Fire Industry News for July 2019

Oshkosh Corporation, global designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, released its sixth annual Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s strong commitment to operating its businesses in a sustainable manner. Our focus on sustainability continues to be a core strategy for the company, encompassing people, community, innovation, sustainable operations, an ethical culture and strong governance. Oshkosh Sustainability Report “I am proud of our team me...

A former cadet, who went on to volunteer with the fire service has now started working at the station where it all began. Tamsin Carmichael was just 12 years old when she joined the West Denton Fire Cadet unit. When she turned 18 last year, she became a volunteer with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service as a cadet instructor at her former cadet branch. And now the 18-year-old from Blakelaw has come full circle by starting her working career at West Denton. Playing a role in creating safest c...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is supporting the position of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) in urging the UK Government to change its stance on sprinklers. In particular it is asking for sprinklers: to become a requirement in all new high-rise residential structures to be retro-fitted in buildings more than 30 metres tall when they are refurbished should be retro-fitted in high-rise residential buildings over 30 metres with a single staircase, regardless of refurbish...

Sepura partner in Australia, Radlink Communications, secured a contract with Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator to deliver one of the largest radio networks in Australia. Aurizon moves coal, iron ore, agricultural freight and more across Australia daily and needed to improve the communications across their vast rail network. Their new radio network is due to be operational this year and will use TETRA technology, encompassing 79 sites and covering 2,670 kilometers of rail networ...

Firefighter Adrian Sargent has been presented with a Certificate of Commendation from Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Chris Lowther, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, for his meritorious conduct while under extremely challenging conditions. At around 9.30pm on 29 April 2019, South Shields crews were called to the Wearmouth Bridge after receiving reports of a person threatening to jump. When they arrived, they found the distressed 21-year-old female on the wrong side of the railings. Demonstratin...

The city of Nagpur in India has celebrated the first services on its new metro line, on a city –wide network that will eventually cover over 40 kms. In March 2019 the first train line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and went fully operational utilising a TETRA communications network using Sepura mobile and hand-portable terminals on a DAMM TetraFlex TETRA system. TETRA communications network Once completed the project will consist of two routes servicing 40 stations and e...

Navistar International Corporation was recently recognized by industry solutions advisor Carlisle & Co. for having two of the highest performing parts distribution centers in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The Edmonton, Alberta Parts Distribution Center (PDC) was awarded the Top Performing Warehouse in the Truck and Heavy Equipment category for the second consecutive year, while the Queretaro, Mexico PDC was named the second-place honoree. Navistar’s distribution cente...

Earlier today, Firefighter Tommy Richardson was presented with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service by HRH Prince William at Buckingham Palace. Tommy is a member of the Byker-based Swiftwater Rescue Team who campaigns passionately to reduce drowning incidents. Reducing water-Related deaths When Tommy was named in the 2019 New Year Honors list, Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther commented: “Tommy’s passion and commitment to ensure water safety is high on eve...

Eric Lounsbury has joined the Hannay team as the new Facilities Director and Coatings/Finishing Manager. Wide-Ranging Experience For the past 4 years, Eric has been the site facilities manager at GlaxoSmithKline’s plant in Oak Hill, New York. Prior to GSK, Eric acquired several years of wide-ranging experience as a chief building engineer for CBRE amongst other positions. Eric’s hands-on skills and knowledge are a great asset for Hannay Reels.

Oshkosh Corporation, global designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles, vehicle bodies and access equipment, has announced it has been named as a recipient of the 2019 IDG CIO 100 award. This annual awards program highlights organizations around the world that drive information technology excellence both operationally and strategically. Annual CIO 100 Awards The annual CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that are using IT in innovative ways to deliver busi...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces that it secured 14 individual contract awards from the United States Air Force to produce a total of 110 snow trucks that will be put into service at bases located around the world. The U.S. Air Force snow truck orders initiated in May 2018 with the first delivery planned for April 2019, and the remainder spanning through early 2020. Diversity in size, number of runways, environmental factors, and runway clearance regulati...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and partners are hosting their annual water safety event on Newcastle Quayside on Sunday 5th May. The event will take place between 11am and 3pm, close to the Millennium Bridge. This year, the event will feature special guest Trent Maxwell, better known as Lifeguard Maxi from hit TV show Bondi Rescue. Firefighters from both Tyne and Wear and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Services will demonstrate rescues from the River Tyne – us...

Over a period of 2 days starting from the 8th of April 2019, a communications exercise (SIGEX) titled “ESPADA 19” was carried out by Madeira’s Operational Command and Military Zone teams in Portugal. SIRESP The exercise was to test the practice of using SIRESP (the Integrated System of Emergency and Security Networks of Portugal) to support the command and control of requests made through the Regional Civil Protection Service. The press release from the Army stated that the...

Ferrara, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, will debut Skippack Fire Company’s 107-foot MVP Rescue Ladder at FDIC International in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 11th-13th, 2019. The new 107-foot Rescue Ladder is the first aerial over 100’ on Ferrara’s custom MVP cab and body. Ferrara’s MVP concept is known for the low mounted speedlays and customized equipment mounting with over 250 cu.ft. of storage capacity. “Incorporating the MVP conc...

KME Fire Apparatus announces release of the new Mid-Mount AerialCat, which are now available with an 84’ and 102’ platform. These two replace the existing line up of 81’, 95’ and 100’ Mid Mount Platforms, with a longer horizontal and vertical reach and a shortened overall length. Mid Mount AerialCat Platforms The 102’ Mid Mount AerialCat Platform has a 2’ rated increased vertical height to 102’ and a 3’ horizontal increased horizontal reach...

Oshkosh Corporation, global designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles, heavy trucks, emergency services vehicles, vehicle bodies and access equipment, has announced that it has appointed John C. Pfeifer as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role, effective May 1, 2019. Fire solutions head Pfeifer brings to Oshkosh more than 25 years of senior leadership and management experience, most recently serving as President of Mercury Marine, a division of Brunsw...

Sepura, in partnership with Hytera subsidiary Teltronic have been awarded a contract by the authority of the state of Goiás, Brazil to supply TETRA radios to the local police forces. SC21 hand-portable TETRA radios The police forces in Goiás State Brazil will be introducing a fleet of over 2,000 Sepura SC21 hand-portable radios, alongside further radios from the Hytera range. The SC21s will provide the police force with a compact radio without compromise on audio. The latest in...

FoxFury Lighting Solutions introduces the new and improved Scout Clip Light. The extremely versatile Scout Clip Light serves as a utility light, task light, search light, and more. This durable light is waterproof and meets NFPA fire resistant requirements, so users can rely on it working in extreme environments. It's lightweight, compact, and the built in J-Clip ensures it stays with users no matter where they go. The Scout comes in either a black or orange exterior with two different LED opti...

Rugby fans will be able to get up close to the prestigious Heineken Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup trophies as they embark on a tour of the region before the Newcastle 2019 Finals in May. Community groups, businesses, rugby clubs and schools will all be part of the Trophies Tour. The three-week program will cover 59 separate events and will take place from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 14 April. Emergency Service As part of the tour, the trophies will be at Tyne and Wear Fire...

Stockholm Air Ambulance has recently upgraded their TETRA hand-portable radios to the latest in TETRA technology, Sepura’s SC20, for use on the Swedish RAKEL network. There is a total of 10 air ambulances in Sweden, operating in Norrtälje (2), Gällivare, Lycksele, Östersund, Uppsala, Göteborg, Mora, Karlstad and Visby. Stockholm Air Ambulance station Stockholm’s air ambulance station is based at Mellingeholm airport, where two air ambulances are based. This air...

From Monday, March 18th Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) will use Arson Awareness Week to provide targeted information to local residents and businesses on how to reduce the risk of arson. In the last year TWFRS communities have experienced an increase in deliberate fires, with wheelie bins being a prime target. From March 2018 – March 2019, TWFRS has attended 723 wheelie bin fires that were classified as arson. Causing Significant Damage Wheelie bin fires cause significant...

International brand commercial and military trucks, proprietary diesel engines and heavy vehicles firm, Navistar International Corporation has announced that Friedrich Baumann has been named president of Aftersales, a new role at the company. Additionally, Baumann will continue to be Navistar's TRATON alliance liaison. Previously, Baumann was the company's senior vice president, Strategy and Planning. Aftersales head The new Aftersales business will manage every facet of the business after the...

Sepura have unveiled their new body-worn video camera accessory whilst at the BAPCO show in Coventry, UK. The sRVM (Remote Video Microphone) is a robust, feature-rich recording device combined with remote speaker microphone functionality. sRVM (Remote Video Microphone) Designed specifically for public safety users, the sRVM can be either connected directly to a Sepura SC2 Series TETRA radio, wirelessly connected using Bluetooth, or used as a standalone product. The device includes GPS tracking...

Sepura has extended its range of communication accessories by introducing the mRSM – a compact remote speaker microphone compatible with Sepura’s SC2 and STP Series TETRA terminals. Small, robust and lightweight, the mRSM has been specifically designed for users operating in a wide range of environments including public safety, commercial and industrial operations. Easy to use in dark environments The intelligent design of the device ensures that users are protected whatever the c...

Sepura has announced two significant updates to its market leading SC21 TETRA hand-portable, with the device now certified with an IP67 environmental protection rating, while also being made available for use in the UV band (403-470MHz). Since its launch the SC21 has proven popular with organizations looking for a compact, robust TETRA hand-portable with outstanding audio and enhanced user functionality through data applications. Along with its sister device, the larger SC20 hand-portable with...

Volunteers are being sought to help make a difference in communities by becoming part of the ‘fire family’ at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS). TWFRS currently has 60 volunteers assisting in a wide range of activities. Volunteers support us by attending a variety of community events such as Pride, Eid, Chinese New Year, Safe Ramadan and many more. Volunteers also help with open days at fire stations, an array of safety initiatives, leaflet drops, promotional events, hom...

The Bronto Skylift S35EM has won the IAPA Product of the year title in the truck mounted category. The IAPA Award ceremony was held in Dubai on Wednesday 6th of March. Bronto Skylift S35EM The S35EM is the trusted Bronto in a smaller scale. The company wanted to bring the same quality and safety standard to lower lever access that we have been supplying to higher work sites. There is one boom with telescopic extension providing direct movement and the cage boom with rotating movement  T...

AMKUS Rescue Systems has received UL certification of compliance to NFPA 1936, 2015 edition for its ION 2.0 battery powered rescue tool family. The cutter, spreaders, combination tool and ram passed an NFPA-designed series of difficult tests centering on safety and endurance that prove that the tools can live up to the challenging demands that a rescue worker will need. While the NFPA standard allows manufacturers to use test results completed on equivalent models of hydraulic line tools for po...

Firefighters are delivering a targeted initiative in Hetton-le-Hole to tackle anti-social behavior and deliberate fires in the area. Three days of activity is taking place from Monday until Wednesday to raise awareness of the dangers of anti-social behavior and how local residents can stop their wheelie bins becoming targets of arson. Deliberately Starting Fires Parents can’t always know where their children are, but they can talk to them about the risks" TWFRS Area Manager – Com...

Fire departments from all over the world gathered at the Congress Centre Ulm (Germany) on Friday evening where for the sixth time in a row the Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award – also known as the ‘Oscar of the Firefighting Industry’ – was presented. The São Paulo Fire Department was delighted to take home the coveted award as ‘International Firefighting Team 2018’ for its firefighting operation in a high-rise. The top three international nominees also inc...