January 2010

To Our Valued Customers:

      Another year has passed and we hope you all enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season with your families and friends.

      Many of us will reflect on the passing of 2009 as the year of the ‘economic’ downturn that left many wondering how bad the world financial crisis was really going to get. On a positive note, Canada seemes to have weathered the storm fairly well and although job losses have been significant across the country, investments and real estate seem to be on the upward swing again.

A.J. Stone Company is delighted to announce that we will now be distributing quality Fire Hose and Foam Products from ANGUS FIRE.

We are excited about the opportunity to partner with such a dominant worldwide fire hose manufacturer, whose quality and characteristics have made the Angus Hose name a premier product within the fire industry for decades.
This new relationship gives A.J. Stone the opportunity to move forward and increase our top-of-the-line product selection as part of our mission to provide the men and women in the First Responder market with quality products that protect them as they protect us.

A.J. Stone Company head office customer service and the Ontario Sales Representative team look forward to working with Angus Fire to deliver the best product and customer service to meet the needs of our current and future customers.

• Driver knows when to back up and stop
• Simple one button operation - wireless
• Audible tones and visual lights alert the driver
• Deadman safety switch protects the spotter
• Push and hold to back - release to stop
• Does not affect driver’s control of the vehicle
• Multiple vehicles can operate side by side without interference

• Pumps: Hi Flow Simo Pumps, ALL available
  in Accelerator Mode - double your performance!
• Accessory tools - better performance, greater forces and speed

• Revolutionary Shunt Valve Technology allows for HOT SWAP connection of tools on over 100 feet of line under pressure
• 360° swivel makes for no tangled hose
• Safety lock eliminates tool disconnection during use

• Spring activated for stabilizing vehicles in seconds!
• Automatically re-adjusts and locks during operations
• Taller than most step-chocks. Up to 13 inches in height!
• Super compact! Leaves storage space for other vital equipment.
• Can be positioned completely under and parallel to rocker panels to avoid trip hazards
• Lightweight high-strength aluminum. Only weighs 14.5 lbs.!
• Quick and easy ¼ - Turn Lock
• Easily decontaminated
• Rated for 2000 lbs. max. load!

Tool mounts for mobile applications - whether you need shelving for a truck, strapping brackets for a ship, or mounting brackets for fire equipment, PAC will deliver top quality solutions.

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By Brad Goodwin and Ken Gibb

As we all know, or should know, the world of vehicle extrication changes with every new model year, every car show and every new concept car.  Even the term vehicle extrication is changing.  Have you ever been asked by someone other than a fire fighter what "Extrication" means? In order to communicate more effectively with the car dealerships, vehicle manufacturers, members of the public, council members and even in some cases, our fire department administration, the term “Vehicle Rescue” may be more appropriate and easier to understand.

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It takes a special person to become a firefighter. The Pre-Service Firefighter program will give you the background and education you need to prepare for this dynamic career. Practical hands-on training on campus and at fire training facilities requires students to have their own personal protective equipment (PPE).  A.J.Stone Co. understands the limited budget of students and have designed two NFPA packages to help you cut costs on the purchase of your state-of-the-art personal firefighting accessories. Click here to find out more.

PARATECH’S strong equipment is designed smart to be used in serious situations that often result in the saving of lives, the prevention or reduction of bodily injuries, the preservation of our environment and the protection of property. Unfortunately, many of these incidents go unnoticed and are quickly forgotten.

Click here to read the rescue award story from Truro Fire Department of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

ATT 6.5

TLS-50

Ford F550, Crew Cab, Ford Power Stroke V8, 6.4 L Turbo Diesel, 5 speed Torqshift automatic transmission, Part-time four wheel drive (4 x 4), Ambulance package & Rear limited slip axle, Scuff plates, SS side step bars w/non-slip texture cover & Realwheels outer wheel inserts.

Click on this link to check out the details of the CET Demo Brush Truck!

Click on this link to see more CET products.

Effective Feb. 1, 2009, A.J. Stone Co. Ltd. will no longer be offering testing and repairs on fire hose.  After an evaluation of insurance liability costs, warehouse space and labour costs, this just wasn’t a viable service to continue.  For those of you who repair your own hose, we will continue to stock a wide variety of couplings and gaskets for sale and look forward to assisting you with those purchases.

Our manufacturer certified service options include:

• TNT Hydraulic Rescue Tool maintenance annual service
• Annual MSA SCBA Flow Testing
• Repair and Service both in-house and mobile
• MSA gas detector calibration and repair
• Akron nozzle service and repair

If you need further information about any of these service or training options, please contact Matt at 1-800-205-3473 and they’ll be happy to help you.

The MSA Mobile Service Trailer is back on the road starting April 1st.  A.J. Stone is currently scheduling annual flow tests throughout Ontario.  We will be contacting repeat customers to schedule testing dates. Our experienced MSA technician welcomes the opportunity to provide this low cost maintenance program for your department. Please call 1-800-205-3473 to book flow testing for your department.