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announcementsLittleGuy – The Robotic Fire Apparatus
October 7th, 2011
A battery powered, self-contained, radio controlled, track driven motor vehicle. It will fit through almost any 32 inch doorway. It can climb over debris and even up a few stairs. It will be capable of holding and laying 800 to 1,000 feet of 5 inch fire hose.
The deck gun has a 1,000 GPM Elkhart radio controlled monitor. The cart section has a self-contained remote quick disconnect to eliminate any hang-up problems in case the vehicle has to be returned to the starting position.
The 400 lbs weight includes lighting, infrared sensors, a self protection nozzle, and HAZMAT detection. A cutting system will also be added which will add a few lbs.
The unit is designed to be picked up and placed on a roof by rated aerial platform.
The Good Old Days (what was so good about them?)
May 17th, 2011by Jack McLoughlin
The fire service has progressed tremendously in the years that I have had the pleasure to serve. I think my department, which I love, is typical of many suburban departments in North America. The changes in training, apparatus, the ability to perform tasks in a professional manner, and leadership is nothing short of incredible. I clearly remember my first day in the fire service. I was asked if I could drive a truck. I said sure. They had me drive the truck around the fire district, stopping to pump the truck two or three times. When we got back to the station, they told me I was qualified to be a driver and a pump operator. I was amazed because I knew that I knew nothing about fire fighting and pumping. But that was the level of training in
those days.
New LED Lighting movie
May 11th, 2011John finished up another one of his great overview movies and this time he goes over our new LED lighting offerings. This 7 minute video provides a lot of real-world images so you can really see why FRC lighting is the superior product. It also does a great job of describing the differences in the various lighting products we offer and how they can be used on apparatus – if you’re looking into specifying LED lighting definitely take a few minutes to watch this one!
Spectra LED and Evolution LED released
April 8th, 2011
Information about new LED High Intensity scene lighting by Fire Research is now available on the Lighting page. EVOLUTION LEDs build on the success of the FOCUS Quartz Halogen with their characteristic light pattern, but updated for LED. The SPECTRA line is of an entirely new design which aims to maximize the power of its LEDs while providing enhanced work area visibility as well as illuminating objects at a farther distance. These new lampheads are available on a wide variety of telescopic pole, fixed, and portable mounts listed on their respective product pages.
There are many more new product offerings in LED lighting available including the SPECTRA 900 Designed specifically for Ambulance and Emergency Response Vehicles, the FIREFLY surface mount compartment light, and the SUNSTRIP LED strip lighting.
Information about these new products is available at the links above, but if you would like something mailed to you use the form below and be sure to include your address!
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Total Control: an affordable world class governor
January 25th, 2011
FRC is pleased to announce the release of the Total Control fire pump governor. The Total Control pump pressure governor and all in one instrument panel is the most advanced and highest quality controller of its kind you can buy. We’ve worked hard to build in all the features you’ve come to expect in such a critical piece of equipment like reliability, ease of use, safety features, clear controls, and durability. But you don’t have to pay more to get the best. The Total Control is now the most competitively priced complete governor system available today to the fire industry!
Read more about the Total Control here or request more information by completing the form below (click to read more).