United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

The two federal wildland trucks acquired by Shawnee National Forest The Shawnee National Forest, with assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), has acquired two surplus federal wildland fire trucks. The Shawnee National Forest, with assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), acquired two surplus federal wildland fire trucks. These trucks were subsequently donated to the Pope County Fire Protection District and the Cypre...

Superior specializes in comprehensive uniform and apparel programs for fire, healthcare and hospitality industry The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable February 25, 2008 to shareholders of record February 13, 2008. Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories,  announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per shar...

Firefighters battling deadly Southern California wildfires last week got an extra measure of comfort and support from people in Texas they've never met.Sandra Dinkins, of Dallas suburb Garland, was struck by the overwhelming task the California firefighters faced combating fast-spreading fires in gale-force winds. She, and the Garland Prayer Support Team she leads, wanted to do something tangible to show their support. The group supports and prays for community leaders, especially police and fir...

The company anticipates stronger revenues and continuous improvement in the operating results Michael Benstock: "We are pleased to report an increase in our earnings this quarter despite a slight decrease in sales as a result of our continued emphasis on reducing operating costs and improving product sourcing." Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, sales were...

Superior specializes in comprehensive uniform programs to make it rule the roost in the uniforms industry The third quarter ended September 30, 2007, Superior Uniform Group’s net sales were $31,235,531 and net earnings were $1,217,372. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, net sales were $31,235,531 compared with 2006 third quarter net sales of $33,440,168. N...

Superior has an outstanding reputation of providing quality garments and services to different sectors  Superior Uniform Group formed an alliance with the International Women’s Apparel Inc., a subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation, to market and sell selected brands of clothing and accessories. Superior Uniform Group announces an exclusive alliance with International Women’s Apparel Inc., a subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation to market and sell select branded clo...

A screenshot of the Unison web portal The new website from Unison Marketing Group will help in creating a better understanding between the company and consumers. The Unison Marketing Group is pleased to announce a new Web Site, which will act as a portal for information on all Unison brands, national sales affiliates, and valued dealer listings. The new web site, will be utilized to direct enduser, agency, dealer, or prospective clients in the proper manner relative to Uniso...

Washington State firefighter, Tom Corrigan, has designed a unique kettlebell-based exercise program, 'KB Fire: Kettlebell Training for Firefighters', that promises to dramatically reduce firefighter injuries, potentially extending or saving their careers, while saving the nation millions a year in unnecessary medical expenses. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) estimates that 80,100 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2005. The leading type of injury received durin...

Perfection Uniforms produces image oriented performance apparel  Steve Gilkeson, VP of Marketing, talks about Perfection Uniform’s innovative approach to the uniform market.  Perfection Uniforms“Perfection has specialized in image oriented performance apparel for over 50 years, servicing such brands as L.L. Bean, as well as uniformed agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Our “high needle/high technology” expertise has led t...

Perfection Uniforms registered a record overall company growth rate of 44% in the first two quarters of 2007  Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce that its signature PerfectionPerformanceSeries programs have been greatly expanded & reinforced. Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce that its signature PerfectionPerformanceSeries programs have been greatly expanded & reinforced, spurred by overwhelming agency/wear test preference and Perfection Valued Dea...

JK Harris & Company President and CEO John Harris announced today that the company will lead an effort to collect contributions from employees and the funds will be donated to the City of Charleston Fireman's Fund to help the families of the nine Charleston firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire at a furniture store in Charleston, SC, Monday evening.Harris stated his North Charleston-based company, which is the largest tax resolution firm in the nation, is collecting voluntary don...

New Performance Series of Perfection Uniforms will now include the StratusSeries™ and the EclipseSeries™ Perfection Uniforms released two new Performance Series at the recent North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors  (NAUMD) convention. At the recent North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) convention in Atlanta (April 13-17), Perfection Uniforms released two new Performance Series, availabl...

StratusSeries™ will feature Perfection EGC System™ and EclipseSeries™ will offer Microban antimicrobial protection Perfection Uniforms announced the release of two new Performance Series, available soon, exclusively through the Perfection Valued Dealer Network. At its National Sales Meeting (March 12-14), Perfection Uniforms announced that 2006 represented a continuation of double digit percentage growth, fueled by the overwhelming acceptance of ne...

Company has been the pioneer in launching and testing eco-friendly fabrics in uniform markets Net earnings increased over 76% as a result of previously adopted cost-saving measures as well as continued improvements in the company’s gross margins. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories announced its fourth quarter and year-end operating results for 2006. The Company announced that for the year ended December 31, 2006,...

New partnership will increase companies' reach into fire, rescue and EMS sectors Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions today announced that they entered into an agreement with FLIR Systems, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacturing of thermal imaging cameras. As part of the agreement, Safety Vision will promote the PathFindIR™, an infrared camera designed to make night driving safer. This strategic relationship will allow both companies to increase...

Perfection’s EGC System is incorporated into the pants and shirts  made in the MatrixSeries line Perfection Uniform’s Ergonomic Garment Construction (EGC) System launched last year, earned the UNIVATOR Award 2007 for the company. The Tennessee manufacturer launched its Ergonomic Garment Construction (EGC) System as part of its MatrixSeries line of fabrics at last year’s NAUMD convention amid much fanfare and with great expectation. “Our goal was to...

The new web site showcases innovative products, programs and dealer network of Perfection Uniforms Perfection Uniforms is pleased to launch a new website, showcasing the innovations that they have introduced over the past year. Emphasizing “Pride Through Performance,” Perfection Uniforms is bringing practical innovations to fabric and design, for superior comfort and maximum performance in the line of duty. “In order to succeed in this demanding market,...

Perfection Brand momentum has been greatly accelerated by the new product innovations and range expansions Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce the following product introductions and range expansions, to be previewed at the upcoming IACP Convention in Boston. Perfection will also make available personal samples of the new PinnacleSeriestm poplin shirts with NanoTex protection to Chiefs who register at the Perfection booth # 2242. Perfection Brand momentum has bee...

Newly hired members of the field sales team shall perform in their respective regions to ensure upward sales   Perfection Uniforms has added new members to its field sales performance team, exclusively managed by the Unison Marketing Group. Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce the following additions to its field sales representation, exclusively managed by Unison Marketing Group. Jim Atkins has assumed responsibility for Virginia, North Carolina, S...

Thousands of firefighters from across the globe will travel to Texas this July to participate in the nation's premier fire training schools at the world's largest live-fire fueled training facility - The Brayton Fire Training Field. Hosted by the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), the schools include the 40th Annual Spanish Fire Training School, July 8-14; the 44th Annual Industrial Fire Training School, July 16-21; and the 77th Annual Municipal Fire Training School, July 23-28. TEEX i...

A conference specifically designed for credit unions serving firefighter credit unions is scheduled for October 5-8, 2005 in San Diego, CA at The Hilton San Diego Resort. This is the fifth annual meeting of its type where representatives of firefighter credit unions can discuss amongst themselves the unique challenges specific to their credits unions. The conference management firms of Support Processes Corp. and William Rogers and Associates, Inc. are the conference presenters. Seven companies...

Sales Representatives of Perfection Field Support System (FSS) will work in tandem with agencies and distributors Perfection Uniforms will now increase field support & wear test evaluations for the upcoming product innovations.On the heels of a very enthusiastic dealer reception to its new product lines at the NAUMD convention in Las Vegas this week, Perfection Uniforms announced that it will greatly increase field support & wear test evaluations for the following...

New sales representatives will focus on boost in Perfection's marketing and brand promotion   Two new sales representatives - Terry Hook and Bob Dunn - of the field support team will foster the Perfection Uniform's growth in their respective areas. At its National Sales Meeting (February 13-14), Perfection Uniforms announced that 2005 represented a continuation of double digit percentage growth, which will be further accelerated by the following init...

Perfection's new crest logo represents the company motto of matchless image, innovation and performance Apart from the new company logo, Perfection Uniforms latest additions include “NewTraditionSeries” uniforms, NAUMD "Best Dressed Law Enforcement Award" for Harris County and the sales team member John Hill.  Perfection Uniforms is pleased to announce the following: The introduction of a new "crest" logo, with trademarked phrase " Pride through P...

Firefighters in more than 150 US cities and towns are now equipped with more than 850 sets of specially-designed pet resuscitation masks, thanks to a unique community campaign. Firefighters in several recipient communities have already put the masks to use to save the lives of family pets rescued from home fires. The 'Best Friends Cause for Paws' Campaign is the work of Best Friends Pet Care Inc., a chain of pet boarding kennels with locations in 18 states. The campaign is a matching program th...

An 8½ ft. tall statue honoring wildland firefighters will be unveiled for its first public display in a special dedication ceremony 3 p.m., Monday, May 2 at the Boise Airport Terminal. The 600-pound artwork was commissioned by the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, and was funded primarily through the financial donations of the National Wildfire Suppression Association. Sculptor Larry Nowlan created the statue in the likeness of the first Wildland Firefighter statue installed at the Wildla...

Two firefighters from Georgia have formed a new association for Hazardous Materials Technicians. The International Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians (IAHMT) is an association for hazardous materials technicians in the fire service and private industry. The association began after the two firefighters attended a training class at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Alabama, giving them COBRA training on weapons of mass destruction for hazardous materials technicians. "After we...

"America needs its firefighters now more than ever," says Mark Armstrong, a nationally certified firefighter and fire instructor who teaches new recruits to become permanent firefighters. "Losing three hundred or more firefighters in an act of war is truly unthinkable and utterly devastating," says Armstrong. "Our numbers must not falter any more." A firefighter in Dracut, Massachussetts, Armstrong is author of the FabJob.com 'Guide to Become a Firefighter', an electronic book on how to get sta...

Since water and pool safety is such a huge issue for camps that provide aquatic recreation for their campers it’s important to understand that the primary responsibilities of management and lifeguards are: To Prevent incidents To Recognize incidents or their potential To Manage incidents or their potential. Prevention - In order to prevent incidents, management and staff should develop a series of prevention strategies to include the development and appropriate posting of rules and...

In order to appreciate the resuscitation protocols being advocated today, as well as new innovations in techniques, protocols, and technologies, it is important to know how these resuscitation procedures have evolved over the years. Therefore, this presentation has been developed for this purpose. Early Ages - Heat Method When a victim’s respiratory and circulatory systems fail and metabolism ceases, the body temperature cools. In the early ages, hot ashes and coals were placed on th...