United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

System 922 by Setcom: the company are exhibiting at FRI 2009 Setcom will exhibit at FRI, booth #1939 With more than 220,000 square feet of exhibit space and 650+ exhibitors, you'll find it all at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009. Make sure to visit FRI's new Technology Pavilion, where you can explore, see and learn about the most cutting-edge technologies and applications in the fire and emergency services. Setcom will be exhibiting many of its products including Sy...

FLAME-SIM will exhibit and host a Solution Showcase session at FRI Visit FLAME-SIM at booth #401 Fire Rescue International is just around the corner and our FLAME-SIM team would like to remind you that we will be part of the exciting trade show taking place at the Dallas Convention Center, August 28th and 29th 2009. The FLAME-SIM booth number is 401 which is located near Lobby A/B. In addition to being an exhibitor at this year's FRI, FLAME-SIM is also hosting a session dur...

Bronto Skylift has always promoted the ecological sustainability of products Leading vehicle manufacturer showcases continued environmental awareness Bronto Skylift, the world's leading manufacturer of big truck mounted hydraulic platforms, has always been a pioneer in product development, but it has also been in the forefront in advancing the ecological sustainability of products. Bronto Skylift obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification in 1999, the first in its fiel...

The Reeves ICP Trailer will be on show at Fire Rescue International Unique trailer and shelter combination will be on show at FRI A complete command solution for fire rescue professionals to mobilize an interoperable incident command post quickly and efficiently will be on display at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX on August 25 to 29, 2009. The new Reeves Incident Command Post (ICP) Trailer is a unique trailer and shelter...

Fire Corps programs aim to promote community emergency preparedness Focus on what it truly means to be "ready" September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Fire Corps programs nationwide can help promote emergency preparedness in their communities. Led by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps and supported by organizations including Fire Corps, NPM is held each September to raise awareness and promote action surrounding emergency preparedness among citizens, busines...

  Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has commissioned head-to-toe ICP PPE by Bristol Uniforms Bristol's ICP range will provide a long term solution for Norfolk FRS's PPE needs Norfolk's 820 firefighters will be wearing Bristol Uniform's ICP PPE from early 2010 following the recent decision by the county's Fire & Rescue Service to adopt the new national identity protective clothing available as part of the ICP. Some 1,750 sets of complete head-to-toe PPE will be...

The workshop, held during FRI, will address diversity recruitment in the face of budget cuts Workshops addresses need for diversity recruitment despite budget crunch Diversity recruitment within the fire service is faced with countervailing forces whose impact will increase over time. As witnessed by the Ricci case, legal issues abound. However, the dramatic reductions in recruitment dollars and staffing are, by far, the greatest impediments to fire departments strivin...

CSB Director of Public Affairs John Horowitz accepts the MERLOT award for one of its educational safety videos Safety video hailed as 'extremely effective' U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) received a key communication award from a major online learning and teaching organization for a CSB safety video on the West Virginia propane explosion that killed four people when a convenience store blew up in January 2007. The award, presented Thursday, August 13, 2009 by the Multimed...

FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help fight the Lockheed wildfire in California Grant will reimburse Lockheed, CA  firefighting costs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help the state of California fight the Lockheed Fire in Santa Cruz County. The authorization makes FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs under an ap...

The American Red Cross is helping California residents affected by wildfires Red Cross chapters aid residents forced to leave home The American Red Cross is on the scene where two wildfires are burning in California, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. Red Cross chapters in Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz counties have opened shelters to offer a safe haven for those who have been ordered to evacuate. The Santa Cruz County Chapter has deployed an emergency respon...

The NFPA is calling for submissions for next year's Conference & Expo NFPA calls for submissions for next year's event Can you share a real life challenge and the solutions you found in a case study or best practice format that relates to the fire, security, electrical or building & life safety industries? NFPA invites you to share your knowledge at the 2010 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, June 7-10, 2010. Be a part of the leading conference in your indu...

ARA Safety representatives met with heroes at the opening night fundraiser Vancouver-based company wishes all competitors luck ARA Safety proudly sponsors the Vancouver Fire Department at the World Police and Fire Games taking place from July 31 to August 9 in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are happy to have helped provide athletic garments for firefighters and athletes from the Vancouver Fire Department to wear during the Games. Vancouver welcomes heroes from across t...

FIT helped contain a vehicle fire to the 3-car garage and limit exterior damage Two properties worth millions are saved by firefighters using ARA Safety's FIT The Upper Saddle River Fire Department used their FIT-5 devices by ARA Safety to save a mansion from significant amount of damage after a vintage car in its 3-car garage caught fire. Once on scene, first responders deployed one FIT-5 unit through an open garage door. "Two of the three overhead garage doors were open...

A new online survey gathering data from first responders will aid the design of incident command software Results will inform new geointelligence system under development by DHSThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with ElanTech to create an online survey to gather critical data from first response emergency personnel nationwide. The survey results will influence the design of an advanced new incident command software application in development by the Depa...

A Legacy pumper by KME Fire Apparatus - one of four new vehicles the company will exhibit at FRI 2009 Apparatus manufacturer will showcase four new products KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to once again be exhibiting at FRI 2009 in Dallas, Texas. During the week KME is participating in three events: The Department of Defense (DOD) Conference, the IAFC's FRI and the ARFF Working Group's conference. At FRI KME will be exhibiting four units: a 100 ft Midmount KM...

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...