United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

USDA is supporting National Firefighter Health Week, which is this year focusing on heart health Firefighter Health Week will focus on heart health The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourages firefighters and fire departments to focus on health and wellness the week of August 17-21 through participation in the Third Annual National Firefighter Health Week. The theme for this year is "It takes a healthy heart, mind, and body to do what you do - Keep It Strong."...

Saint-Gobain's ONESuit Pro has been awarded EN 943-2 Type 1a certification Affordable, lightweight, flame-resistant suit is now certified globally Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is pleased to announce that its ONESuit® Pro hazmat suit has earned the highest level of certification recognized within the EU and Asia. The British Standards Institute has deemed the suit compliable with the recognized benchmark in fire and hazmat safety for 30 different member countries...

Superior's headquarters in Florida, the only one on the 'Top 50' list specializing in image apparel and uniforms Superior Uniform Group ranks 42 on Apparel Magazine’s list of the “Top 50” publicly traded apparel companies in the United States of America for 2009. In a challenging business environment, the company is praised for its business savvy. Superior Uniform Group, Inc. has again been recognized by Apparel Magazine for its recent fiscal...

KME will deliver eight heavy rescues to the US Air Force Units will be built on KME custom chassis KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an order by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia for eight custom heavy rescue trucks for the United States Air Force. The units will be built on a KME custom chassis with an aluminum heavy rescue walk-around body. The unit includes roof compartments with body access ladder, awning, 25 kw generator, and...

Kelvin Cochran's confirmation as USFA Administrator has been applauded by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate releases statement Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today applauded the Senate's confirmation of Kelvin Cochran as the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration. "As the Chief of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department as well as the former chief in Shreveport, LA, Chief Cochran brings extensive...

CSB will investigate the accidental releases of propane and hydrogen fluoride from an ExxonMobil refinery CSB to investigate cause of a run of similar incidents A four-member investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the site of a release of propane and hydrogen fluoride at the ExxonMobil refinery in Joliet, Illinois.At approximately 12:30 pm on Thursday, there was a sudden release of propane and hydrogen fluoride (HF) from the vicinity of...

KME will manufacture 10 light brush units for the USDA Forest Service Leading apparatus manufacturer looks to expand presence in wildland market KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it will be manufacturing 10 light brush units for the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. The units will be shipped to national forests in Arizona and New Mexico. KME was awarded the RFQ as a best overall value supplier. The light brush bodies will be mounted on a 4x4 F...

Fire Planning Associates will unveil its new Blazemark custom high rise module at FRI 2009 Custom module addresses unique preplanning concerns Fire Planning Associates will unveil its new Blazemark custom high rise module that addresses the unique preplanning concerns associated with high rises and other complex structures. Now these buildings can be simplified, and critical data cataloged to most effectively and safely manage an incident at a complicated facility. Startin...

The IAFC has strongly endorsed Kelvin Cochran's nomination for U.S. Fire Administrator IAFC strongly endorses Cochran's nomination The IAFC has endorsed the nomination of Chief Kelvin Cochran to be U.S. Fire Administrator and has called on the Senate to move quickly to confirm him once hearings begin in August as anticipated. On July 17, IAFC President Chief Larry Grorud wrote to Senators Joseph Lieberman (I/D-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME), the chairman and the ranking...

Setcom will sponsor the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge (FFCC) Firefighter communications manufacturer will sponsor FFCC Taking on over 25 events annually, Setcom Corporation is set to take on what ESPN deems as "The toughest two minutes in sports." Setcom, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for firefighters, police motorcycle officers, rescue personnel and industrial users, announced it will sponsor the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge (FFCC). The com...

Underwriters Laboratories will host the Chicago White Sox's Annual Police and Fire Night U.S. Cellular Field plays host to annual police and fire nightUnderwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing services, today announced it will host the Chicago White Sox's Annual Police and Fire Night on Wednesday, August 5 at U.S. Cellular Field. The event, sponsored by UL since 2008, honors Chicago police and fire professionals for their bravery and commitment...

NREMT Associate Director Greg Margolis has accepted a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellowship Fellowship offers exclusive, hands-on policy experience  The NREMT is pleased to announce that Associate Director Gregg Margolis, PhD, NREMT-P has accepted a fellowship with the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowships Program in Washington, D.C., as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The one-year fellowship will begin in September, 2009. The Health Policy Fel...

New fire service examinations from CPS Resource Services can be learnt about at this year's FRI Learn about the new fire examinations at Fire Rescue International 2009 Two new entry level and two new fire captain examinations are now available from CPS Human Resource Services. Jennifer Wynn, CPS senior personnel management consultant, said: "The updated fire captain tests feature revisions in the fire inspection section which use the latest edition of the International Fir...

Democrat Representatives have introduced bills progressing key issues for federal firefighters Democrats introduce historic pair of bills for federal firefighters With strong support from the IAFF, Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and John Sarbanes (D-MD) have introduced a pair of bills that would make historic progress on two key issues for federal firefighters: retirement pay and trade time agreements. Representative Connolly introduced HR 3186, the Federal Firefight...

Fire Recovery USA adds new managers to its National Consulting Team Funding organization adds four high-level managers Fire Recovery USA, the leader in providing funds to fire departments by billing for services they provide during motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, structure fires, marine vessel fires, hazmat calls, false alarms, bomb squad calls, gas pipeline repair or supervision services, arson investigations, and environmental clean-up services announces seve...

FEMA is urging residents of homes affected by recent US wildfires to take extra precautions FEMA issues advice and safety tips to guard against unseen dangers The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges residents and business owners to take extra precautions when returning after wildfire-caused evacuations. Dennis Hunsinger, FEMA Acting Regional Administrator for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington warns that unseen dangers may linger long after the flames die dow...

Mobile Concepts by SCOTTY has delivered this 32 foot hazmat trailer to the Charleston AFB New trailer from Mobile Concepts by SCOTTY will improve hazmat response Whether being transported or already present, hazardous materials pose a threat to first responders and victims during an emergency. Charleston Air Force Base has tackled that threat by arming itself with a vehicle to safely mitigate hazmat situations. The base recently took possession of a 32 foot hazmat traile...

Champion Rescue Tools' new free extrication training DVD will be launched at FRI 2009 Video teaches new technology vehicle extrication featuring latest Volvos & SUVs Champion Rescue Tools, the leader in next-generation, hydraulic rescue tools able to quickly cut apart the safest, 5-star crash-rated vehicles, and Volvo Cars of North America continue to demonstrate their mission to keep vehicle passengers safe and help firefighters save lives. Their jointly-sponsor...

D2L Products will exhibit its environmentally friendly Green Stuff® Absorbent at FRI 2009 New absorbent offers great reduction in carbon footprint D2L Products of Colleyville, TX will be demonstrating their revolutionary Green Stuff Absorbent at Fire Rescue International 2009. "Environmentally friendly has not generally been a term that applied to absorbents of liquid spills in the past, but Green Stuff® answers the call in every way," said Dennis Tewell, CEO of D2L...

FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to aid firefighting in Union Valley Approximately 250 homes are under threat from the fire The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today authorized the use of federal funds to help Washington State fight the Union Valley fire burning in Chelan County. FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Dennis Hunsinger said the state's request for federal fire management assistance was approved aft...

Delegates at Bristol Uniforms' international distributor conference in front of the SS Great Britain The conference highlighted the significant contribution of Bristol's distributors Bristol welcomed 34 distributors representing 19 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Gulf States to its recent international distributor conference held in the city. The 3 day event was centred on the Brigstow Hotel and included visits to all parts of Bristol's main research and pro...

TriTech's Imc Fire Records solution helps Melrose Fire Department win a SAFER grant Grant to be used to increase firefighter staff by 10 percent over the course of five years With the assistance of the Imc Fire Records solution from TriTech Software Systems, the Melrose Fire Department in Massachusetts was awarded the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in March 2009. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities...

Xenonics Holdings has signed a significant distribution agreement with Aardvark Tactical New distribution agreement will leverage sales capability Xenonics Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Aardvark Tactical, Inc. (ATI), Azusa, California, for Xenonics' NightHunter high-intensity illumination systems and its SuperVision high-definition night vision devices. "Aardvark has long been Xenonics' most significan...

Firefighters who already use FLAME-SIM will discuss its benefits at FRI Fire department users of FLAME-SIM will discuss its benefits FLAME-SIM is pleased to announce its attendance and participation at Fire Rescue International in Dallas, Texas on August 28th and 29th 2009, booth # 401. FLAME-SIM will also take part in the FRI Solution Showcase on Friday, August 28th at 2pm in room A128-129 and have an offsite demonstration at the City of Allen Fire Department. Divi...

Public Affairs Specialist Neily Chapman shows children a disaster kit during a FEMA classroom presentation Program educates children on preparing for and preventing disasters Nearly 2,000 children in Mississippi's lower six counties know a little more about preparedness thanks to the FEMA in the Classroom program. The Mississippi program developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency educates and involves children in disaster preparedness as a way to also engage pare...

FEMA community relations officers talk to OK citizens affected by wildfire Post-wildfire disaster assistance increases again Disaster assistance provided to those affected by Oklahoma wildfires now exceeds $2.9 million, state and federal emergency management officials announced today. Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration officials also urge residents to apply for assistance befo...

Maine firefighters, IAFF and government representatives sign the new legislation Legislation will benefit Maine firefighters who contract cancer Flanked by IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger, IAFF 3rd District Vice President Mike Mullane, Professional Fire Fighters of Maine (PFFM) President John Martell and several Maine fire fighters, Maine Governor John Baldacci signed new state legislation - An Act Allowing Workers' Compensation Benefits for Fire Fighte...

Motorola has announced widescale shipments of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution Single-site digital trunking system cost-effectively expands communication systems and provides reliable digital technology Motorola, Inc. today announced shipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution that efficiently expands the capacity of the MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Two-way Radio System f...

An MSA U screenshot - MSA's new online firefighter training facility New online firefighter training resource is quick, simple, and free! MSA U is MSA's premier online training center. At MSA U, training and information materials are available on a variety of subjects 24/7, presented in a variety of formats, and fully searchable. With over 120 available training programs - and more added regularly - you can save time, increase training retention and reduce administrat...

President Obama's approval of new SAFER rules will increase the funding available for fire departments In an economic crisis, changes will allow fire departments to use SAFER grants to retain fire fighters President Obama today approved new rules that govern how fire departments can use funding from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, an important change during an economic crisis that is responsible for widespread layoffs of fire fig...