Fire Industry News for March 2021

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces Slotted Variable Mounts, a new line of brackets for the mounting of handheld tools, designed to provide improved flexibility and customization when laying out and mounting to 1”x1” tool board grids. With the easy-to-use slotted bases, Slotted Variable Mounts eliminate the positioning restrictions of pre-drilled holes and increase total mounting options, even allowing for diagonal mounting something difficult to do with “track” style board...

Store spare SCBA cylinders, water cans, and fire extinguishers with these heavy-duty molded-plastic cradles. Two models are available: The Plastic Air Cylinder Cradle with Valve Strap, Model QS-PC-VS, features a rugged nylon valve strap that can be bolted nearby, looping around the cylinder neck for added security. Ideal for storing cylinders in wheel well compartments without needing expensive custom metal fabrication. The Plastic Air Cylinder Cradle with Tie-Down Strap utilizes a popular,...

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) is revolutionizing tool and equipment mounting with the EZ-Mount Tool Board System, a better, faster, more comfortable way to outfit apparatus compartments. Features This new system combines the power and durability of EZ-Mount adhesive with all-new, pre-sized tool boards for a superior tool mounting experience: Studs are affixed to each corner of the compartment wall, lined up with the holes in the corners of the tool board. The specially-designed, no-sag adhesive pro...

Responding to popular demand, Zico has expanded their line of premix and bar oil container storage options and is now offering each model in black as well as yellow. Types of Premix The Single Premix/Bar Container Holder – Black, Model QM-PMH-1-B, accommodates one cylindrical 32 oz. (3-3/8″ diameter) can or one rectangular 32 oz. (2-5/8″ x 4-1/4″) quart container. The Double Premix/Bar Container Holder – Black, Model QM-PMH-D-B, accommodates two cylindrical 32 oz...

An Axis AX fire system from Advanced has been installed as part of large-scale renovations at one of Sri Lanka’s healthcare facilities. The 2-loop and 4-loop, UL-listed Axis AX fire panels, and more than 500 devices were supplied, installed, and commissioned at the Korea Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital by local Advanced partner Firetech (Pvt) Limited. Located south of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, The District of Matara was gravely affected by the 2004 Tsunami. The Korea Sri Lanka F...

One of the key elements to any successful business is the happiness, motivation, and morale of its staff. At AW Technology, there has always been a huge focus on staff well-being and on ensuring that the team is working together to achieve fantastic results for the customers. Focus on team work  As part of this commitment, AW Technology recently organized a team bonding day for its staff at Thurlaston Airgun and Archery Centre, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. All the activities plan...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the re-opening of the City of Orlando’s rental assistance program, a partnership with Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), which provides support to City of Orlando residents impacted by COVID-19 by providing funding to cover rent payments that have not been made since March 1, 2020. The pre-screening and application process has re-opened.  To date, the program, which originally opened for ten days in September 2020, has provided nearly $700,000 in f...

Arriving this month at the Wayne Fire Department's fire house (POL Fire Company #2), located in Wayne, New Jersey, is a new and fully customized Toyne Pumper. Better known as POL (Property Owner's League) Fire Company #2, their new pumper not only adds more capabilities to their existing fleet, but it also upholds a long-standing tradition of honoring fellow firefighters. Wayne Fire Department Established in 1922, Wayne Fire Department (POL Fire Company #2) has served the residents of Wayne, N...

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial Group (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of Jeffrey Benker as Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Jeffrey will be responsible for supporting established Fire & EMS customers and expanding the presence through distribution channel development in the Mid-Atlantic territory which includes: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Jeffrey joins Safe Fleet with an extensive fire...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, has announced the launch of Rave Collaborate, a new solution for Tactical Incident Collaboration. Rave Collaborate Rave Collaborate addresses needs unmet by traditional incident management solutions with an intuitive tool, in order to coordinate preparedness and response for both - planned activities and unplanned emergencies. Rave Collaborate addresses needs unme...

CU First Responders Finance (CUFR) is excited to welcome Baton Rouge Fire Department Federal Credit Union (BRFDFCU) to the Referral Credit Union program. BRFDFCU is looking forward to offering business loan services to its membership. CUFR’s business lending program provides the avenue for first responder credit unions to refer commercial real estate, apparatus, equipment, and other business loans for potential funding. The referring credit union gets business loans on their books and th...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, has announced new and expanded strategic partnerships to increase data sharing, critical communications, and situational awareness for emergency and critical incidents. Strategic Partnerships  RapidDeploy, ESO, and Tenefit add to Rave Mobile Safety’s growing suite of integrated and interoperable solutions, along with an expanded relationship with Alcatel...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform that customers count on when it matters the most, announced New Mexico as the latest US state to deploy its Rave Panic Button in all K-12 schools across the state, joining the US states of Oklahoma, Delaware and Louisiana in statewide deployments. Rave Panic Button deployments The growth in Rave Panic Button deployments comes as new features are added to the platform, in order to further enhance the tool’s a...

On 7th September 2020 fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, is presenting a webinar on the versatile features and benefits of its EN54-approved range of fire system products.  Axis EN: The high-performing fire system approved to EN54 will be presented by Vladimir Zrnic, Advanced’s Regional Sales Manager for Southern Europe in conjunction with media partners MDM Publishing. Robust Fire Protection During the 30-minute session, Vlad will explain how features of Axis EN, in...

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of Khalid Naha as Regional Sales Manager for Europe and the Middle East. In his role, Khalid will be responsible for channel development across all Safe Fleet Fire & EMS brands including the support of existing customers and OEMs. Khalid brings a solid fire industry background and extensive firefighting product knowledge. He previously worked for Elkhart Brass for seven years, servi...

With the ever-changing post coronavirus world, the ability to communicate virtually has never been more important. This is why ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is improving its customer experience and launching the ASSA ABLOY Customer Support app. Free to download on Apple and Android mobile devices, the app enables customers to quickly and conveniently contact the right customer service team within ASSA ABLOY in the UK. The app provides customers with remote technical product supp...

The Hampton Falls Fire Department (HFFD) has received delivery of their first Toyne pumper tanker. The new engine is replacing the department’s older apparatus that has served this crew for nearly 29 years. Designated as ‘Engine 9,’ the Toyne tailored apparatus is fully customized to fulfill the needs of Hampton Falls’ firefighters and their community for years to come. The HFFD serves 2,300 residents in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Operating out of a single fire statio...

On Monday, May 4, 2020, a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will open in the parking lot of the Walmart store located at 5991 Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL, 32822. The site is made possible through a partnership with the City of Orlando, Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and state agencies to expand testing to those who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and all health care providers and first responders in the Orlando community. We’re proud to partner with Walmart and Quest Diagnostics to be abl...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing in rural economies, reducing wildfire risk, and improving forest conditions by awarding $7.62 million in grants as part of the agency’s Wood Innovations Grant program.  Program opportunities  The Wood Innovations Grant program advances innovations in wood products that create jobs, revitalize local economies, and support sustainable forest land management. Thirty-five business, non-profit, university and tri...

For the first time, community wildfire risk has been mapped nationwide to help community leaders mitigate risk. The USDA Forest Service announced the free, interactive, easy-to-use website, Wildfire Risk to Communities. This website is designed to help community leaders nationwide understand how wildfire risk varies across a state, region, or county and allow them to prioritize actions to protect their communities. The Forest Service is leading the Wildfire Risk to Communities project...

The City of Orlando continues to take necessary precautions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), while maintaining business to keep city projects, programs, and services moving ahead. In keeping with this goal, the Orlando City Council will hold its regular meeting by teleconference on Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. The teleconference meeting format allows for social distancing among council members, staff, and the public in accordance with policies from federal, state, and co...

As the COVID-19 emergency continues to evolve, fire departments and fire protection contractors must ensure fire prevention and life safety systems and equipment are in working order at all times. These fire and life systems and products are essential functions in safeguarding the public, businesses, and institutions. CAL FIRE - OSFM regulations The CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE - OSFM) regulations continue to be in effect and relevant deadlines apply. The California Fi...

No one wants to dwell on the damage a fire can do and what the costs to the owner of a building might be. Depending on the industry and the kind of building one has, they might want to look into fire suppression systems outside of fire extinguishers or alarms. Liberty Fire Solutions can help install fire sprinkler systems in business. Fire sprinkler system The price of a fire sprinkler system varies based on the size and type of fire sprinklers one installs. In general, here are the costs one...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and local officials to provide an update on efforts to ensure a coordinated response to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community. “The reality is that we don’t know how long this is going to last or how this will impact so many aspects of our lives and livelihoods,” said Mayor Dyer. “What we do know is that our actions at this pivotal moment, both individually and collectively, can make a hu...

As the global effect of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is closing most of their public counters statewide, effective immediately. utilizing program specific processes During this unprecedented time, no State Fire Training applications (i.e. certification, instructor registration) or Fire Engineering and Investigation applications (i.e. licenses application and renewals) will be accepted in person. Fire and Life Safe...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and local officials to provide an update on efforts to ensure a coordinated response to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community. “Each day, and seemingly every hour, we’re making difficult decisions as a city government that we are not taking lightly,” said Mayor Dyer. “Every decision that impacts our residents and businesses is being made in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.”...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer provided an update on the City of Orlando’s efforts to combat COVID-19 and limit the spread of the virus. “For us to flatten the curve in our community, each of us must make real sacrifices and take drastic measures to help prevent the spread of this virus, in an effort to save the lives of our friends, family members and neighbors,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “That’s why I’m asking our residents to practice social distancing and...

The Orlando Fire Department is taking steps to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the public and themselves. The department’s Health and Safety Division is working closely with the Florida Department of Health to ensure that first responders are equipped to treat patients suffering from flu-like symptoms or respiratory illnesses. Orlando Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale will join crew members from the Orlando Fire Department to demonstrate how medics and fire cr...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared the State of Emergency in the City of Orlando to further the efforts in fighting the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and ensure quicker access to needed supplies. The City of Orlando continues to work with lead agencies Orange County and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, to ensure a coordinated response.  Below is the latest information on the City of Orlando's response to the threat of COVID-19, including information on cancellations an...

The City of Orlando continues to take serious actions and a number of measures to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community, working together with lead agencies Orange County and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, to ensure a coordinated response. Some of these measures include:  Visiting continuity of operation plans to ensure essential city services can be managed and delivered remotely.  Working on plans to allow those employees who can work from home...