Notes and News - August 27, 2010

Labor Day is fast approaching and we here at Code 3 have been laboring hard to deliver on some of the things you have been asking for.

First, the American LaFrance 900 Series model will soon be released.  Code 3 is excited to be delivering the first new model in a few years for the coming month of September. We have been in the workshop laboring tirelessly to make this happen.  The American LaFrance 900 will be ready to ship soon to all who have waited patiently.

The new Seagrave Marauder II model is another endeavor of ours nearing completion and will be available to you soon. As a ship date is confirmed in the next few weeks, we will announce the arrival of the second whole new tool model addition to our catalog for this year.

Labor Day is a tribute to honor the contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well being of our country. To celebrate Labor Day, Code 3 is working on a Special Promotion that will be announced on Labor Day Weekend. So be sure to check out our homepage on Monday September 6 for a promotion you just can’t miss!

Have you checked out www.code3.net this week?  If you have, you may have noticed we have a new look and added great new features to the website to enhance your Code 3 experience. The Homepage has been improved to make navigation quicker and information easier to locate.  We have also designated an area of the homepage that will feature monthly promotions so you never miss out.  Special thanks go to our Code 3 Marketing team, and our newest team member, Myrna Martinez, for their work to improve the experience of Code 3’s valued customers.

Code 3 is still continuing to “Preserve the Honor”, We are just making it better and better to do so in the months ahead.

Best regards, 
 
John H. Dunkel

NOW SHIPPING

FDNY® FOAM CARRIER 84 - MACK

As early as the 1920’s the use of special methods for petroleum based fires were employed.  The Bridge Chemical Units were the first to be used by FDNY® with the units usually stationed near bridges. These eventually became the Foam Carriers that you are familiar with today. Code 3 has chosen reproduce the FDNY® Foam Carrier 84-Mack and introduce it as our newest release this month.

The use of Foam was specified for petroleum based (Class B) fires as the foam acts as a blanket that smothers the fire while containing the toxic fumes.  This method is also used to extinguish automobile fires because of the petroleum products within the vehicles. 

The Foam Carrier classics that came into use in the 50’s and 60’s to carry a larger supply of foam, though updated , are still used today.  FDNY® now has 10 foam carriers, most being a version of the 1987-1988 Mack models. FDNY® also has a 3000 gal Foam Tender that is in service.

The Foam Carrier 84 is a 1978 MACK and the first foam unit to be produced by Code 3.

Running through September 4th selected items will be available for purchase and Code 3 will pay the freight to your front door*!  Many of you collectors have suggested this approach and you know we always listen to our collectors.  See the list below for the items that will be FREE FREIGHT for the next few weeks.

*Free Shipping on select items listed above, DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

Fly OLD GLORY from all the models in your collection!  Let’s show some good old patriotism and get that FLAG mounted on your own rigs.  The OLD GLORY set will be available starting this week at a special promotion in time to get the Flag flying for the final Holiday of the summer.

**BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE – #12564 OLD GLORY FLAG SET - Regular price $29.99 with FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED

This set contains 12 Flags with three different styles from a full wave to a flutter in the breeze.  The Flags enhance the appearance of the models and are scaled to fit a 1/64th scale rig.  Easy to mount with a drop of super glue or Hot Glue.

 
** DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY.

Offer ends September 4th, 2010

NOTICE TO ALL INTERNATIONAL CLUB  MEMBERS

Effective May 1, 2010 Code 3 is no longer charging a flat fee of $39.95 USD per item for international shipping. We are now charging our actual cost from FedEx. At this time, international Gold Members will continue to receive 50% off the total shipping cost. International orders will be limited to 3 shippable items (memberships do not count toward that total). If you want to order more than 3 items, please place more than one order or contact customer service for a shipping quote.

We do encourage international customers to purchase from one of our international dealers - http://www.code3.net/fire/links.asp?id=69#International. We are also working to add new dealers to better serve our international customers.

Code 3 values your Membership and support.  However, CODE 3 does not and never has paid for the taxes and duty charges you may incur upon receiving the product.  All duty and taxes are the responsibility of the Collector upon receiving the product.

Next update: Friday September 3, 2010