Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 news

Chief Jeff Johnson has been named President and Chairman of the Board of the IAFC New appointee will act as association's primary spokesperson The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has installed Chief Jeffrey D. Johnson, EFO, CFO, MIFireE, fire chief and chief executive officer of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue in Oregon, as IAFC president and chairman of the board for 2009-2010. The installation took place on August 28 during the IAFC's Fire Rescue Interna...

The 2009 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship has been awarded to student Benjamin Eschner OSU student was nominated as "outstanding rookie" by his peers The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) has awarded the 2009 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Benjamin Eschner. Eschner, a sophomore from Chicago majoring in fire protection and safety technology, will receive a $3,000 scholarship in recognition o...

The new U.S. Fire Administrator, Kelvin Cochran is officially sworn in by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano Experienced former Atlanta Fire Chief now officially in office U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran was sworn into office today by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 2009 Fire Rescue International conference in Dallas, Texas. Cochran will oversee and...

Crimson Fire's booth at Fire Rescue International Leading manufacturer shows apparatus, offers special promotion Crimson Fire, Inc. is displaying some of its most innovative fire apparatus at Fire Rescue International 2009 in Dallas. The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles will showcase four apparatus and offer departments a special, limited-time promotion at booth #1225 at the show, which is sponsored by the Internationa...

The Fire Service Award for Excellence was presented to Dallas Fire-Rescue Program to increase firefighter health awareness takes prize The 2009 winner of the Fire Service Award for Excellence is the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department's Wellness-Fitness Program. Presented every year at the IAFC's annual conference, Fire Rescue International, and co-sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and U.S. Safety Fire Technologies, this award recognizes the very be...

Secretary Napolitano addressed first responders and emergency managers at Fire Rescue International DHS Secretary highlighted need for emergency preparedness Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks today to 2,500 first responders and emergency managers at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 2009 Fire Rescue International conference in Dallas, Texas, stressing preparedness as a shared responsibility between all level...

VFIS will showcase their new trailer safety program" at FRI 2009 New program incorporates practical evaluation VFIS developed its "Emergency Services Trailer Operations and Safety Program" to educate responders on safe trailer operations. This hands-on course includes information on trailers; the tow vehicle; brake requirements; tow hitch, ball, and coupler assembly; inspecting the vehicle; loading the trailer; and driving with a trailer. After classroom discussion,...

Nederman, Inc. will show products including the PTS at FRI 2009 New PTS system fits most types of vehicle Nederman USA introduces the Pneumatic Track System (PTS) for stations where the vehicles used vary from time to time. The system is based on a nozzle expanded by compressed air, fixing and sealing the nozzle tightly around the tail pipe. The Pneumatic Track System is supplied with a choice of two different sized nozzles to fit the most common types of tail pipes...

Firefighter Nicholas DiGiacomo will receive the International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award at FRI International award will be presented at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 Firefighter Nicholas DiGiacomo of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is this year's recipient of the International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor, co-sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Motorola, Inc. The award will be presented at the 136th Annual Fire Res...

R-O-M Corporation will exhibit at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 Custom-designed tray that is lightweight, rugged and ideal for rapid access to stored equipment R-O-M Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products that offer complete compartment access solutions, has added the R-O-M Extreme Cargo Tray series to its growing product line. R-O-M Corporation will be exhibiting at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009, booth #1707. Working closely with engineers from le...

Incident Response Technologies will unveil Rhodium FIRE Command at FRI New software solution will be on show at FRI, booth #5615 Incident Response Technologies (IRT), a company that specializes in producing affordable software solutions for public safety agencies, will be unveiling a new solution designed to increase safety and accountability for firefighters at emergency scenes. Rhodium™ FIRE Command contains several components key to the safety and efficiency of em...

MagneGrip will exhibit its new Flexhose Track System at FRI 2009 New system suitable for compact applications MagneGrip provides more solutions for eliminating vehicle exhaust emissions in firehouses than any other company. MagneGrip's new Flexhose Track System is a 100 percent effective source-capture system for firehouses with back-in bays that have low ceilings or narrow spaces between vehicles. MagneGrip has a solution for every firehouse application. See all of...

Zephyr Technology's new BioHarness First Responder System will be exhibited at FRI 2009 New BioHarness system will be exhibited at FRIThey put themselves in harms way to protect us. Now, a new product from Zephyr Technology, is helping to protect firefighters and first responders in the line of duty by monitoring their vital signs in real time. Zephyr's new BioHarness™ First Responder System (FRS 1000) offers unprecedented visibility of the physiological status of team...

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will visit Fire Rescue International 2009 Statement issued by Press Secretary Sara Kuban "Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, and Dallas, Texas on August 26-27. In Louisville, Secretary Napolitano will meet with veterans and deliver remarks at the American Legion 91st Annual National Convention. She will then travel to Dallas to participate in the 2009 Fire Rescue International conf...

System 922 by Setcom: the company are exhibiting at FRI 2009 Setcom will exhibit at FRI, booth #1939 With more than 220,000 square feet of exhibit space and 650+ exhibitors, you'll find it all at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009. Make sure to visit FRI's new Technology Pavilion, where you can explore, see and learn about the most cutting-edge technologies and applications in the fire and emergency services. Setcom will be exhibiting many of its products including Sy...

FLAME-SIM will exhibit and host a Solution Showcase session at FRI Visit FLAME-SIM at booth #401 Fire Rescue International is just around the corner and our FLAME-SIM team would like to remind you that we will be part of the exciting trade show taking place at the Dallas Convention Center, August 28th and 29th 2009. The FLAME-SIM booth number is 401 which is located near Lobby A/B. In addition to being an exhibitor at this year's FRI, FLAME-SIM is also hosting a session dur...

Chief Kelvin Cochran will be sworn in as U.S. Fire Administrator during FRI Kelvin Cochran will be sworn in by DHS Secretary Napolitano The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is proud to announce that U.S. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will swear in Chief Kelvin Cochran as U.S. Fire Administrator during the Thursday general session at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009. This will be an exciting event you won't want to miss! The Thursday general s...

The Reeves ICP Trailer will be on show at Fire Rescue International Unique trailer and shelter combination will be on show at FRI A complete command solution for fire rescue professionals to mobilize an interoperable incident command post quickly and efficiently will be on display at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX on August 25 to 29, 2009. The new Reeves Incident Command Post (ICP) Trailer is a unique trailer and shelter...

The workshop, held during FRI, will address diversity recruitment in the face of budget cuts Workshops addresses need for diversity recruitment despite budget crunch Diversity recruitment within the fire service is faced with countervailing forces whose impact will increase over time. As witnessed by the Ricci case, legal issues abound. However, the dramatic reductions in recruitment dollars and staffing are, by far, the greatest impediments to fire departments strivin...

A Legacy pumper by KME Fire Apparatus - one of four new vehicles the company will exhibit at FRI 2009 Apparatus manufacturer will showcase four new products KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to once again be exhibiting at FRI 2009 in Dallas, Texas. During the week KME is participating in three events: The Department of Defense (DOD) Conference, the IAFC's FRI and the ARFF Working Group's conference. At FRI KME will be exhibiting four units: a 100 ft Midmount KM...

Fire Planning Associates will unveil its new Blazemark custom high rise module at FRI 2009 Custom module addresses unique preplanning concerns Fire Planning Associates will unveil its new Blazemark custom high rise module that addresses the unique preplanning concerns associated with high rises and other complex structures. Now these buildings can be simplified, and critical data cataloged to most effectively and safely manage an incident at a complicated facility. Startin...

New fire service examinations from CPS Resource Services can be learnt about at this year's FRI Learn about the new fire examinations at Fire Rescue International 2009 Two new entry level and two new fire captain examinations are now available from CPS Human Resource Services. Jennifer Wynn, CPS senior personnel management consultant, said: "The updated fire captain tests feature revisions in the fire inspection section which use the latest edition of the International Fir...

Champion Rescue Tools' new free extrication training DVD will be launched at FRI 2009 Video teaches new technology vehicle extrication featuring latest Volvos & SUVs Champion Rescue Tools, the leader in next-generation, hydraulic rescue tools able to quickly cut apart the safest, 5-star crash-rated vehicles, and Volvo Cars of North America continue to demonstrate their mission to keep vehicle passengers safe and help firefighters save lives. Their jointly-sponsor...

D2L Products will exhibit its environmentally friendly Green Stuff® Absorbent at FRI 2009 New absorbent offers great reduction in carbon footprint D2L Products of Colleyville, TX will be demonstrating their revolutionary Green Stuff Absorbent at Fire Rescue International 2009. "Environmentally friendly has not generally been a term that applied to absorbents of liquid spills in the past, but Green Stuff® answers the call in every way," said Dennis Tewell, CEO of D2L...

Firefighters who already use FLAME-SIM will discuss its benefits at FRI Fire department users of FLAME-SIM will discuss its benefits FLAME-SIM is pleased to announce its attendance and participation at Fire Rescue International in Dallas, Texas on August 28th and 29th 2009, booth # 401. FLAME-SIM will also take part in the FRI Solution Showcase on Friday, August 28th at 2pm in room A128-129 and have an offsite demonstration at the City of Allen Fire Department. Divi...

Firecom's wireless headset systems will be exhibited at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 Wireless radio headsets will be highlighted No wires or connectors. No cords getting slammed in the door. Just crystal clear, mission-critical communication. With Firecom's wireless headsets, first responders are able to connect to the in-cab intercom system and vehicle radios, providing critical, on-scene communication. And now, with Firecom's new belt pack, wired headsets can also...