Northern Mariana Islands Fire Industry News

Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), a Denver-based company, is excited to announce the release of a new mobile phone application, Rhodium Mobile, that pairs with their award-winning software platform, Rhodium Incident Management. The new application, now available on the Apple and Google Play stores, aims to increase situational awareness for incident commanders by providing near real-time tracking and status information of first responders. Rhodium Mobile Just days after its recent r...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced the delivery of a new TITAN 4×4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Sault Ste. Marie Airport in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. This is the airport’s second E-ONE TITAN 4×4 ARFF vehicle. systems for extreme climates Top features of the new Sault Ste. Marie 4×4 TITAN ARFF vehicle include: Scania 670 HP engine and a Twin Disc Transmission Hale 11,355 L/min (3,000...

Across the country, law enforcement officers are finding it increasingly difficult to respond to the near overwhelming number of calls coming from security alarms. Police departments commonly define a false alarm as a call, which upon investigation, shows no evidence of criminal activity, such as broken windows, forced doors, items missing, or people injured. While false alarms bog down police, they can also negatively impact customers and integrators. End users can expect hefty fines for fals...

The first step to becoming a specialist in any field is to build a theoretical foundation, but having a vast amount of textbook knowledge isn’t enough to truly be an expert. While many things can be learned from behind a desk, those theories should always be backed up with practical knowledge as well. Now, while it might make sense to throw a new salesperson onto a cold call or a new server onto the restaurant floor immediately after classroom training – what about situations where...

Howe & Howe Technologies’ Grizzly™ Equipment Transport will be on display at the 2019 Global Force Symposium & Exposition in the Textron Systems booth (#511). This is the first time that Howe & Howe Technologies will display a product in a Textron Systems booth since being acquired by the company in December 2018. Tracked unmanned vehicle The Grizzly Equipment Transport will be on display in Textron Systems’ Global Force booth The Grizzly, a mid-sized tracked un...

In partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department, Seek Thermal announces it will supply fire & rescue personnel with thermal imaging cameras as part of every firefighter's standard gear across the city when on duty. Thermal imaging cameras are potentially lifesaving pieces of equipment because they provide the ability to 'see' heat instead of light and display it on a screen. Fire & rescue professionals can find people and view their surroundings even in dangerous envi...

At the INTERPHEX Trade Show (New York, NY., April 2-4, 2019), Gardner Denver Nash will provide insight into its unparalleled expertise in providing proven, reliable vacuum solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the INTERPHEX Trade Show will focus is on “Celebrating 40 Years of Delivering Technology and Innovation to the Industry.” Backed by decades of application expertise, Nash's team of engineers can design and optimize an innovat...

At this year’s AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition, Textron Systems will demonstrate its broad product offering. From unmanned aircraft systems to small arms, visitors will have the chance to learn more about their capabilities at the Textron Systems booth (#511). Textron Systems has a long, proven history as a designer and manufacturer of armament and ammunition technologies, having been involved in many Army small arms development programs over the past 50 years. Diesel-Electr...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (IFSTA/FPP/OSU) are pleased to announce that Dr. Ernest Grant has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education. Fire and Emergency Services Dr. Ernest Grant will be honored with the Award at the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washing...

Fire Safety Training is designed to equip one with all the basic skills and knowledge required in the event of a fire. It introduces one to fire safety precautions and fire evacuation procedures, as well as the risks associated with a fire.  Fire Safety training is compulsory for all organizations, for the business to comply with government fire safety regulations. It can be carried out in-house, or by a reputable company, or a small number of employees already trained would train the rest...

The Mircom Group of Companies announces that they are honored to receive the prestigious ‘Platinum Standard’ award as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2019. Mircom is proud to have qualified as part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for seven consecutive years, having been previously awarded ‘Gold Standard’ status. The 2019 Best Managed program award winners are among the best-in-class of Canadian-owned and managed companies demonstrating strategy,...

The aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City highlighted the critical need for dependable communications among first responders during emergencies and disasters. In response, Congress established (in 2012) the independent First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to deliver a nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety. AT&T was later chosen as the private company tasked over 25 years with building out the network. This month marks the first full year of Firs...

The Fire Safety Event, 9-11th April, at the National Exhibition Center (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, is the fastest growing exhibition for the fire safety industry in the United Kingdom in terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, say the organizers. The growth can be attributed to the exhibitor lineup and full program of seminars and features. Visitors can also expect live demonstrations, world-class speakers and a keen focus on the issues most pressing in the industry today. This content is man...

Envirograf is delighted to announce that they will be in Birmingham at the NEC for The Fire Safety Event from the 9th – 11th April. Please feel free to come and visit them to ask any questions that may concern the user and they will be more than happy to assist the user in finding the right solution.

Rosenbauer has announced that the company introduced its CleanLocker at their annual dealer meeting, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sealed motorized CleanLocker The sealed motorized CleanLocker stores three complete sets of clean turnout gear, including SCBAs, on the officer’s side, outside behind the chassis cab. Cancer is considered to be the leading cause of firefighter deaths due to gaseous exposures, such as volatile organic compounds, which become embedded into the turnout gear. So...

Rosenbauer has announced the release of the 100’ King Cobra articulating platform, which is designed, engineered, and manufactured by Rosenbauer America. Designed for departments that desire the ability to land behind a parapet wall or reach below a bridge deck, the King Cobra articulating platform can reach up to 20’ below grade, utilizing its 8’ articulating jib and the SMART aerial’s capability to extend 12° below grade. King Cobra articulating platform A Nation...

In April, 2019, Toyne will gear up to showcase its latest fire apparatus and customization expertise at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. FDIC is the world’s largest firefighter expo and conference. The FDIC International 2019 event will be held in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, from April 9 – April 13, 2019. Toyne's booth will feature a tailored Aerial and Pumper demo apparatus. Fully customized Aerial apparatus...

FieldEquip, an innovative provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service solutions for digitization of the oil field service operations announces the completion of another successful implementation for one of the Completion services companies. The customer provides automatic Fracking batch mixing plants to large owners/operators in the Permian and Delaware basins. FE-1026E FieldEquip uses the IoT edge gateway to connect to provide seamless connectivity to the existing Emerson ROC 800-series co...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands in nine states. Since 2014, USDA has invested $213 million in 69 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the Forest Service, a...

Wildfires across the United States have taken more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion in property losses in the last two years. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm are helping communities take steps toward safety with their national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) event on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Preparedness Day serves as an opportunity for residents to participate in wildfire safety activities. Thanks to the generous support from Sta...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has invested in new cutting-edge equipment and training to improve how crews carry out rescues from above and below the ground level. The investment comes following an identified increase in the number of high structures, such as wind turbines. The equipment will allow firefighters to perform rescues in a safer and more effective way, while also providing enhanced integration with hazardous area response teams from the ambulance service, where rescues from...

The cement industry is the building block of the nation’s construction industry. It is almost impossible for construction projects to take place without using cement somewhere in the design. The workers working in the cement industry must possess the necessary knowledge of how to keep them safe and protected while working on a construction site. Cement workers are exposed to the usage of cement, plasters, adhesives, roofing sheets, pipe lagging, pipe boxing, boiler housings, paints, and b...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 12 new on-call firefighters. The group will begin serving at stations around the county after completing their initial training course. The group passed out on Sunday (March 17) and will be joining stations around the county as a firefighter around their work and home life. Challenging yet rewarding opportunity Group Commander Karl Bowden said: “We’re delighted to welcome these new recruits to the Service. Being an on-call firefi...

People looking to help their communities by volunteering are encouraged to become community champions with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS). The champions project has been going for a number of years, with people volunteering their time all around the county to promote various safety tips. Local initiatives and campaigns CFRS is looking for more people to join the team of community champions across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. They make a huge contribution to the Service and...

More than 14,000 false fire alarms were accidentally triggered across England in 2017/18 – disrupting schools and businesses, placing unnecessary strain on emergency services, and reducing the confidence the general public has in fire alarms. The latest Home Office figures reveal that; there were a total of 14,366 false fire alarms caused by a person ‘accidentally or carelessly’ activating a manual call point in England for the period September 2017 to September 2018...

PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who meet or exceed PACCAR’s rigorous “10 PPM” quality standard. This is the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR. These awarded suppliers must also meet demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support, and business impact. This year, PACCAR recognized 337 suppliers in 26 countries on four continents for achieving this high level of quality performance. Exceeding customer expectations...

As everybody’s favorite fire safety dog, Sparky the Fire Dog, celebrates his 68th birthday on March 18, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public how critical is to take his fire safety messages seriously. “Sparky is synonymous with fire safety and his messages are just as significant as they were when he was born, if not more significant as today’s homes burn faster than in previous decades,” said Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Outreach a...

Barlow Fire Department was dispatched mutual aid to assist with an accident with entrapment. The crew was given the first assignment to stabilize the passenger vehicle and trailer of truck. The company requested the Amkus O cutter and speedway cutter. The crew assisted in deploying these tools to assist in extrication efforts. After a 15-20 minute extrication time, the patient was free from the vehicle.

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s machinists like Andy Williams. From chassis parts for NASCAR teams to cutting tools for furniture, Andy’s always been building things. Now, those talents are creating the parts that power HURST Jaws of Life extrication tools, and ultimately helping first responders save lives. He began his career in the furniture industry, making cutting tools that craft North Carolina furniture. A car enthusiast, he soon turned his passion in...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces it has initiated work with the U.S. Navy to provide patented ECOLOGIC mobile cart foam test systems for use with its fleet of ARFF vehicles. Contracting with Darley Defense through the Tailored Logistics Support Program, this technology will allow the U.S. Navy to test the foam systems of its fleet of ARFF vehicles in a more environmentally friendly and cost effective manner. The ECOLOGIC system will be delivered t...