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The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award commemorates the life and career achievements of Deputy Chief Ray Downey, who lost his life while commanding rescue operations at the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. Deputy Chief Downey was chief of rescue operations and a 39-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York. He was the most highly decorated firefighter in the history of FDNY. Deputy Chief Downey commanded rescue operations at many difficult and complex disasters, inclu...

Fifty members of West Midlands Fire Service staff have embarked on apprenticeship courses in the past year. And the organization is hoping that a further 50 will embark on on-the-job training in the next 12 months. To mark National Apprenticeship Week, a number of West Midlands Fire Service’s partner training organizations joined them at their headquarters to share course details with staff interested in boosting their skills. From West Midlands Fire Service transport and engineering work...

Interim Fire Chief Richard York is pleased to announce that Michael Neenan graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy last week. Firefighter Neenan graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighting Training program Class 74. He was recognized along with 23 other graduates during a ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 28 at Masconomet Regional Middle School in Boxford. Firefighter Neenan was born in West Newbury and moved to Groveland in 2002. He...

Streamlight® Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that Odle Sales has been named the company’s 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year Award for the Law Enforcement market. Odle Sales is a manufacturers' representative agency for the law enforcement market. Based in Columbia, MO, the company received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in its Midwest territories. “Odle Sales’ exceptional sales per...

Chubb Fire & Security Limited will showcase its sophisticated ‘lockdown’ technology and fire safety solutions at the Schools and Academies Show 2019 to demonstrate its expertise in helping to safeguard students, staff and property in educational establishments. The exhibition will take place on 3-4 April 2019 at the London Excel. Chubb is a part of Carrier, a prominent global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security a...

The Oxford Fire Department Engine 3, Command A responded to a 3-car MVA with possible entrapment. Upon arrival Engine 3’s crew extricated a severe female patient from the SUV using Amkus GH2S2-XL pump with AMK-24 spreader and AMK-25E cutter. On scene, the patient was considered to have severe injuries including possible fractured right foot with diminished breath sounds on the right side. The patient was extricated successfully and transported to the local hospital via EMS.

Members of the fire protection team at Fike Corporation recently discussed the past, present and future of applying water mist within certain industries and applications. Jason Jones – Global Product Manager, Fire Suppression Brad Stillwell – Director of Special Projects Derek Wickersham – Business Development Manager, Water Mist Amos Leap – Product Manager, Fire Suppression Water sprinkler droplet What is water mist and how is it used in fire protection? JJ &n...

It is not unheard of to see fire extinguishers being used as temporary doorstops, especially in conjunction with exit door misuse – but they are also prone to theft and when discharged unnecessarily can cause harm to the environment. Providing a solution for this common issue, STI created a series of products to help keep in line with emergency exit door and fire extinguisher regulations.   Exit Stopper® door alarm The Exit Stopper® door alarm is a unique and...

Did you know an estimated 30% of smoke alarms in the UK are inoperable due to missing, flat or disconnected batteries? For a property to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is vitally important that all fire safety equipment is kept in perfect working order at all times. This involves checking that the fire safety equipment is accessible, well maintained and hasn’t been tampered with. There are many ways you can take care of your fire safety equipment, to ensur...

Rosenbauer Motors features Hendrickson RoadMaax 35K on the newly introduced 100’ Viper SA (Single Axle). “The drivability and handling of the Commander are best-in-class,” said Rich Schalter, CEO of Rosenbauer Motors. “We partner with Hendrickson to enhance the ride experience and suspension reliability. The RoadMaax suspension provides our new 100’ Viper SA with the driving stability our customers expect from the Commander chassis.” Rosenbauer’s 100&r...

Elko County Fire Protection District in Elko County, Nevada recently received delivery of four Toyne Tailored Apparatus. Toyne delivered two Wildland, one Pumper Tanker, and one Rapid Attack apparatus in early February. With one of the largest counties in the nation, Elko County Fire Protection District has had to expand its fleet of fire trucks in order to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in northeastern Nevada. Wildland apparatus Two Toyne Wildland apparatus were built to identical sp...

Nittan fire protection to be present at FIM Expo Reading in Madejski Stadium. Run by the FIA, this free to enter event on the 3rd April allows the visitors to check out the latest fire detection and alarm products in an informal setting; there will also be FIA sponsored CPD seminars available on topics relevant to the industry. The visit can be booked at the company’s official website.

At the intersection of design and safety is the operator cab. No place is more important to be aesthetically and functionally optimized to create an enjoyable operator experience while assuring, in the event of an accident, the operator is protected. Oftentimes, the cab’s actual structure can seem forgotten amidst the fancier bells and whistles of the operator interface technology advancements, but there are several important considerations undertaken by cab manufacturers that should not g...

Rosenbauer began its association with Hong Kong in 1998 with the delivery of the 1st series of the PANTHER 8x8, built on the mid-engine MAN chassis, and known as the Design PANTHER due to its unique appearance. This truck replaced an original Chubb Pathfinder, which had been in operation for many years. A hose layer vehicle was also supplied at the same time as a support vehicle. delivering hose/foam carriers Regular interaction and quick response ensured that the vehicle was kept operational...

Five Wilmington, Del., firefighters and two police officers were hospitalized last September when they inhaled the opioid fentanyl while responding to a drug overdose call. A family member had turned on a fan, which blew white powder onto the firefighters and police officers. Last August at a prison in Chillicothe, Ohio, there were 28 people – guards, nurses and one inmate at the correctional facility near Cincinnati – who were treated for exposure to a mixture of heroin and fentan...

ARA Electrical went above and beyond to deliver new power poles and power lines from Mount Pleasant to Mount Keira – one of Illawarra’s most iconic and beloved viewpoints. As part of reinstating a permanent power supply to Mount Keira Summit Park, ARA Electrical (trading as Transelect) was commissioned for the design and construction of a new mains power supply. new power line The new power line will supply local restaurants at the Mount Keira Summit Park, as well as the...

Gardner Denver Nash Territory Manager, Kevin Burt, will present a lecture on ‘Liquid Ring Technology in the Oil & Gas Industry – Midstream’ at the Colorado School of Mines, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. This lecture is part of the Petroleum Midstream Minor Seminar and will take place in Marquez Hall, Room 104 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  Nash has been known as an industry leader in liquid ring vacuum pump & compressor technology for the oil & gas industry for over 55 ye...

As part of the ‘Best Employers in NRW 2019’ competition, in which G-TEC took part for the first time, the company received the Great Place to Work Award. In the category of companies that employ 50 to 250 people, G-TEC is among the top four companies. Great Place to Work Award To investigate the attractiveness and quality of employers, the Cologne-based research and consulting institute - Great Place to Work surveyed both company managers and employees. Criteria were, for example,...

Bullard, a globally renowned company in manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE), is opening a research and development facility in Lexington, where marketing and product development teams will collaborate, in order to develop the next generation of Bullard products and services to protect customers. “This is a great Kentucky company and we’re proud to welcome Bullard to Lexington,” said Lexington Mayor, Linda Gorton, adding “The company is opening an office in...

As the pace of operator interface technologies has quickened, several cab manufacturers have realized that being able to design, prototype, test, and manufacture a fully integrated cab system is essential for faster time-to-delivery for OEM customers. GSGR offers a broad product portfolio and engineering expertise ranging from hydraulic to electronic, mechanical and software capabilities. With the acquisition of ADC Equipment Innovations, GS Global Resources is able to offer a single point of c...

Often said, but entirely true: It's not the fire itself that poses the greatest danger to humans, but its by-products: hot fumes, mists, and smoke. These can be highly toxic and are responsible for the majority of fire-related deaths. When called out on extinguishing operations, one of the most urgent tasks of fire brigades is to extract the smoke from the building as quickly as possible. The corresponding tactical approach is called positive pressure ventilation. This uses high-performance fan...

The approximately 200-strong department of the Professional Fire Brigade Sarajevo proudly presents its new personal protection equipment (PPE). The equipment consists of FIRE MAX 3 jackets and pants as well as TWISTER protective boots, all of the highest quality and protection level. The Fire Brigade Association of the Canton of Sarajevo procured the equipment. The Rosenbauer partner Firing d.o.o. based in Visoko, 35 km northwest of Sarajevo, supervised the procurement with the support of Rosenb...

When working at heights, having access to comfortable equipment can make a world of difference, especially from the perspective of worker compliance and safety. That’s why global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated has invested in designing and manufacturing innovative and comfortable fall protection harnesses that meet a wide variety of needs – and budgets. The company has now announced the addition of two new harnesses – called the V-FORM and the V-FIT &ndas...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of first responder apparatus, has announced the delivery of two new Emergency Service Units (ESU) to the Newark Police Department in Newark, New Jersey.  The two E-ONE Emergency Service Units are built as rescue style bodies using welded extruded aluminum with deep compartments to organize their mission critical equipment. These units will aid the Newark Police Department when responding to calls within the urban service area for situatio...

Streamlight Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has announced that Washmon Sales Group has been named the company’s 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year for the Sporting Goods market. Washmon Sales Group Washmon Sales Group, a manufacturers’ representative agency based in Rockwell, Texas, received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in its sales territories, which are located in the US States o...

Streamlight Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, has announced that Allied Sales & Marketing, Inc. has been named the company’s 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year for the Automotive market. 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year Allied Sales & Marketing, Inc. is a manufacturers’ sales representative organization based in Wauconda, IL. The company received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in their sales territories of Ill...

Maintaining proper hygiene before, during and after surgery is a complex procedure, requiring everything to work perfectly. This is especially important for surgical light handles as a high touch surface. One solution is to use disposable handles that can simply be slipped over the inner handle of the surgical light. The disposable handle may neither slip off nor fall into the sterile operating area when attached. With a sterile, disposable handle made of soft material and equipped with a stabl...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC, a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Professional Fire & Security, Inc., a recognized pioneer in fire safety and security. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of PFS is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. customer service PFS’s customers should expec...

PAFSS for engine compartments is the latest fire suppression system. The systems have been specifically designed to protect engine compartments in emergency service vehicles. The Problem Fires in road vehicles can have devastating consequences if not dealt with extremely quickly. In 2016 / 17 a total of 23,505 fires in road vehicles were reported in England alone. A great number of these fires originate in the vehicle engine compartment which makes them difficult to identify, often until it i...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Professional Fire & Security, Inc. (“PFS”), a recognized pioneer in fire safety and security. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of PFS is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. PFS&r...