Fire Industry News for April 2023

Kent Firefighters Among First In UK To Use New Rescue Kit

Kent is one of the first fire and rescue services in the UK to be using a new kit that will enhance the way firefighters rescue casualties from heights and confined spaces. The new winches can hoist up to three people to safety from vast drops and allow crews to access casualties stuck in difficult-to-reach areas more easily. Easy to use Deal Crew Manager and Member of the Technical Line Rescue Team, Dan Yates, said, “We’re pleased to have these new winches now in oper...

Frontline Communications Announces That The Patent Office Has Issued U.S. Patent To Protect Frontline’s VIP® System Invention

Frontline Communications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces that the Patent Office has issued U.S. Patent # 10,053,035, which is intended to protect Frontline’s VIP® System invention. The Frontline VIP® System is a power system that is an alternative to a standard generator, combining an alternator, batteries and inverter in an innovative way to provide reliable 120V, 24V and 12V power for vehicle installed equipment. Vehicle based generators In 2012, Frontline’s...