United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

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...

Based on a 1961 study at Williamston, MI, conducted by the Michigan State Police, the Indiana University Health and Safety Department, the Michigan Highway Department, and the American Red Cross, it was estimated that approximately 400 persons lose their lives as a result of being trapped in automobiles that have plunged into the water. Most vehicles will only float on the surface of the water from 30 - 60 seconds. Therefore, it is critical that the occupants make every attempt to bail out of t...

In the event a firefighter is suddenly and unexpectedly immersed in deep water while wearing full turnout gear, firefighter survival is dependent upon the actions taken during the first critical seconds of the immersion. The incidence of this type of emergency increases when firefighters are fighting apartment fires around a swimming pool, during suppression activities on and around piers and docks, as well as during a fall-through incident in which the firefighter falls through a floor into a b...