Notes and News - September 3, 2010

It’s the end of summer! It seems that every year we wait with eager anticipation for the wonderful warm months of summer and they just come and go all too quickly! It was a scorcher in our part of the world, but enjoyable to say the least. We at Code 3 hope that you are enjoying the last week of this warm season and we wish you a great Labor Day weekend.

It’s the end of summer!  This year was a scorcher in our part of the world as well as it was everywhere else.  Code 3 hopes all of you are enjoying this last long weekend of summer right now. We all look forward to the start of summer, but before you know it, we're celebrating the Fourth of July and the weeks just seem to fly right past us. Finally, we're hit with Labor Day, the official end to summer.

But, as all good things come to an end, another begins. Code 3 is excited because the end of summer signals the beginning of the NEW PRODUCT releases that we have all been waiting for the past couple years.  As excited as I am to have the American LaFrance 900 Series hit the warehouse, I am more excited to hear your reactions when you receive the first new model in a few years.  The 900 Series has been a collaborative effort by FDNY® and the engineers in China to present an excellent quality model for you.

Another exciting event to the end of summer is Code 3’s Labor Day sale!  In the past few months there has been a request to offer some good old fashion deals for members and this week we have one to roll out.

END OF SUMMER PROMOTION!

#12581 Chicago Special: 12857 Chicago Engine 79 (reg $49.99) + 12816 Chicago Ladder 15 (reg. $79.99)

It’s been hot in Chicago this summer, but not as HOT as this DEAL for Code 3 Collectors! For the month of September, buy both the Engine and the Ladder for only $69.99 (free shipping for US orders - International orders must pay freight) That’s a $149.96 Value! Place your order now!

HAPPY LABOR DAY…

Labor Day constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United Sates. The first Monday in September was created through the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.  Again, enjoy this last holiday of the summer and the contributions you all add to this traditional summer holiday.
 
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.

Extended through September 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.

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 10, 2010