Influenza, protect yourself!

Sadly, Flu season is upon us-and now is the time to start protecting yourself and others against influenza.

What is influenza?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

We've got a few products that can help protect you when the flu breaks out.

Like this FieldTex Bulk Pandemic Flu Kit shown above--the perfect way to combat influenza.

This is your flu protection for offices, schools and industrial plants and includes supplies for up to 50 people. The bulk kit includes:

-1 Box of Diamode Tablets (100/box)

-1 Box of Large Nitrile Gloves (100/box)

-1 Box of N95 Particulate Masks (20/box)

-1 Box of Face with Ear Loop Masks (50/box)

-1 Box of APAP 2/pk (250/box)

-1 Box of Antimicrobial Hand Wipes (100/box)

-1 Digital Thermometer

-1 box of Thermometer Probe Covers (50/box)

-12 Tissue Packettes (12/pack)

-9 Aqua Blox Drinking Water Boxes 8.45oz

Not in need to protect 50 people? Fine, then get the Single Use Flu Protection Kit and help reduce your chance of getting influenza during an outbreak.

The products in the kit help provide protection against infectious germs. Includes N95 mask and hand sanitizer.

Kit includes;

• 2 Gloves
• 1 Hand Sanitizer 2 oz.
• 1 N95 Mask
• 1 Pocket Tissues
• 2 Sani-Hands Packettes
• 2 Tel-a-Fever Thermometers

So whether you're outfitting your office with the bulk kit or just want to protect yourself, you can find your influenza outbreak protection kits here at theEMSstore.

Keep yourself protected this flu season.

NEW T3 Lightweight Assault Litter

The New T3 Lightweight Assault Litter is designed for Special Operation Forces where every single pound matters. This Litter is made with state of the art materials and made with new technologies that allowed the makers to reduce the weight without compromising an ounce of overall strength. When it comes to an evacuation platform, you need dependability. And with the New T3 Lightweight Assault Litter, that's what you'll get.

The overall length of this platform is 81" and enables floor loading on a UH-60 helicopter while also allowing for maximum maneuverability during casualty evacuation in urban terrain. This weighs in at less than 12 pounds, making it the lightest rigid litter in the world. 

The litter provides 2 straps when needed to secure patients and has 4 IV attachment points. The ergonomically correct handles keep the carriers hands feeling good while allowing them to do their job securely. It's designed to be a quad-fold which allows it to be compact when being stored, giving maximum space storage. Folded, it's 21" x 8.75"x 7.25".

N.A. Rescue, the makers of this great new Assault Litter operates by the 3X Standard: Exact, Extreme, Extraordinary. 

• EXact..
  Products designed explicitly for flawless performance in prehospital applications
• EXtreme..
  The absolute highest technical fabrications for ultimate precision and durability
• EXtraordinary..
  Meticulously designed to function perfectly in a far-reaching scope of real-world applications

You can be sure you're getting well made products, that operate by a high standard when you order a NAR product.

Click to buy your T3 Lightweight Assault Litter now.

New Meret Bag Features

You may have heard that the Meret bag 4000 series are all being replaced by the new 5000 series now. These bags are no joke, they're top of the line and made to function just as you need on the scene. We want to feature a few of them so you can get a better feel for the new features and best decide which blog fits your need.

First up, the Meret Omni Pro EMS Response Bag:

This bag is built to help you proficiently and rapidly deploy medical care in a critical moment when life saving is needed. The Meret bags are built from the strongest materials and made using a smart design that we know it's users will love. This bag gives you the versatility to modify it to fit your requirements. It delivers a completely customizable experience and gives you a solution to organization for your equipment.

Basically, this bag converts your normal 2 bags into a 1 bag system, eliminating your need for an entire extra bag. It has 1 deep-stuff pocket and 2 stick-it strips, including a shoulder strap with metal hardware. The increased size of this bag means it can now support the All-in-One VIPR O2 systems.

The bag is made with double stitching on all stress points so tearing isn't an option. Users love it's oversized zippers and matte-chrome hardware. Built with an inner-foam construction to help maintain shape and give you extra protection for important contents. 

There are so many little details about this bag that you can't miss here on our site. Available in different color options, even. Be sure to check it out and read all about it online.

Next up, meet the Meret First-In Pro SidePack, TS2 Ready

This is the bag built for the professional. Designed to take in exactly what you need when you arrive on the scene. This bag is built for versatility with a smart design made of the strongest materials, that can be modified to the exact requirements and equipment you need to carry. The First-In Pro gives you a lightweight solution to carrying and organizing all of your basic supplies and protective equipment that will address those immediate patient needs until further assistance arrives.

This hands-free, ergonomically designed solution that can be customized to you is the perfect option to reduce pressure on the side or lower back thanks to the padded lumbar pad. It's designed with TS2 ready system functionality, and offers the ability to attach an additional TS2 ready module in the front depending on your requirements. 

Read more of the details and info on this great bag here. 

Check out all the New Meret 5000 Bags and options on theEMSstore here. 

Altair Pro Single Gas Detector

The Altair Pro Single Gas Detectors are literally life-changing.  With one year of no-maintenance protection between battery changes, just attach it to your jump bag, and unless you hear the alarm? Forget about it. 

With two bright LEDs, a piercing 95dB audio alarm, plus a vibrating feature, you'll be warned when you're in the presence of unsafe levels of gas. This little, compact, rubber-armored single gas detector is guaranteed to work continuously at the highest level of performance in the toughest industrial and emergency environments.

This little guy needs no maintenance, no additional calibration, and won't get damage from dust, moisture, or impact. 

What users love is the ALTAIR Maintenance-Free Gas Detector allows easy testing, event monitoring and data collection, as well as user-adjustable alarm set points and manual calibration using the built-in IR communication port and the optional MSA infrared adapter with your PC.

Some more features:

• Automatically records the last 50 alarm events
• Bump check made easy
• Built-in auto calibration for long-term, maintenance-free accuracy
• Calibration may also be easily performed by the user without special tools, or via IR communication
• Rubberized armor housing and simple one-button operation keeps the system working reliably in the toughest environments
• Data Logging default setting is three-minute peak readings. This sample rate is configurable via PC from 15-second to 15-minute peaks or a one minute peak average

• Replaceable standard sized CR2 lithium battery
• Replaceable sensor, warranted for 2 years along with unit
• Compact dimensions: 3.4" H x 2.0" W x 1.0” D
• Heavy duty suspender clip plus several clip options for a wide range of attachment styles
• Distinctive triple-alarm system
• Durable, rubberized-armor housing design
• IP67 rated for water and dust resistance

So pick which gas you want your meter to detect, purchase that meter, clip it on and forget about it! Make your life a little safer with the Altair Pro.