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Coral Springs Fire Department received the MSA FireSlayer of the Year Award Annual award goes to Coral Springs personnel Each year, MSA honors firefighters performing exceptional acts of bravery by honoring them with the FireSlayer of the Year award. This year, the Coral Springs Fire Department was selected. The awardees are: Lieutenant Scott Nathanson, lead paramedic Alden Prince, driver/engineer Daniel Doherty, firefighter/paramedic John Barry, and firefighter/para...
An image of the Force 80 anti-pirate water cannon from the newly updated Unifire AB company website Company launches new website for anti-pirate products Unifire AB has announced today the launching of its new and improved PirateSafe.com web site, devoted to its Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System™. According to the company's spokesman, the new site now includes a new, comprehensive set of company brochures, including an all-new, eight-page brochure on the company's high...
An F Series hose reel from Hannay Hannay Reels has set the standard of quality and reliability for Hose Reels in the firefighting industry for decades with its F Series reels. Through extensive research and development, Hannay continues to meet the specific needs of fire departments and fire and rescue vehicles around the world. With internationally recognized standard models and custom one-of-a-kind applications, Hannay Reels consistently services the needs of both...
IOY Awards held at the Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas recognized uniform and image apparel industry leaders North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) recognized Hilton Santa Fe apparel program as the ‘Image of the Year’ for 2009. Superior Uniform Group Inc., the image apparel company announced that its customer, Hilton Santa Fe, took home a winning trophy from this year’s National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Di...
Fewer available jobs coupled with less attrition resulted in lower net sales of uniforms stated CEO Michael Benstock Net sales for the 2009 first quarter were $23,716,094 compared to the 2008 first quarter sales of $33,282,630. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, loss from continuing operations was $(502,945) or $(0.08) per share (diluted) compared to earnin...
Dave Guilzon is retiring from the position of Sales Manager at Hannay Key staff changes at Hannay Reels Retiring after 39 years of service is Hannay Reels' Sales Manager, Dave Guilzon. Dave spent most of his years with Hannay in the Sales Department, serving more than 12 years as Sales Manager, and in that time helped innovate and develop many new products. He now takes a well-deserved retirement with his wife of 46 years, Carol. The entire Hannay Reels family wishes Dav...
Navistar's DuraStar and WorkStar fire trucks and emergency vehicles now offer a full-stability solution International® DuraStar® and WorkStar® emergency vehicles offer full-stability solution As part of its commitment in meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry, International® DuraStar® and WorkStar® fire trucks and emergency vehicles now offer the latest advancements in electronic stability control technology. "On average, there are...
E-ONE have acquired the "Water Master" from Southern Fire Equipment Key acquisition announced during FDIC E-ONE acquired the "Water Master - Vacuum Tanker" product line from Southern Fire Equipment in Hattiesburg, MS, on Tuesday. The unique, self-filling vacuum tankers were developed by Reggie Ridgway, a volunteer Fire Chief who spent years researching and designing the Water Master tankers after his own frustrating experiences losing homes to fires in rural areas with lim...
DuPont has created a new production facility for Nomex® in Asturias, Spain Additional flame-resistant fibre capacity supports critical markets for energy, aircraft, and personal protection DuPont has completed a planned expansion for Nomex® with the successful start up of a new production unit at its facility in Asturias, Spain. This expansion is the final step in a three-phase plan to increase worldwide capacity for Nomex®, including production in Virgina, USA...
One of Unifire's anti-pirate water cannons, the Force 80, in action High-profile piracy incidents increase need for deterrents Modern pirates are creating a market for modern pirate repellents. The owners of ships that ply the dangerous waters near Somalia are looking at options including slippery foam, lasers, electric fences, water cannons and high-intensity sound. Ship owners will try just about anything except guns. That's because most shipping companies still don't...
The 2008 TRANSCAER award has been awarded to four companies who aid community response to hazmat incidents The National Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TRANSCAER®)Task Group (NTTG) today presented the 2008 TRANSCAER National Achievement Award to four companies committed to helping communities prepare for and respond to possible hazardous materials transportation incidents. Companies attending the event will receive their award at the 22nd Annu...
Louis J. Wagner has been presented with the TRANSCAER Distinguished Service Award The National Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TRANSCAER®)Task Group today presented the TRANSCAER Distinguished Service Award to Louis J. Wagner for more than 17 years of exceptional service, leadership and commitment in helping communities prepare for and respond to a possible hazardous materials incident. Wagner is the general director of Chemical Transportation...
Rosenbauer's innovative TWISTER firefighting boots have won a 'Red Dot' design award Innovative firefighter boots receive design award TWISTER, the latest ROSENBAUER firefighting boots, have been bestowed the "red dot award" for product design. The "red dot" seal of quality is a globally sought-after design award. This year, it was again extremely difficult for the internationally renowned panel of experts to make a selection from the total of 3,231 applications...
Havis-Shield and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD are to merge to create a complete, integrated product line New partnership of two industry leaders will enable customers to utilize a single provider for fleet and IT mobile workspace solutions Havis-Shields, the leading manufacturer of mission critical products designed for public safety fleet and fire vehicles, today announced a merger with LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD, a leading manufacturer of mobile computing solutions and vehicle power manageme...
Ferrara Fire have built two new test facilities including a tilt table, above Leading manufacturer completes construction of on-site product testing facilities Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America's premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, has finished construction of two additional on-site testing facilities, a tilt table and a second pump test pit. The tilt table is built in compliance with SAE and NFPA requirements, giving Ferrara's customers another compliance op...
Streamlight will be including the Blackjack Helmet Holder (pictured) in their 4AA Helmet Lighting Kits Leading manufacturers combine product offerings 1445 Designs, Inc. maker of the patented Blackjack Helmet Flashlight Holder announces that Streamlight, Inc. will be including the Blackjack in their 4AA Helmet Lighting Kits for worldwide customers. The Blackjack is the first patented, under the brim flashlight mount that is designed by firemen, for firemen. Chri...
Grant County, KY fire department has chosen OnSite ERT from ERT Systems LLC Kentucky fire department chooses OnSite ERT ERT Systems, LLC, a leading provider of automated resource tracking systems for first responders, announced today that Grant County, Kentucky, has selected OnSite ERT as its primary accountability solution for firefighters. Grant County represents about 150 firefighters serving a population of 25,000 across 260 square miles. Each department will use OnSi...
AMKUS, Inc. have chosen Five Star Fire as their new Connecticut distributor Leading company chooses new Connecticut distributor AMKUS, Inc. proudly welcomes Five Star Fire as the new authorized distributor for sales and service for the State of Connecticut. After reviewing this area with the previous dealer, who has served the state well for several years, there was a mutual agreement that the fire agencies in Connecticut could benefit from an "internally located" distri...
Members of the Common Voices Coalition accepting the award Award given in recognition of oustanding contributions to firefighter health and safety The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., announces its Common Voices advocates' coalition received the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. Named after retired Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland, the award - presented by th...
The application period for the 2009 National Junior Firefighter Program grants is now open Ten $5,000 grants available to departments The application period for the 2009 National Junior Firefighter Program grants, sponsored by the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation, is now open. Ten $5,000 grants will be awarded to departments nationwide whose junior firefighter or Explorer Post programs demonstrate exceptional innovation, creativity, and community impact. The grant...
D-Tec will be a finalist in the Fire Excellence Awards, to be held in May D-Tec shortlisted in the Export Innovation category D-Tec, part of AD Group - and a world leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) - announces that it is a finalist in the prestigious Fire Excellence Awards, run in conjunction with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions. The company has been shortlisted in the key Export Innovation category for its suc...
TUGS! feature a specially designed thread pattern and rubber compound for maximum slip-resistance TUGS! the new brand of safety shoes to be launched by the Superior Uniform Group is slip resistant, light-weight, durable, comfortable and stylish as well. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., the image apparel company, announced that it has expanded its footwear product offering with TUGS! - slip resistant safety shoes. TUGS!, “the shoes that tug the street and hug you...
Champion Rescue Tools has moved to new, expanded corporate headquarters Expanded facility includes 5-star extrication training academy Champion Rescue Tools, the leader in next-generation, hydraulic rescue tools able to access the passenger compartments of the safest, 5-star crash rated vehicles, announced it has completed its move to a new, expanded corporate headquarters. The new facility includes executive and administrative offices, product assembly and warehousing,...
EMS Group have been chosen to protect The Monument to the Great Fire of 1666 in London Fire detection system from EMS will protect London's tallest monument EMS Group has been chosen to provide a wire-less fire detection solution as part of the City of London Corporation's £4.5m refurbishment programme of The Monument, one of London's most outstanding landmarks and visitor attractions. The 18-month programme will involve the cleaning and repair of the Monument's sto...
The buzzword 'Eco-friendly' has moved beyond the trend status to emerge as new reality in the garment business Ms. Janice Henry, Vice President of Design, will discuss eco-friendly business strategies and availability of eco-friendly fabrics. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., announced that Janice Henry, Vice President of Design, will provide insights to the laundry, linen and environmental services community about trends in eco-friendly fabrics at upcoming Associat...
Streamlight, Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of the NFFF Contribution helps fund programs honoring fallen heroes and supporting survivors Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional flashlights for the fire market, announced it has renewed its "Bronze Helmet" corporate sponsorship of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to help honor fallen firefighters and their survivors. Streamlight's contribution will help fund National Fallen Firefighter...
An image from Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.'s newly relaunched website Apparatus manufacturer unveils updated website Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America's premier custom Fire Apparatus manufacturer, successfully launched a newly redesigned version of ferrarafire.com over the past weekend. Company founder and CEO Chris Ferrara said: "We wanted to create a site that is easy for users to navigate, contains information relevant to our product and will, in general, be a sou...
Cosalt's Technical Rescue Suit has won a prestigious Blue Light award Technical Rescue Suit wins industry award At the prestigious Company Clothing Awards held at the Park Lane Hotel, London, Cosalt Workwear won the highly sought-after Blue Light Award for the Cosalt Technical Rescue Suit. The Blue Light Award recognises garment innovation that has contributed to the safety, comfort and protection of the exceptional individuals that make up our police, ambulance and...
ERT Systems and Ensure Technologies are working to develop radio tags for emergency responders Ypsilanti-based Ensure Technologies and Ann Arbor-based ERT Systems LLC have signed an agreement to develop radio tags designed specifically for the emergency services market. ERT Systems has licensed Ensure Technologies' radio-frequency identification tag hardware for more than a year for use in its ID tags and Drop Readers. This agreement calls for the two companies to co-d...
Pellerin Milnor will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 17th Commercial laundry systems manufacturer opens its doors Pellerin Milnor will host an open house factory tour throughout the day on Wednesday, June 17th for those interested in seeing world-class machinery in person. Visitors will be guided through all stages or production-cutting raw sheet metal in the laser cutters to final paint and shipping. A complete tunnel system will also be on display for visitors....
