United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) posthumously honored Tom Troutner of Niedner with its 2004 Manford Jerome Award for exemplary corporate leadership and unwavering support of NYSAFC programs to benefit New York's emergency services personnel. The award was presented to Troutner's son, Troy, who was accompanied by Niedner representatives Doug Orms and Clif McDaniel at the NYSAFC 98th Annual Conference banquet on June 12, 2004, in Liverpool, N.Y. The Manford Jerome Award was est...

"Professionals Serving Professionals" has been the motto of First Due Emergency Supply Company since it was organized in 1995 by President and Owner Joe Adelman. Northeast Regional Sales Manager for AMKUS, Bob Linster, chose First Due for their outstanding reputation and ability to meet the needs of Fire, EMS, Rescue and Police personnel in the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region. Bob commented: "First Due's emphasis is on the customer's needs through a highly driven sales force and the...

Diane Feldman, executive editor of Fire Engineering and conference director of FDIC, sat down with Wednesday Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker Captain Mike Gagliano, Seattle (WA) Fire Department. DF: What does keynoting at FDIC mean to you? MG: There is no real way to fully convey how honored I am to speak before the thousands of heroes who will be assembled at FDIC.  When I was informed of my selection, I was speechless.  The many giants of our service who have addressed the FDIC cam...

Superior Uniform Group joined the growing list of companies trading on the NASDAQ with trading symbol SGC Superior Uniform Group, Inc. manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories will commence trading on ‘The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC®’. The trading symbol will remain “SGC”. Shares of Superior Uniform Group will no longer trade on the American Stock Exchange under the same symbol.   Michael Benstock, Chief Executive...

The Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society's (LAFDHS) 2008 Fallen Firefighters Celebrity Golf Tournament will take place March 24, 2008 at Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge.... only a few foursomes remain available. Funds raised will benefit the Society, help launch educational outreach programs for elementary school children, and finalize the Fallen Firefighters' Memorial in Hollywood."Let's make this year's tournament the event that allows us to complete our Fallen Firefighters'...

Superior Uniform Group is now one of the 3,200 companies (approx.) listed on an average on NASDAQ Effective March 24, 2008, the company will trade under the symbol NASDAQ:SGC. Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the decision to switch the listing of its common stock from the American Stock Exchange, where it has trad...

Perfection Uniforms strongly supports wear testing of its products resulting in the excellence and awards for them Perfection Uniforms again won the UNIVATOR Award created by UniformMarket to honor the best programs, ideas and innovations in the industry.In 2006, this Tennessee manufacturer launched its Ergonomic Garment Construction (EGC) System as part of its Matrix Series line of fabrics. Designed for Class B uniforms, Matrix features high-performance poly/co...

The company looks forward to report appreciably better sales and earnings from continuing operations in 2008 Superior Uniform Group, Inc. reports significantly higher earnings from continuing operations for 2007 Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, announced its fourth quarter and year-end operating results for 2007. The Company announced that for the year ended December 31, 2007, earnings from continuing operations wer...

Two Fire Fighters from Royal Oak Michigan, Dan Phillips and Cary Thompson, have launched a national campaign of Fire Safety education. Fire departments nationwide are failing at teaching escape planning. Only 23% of households practice a fire escape plan. Dan and Cary are using a system called "Escape and Wait" which makes escape planning as easy to remember as Stop Drop and Roll. The "Escape and Wait" system uses a catchy song and reflective signs to help children remember their job during a...

StrikeTheBox.com, a Web site that allows firefighters to share images of their tattoos, is quickly reaching a world-wide audience. Each week numerous new tattoos are added to the online gallery which includes over 3000 tattoo images from firefighters in the United States, Australia, Israel, Croatia, Germany and other countries."The Web site is uniting firefighters from around the world," said Strike The Box founder Roger Hall, who has been a firefighter for 20 years. "It's the best job in the wo...

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...