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iVENCS provides 3D visualisation of critical and disaster situations ASL's iVENCS is a sensor and event fusion environment in which voice, data and video can be filtered, analysed and directed from across the full spectrum of subsystems. iVENCS will be displayed at IFSEC 2010. ASL Safety & Security at Hall 5 Stand D85 will be unveiling iVENCS, the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms. iVENCS is an infrastructure-scale...

Transformer pumper features improved handling and maneuverability The Transformer frees up more than 130 cubic feet of pass-through compartment space for mounting equipment, storing equipment and other departmental needs. The Transformer was dislayed at FDIC 2010.  Crimson Fire, Inc. introduced a new pumper designed to meet fire departments' dual needs to respond to emergencies and fight fires at the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show. Crimson Fire, a subsid...

There will be a record number of visitors and exhibitors from the fire services industry at Intershutz 2010 Interschutz 2010 in Leipzig will attract more than 100,000 international visitors, of whom 95 percent will be emergency and rescue sector professionals. From 7-12 June, 2010, the city of Leipzig, Germany, will be hosting the Interschutz expo, the global shop window for suppliers to the non-police public safety sector. The fair showcases products and services for emergen...

Webinar will be in two phases meant for animal care and preparedness during disasters  Community Preparedness Webinar Series, an initiative of FEMA, features new community preparedness topics several times each month and is free to the public. FEMA’s Individual & Community Preparedness Division organised a two part installment of the Community Preparedness Webinar Series in honor of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 8th: "The...

The FRAC features a new pumper and integrated pump First Response All Calls™(FRAC) vehicles on display featured fire suppression and command modules, two of the many uses that will allow emergency-response departments to customise the FRAC specifically to their needs. Crimson Fire, Inc. unveiled a production-ready version of its new First Response All Calls™ vehicle at the FDIC 2010 show, a unique, multi-purpose vehicle that gives departments broad fire-fight...

ONESuit products were displayed at FDIC 2010 ONESuit products meet rigorous National Fire Protective Association (NFPA) requirements and are certified to NFPA 1991 standards. The products were displayed at FDIC 2010. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the opening of its new ONESuit Service and Support Center in Suwa, Japan, demonstrating its commitment to international growth. The service and support center will provide technical assistance and r...

  Foam systems boost the effectiveness of water to fight fires Kimtek exhibited its  FIRELTE Foam Systems at FDIC 2010. At FDIC 2010, Kimtek exhibited its integrated "around-the-pump" foam system that enhances fire fighting capabilities of its FIRELITE units, providing firefighters greater effectiveness in remote or off-road firefighting situations. The rugged, lightweight FIRELITE wild land fire skid units offer quality construction at an affordable...

The newly displayed ambulance by Road Rescue is equipped to tackle critical medical situations Built on a Furion Chassis, the New Ambulance Serves as an Emergency Room on Wheels. The ambulance was exhibited at FDIC 2010. Road Rescue, Inc. unveiled a new "emergency room on wheels" as it made its debut by exhibiting Critical Care Transport vehicle at the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show. Road Rescue, which is a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), w...

Module M210E-CZR is manufactured by System Sensor Europe M210E-CZR, which was exhibited at FDIC 2010, allows an existing conventional zone to be interfaced to the addressable system, enabling it to be installed in stages without loss of protection. System Sensor Europe has introduced an updated conventional zone interface module, the M210E-CZR, designed for use in addressable fire systems to enable a zone of conventional two-wire detectors to be managed by the contro...

New concept fire vehicles are high in performance and capability FDIC 2010 provided a platform for Crimson Fire to display some of its widest range of innovative products which included Transformer®, a new pumper,  new First Response All Calls™ vehicle, 75-foot Star® series aerial ladder, Legend® series rescue pumper and many more. Crimson Fire, Inc. displayed new vehicles and product innovations at the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show...

Check out the new fire alarm solutions from Teletek at the IFSEC 2010 show Teletek Electronics will attend the IFSEC 2010 show, 10-13 May, Birmingham, with a new range of fire alarm products. IFSEC 2010, Hall 5, Stand J5, 10-13 May, NEC, Birmingham, UK will be the place where Teletek will wait for you to see its new products - intruder and fire alarm solutions , discuss future cooperation, and meeting with you - its Partners....

Draeger webinar will discuss impact of gases like HCN and CO on fire fighters Two experienced firefighters will conduct the webinar. Captain Rick Rochford is a 26-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, and Anthony Toro is a veteran firefighter involved in an HCN/CO exposure case. Modern technology and the increasing use of synthetic materials has changed the way that fire burns, making it more toxic, much hotter and with faster flashovers. As a result...

Along with products Draeger will also offer its training courses Draeger's extensive range of personal escape systems, portable gas detection equipment and diagnostic equipment for non-invasive drug and alcohol testing will be on display at the Fire Rescue International 2010.   New firefighting helmets, self-contained breathing apparatus, thermal imaging cameras and chemical protection suits will be unveiled by Draeger at this year's show. As well...

The CAP program is intended for software application developers The IPAWS CAP Profile Conformity Assessment Program will provide an independent, objective analysis of qualified products to ensure they adhere to the IPAWS CAP Profile.FEMA will ultimately publish a list of vendors whose products conform to the CAP IPAWS v1.2 Profile so that purchasers may be assured that their equipment complies with the FCC's and FEMA's requirements. Our guest will be Mark A. Luc...

The topics at FIA/BAFSA seminar will include legal obligations, responsible person and fire risk assessments The free seminar, entitled ‘Fire Safety in Warehouses', will take place at Tranmere Rovers Football Club, Birkenhead on Wednesday 19 May. It is designed to provide all the latest information for the responsible persons: owners, operators, health & safety managers, building designers and consultants of such facilities along with those who use third party w...

Draegor VFR Pro helmets are designed for both comfort and per formance Designed for both comfort and performance, the Draeger VFR Pro is believed to be the lightest helmet to meet EN443: 2008-B. Lightweight, rugged and comfortable to wear, the ergonomic Draeger VFR Pro Helmet is designed for use in firefighting, industrial, marine, offshore and military applications. Available in two versions to suit the needs of high heat environments such as those found...

HAZUS helps in determining the potential loss from catastrophes and framing a solution Attendees at the conference will learn how HAZUS, a nationally standardised methodology, estimates potential losses from earthquakes, hurricane wind and floods.Going to the APA Conference in New Orleans? If so then stop by HAZUS Booth #508 to learn about the latest in the world of HAZUS and pick up valuable information about the program and tools. At the booth you'll also be able...

"Phil May has shown outstanding leadership in hurricane preparedness, response and recovery" Photo: G. Armstrong / FEMA The honor was presented at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando and was awarded for management and efforts in hurricane preparedness activities. National Hurricane Conference, the nation's leading forum for education and professional training in hurricane preparedness, has presented Major Phillip (Phil) May the Distinguished Service Award...

FLAME-SIM will exhibit its simulation products at FDIC 2010 in April  FLAME-SIM, the fire service industry's premier training simulation software, will be attending and exhibiting at FDIC this year from April 19th to April 24th. This is the fourth year FLAME-SIM will have a strong presence at FDIC and the FLAME-SIM team is more excited than ever before to showcase the cutting edge simulation software at Booth #1206 at Indianapolis Convention Center. In additio...

Among the products on display at PROTECT 2010 will be Sony's video surveillance system Sony's video security system which leads the way for hybrid surveillance solutions will be on exhibit during the international conference and exhibit, Protect 2010: Doing Business Amidst New Threats, from April 15 to 16, 2010, at the New World Hotel. Sony Corp, of Japan has developed a digitised or IP-based video surveillance system that enables users to protect and safeguard their a...

Chemguard will exhibit at the Worlds Coating Show 2010   Chemguard's C6 fluorosurfactants are found in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes, polishes, and sealers. Chemguard, a leading manufacturer of fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals, will be highlighting the expansion of its short-chain (C6) fluorosurfactant products at the 2010 American Coatings Show. Developed for broad applications, Chemguard's C6 fluorosurfactants are found in paints, stains, cleaners, waxes...

PROTECT 2010 promotes enhanced preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms for firms Starting with an update on the latest issues on terrorism, Protect 2010 will devote significant attention to disaster risk reduction and management from both natural and man-made disasters.In the light of expected increase in frequency and degree of natural disasters arising from climate change, lifeline institutions such as local governments, schools, hospitals, housing, commerci...

Preparedness to save lives and swift response to disasters are essential business continuity tools The forum Protect 2010 is the fifth in the annual series organised by the Anti-Terrorism Council.The killer earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are reminders to the business community that preparedness to save lives and protect critical infrastructures and data against natural and man-made disasters, swift response and quick recovery are necessary tools to assure business continuity...

Constraining aerial firefighting costs through effective operations was one of the key themes of the conference Vancouver played host to the fourth Tangent Link Aerial Firefighting Conference recently. A report from the Conference Chairman.The fourth northern hemisphere Tangent Link Aerial Firefighting Conference, held at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in the Winter Olympic city of Vancouver, proved an attractive venue for North American Firefighters. Delegates attended a...

Rosenbauer will showcase over 30 exhibits of their fire and rescue products at Leipzig in June The preparations for the fair are in full swing at Rosenbauer, which is the biggest exhibitor at the global fire industry event this year.In June 2010 Leipzig will be the must-see venue for anybody active in rescue and security work, or interested in it. During six days of the fair, from June 7 to 12, the five halls and grounds at Leipzig trade fair center will host INTER...

U.S Fire Administration announces the National Fire Academy annual outstanding applied research awards Executive fire officer programme provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various challenging facets of fire administration.The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration has announced the four fire service executives who will receive the National Fire Academy's (NFA) 2009 Annual Outstanding Applied Research Awards. This award recogn...

The Leipzig Trade Fair Centre will be home to exhibits from over 1,000 companies in five halls There are only a few months to go before the highly esteemed 2010 INTERSCHUTZ trade fair, known as the "Der Rote Hahn". At this year's event, the Leipzig Trade Fair Centre will be home to exhibits from over 1,000 companies in five halls.  A high level of international involvement will also characterize this major fair for rescue, fire/disaster protection and safety, which is h...

Security Sourcing Conference provides security buyers the opportunity to talk to top suppliers The 2010 Security Sourcing Conference will focus on global security buyers.2010 Security Sourcing Conference is a high-level conference for buyers to sourcing qualified security suppliers and products in China, to be held in Beijing on Nov 2 - 4. It focuses on global security buyers to talk to Chinese top suppliers for distribution channels, and also for global suppliers to expor...

Security China 2010, exhibition on public safety and security, will be held in November 2010 The 10th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security 2010, called Security China 2010, would be held on November 2-5, 2010, in China International Exhibition Center (Old Center), Beijing. The exhibition is the biggest security show in China, total 10 exhibition halls, the exhibition area above 70,000 sqm, 3500 spaces, more than 1000 exhibitors,...

The conference will bring together experts on aerial fire suppression  LADAR, or laser radar, is the latest technology to be studied for its use in detecting wildfires.Lockheed Martin, developer of LADAR (Laser Radar) will be reviewing the capabilities, answering questions and discussing the possible implementations of this powerful technology at Tangent Link's Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver, 16-17th March, 2010.Any improvement in the m...