United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

"Phil May has shown outstanding leadership in hurricane preparedness, response and recovery" Photo: G. Armstrong / FEMA The honor was presented at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando and was awarded for management and efforts in hurricane preparedness activities. National Hurricane Conference, the nation's leading forum for education and professional training in hurricane preparedness, has presented Major Phillip (Phil) May the Distinguished Service Award...

FEMA personnel are working on the forefront of flood affected areas FEMA and Department of Homeland Security have increased their effort to bring life back to normal in flood-affected Rhode Island. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino traveled to Rhode Island to tour areas affected by flooding and meet with Congressional, state and local leaders to discuss the...

A change in schedule has been brought up for open enrollment courses  All updated policies were emailed and mailed to users of open enrollment courses.The Fire Science Academy has recently updated policies governing seats on hold, course review, "no show"students, and student cancellations, reschedules, substitutions and refunds. A copy of the updated policies were recently emailed or sent via standard mail to frequent users of the FSA Open Enrollment courses. The updates...

  Navistar is known for using world class  automobile technology embedded in its quality products   The technology behind the Diamond Logic system is known as multiplexing, which sends and receives multiple signals over two wires and eliminates the need for specific wires between components. Fleets often require third-party switch boxes or electrical systems to control body equipment and safety functions on vocational trucks. But on Navistar chassi...

Bendix ESP stability system will enhance overall safety measures of vehicles An estimated 28.6 percent of commercial vehicle accidents are caused by a 'loss of control factor'. International® DuraStar®, WorkStar®, and TranStar® vehicles can now be purchased with the Bendix® ESP® Full Stability System, designed to reduce the chance of rollovers and loss-of-control situations on dry, wet, snow and ice-covered roadways. According to the Federal Mo...

FLAME-SIM will exhibit its simulation products at FDIC 2010 in April  FLAME-SIM, the fire service industry's premier training simulation software, will be attending and exhibiting at FDIC this year from April 19th to April 24th. This is the fourth year FLAME-SIM will have a strong presence at FDIC and the FLAME-SIM team is more excited than ever before to showcase the cutting edge simulation software at Booth #1206 at Indianapolis Convention Center. In additio...

  Federal Signal Corporation  today announced that it will form Federal Signal Technologies Group   Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, recently announced that it will form Federal Signal Technologies Group ("FSTech"), a new division to be focused on Intelligent Transportation Systems ("ITS") solutions. FSTech will be comprised of recently acquired Diamond Consulting, Sirit and VESystems as well as the C...

The test conducted by Navistar would also help in reducing fuel costs of fire fighting vehicles At the world's largest wind tunnel, Navistar recently teamed with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), NASA Ames Research Center, and the U.S. Air Force to test semi-truck trailer devices that could save the nation $7 billion anually in diesel costs by reducing aerodynamic drag. Aerodynamic drag is caused from pressure differences around the vehicle. At highway speeds...

The pump row prop redevelopment has been taken up by FSA FSA's pump row prop is a reproduction of a product transfer unit, very common in petrochemical facilities. Construction to refurbish and incorporate client-suggested changes to the Pump Row Prop have begun in earnest. The Pump Row Prop is a reproduction of a product transfer unit, very common in petrochemical facilities. Refurbishment of the prop includes installing a HDPE liner over the existing concrete slab...

  Chemguard is known for manufacturing foam eqipment, pumps and chemicals    Chemguard has hired Mahmoud Omar as the new Senior Manager - Middle East/Africa. In addition to enhancing Chemguard's growing visibility in the Middle East and Africa, Omar will support the company's broad international distribution network.     Omar resides in Cairo, Egypt, which will allow Chemguard to provide better services to customers in the Middle East....

Chemguard will exhibit at the Worlds Coating Show 2010   Chemguard's C6 fluorosurfactants are found in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes, polishes, and sealers. Chemguard, a leading manufacturer of fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals, will be highlighting the expansion of its short-chain (C6) fluorosurfactant products at the 2010 American Coatings Show. Developed for broad applications, Chemguard's C6 fluorosurfactants are found in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes...

  A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you and your home. The U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to use the following safety tips to help protect yourself, your family and your home from the potential threat of fire during or after a flood. Types of Fire Related Hazards Present During and After a Fl...

Federal Signal Corporation will announce first quarter 2010 earnings on Apr 30, 2010 Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, will announce first quarter 2010 earnings on Friday, April 30, 2010. The Company will give a presentation via conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on the same day. On the investor conference call and webcast, the Company will also discuss Federal Signal Technologies Group, a new d...

USFA says there are simple steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property due to home fires Electrical fires at homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords. The United States Fire Adm...

FEMA brings out awareness campaign related to safety and fire emergency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the March 14 time change for Daylight Savings as a reminder to ensure their families are prepared for a possible emergency. A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. "No matte...

IAFF has selected MSA to develop a prototype of a new SCBA New pressure-vessel technology of SCBA will increase fire fighters safety. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), under contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has selected global safety equipment manufacturer MSA  to build a prototype of a new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The IAFF's next-generation SCBA prototype will rely on pressure-vessel technology, which p...

The NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Sweepstakes drawing for employees and dealers featured as part of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Full Throttle Support" program. Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the winner of the Pierce employee and dealer sweepstakes drawing as part of an in-house NFFF Full Throttle Support initiative to benefit the National Fallen Fire...

Kim Elick is now President, Braun Industries, maker of emergency vehicles and ambulances Braun Industries announced that Kim Elick has been promoted to president. Elick, a third-generation Braun family member, will provide the overall direction for the leading manufacturer of handcrafted ambulances. With 17 years experience in the emergency vehicle market - most recently serving as Braun Industries' general manager - she also will be responsible for increasing mark...

  Alerting and notification sysytems share an important place in fire services Federal Signal is a leader in the design and deployment of fully redundant indoor, outdoor and personal alerting and notification systems that protect communities and citizens around the world. Mission-critical communications are enabled by Federal Signal alerting and notification systems, which are deployed in hundreds of implementations in countries, states, counties and cities around the w...

Darley was selected among a field of 14 bidders for the logistics contract Darley received a 100% small business set aside, indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery, multiple vendor contract for worldwide distribution. Continuing to execute their strategic plan to increase Federal Government business, W.S. Darley & Company, trusted worldwide since 1908, has been awarded another major contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored...

Mr. Avery joined Federal Signal in 2005  as Group Vice President, Finance for the Environmental Solutions Group Mr. Avery will have to enterprise-wide responsibility for information technology.Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, has announced that Charles F. Avery, Jr. has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Information Technology and Controller effective from March 22, 2010. Mr. Avery will report d...

IMS Research reports says global fire market declined by 3 per cent during 2009 IMS Research estimates the global fire market to have declined by some -3.0% during 2009.Nobody it seems was able to escape the damaging effects of the global economic depression. In its latest fire detection and suppression report, IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) estimates the global fire market to have declined by some -3.0% during 2009, with the market not set to recover to pre-re...

U.S Fire Administration announces the National Fire Academy annual outstanding applied research awards Executive fire officer programme provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various challenging facets of fire administration.The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration has announced the four fire service executives who will receive the National Fire Academy's (NFA) 2009 Annual Outstanding Applied Research Awards. This award recogn...

Paul Hufnagel is the 8th District Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Retired Lansing fire fighter and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union President Paul Hufnagel has been elected 8th District Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Hufnagel replaces Tommy Miller, who in January was nominated and elected to become General Secretary-Treasurer of the IAFF. Hufnagel was sworn in March 11. "I am confident t...

ONESuit has grown in military, chemical and fire protection markets To support the continued international growth of its ONESuit product line, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has hired a new engineer for its product development team. Mechanical Engineer Ryan Hirschey provides a fresh perspective for Saint-Gobain ONESuit's engineering team, contributing to the continued innovation of the ONESuit line of hazmat suits. Hirschey earned his Bachelor of Science degree in me...

Wheat Ridge Fire Department has developed a virtual fireground environment using FLAME-SIM The Wheat Ridge Fire Department has developed a virtual fireground environment using FLAME-SIM software. The intent of this training is to develop the cognitive and pragmatic decision making process of their members, thus preventing injuries, fatalities, or the significant loss of property while operating under stressful, emergent, and hostile conditions. The Wheat Ridge Fire Department...

FEMA's share of assistance is 75 %  of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration FEMA's PA Program encourages protection from future damage by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery period. "Public Assistance (PA) helps to strengthen communities that do not have the means or resources to bounce back quickly from a natural disaster," according to Richard Griffin, state coordinating officer. "It reimburses local go...

  Deadly explosion at PCA corrugated mill in Wisconsin The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) recently issued a safety bulletin warning of the hazards of conducting hot work in a variety of industries and identifying seven key lessons aimed at preventing worker deaths during hot work in and around storage tanks containing flammable materials. Hot work is defined as any work activity that involves burning, welding, cutting, brazing, grinding, soldering, or similar spa...

The Holmatro Safety Team unveiled its new look for the 2010 season that opens in Sao Paolo, Brazil, next month Holmatro Incorporated, an important resource for the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights since their foundings, will be the sponsor of the Indy Racing League Safety Team, it was announced during the IZOD IndyCar Series Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham. 17 events this year The Holmatro Safety Team unveiled its new look for the 2010 se...

A miracle happened when none of the company's 300 employees lost their lives in the massive Haiti earthquake Superior Uniform Group re-emerges gloriously after the massive earthquake in Haiti due to the untiring efforts of local contracter One World Apparel. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, announced that they were pleased to examine first hand, the extraordinary efforts of One World Apparel, their large dow...