Casio Watches Video Review

We offer a great line of Casio watches, ranging in price and specs and so we're sharing a video with you about them, today! If you're interested in watches, this is a great little review which may just help you decide which watch you need on your wrist.

 

Shop all Casio Watches, here.

On Scene Review: Pro Tech 8 Titan K Gloves

 -Our blog, On Scene with TheFireStore & The FireGeezer Blog are working together doing a review program of products we think you'll benefit from hearing an inside perspective. -

This week we are reviewing the Pro-Tech 8: TITAN K Structural Firefighting Glove, Kangaroo Leather model.  The glove was tested and reviewed by Firefighter-Recruit Bric Long, of the Stafford County, Va., Fire & Rescue Service.  He was issued the gloves at the beginning of his 26-week recruit class and used them throughout all the training and live burn classes.  His experience with the gloves and his comments follow:

The Pro-Tech Titan K Structural Firefighting Gloves are marketed as extremely versatile, tough and lightweight structural firefighting gloves.  They are primarily constructed of kangaroo leather, but also include portions of a polymer and Kevlar blend that adds increased mobility and breathability to the back of the hand. 

Over the past few months my pair of Titan K gloves has been put through the ringer.  They have been worn during many hours of training evolutions with hoses, hand tools, power tools, ladders – you name it.  They have also been used during several live fire training events including three burn buildings, LPG training and a flashover simulator.  I’ve even warn them during a couple PT sessions. The gloves have performed magnificently.

Out of the box, the Titan Ks were a little stiff and difficult to get on, but were for the most part comfortable and were very well fitting – even brand new.  The break in period was relatively brief and after wearing them for a couple hours, and getting them wet, the gloves felt as though I had had them for years.  As advertised, the gloves are lightweight and do not hold water like some other structural gloves I’ve had in the past.  The Titan Ks offer great dexterity, which increases as the leather is broken in and the gloves become much easier to doff and don over time.

The kangaroo leather palms can be slippery when dry, but I have found that a little moisture on the leather makes it very tacky for a great grip on tools, fire hose, door knobs, etc.  The gloves offer solid thermal protection as well and the only time my hands felt hot in them was in the flashover simulator.  With the gloves resting palms down and the backs exposed to the extreme temperatures in the flashover box, I could feel some pretty good heat on the backs of my hands, but nothing painful and I did not suffer any burns. 

After several months of wearing the gloves nearly every day in training, they are holding up quite well.  They look well worn, but the stitching is intact and there are no tears or deformities on the polymer portions or the kangaroo leather.

Overall, I have been very impressed with the Pro-Tech Titan K gloves.  I’ve found them to be the most comfortable structure gloves I have owned.  I have also been impressed with the durability of the gloves.  I was expecting that wearing them day in and day out would exhaust the materials quickly, but there is still a lot of life left in them.  Unless the user is running multiple fires every day, I would expect to get at least a few years out of the gloves. I would recommend these to all firefighters willing to spend a little extra for a great product.  They are comfortable, functional and durable and in my opinion a worthwhile investment.

………. Firefighter Brice Long
Stafford County Fire & Rescue 

Get your own pair of Titan K's, today! 

Watch our CEO get Soaked! Job shirts for all.

Job shirt season is upon us, folks! The chill of winter is in the air and you need a way to stay warm and still look professional at the same time. Don't worry, because we've got so many great job shirts for you to choose to fit your needs.

We've got Job Shirts from all the brands you know and love---available to be personalized and embroidered, too.  You can't beat that! These also make amazing gifts for Christmastime. Don't wait, shop now!

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Check out the awesome Storm Fleece Job Shirt our CEO was modeling in this video, where he unexpectedly gets soaked!



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Get warm and shop our Job Shirts, today!

The New Full Perimeter Trim-Video!

We wrote about the new TheFireStore Exclusive Full Perimeter Trim for your helmet just a few weeks ago, but we really wanted you to see them in more detail on video and with a few more images.

Here's our CEO, Jim Witmer, showing you the new trim and talking a little about them:



With over 75 different color combinations available, they're sure to give your helmet a unique, dynamic look---you've gotta check them out!

Be a trendsetter, start the Full Perimeter Trim revolution in your department and shop today!

Honeywell Gas Meter, Video Review

Today we have a video review from our CEO, Jim Witmer. He discusses the Honeywell Single Gas Meter and how he uses it, and how he feels it'd best be used by you and your department!

Check it out.



Specifications:

Simply press the start/test button and the GasAlertClip Extreme is ready to use. Available in two or three year versions, this single gas detector requires no calibration, sensor replacement, battery replacement or battery charging. Rugged and durable with built-in concussion-proof boot, the GasAlertClip Extreme’s LCD displays life remaining in months, days and hours.

• Single gas detection
• H2S, CO, O2, SO2 – 2 year model
• H2S, CO – 3 year model
• Durable, reliable and easy to use with no downtime
• Record keeping is accurate and easy with automatic event logging
• Rugged and durable with built-in concussion-proof boot
• Small and lightweight
• Exceptionally low cost of ownership
• Large confidence LCD displays life remaining in months, days and hours
• Displays peak alarm exposures encountered on demand
• Daily self-test reminder
• User-activated daily self-test
• Records and transmits gas alarm events
• No calibration, sensor replacement, battery replacement or charging
• Low and high alarms
• Visual, audible and vibrating alarms
• Rugged water resistant design with IP66/67 rating
• MicroDock II compatible for easy event log download

For more details or to order, click here!

Video Review: Best New Products of 2011

We're always getting new products around here, and this year we thought it'd be nice to hear about a few of the best selling NEW items for 2011.

Since the year is coming to a close, it's a good chance to look back at a few of the hot-selling items and tell you about them. Our CEO, Jim Witmer does just that in the video below.

Interested in checking out any of the products featured?

Here they are:

FDNY Style 3D Hats

Channellock 87 

Fat Ivan

Polytac 90

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Have a Happy & Safe New Year!!

The Chief's Perspective: 5.11 Storm Fleece Video

Around here, the weather is starting to turn particularly chilly. It's job-shirt season! This year we have the awesome 5.11 Water Repellent Storm Fleece 1/4 Zip Job Shirt in navy blue.  When you purchase this great job shirt, you'll also receive a free 5.11 collectors knife.

We could go on and on telling you about the quality of this job shirt, and the amazing water repellent technology, but I think it's best that our President & CEO, Jim Witmer tell you all about it:



It's okay to laugh, we did.

Head on over to our website to get your job shirt today, and for a little extra, click "customize" once added to your cart to add a little personalized embroidery to it!

You won't be disappointed!

The Chief's Perspective: Boston Leather Radio Tether

Today we have a video for you from our CEO, Jim Witmer, who talks all about a new product from Boston Leather; the Double Radio Case Tether.  Mr. Witmer has almost 40 years in the fire industry, so his personal review of the products we sell is very important to us.

As you can see, this is a really unique product that's sure to make your life a little bit easier backed by two companies who have a very close relationship.

I had the chance to speak with the Marketing Manager, TJ, over at Boston Leather about their relationship with us here at TheFireStore, and here's what he said:

"TheFireStore and Boston Leather work closely together and with individual firefighters. This type of unique relationship allows products to be developed, tested and brought to you quickly. Everything is made in The USA, meaning quality and availability are backed by two great American companies working to serve you."

Be sure to check out all our great Boston Leather Products, including radio straps & holders, with a perfect fit for everyone.