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<title>FR1 survey: Firefighter personal protective equipment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In early May of 2012, FireRescue1 conducted a survey on firefighter &rsquo;s use of Personal Protective Equipment. We have posted the results to the survey below. They represent a poll of 463 firefighters. Highlights: &bull; 44% of firefighters wear a flip down shield, and 28% wear a combination of eye protection. &bull; Color preference is split between black &amp; tan for Turnout gear, with 39.8% ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Black Diamond introduces new fire boot at FDIC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorNew boots were one of the hottest commodities at FDIC in Indianapolis, and PPE manufacturer Black Diamond wasn't left out of the action. They introduced the new X2 boot, with plenty of intriguing features, that is set for a September release.&quot;There's nothing else like it in the marketplace due to its unique features,&quot; Rob Mills, president of Black ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 May 2010 16:32:08 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>PPE for training: Is rental right for you?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Contributed by LionConnectsIn these tough economic times, your fire department is probably looking for ways to make equipment last longer. Although most people agree that regular maintenance is necessary to get the most out of your PPE, extraordinary usage can cause unexpected wear and tear. Unfortunately, conditions in a catastrophic situation can lead to extraordinary use, and that can't be helped ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 4 May 2010 00:01:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Balancing footwear function with protection</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://origin.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/footwear/articles/813463-Balancing-footwear-function-with-protection/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Footwear must not only protect against hazards, it must also allow for appropriate levels of agility and comfort.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:57:43 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Honeywell releases new harness at FDIC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product Editor Honeywell First Responder Gear, known for their Morning Pride line of turnout gear, had a number of products debut at FDIC in Indianapolis. Class II Spider Harness G Model The first was the release of a new version, the G model, of their Class II Spider Harness. The Class II Spider Harness has been one of the more innovative products on the market because ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:54:38 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Checking your vehicles are not overweight</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most districts have some type of scrap or junk yard that has a certified vehicle scale...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:10:15 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>GT Distributors Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration</title>
<link>http://origin.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/footwear/press-releases/1284298-GT-Distributors-Announces-40th-Anniversary-Celebration/</link>
<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas &mdash; GT Distributors Inc is pleased to announce 2012 marks its 40th anniversary as a premier supplier to America&rsquo;s public safety professionals. Commemorating the four-decade milestone, GT Distributors is featuring special offers and &lsquo;sure shot&rsquo; savings on hundreds of name brand products throughout the year, plus exciting 40th Anniversary Celebrations at its retail ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 20:47:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Galls and Quartermaster Merge to Create Leading Distributor and Marketer of Public Safety Products</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ LEXINGTON, Ky. &amp; CERRITOS, Calif. -- Galls, LLC, a full service marketer and distributor of public safety, first responder and private security products, announced today that it has merged with Cerritos, California based Quartermaster, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Galls was acquired by New York-based private equity firm CI Capital Partners in September, 2011, as a platform ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:29:43 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Bates Footwear To Launch Innovative, High-Performance Zero Mass Collection in Spring 2012</title>
<link>http://origin.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/footwear/press-releases/1219235-Bates-Footwear-To-Launch-Innovative-High-Performance-Zero-Mass-Collection-in-Spring-2012/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Bates® Footwear To Launch Innovative, High-Performance Zero Mass Collection in Spring 2012 Rockford, MI &ndash; When you think of innovative, high-performance footwear, not many companies probably come to mind. However, there is one brand ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:46:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Bates Partners with Galls to Giveaway a Year's Worth of Bates Shoes</title>
<link>http://origin.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/footwear/press-releases/1100442-Bates-Partners-with-Galls-to-Giveaway-a-Years-Worth-of-Bates-Shoes/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bates Footwear is partnering with Galls to award two fans with a year's worth of Bates boots and shoes! Each package will be custom tailored to fit the winner&rsquo;s footwear needs. Participants enter on either Bates or Galls&rsquo; facebook pages by filling out a short form. Promotion ends September 8, 2011. When you enter on the Bates Footwear Facebook page, participants will receive a coupon for ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Aug 2011 16:40:30 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HAIX&#174; Announces the Release of the All New Fire Hero Xtreme </title>
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<description><![CDATA[Lexington, KY - HAIX&reg;, a leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, law enforcement, and forestry footwear announces the release of the all new Fire Hero Xtreme for structural firefighting. Two years in development, the Fire Hero Xtreme has a number of cutting edge innovations built inside.Certified to NFPA 1971-2007 and NFPA 1992-2005, the 11&rdquo; Fire Hero Xtreme ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2011 22:52:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>911 Rapid Response: Fire-Dex Fire Boot</title>
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<description><![CDATA[911 Rapid Response talks about the Fire-Dex Fire Boot ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:49:11 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Dog Services Promo</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We support and assist fire departments and personnel by accepting donated gear from fire departments, government agencies and individuals who are able and willing to generously donate used, older, extra, unwanted or out of service gear that has lost its purpose at their department, company or home to us. In return, we are a nationally promoted program that operates a used bunker gear exchange service ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:16:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Bates - C3</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cross Channel Circulation is a patented technology that circulates air through the midsole to keep feet cool and comfortable. With every step, air is pushed through the cross channels providing superior breathability.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2011 23:12:22 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Bates Comfort System</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Men and women in uniform take the call of public service to the extreme, setting aside their own comfort and safety to protect the rights, property and lives of others. In return, they deserve only the highest performance, most comfortable and best value footwear, made by a company that takes its duty as solemnly as soldiers and cops take theirs.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2011 23:10:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Lion Technical Footwear - Care and Use</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Untitled Document Firefighter Boot Care and Use To ensure LION Technical Footwear&trade; provides optimal protection and wear life for firefighters, it is important to follow LION's instructions for proper use, inspection, care, maintenance ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:19:17 UTC</pubDate>

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