF works cooperatively with First Due Training, and together has trained and supervised THOUSANDS of bailout slides. All Hands Fire Equipment and First Due Training have more than a dozen EXO certified instructors and approximately 20 RIT Rescue System instructors. This facilitates the offering of diversity and multiple classes on the same day in different locations. For more information on the industries best escape systems, offered by the leading provider of escape systems, call toll-free (888) 681-1009 or email sales@allhandsfire.com.

ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE THE PETZL EXO TO OAK RIDGE (TN) FIRE DEPARTMENT!
May 28, 2009:
All Hands Fire Equipment has been selected to provide the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System to the members of the Oak Ridge, Tennessee Fire Department. We wish to extend our thanks for selecting All Hands Fire Equipment for your firefighter escape systems!

PETZL EXO TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROVIDED TO HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT
April 29, 2009
All Hands Fire Equipment, in cooperation with First Due Training, provided the Hartsdale Fire District with the Petzl EXO Train-the-Trainer class. Four (4) students successfully completed the program at the Westchester Fire Academy in Valhalla, NY. Hartsdale firefighters will be receiving their Petzl EXO training and escape systems in early May. Congratulations and good luck!

ELMWOOD PARK, NY PREPARES FOR PETZL EXO TRAINING
April 3, 2009
Elmwood Park, NY (located just outside of Albany) will be trained on their newly purchased Petzl EXO Personal Escape System. All Hands Fire Equipment, in cooperation with First Due Training, will be providing End User and Train-the-Trainer classes on April 3-4-5. Congratulations on your purchase and we look forward to a great weekend of training!

PEARL RIVER, NY COMPLETES PETZL EXO TRAINING!
April 2, 2009
Congratulation to Pearl River Fire District whose 90+ members have successfully completed the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System End User Course. All Hands Fire Equipment, in cooperation with First Due Training are honored to have had the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and professional group of firefighters. Congratulations and good luck!

WASHINGTON DC FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE PETZL EXO TRAINING!
March 6, 2009
All Hands Fire Equipment, along with First Due Training, were on hand to provide DCFD firefighters with their very first Petzl EXO Personal Escape System end user class. To read more on this story, please visit Washington DC Fire Department's IAFF Local 36 website article. Special thanks to Captain Dan Troxell of DCFD Truck Company 6, Lieutenant Tony Carroll of DCFD Rescue Squad 3 and Sergeant James Gordon of the DCFD Fire Academy for the dedication and professionalism.

315 FIREFIGHTERS IN PATERSON NJ TO RECEIVE PETZL EXO ESCAPE SYSTEMS AND TRAINING
March 5, 2009
On December 15, 2008 the City of Paterson awarded a contract for 315 Petzl EXO Personal Escape Systems and 315 Gemtor 541NYC Harnesses to All Hands Fire Equipment of Neptune, NJ. Firefighters will begin training in the Spring of 2009 under the direction of authorized Petzl EXO trainers from All Hands Fire Equipment and First Due Training - both of which are leading trainer groups for the Petzl EXO, and who have more than 12 Petzl EXO Certified Instructors! The training will include both the Basic End-User Class and the more advanced "Train-the-Trainer" class. For more information about the Petzl EXO, call toll-free (888) 681-1009

PARAMUS (NJ) FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS PETZL EXO BID TO ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT
February 9, 2009
Congratulations to the Paramus Fire Department in Bergen County, New Jersey! The Borough of Paramus has awarded a contract for 120 Petzl EXO Personal Escape Systems and 120 Gemtor 541NYC Harnesses to All Hands Fire Equipment of Neptune, NJ. Firefighters will begin training in the Spring of 2009 under the direction of authorized Petzl EXO trainers from All Hands Fire Equipment and First Due Training - both of which are leading trainer groups for the Petzl EXO. For more information about the Petzl EXO, call toll-free (888) 681-1009

" ANCHOR HOOKS IN FIREFIGHTER ESCAPE SYSTEMS "- ARTICLE
January 23, 2009
Please see the article titled "Anchor Hooks in Firefighter Escape Systems", which was posted today on www.firerescue1.com website. The article was written by All Hands Fire Equipment president Donald Colarusso. Click Here

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DONATED TO THE NEWARK FIRE MUSEUM
December 18, 2008
All Hands Fire Equipment LLC, in cooperation with Jersey Coast Fire & Safety and Amerex Corporation, donated fire extinguishers to the Newark Fire Museum in Newark, New Jersey.
Representatives from All Hands Fire Equipment, Jersey Coast Fire & Safety and Amerex are pictured with a Newark Fire Museum staff member, during the ceremony presenting the extinguishers at the museum.

GEMTOR HARNESS CLASS HELD IN POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ
December 10, 2008
All Hands Fire Equipment, in cooperation with First Due Training, provided the Gemtor Harness Basics Class to firefighters in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. The "drill night class" was a combination of classroom, harness inspection and properly fitting of the harnesses and hands-on operations.

NY STATE FIREFIGHTER ESCAPE SYSTEM LAW
November 24, 2008
All Hands Fire Equipment, in cooperation with First Due Training, is please to announce that we are compliant as a provider of firefighter escape systems and compliant to provide training and instruction on firefighter escape systems. All Hands Fire Equipment is a leading provider of the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System, RIT Rescue System and Gemtor Harness - all which meets or exceeds New York State Lawe 12NYCRR PART 800. For detail, please visit this link to the law and our NY State Firefighter Escape Systems Law - Commonly Asked Questions page. To receive a competative price quote, make a purchase or schedule training, please call toll-free (888) 681-1009.

PETZL EXO ESCAPE SYSTEMS AND TRAINING CLASSES PROVIDED TO PEARL RIVER, NY
November 22, 2008
The Pearl River Fire District recetly purchased the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System. During the month of November, December and January 2009 our staff, in cooperation with First Due Training, is providing nearly 100 members of Pearl River with the Petzl EXO PSS and the 'End-User' Petzl EXO class. Congratulations!

SQUANKUM FIREFIGHTERS ATTEND ESCAPE SYSTEM REFRESHER
November 15, 2008
Squankum Fire Company, located in Howell Township (NJ), were among the first firefighters in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to equip their members with firefighter escape systems. During the month of November, All Hands Fire Equipment in cooperation with First Due Training, provided an Annual Refresher for the RIT PRESS Firefighter Escape System. Members attended a lecture, then performed bailout slides at the Brick Fire Academy.

PETROGEN CUTTING TORCH NOW IN BERKLEY HEIGHTS (NJ) FIRE DEPARTMENT
September 3, 2008
The Berkley Heights Fire Department recently purchased the Petrogen Cutting Torch. The department also purchased our Petrogen Basics Class where BHFD members attended a brief lecture, then hands on with the Petrogen torch. Congratulations and thanks for the purchase!

CONGRATULATIONS TO STATION 26 - ELIZABETH AVENUE FIRE COMPANY - SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ
August 15, 2008
The Elizabeth Avenue Fire Company recently outfitted their firefighters with Firefighter Escape Systems. Their firefighters are now equipped with the RIT Rescue System's PRESS System. Congratulations!

FIREFIGHTER ESCAPE SYSTEMS DISPLAYED AT "VENDOR NIGHT" IN SOMERSET COUNTY
July 11, 2008
All Hands Fire Equipment was on hand at "Vendor Night" at the Somerset County Fire Academy. Fire Officers and Firefighters saw first hand the various options available for firefighter escape systems, including the Crosby anchor hook, heat and cut resistant ropes and different descending devices. Particpants also were able to test and try the various systems on hand using the training tower at the academy. For a demonstration, questions or to purchase a system and schedule training, please contact us toll-free (888) 681-1009.

NEWBURGH (NY) FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE ESCAPE SYSTEMS AND TRAINING
May 2, 2008
The City of Newburgh (NY) recently purchased the RIT Rescue & Escape System's PRESS Firefighter Escape System from All Hands Fire Equipment. Training was conducted by First Due Training yesterday and today, and will continue on May 5 and 6. Newburgh Fire Department received funding with the assistance of the firefighters union IAFF Local 589 and New York Senator Bill Larkin who successfully secured a grant totalling $55,000. Read more by visiting the Times Herald-Record.

March 24, 2008 :
All Hands Fire Equipment recently outfitted the MythBusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, with firefighters protective equipment. The MythBusters, which can be seen on the Discovery Channel, was provided with Cairns 1044 helmets and Paul Conway front pieces. The front pieces were custom designed by Paul Conway with the All Hands Fire Equipment logo and Adam and Jamie's names. View a photo of the MythBusters with their helmets from All Hands Fire Equipment. We expect these items to be used in an upcoming episode, to be announced.

December 21, 2007
Congratulations to Washington Township Fire Department and IAFF 3786! All Hands Fire Equipment outfitted the Mercer County fire department with Gemtor 541NYC harnesses and Petzl EXO personal escape systems. On December 20, 21, 22, both All Hands Fire Equipment and instructors from First Due Training held the requested "Petzl EXO End-User" course at a 2-story vacant in Washington Township. View photographs of the class - click here

November 27, 2007:
Congratulations to Squankum Fire Company, Howell Township Fire District #1 - who recently outfitted their firefighters with the RIT PRESS Personal Escape System. On Tuesday, November 27, All Hands Fire Equipment, RIT Rescue & Escape Systems and First Due Training presented an orientation and hands-on training class for the Squankum firefighters at the Brick Township Fire Academy. View photographs of the class and Squankum members installing the systems on their turnout gear - click here

October 22, 2007:
All Hands Fire Equipment, in conjunction with First Due Training of Staten Island, NY provided an orientation training course on firefighter escape systems. The training was conducted in Asbury Park, NJ. Members from several departments were able to test and evaluate the Petzl EXO Personal Safety System and the RIT PRESS Escape System.

August 20, 2007:
On August 13, 2007 the New York State Assembly passed Bill # A07785 that directs fire departments in New York State to provide their firefighters with personal escape systems that meet the standards set forth by NFPA. All Hands Fire Equipment has received numerous requests for information regarding this bill and information on firefighter escape and firefighter escape systems. All Hands Fire Equipment is an authorized dealer for the two leading firefighter escape systems in the fire service today. The Petzl EXO and several systems manufactured by RIT Rescue & Escape Systems. Please contact us for information, quotes or to place an order for firefighter escape systems. Phone (888) 681-1009 or email sales@allhandsfire.com

August 1, 2007:
Due to an overwhelming demand for apparel, uniforms and related items, All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce that we have become an authorized dealer for: WorkRite Uniforms, Propper BDU clothing, Bodek and Rhodes, 5.11 Tactical and more. We also offer custom embroidery, custom shoulder patches and alteration services. Call us today for a quote or to place an order.

May 1, 2007:
All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce that we will be moving from 601 Memorial Drive to 506 Atkins Avenue. Our new location is three times the size of our present location, and will allow us to display a much large show room. We also plan to stock and offer fitting rooms for our new line of uniforms, shirts, pants and other apparel. This new location is one block away from our present location. Our move is expected to be completed by May 18, 2007.

April 4, 2007:
RIT Rescue & Escape Systems recently released a newly designed escape system. This system uses a Kevlar 7.5mm rope with the CMC Escape Artist friction device. Recent demonstrations in several New Jersey fire departments has received an overwhelmingly positive response. This new system will seem be on our website. It can also be seen at FDIC and the Firehouse Expo in 2007. For more information, please email us at sales@allhandsfire.com

April 2, 2007:
5.11 Tactical clothing is recognized by law enforcement as some of the best uniform wear available. Worn by many federal agents in the United States, 5.11 Tactical's quality and durability is what makes these garments so popular. All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce that we will now be offering these products on our website and at our retail store. For quality products that are reasonably prices, please visit us at www.allhandsfire.com or email us for a competative quote. sales@allhandsfire.com

January 25, 2007:
The Gemtor Harness over the past few years has become one of our most popular items. We are pleased to announce that we have begun a research and development project in expanding the functionability of the 541NYC harness to now transform from a Class-2 harness to a Class-3 harness with one simple attachment piece. We have gone through several prototypes and presently have several units being tested and evaluated by the FDNY Research & Development and SOC. The prototype harness will be on display at the MEGA-SHOW at the Nassau Collesium on Long Island on January 27-28.

November 16, 2006:
The Friction Force is one of the best training props available today! Forcible entry upon a door is a basic evolution for firefighters, however, how often do we practice it? With the Friction Force, it can be practiced over and over, without delay or down time. Let your firefighters "get it right". Also applicable for police tactical teams, military and government entry teams. See the Friction Force in the February 2007 issue of FIRE NEWS in the "Special Features" section on page 150. Click here for details.

November 16, 2006:
All Hands Fire Equipment is pleased to announce that we will be offering a HOLIDAY SPECIAL on purchased of the Akron Mercury Monitor and Akron Nozzles from now until December 20, 2006. Akron Brass products are among the industries best. They are not only applicable for the fire service, but industrial, forestry, the movie industry, military and other applications. Don't hesitate - please call today for special pricing.

November 15, 2006:
PETZL has announced that All Hands Fire Equipment can now accept Pre-Orders for the the EXO Personal Escape System. The MSRP price is $350.00 per unit, valid from now until the end of 2006. Expected delivery is the middle to end of February. For details, click here

November 6, 2006:
The Gemtor 541 and 541NYC Harnesses are quickly becoming as common on firegear as reflective striping! Why are we seeing this trend? Because it is such a diverse tool for the firefighter. It is not just a device for attaching one's self to a ladder. It has a multitude of other uses, that can be taught and further developed through a newly created training course offered by Fireground Technologies. Click here for details.

September 25, 2006:
Please click here to view updated information on the new PETZL EXO PERSONAL ESCAPE SYSTEM .

August 24, 2006:
NEW to our line of Fire-Rescue Products... All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce that we are an Authorized Dealer for SCI SCBA Replacement Cylinders. Fire Departments and users of SCBA cylinders could see a cost savings of 30%-60%, compared to the pricing levels that Air Pack manufacturers charge. All SCI cylinders sold in the US are approved by the D.O.T. SCI's line of cylinders are identical (except for labeling variations) to the cylinders purchased for resale by the Air Pack companies. All SCI cylinders are manufactured in the United States, to the highest engineering, manufacturing and quality standards. SCI cylinders meet or exceed the requirements set by NIOSH and NFPA for cylinders. SCI has never had a failure in over 30 years of manufacturing composite fiber wrapped cylinders. To get more information about these products, please email us or call (888) 681-1009.

July 6, 2006:
All Hands Fire Equipment is proud to announce that we are now an Authorized Dealer for SUPER VAC Products. For over 50 years, Super Vac has provided the fire service to superior high quality products. Super Vac offers gasoline and electric Positive Pressure Fans as well as Smoke Ejector and Specialty Fans. Super Vac also offers Confined Space and High Expansion Foam fans. These products will soon be posted on our website. For a competative quote, contact us toll-free at (888) 681-1009 or email sales@allhandsfire.com.

July 5, 2006:
Just added to our line of products, Sterling Rope's new FIRETECH 32 and ESCAPE TECH ropes. Designed for firefighter escape, these products are specifically designed and constructed to hold up against the worst conditions.

June 13, 2006:
All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce that the PETZL EXO descender device WILL be made available for individual purchase. However, the end user will be required to attend training from an authorized PETZL trainer on the use and operation of the EXO. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

June 1, 2006:
All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce the we are now an authorized dealer for AIRBORNE EFFERVESCENT HEALTH FORMULA. This unique product that should be taken at the FIRST sign of a cold symptom* or before entering a crowded environment, like airplanes, offices, schools, firehouses, EMS stations, hospitals, etc. For details, please click here.

May 25, 2006:
All Hands Fire Equipment is proud to introduce the HAMMERMAXX Tool. This multifunctional tool is modified from our popular FireMaxx tool. Recently shown and demonstrated at the FIRE EXPO in Harrisburg, PA, this new tool was a "big hit"! Please check it out by clicking here.

May 24, 2006:
Have you checked out the May 2006 issue of FIRE RESCUE Magazine yet? In the Tools News Techniques section (p.26-27), there is a equipment test write up about the Special Operations Recovery Drag or S.O.R.D. This device has been available from All Hands Fire Equipment for some time and is quite popular. The article gives an indepth look from firefighters who have used it. They gave it the "thumbs up"! This product is also presently being previewed by FDNY Research & Development.

May 22, 2006:
PETZL, who is represented by All Hands Fire Equipment, has announced that they will offer a firefighter escape system called the EXO Personal Escape System. This system will include the following components:

- Petzl Nomex carry/deployment bag with heat sensor and harness attachment straps
- Petzl EXO Descent Control Device with individual tracking/serial numbers
- Petzl 7.5 mm diameter 100% technora rope, 50 feet
- Petzl OK Triact connecting carabiner with captive eye/bar
- Choice of Cosby anchorage hook or Petzl Easehook anchorage carabiner
- Instruction for use document (the harness is not included)

Note that this engineered escape system will meet the new NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) standard, comply with our ISO 9001 quality assurance program and be individual tested and visual inspected by Petzl to guarantee the very highest level of quality for the end-user. It is a specialized kit engineered to be used only in life or death situations, where firefighters are trained to instinctively deploy the system and exit a burning structure in 10 to 15 seconds. It will be sold to agencies for implimentation within their entire department. PETZL, through All Hands Fire Equipment other dealers, will ensure appropriate user training and responsible equipment inspection and maintenance is provided. For details, contact All Hands Fire Equipment at (888) 681-1009 or email don@allhandsfire.com

March 16, 2006:
Check out these new buttons, categories, features and areas of interest on our website:
- SPECIALS
- GIFT CERTIFICATES
- FIRE HOOKS UNLIMITED PRODUCTS
- WISH LIST
- SITE MAP
- PHOTO
- NEW PRODUCTS

December 12, 2005:
NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS for All Hands Fire Equipment:
TELEPHONE: (732) 502-8060
FAX LINE: (732) 502-8064