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Pac Fire Newsflash: November 6th 2019

Pac Fire Australia Newsflash Archive - November 6th 2019

Catch up on the latest Pac Fire Newsflash:

  • Introducing two new fans from Blowhard
  • Pac Fire Merchandise is here
  • Follow us on LinkedIn for company updates
  • We’ve added some discontinued glove styles to Good-Buys
  • Our South Australia branch is on the move
  • Watch our latest video covering the replacement of the comfort liner and neck flap of the F15
  • Catch up on our latest technical bulletins

>> Catch up here

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New Video: Changing the Comfort Liner and Neck Protector on a Pacific F15

During fires, your helmet may become soiled with chemical, biological and particulate hazards. This may affect the performance, longevity and comfort of your helmet. You are also putting your health at risk if the Comfort Liner and Neck Protector is not cleaned regularly. Follow along with our new video: changing the comfort liner and neck protector on a Pacific F15.

The Headband & Neck Protector on an F15 Structural Firefighting helmet can be removed and replaced in under 10 minutes.

Need more information? Read more about the Pacific F15 structural firefighting helmet.

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Pac Fire welcomes “Commando” and “Quickee” to the Blowhard range

New Fans from Blowhard - Command and Quickee

Blowhard is an innovative company with a team dedicated to putting the needs of firefighters first. Their core focus is creating solutions that fire services can integrate into their processes to make them more powerful and efficient.

It is this focus that has led to the creation of two new fans – the Commando and the Quickee.

Both new fans utilise positive pressure ventilation (PPV) whereby they remove smoke, heat and other combustion products from a structure during or after a fire. The Blowhard difference is the use of Jet Stream technology rather than the more common “cone” airflow. Jet Stream technology utilises a concentrated, high-pressure “jet stream” dedicated to ventilation which consistently out performs the “cone” model. Basically what this means is you need fewer fans based on “jet stream” technology to ventilate an area – saving valuable space on trucks, time in deployment and money on additional units.

New Fans from Blowhard - Command and Quickee

Weight, shape, size, balance, and carrying options have been major considerations during the design and construction of Commando and Quickee.

Commando gives you the all-in-one power to take on any situation. Pushing the limits of battery technology and fan engineering, BlowHard’s Commando brings unmatched performance with a footprint and weight similar to that of the BH-20. The Commando redefines battery powered PPV with its ability to outperform some petrol driven fans, yet light weight and ergonomic enough to be carried and set up by one person.

The Quickee expands on the technology and benefits introduced in the BH-20. It is engineered to increase performance while taking up less space. BlowHard’s ErgoFold technology has been taken to the next level to create a more powerful, smaller, lighter, more manoeuvrable 508mm fan designed to increase the performance and efficiency of the firefighter.

Both fans incorporate new Blowhard features which include adjustable angle path lighting and battery charge indicators.

Pac Fire is proud to offer Blowhard’s revolutionary ventilation technology throughout Australia and New Zealand. Please contact us for more information or for a detailed quote on the BH-20, Commando or Quickee.

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Pac Fire’s South Australia Branch is moving!

Pac Fire South Australia Branch is on the move!

Heads up! Pac Fire’s South Australia Branch is moving!

From the 18th of November, our South Australia branch will be located at:
Unit 3, 53 Galway Ave Marleston SA 5033

Don’t worry – the rest of our contact details remain the same.

Pac Fire South Australia is represented by Rachel Thomas (Phone: +61 404 707 173 Email: rachel@pacfire.com.au), call the branch direct on (08) 8297 1477.

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Dyed-in Helmet Shells & Pacific F3D MkII

Technical Bulletin - Dyed-In Helmet Colour & the F3D MkII

As part of on-going work to improve manufacturing processes, delivery lead times and reduce waste, Pacific Helmets occasionally makes modifications to products. Select Pacific Helmets models have in the past, been available with dyed-in helmet shells. This process means that not only is the helmet painted in the desired colour, but that the colour is impregnated all the way through the composite patrix of the helmet and is visible on the inside as well.

What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers?
All helmet models will only be available with the standard neutral coloured resin.

The neutral shell will only be visible on the inside / underside of the helmet. The outside remains unchanged with Pacific Helmets high quality, UV stabilised paint to ensure a durable and UV resistant helmet.

Technical Bulletin - Dyed-in Helmet Shells & the F3d MkII

What products are affected?
Pacific Structural Firefighting Helmet – F3D MkII

>>Technical Bulletin – Dyed-In Helmet Shells & the F3D MkII

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Photolume – a low light solution from Pacific Helmets

Photolume - a specialty Paint Finish by Pacific Helmets

Photolume - a specialty Paint Finish by Pacific HelmetsPacific Helmets can customise their helmets shell in over 24 different colours – including some specialty paint finishes. One of those speciality finishes is Photolume – a low light solution. Photolume is a light pastel green finish in the light – when working in a dark environment however, it’s a totally different story.

Photoluminescence is effectively “glow-in-the-dark”. The Photolume effect Pacific Helmets with this paint finish comes from light emitting strontium aluminate based pigments mixed in the paint sprayed on the helmets shell.

It works by way of photoexcitation, a process whereby electromagnetic radiation in the form of photons is absorbed by the pigments and electrons are excited to a higher level of energy in the atoms to the point of emitting light. They can be excited by white light or UV radiation between the wavelength of 200 – 450 nm.

The photoluminescent pigments are harmless, not radioactive nor toxic. They do not store excitation energy and therefore wane in light intensity overtime as the energy dissipates, hence they need to be “recharged” which can take place an infinite number of times. The longer is the photoluminescent pigments are excited by a light source the longer the item will glow, with an afterglow time of generally between 6 to 12 hours long with gradual diminishing brightness.

The benefit of a photoluminescent helmet is it doesn’t require an external power source to emit light in the dark. It glows naturally in low light environments as long as it has been under a bright light to “recharge”. Although it’s light intensity is not as high as a torch, it helps in providing conspicuity in a pitch dark environment where no other light sources are not available.

The helmet pictured with Photolume paint is an R6 Dominator (R6V) rescue helmet. Photolume can be applied to most Pacific Helmets model helmets – a surcharge applies to this specialty finish.

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Pac Fire Newsflash: August 15th 2019

Pac Fire Australia Newsflash Archive - August 15th 2019

Catch up on the latest Pac Fire Newsflash:

  • Hang out with us at AFAC19 – stand 384
  • An important announcement for Kappler Chemical Suits
  • Put your tax bonus to work – shop the Pac Fire sale category now
  • Explore topical industry issues on our LinkedIn page

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Pac Fire Newsflash: July 16th 2019

Pac Fire Australia Newsflash Archive - July 16th 2019

Catch up on the latest Pac Fire Newsflash:

  • Check out products new to Pac Fire Australia
  • We’re exhibiting at AFAC19
  • Find out how you can retrofit your BR9 with Easi On Off Face Shield Bases
  • Explore Good-Buys – the last stop for discontinued product lines

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Kappler Chemical Suits – CE Marked Styles

Kappler CE Marked Suits - Technical Bulletin

Kappler has made some changes to their range of chemical suits based on a new European regulation relating to personal protective equipment (CE Marked Styles).

The European Commission approved and published Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE which became effective on April 21, 2019. Following the introduction of this regulation, Kappler performed an operational review of existing CE marked suits that were sold in Europe and internationally. The review determined that demand did not support the costs which would be incurred to update test data and certify garments to the new regulation.

As a result, Kappler has made the decision to no longer offer any garments marked to the requirements of the new Regulation.

What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers?
Kappler does not make or offer a CE certified Level A Vapor suit. It’s important to keep in mind CE certification is a European standard – and does not necessarily translate to Australian Standards.

What products are affected?
Styles CZ5H580 OR and CZ5H581 OR (totally encapsulating Level A suit) has been discontinued by the supplier, Kappler. Once existing stocks have been cleared, Kappler have introduced a new styles, with new features that do not carry the CE mark.

CZ5H582 OR (front entry) and CZ5H583 OR (rear entry) vapour total encapsulating suit will replace the old style. These new styles will be available with some new features which include an expanded visor and knee reinforcements.

>>Technical Bulletin: Product Specifications Z5H582

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New Video: Basic Maintenance – Pacific R5 Rescue Helmet

Basic Maintenance: R5S Rescue Helmet Video

The Pacific R5 is the helmet of choice for many rescue and road crews around the globe. Follow along with our new video us as we run through basic maintenance for the Pacific R5 Rescue Helmet.

Need more information? Read more about the R5 series of helmets.

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