NEWS - INFORMATION
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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.
ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT TEAMS UP WITH PPES, MAKERS OF THE MOBILE BUILDING COLLAPSE SIMULATOR
May 1, 2008
All Hands Fire Equipment is please to announce that we have partnered up with Personal Protection Equipment Specialists (PPES) and First Due Training to provide the ultimate in equipment and training. We feel that together, with PPES's unique and innovative Mobile Training Unit, the quality products offer by All Hands Fire Equipment and the professional and experienced instructors from First Due Training, the firefighters and rescue workers will receive the absolute best in both equipment and training. For details, contact us toll-free at (888) 681-1009.
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
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