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The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, launched Support for the Long Haul, a new nationwide campaign to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty. "Since forming a partnership with the NFFF, we’ve raised more than $275,000 to support the families...

Chubb's ControlMaster comprises of loop panels, repeaters, and detection and audio visual devices Chubb Fire & Security, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, has launched ControlMaster, an addressable fire panel specifically designed for small to mid-sized applications. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Control Master offers easy-to-use configuration opti...

The LED lights will be waterproof, impact resistant and will meet NFPA fire resistant requirements FoxFury Lighting Solutions will be releasing a new series of LED lights for first responders at the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC 2013) in Indianapolis, IN. This new light will be unveiled at 1:23 P.M. EDT on April 25 in booth #5457. FoxFury has been developing LED lighting tools (including helmet lights, right angle flashlights and rechargeable area ligh...

RadioLINK works by allowing Aico Smoke, Heat and Multi-Sensor alarms to be wirelessly interconnected by RF signals West Lancashire Borough Council has installed Aico mains powered RadioLINK systems into its blocks of flats to allow for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual apartments.  The design provides a high level of tenant safety at an affordable price, especially when compared to panel-based alternatives. RadioLINK works by allowing Aico Smok...

This wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets and features an adjustable tilt FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the release of the Command 20 Fire Tilt firefighter helmet light. This 72 lumen wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets, features an adjustable tilt and provides panoramic lighting. The FoxFury Command Series debuted in 2007. The Command 20 Fire has since gone on to become FoxFury's top selling LED firefighter headlamp. It features white...

All models in the Holmatro Spider range incorporate 3-stage pump technology The Holmatro Spider range is the latest innovation in hydraulic pump performance. Enabling faster tool operation in the most commonly used working pressure range, revolutionary 3-stage pump technology makes your rescue operations much faster. The Spider pumps are available in four different models with a variety of features and options to meet rescue workers’ personal requirements. Various mode...

Ogura Tools combine portability and power to deploy hydraulic tools in enclosed and confined spaces Vimpex Limited, specialist suppliers of rescue tools and equipment to Fire Services worldwide, are pleased to have been chosen as suppliers to the newly developed London Southend Airport. Following purchase by the Stobart Group, Southend Airport is going through a period of major expansion. The renewed Airport Fire Service has taken delivery of two battery powered Ogura BC-300...

Saint-Gobain is a global manufacturer of protective hazmat products and other protective equipment Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, a global leading manufacturer of protective “hazmat” products and other high performance protective equipment, announced strategic initiatives, aimed at driving continued global growth in 2013 for the ONESuit® portfolio of high performance protective products. Highlights include the addition of design engineering expertise to t...

The QM-ET-MVE is designed to safely and securely support the full weight of a battery-powered cutter tool Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the newest addition to their popular QUIC-MOUNT line of extrication tool mounting solutions: Model QM-ET-MVE. Model QM-ET-MVE is designed to safely and securely support the full weight of a battery-powered cutter tool upright in the compartment and boasts more than ten (10)  independently adjustable components, including tilt angle, fo...

FoxFury's Nomad Clamp system provides safe and secure storage solution FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the availability of a new clamp system that allows Nomad Area-Spot lights to mount to walls and vehicles. These clamps, along with the Nomad carrying bag, permit first responders and industrial professionals to easily store and retrieve the Nomad Prime and 360. The FoxFury Nomad Series Area-Spot lights are combination area lights and spot lights that were unveiled in 20...

The system uses modern technology available and brings many additional benefits to the Service Following the decision by Government in December 2010 to scrap the Regional Control Centres a project was set up by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to review its call handling requirements. The review identified that the current command and control system (used to record emergency calls and send fire engines and officers to incidents), Firecat, would need to be replaced by A...

During this Day of Service, residents are encouraged to participate in wildfire mitigation projects The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced its first Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service to be piloted in Colorado on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The Day of Service is being promoted in coordination with the American Red Cross, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, READYColorado, and Rocky Mountain Insurance...

The Understanding and Implementing Standards guide examines three major NFPA standards The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up to develop a guide to assist fire departments in understanding and implementing NFPA standards. Understanding and Implementing Standards examines three major NFPA standards relating to safety and health and offers clarification, identifies manageable steps, and highlights available...

The LEGO has Auto-Off feature to warn users prior to turn off the light   Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced The LOGO keychain light, a personal LED flashlight with four lighting modes and a convenient Auto-Off feature that conserves battery life. The LOGO features a 5 mm LED, which is impervious to shock and provides a 100,000-hour lifetime. It offers four lighting modes: High (10 lumens...

The FLIR K-Series is designed to meet the toughest operating conditions FLIR Systems, the world leader in portable thermal imaging, has chosen FIREX 2013 to introduce to UK firefighters, a brand new range of uncooled radiometric cameras. The new FLIR K-Series enhances the company’s established presence in this sector by factoring in camera features developed for harsh industrial environments. A typical example is the torch-style grip of this new model that has been pr...

Mr. Cameron opened the new High Voltage testing laboratory at the Prysmian plant Prime Minister David Cameron visited the Prysmian factory in Eastleigh this week, keen to demonstrate the Government’s support for private sector manufacturing in the UK and receptive to calls for regulating the import of substandard cable. While at the plant Mr Cameron opened the new High Voltage testing laboratory: a £2m facility that typically tests extra high voltage power transmi...

The MEDLITE Transport is useful for all public safety agencies Kimtek’s MEDLITE Transport compact skid unit series is designed to be a cost effective, flexible solution for emergency response in environments not suitable for the traditional ambulance. These lightweight slip-in skid units expand the versatility of ATV/UTVs. The MEDLITE Transport is ideal for use by all public safety agencies and has applications on golf courses, sporting events, industrial plants and min...

FoxFury's Nomad NOW LED lantern light serves as both an area light and spotlight FoxFury Lighting Solutions recently announced the formal release of the Nomad NOW Area-Spot light. The rechargeable 2,500 lumen Nomad NOW functions as either an area light or spotlight that can be held by hand, hung on a rail, placed on a flat surface or mounted to a tripod or wall. Traditional portable lights function as either an area light or spot light. The Nomad NOW is a premium LED lanter...

Michael will be responsible for Fire, Rescue, EMS and Law Enforcement markets FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce its recent hire of Michael McBride, who has been named Western Regional Sales Manager and Training Director. Michael will be responsible for Fire, Rescue & EMS as well as Law Enforcement/Military markets. Michael's background includes 20+ years of experience within the industry, most recently with Fisher Safety - Emergency Services and previously...

The Pierce vehicles are ideal for the diverse needs of Prince George's County Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company delivered five Pierce pumpers and two 105-foot aerial ladders all built on the Arrow XT™ custom chassis to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department in Largo, Maryland. “Pierce is proud to be selected by the largest and one of the busiest with more than 120,000 calls per year combination fire departments in the nation,&rdquo...

Firex International is moving back to London after 16 years at Birmingham's NEC UBM Live recently announced that the UK-based Protection & Management Series including IFSEC International, FIREX International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show will move from Birmingham’s NEC to ExCeL London in June 2014. The decision comes at the end of a 12 month period of research and consultation with stakeholders across all communities, which resulted in overwhelm...

The range offers a variety of lighting solutions for the home and for businesses In a bid to continue to provide its resellers with the best products and brands in order to meet customer demand, Entatech has added a brand new lighting range to its portfolio. Joining Entatech’s seven other category channels, the lighting range currently consists of over forty products from four vendors – Nightwatcher, Securesight, Masterplug, and Verbatim LED – all of which...

The forum will bring together local, regional and international fire safety professionals and experts Brig. Eng. Mubarak Juma Al- Ghailani, Director General of civil defence (The Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance), Royal Oman Police has confirmed to officially open the Fire Safety Technology Forum Oman – an  international forum and exhibition dedicated to showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and strategies to reduce the risk and spread of fire; an...

The company's animated film, "Hot Date" features the heroic efforts of the fire safety Fire safety specialist, Sprue Safety Products, is urging romantics to take extra care this Valentine’s Day to make sure the temperature does not rise too high during their ‘Hot Date’! Backing warnings from fire brigades across the country to prioritise fire safety, the company’s animated film, ‘Hot Date’ features the heroic efforts of the fire safety con...

The installation includes over 200 detectors, 30 call points and 30 loop interfaces/XPander radio devices Playing host to thousands of sports fans each year, Surrey County Cricket Club's ground, The Kia Oval, is now home to a state of the art Apollo fire detection system. Over 150 years old the Kia Oval, which traditionally hosts the final test match of the English season and saw W.G. Grace score a century on his debut for England, is a 23,000 capacity ground. Following...

The Scholarship includes a flight to Indianapolis, a 5-night hotel stay and attendance to FDIC The most enduring gift any person can give is knowledge - the tool you never lose and never wear out. Since 2010, True North has provided training scholarships for firefighters to attend the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) so they continue to get the training they need to stay safe and protect the safety of others. This year True North had renamed its FDIC Training...

The event serves a perfect platform for power transmission and control technology exhibitors Deutsche Messe AG is continuing to expand its activities worldwide and is now organizing the first-ever MDA NORTH AMERICA from 8 to 13 September 2014. It will take place parallel to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. Another event in the trade fair portfolio of Deutsche Messe AG – INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION NORTH AMERICA – celebrated its impress...

The new Streamlight Stinger LED HL, Stinger DS LED HL and Strion LED HL use state-of the-act C4 LED technology Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, added new High Lumen (HL) models to its popular Stinger LED and Strion LED series of lights. The new Stinger LED HL, the Stinger DS LED HL and the Strion LED HL use state-of-the-art C4 LED technology to provide industrial, automotive, outdoor and other users wit...

The cooperative group purchasing program opens up an extensive selection of Pierce vehicles Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and the leading U.S. manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, recently announced full participation in New Jersey’s first-ever state sponsored cooperative purchasing program for fire and emergency apparatus. Pierce’s contract (#A83457) is effective immediately and runs through January 2018. “By providing fire...

Dornan Engineering has appointed Choice as the security and fire contractor for this prestigious Sloane Street development in West London. Mace Ltd is the main contractor, appointed following a competitive tender by the client, the Cadogan Estate. Works commenced on the site in February 2013 and the speculative scheme is expected to be completed in early 2015. Choice is delighted to have been awarded the combined security and fire packages by Dornan in connection with this new development of mi...