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Environmental Products will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star Crimson Fire, Inc., a Spartan Motors, Inc. company, recently announced that Environmental Products has joined its distribution network as a dealer. The company will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star, Legend and Classic Series fire apparatus in Georgia and Florida. Led by Jim Schwaller and Jeff Haase, Environmental Products operates in the municipal, airport, industrial and...

The new feature provides firefighters with clearer, crisper and detailed images Bullard Eclipse, the fire service industry's first low-cost, personal-issue thermal imager, is now available with a 160 x 120 high resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing firefighters with clearer, crisper and more detailed images, making the Eclipse perfectly-suited as an analytical and navigational tool. In addition to the higher resolution e...

The Amseco PSUs are IP65 rated which means that they can be deployed in external and internal conditions Amseco - a brand of Potter Signal, LLC - announces the launch of a range of economically-priced switch mode Power Supply Units (PSUs) targeted at its customers in the EMEA region. These have been designed to offer many of the energy efficiency and operational benefits typically associated with more expensive models, making the new PSUs an extremely attractive prospect for...

The awards were created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc. Akron Brass, a leading manufacturer of life safety, fire fighting and emergency rescue equipment, was recently recognized for their redesigned website. The Interactive Media Awards presented Metrics Marketing Group and Akron Brass with an “Outstanding Achievement” award in the manufacturing category. The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and develo...

  Nick Ravaji will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group Cosalt Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Ravaji as In-House Lawyer for the Group. In this role, Nick will report directly to Trevor Sands, CEO of Cosalt Group, and will be based at the Cosalt Offshore offices in Aberdeen. Nick will advise on a broad range of commercial activities, including partnerships with suppliers and clients. Nick will also take on the role of complian...

Shareholders will vote on proposals to take Cosalt off the Stock Exchange The chief executive of Cosalt said yesterday he wanted the company to return to private hands, but added he was confident in the future of the firm even if it remained listed. Shareholders in the engineering business will vote on proposals to take it off the Stock Exchange later this month, but Trevor Sands said the company was more focused on preparing for the busy months ahead. Mr Sands said he was...

TRANSCAER's Anhydrous Ammonia Training Tour is the first nationwide, product-specific training module More than 60,000 emergency responders across 37 states have received training in the safe handling and distribution of anhydrous ammonia by TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a voluntary national outreach effort that focuses on assisting communities in preparing for and responding to a possible hazardous material transportation incident.&nbs...

The firefighting truck will provide water support for wildland firefighting operations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed a Pierce® Tactical Water Tender wildland apparatus into service with the Garden Valley Fire Protection District (FPD) located in California’s El Dorado County. Engineered to meet National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) approved specifications, the new apparatus will provide water support for wildland firefighting...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people Axis Security, winner of Security Guarding Company of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards, has secured a contract to supply access control and concierge duties for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people divided amongst the five constituent councils...

Pierce places two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty with the Rapid City Fire Department in Rapid City, S.D. The department’s Pierce fleet now includes six front line engines, one reserve engine, one aerial, and five wildland brush trucks. In addition, the Department runs five Medtec ambulances. “We’re a high call volume department, and...

The site is the official source for Streamlight-branded merchandise and apparel Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, recently launched its new gear website, www.StreamlightGear.com. This site is the official source for Streamlight-branded merchandise and apparel. For the first time, customers, authorized distributors, employees and other fans of Streamlight can directly purchase high-quality promotional items, such as t-shirts and hats to show...

The new flash lights use a C4 LED to deliver up to 350 lumens measured system output Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced the SL-20L and SL-20LP rechargeable flashlights. The new lights are among the most powerful rechargeable handheld lights the company offers for first responders, industrial and automotive technicians and other professionals who require extremely bright light in their work environments. Both of the new...

The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 Vimpex has launched an extended range of EN54-4 approved and general use power supply units and chargers, which are available ex-stock for immediate delivery. The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 and provides a stable and fully regulated, true 24 Vdc output for fire alarm system applications under all power conditions. The unique regulation techniques ensure that even when running on standby batteries, a stable 24 Vdc s...

Firex South allows exhibitors to spend time with the local fire detection and life safety communities Continuing its policy of supporting UK trade events for the life safety and security industry, TOA Europe will exhibit at Firex South, Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, on 13-14 March 2012. “Firex South is a highly focused, regional event that allows us to spend quality time with the local fire detection, life safety and security installer communities,” comments Bre...

Mark has been with Hannay Reels since 2007 Hannay Reels is privileged to announce the promotion of Mark K. Saker as Sales Manager, effective March 12th. Mark's career started in his native England as an engineer and maintenance inspector in the aviation industry before moving over to the USA in 1991. Since then, he has worked for both Dynabil Industries and more recently Owens Corning in various supervisory roles. Mark has been with Hannay Reels since 2007, first as Plant Sa...

Striker delivers innovative fire suppression technology and excellent chassis performance Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation recently announced that a new generation Oshkosh Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle is now on duty at Roberts Field, Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) in Redmond, Ore. This is the first production model of the all-new Striker design. “The new generation Striker has immediately made a signific...

Opgal added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to the EyeSec thermal cameras Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to certain models of its EyeSec™ line of high-performance, uncooled thermal cameras. With this integrated option, Opgal is the only...

The HNE equipment complements other Vimpex products like masts, lighting, rescue and the fire fighting range German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer, HNE Technologie AG have partnered with Vimpex to bring their range of high pressure fire fighting equipment to the UK. HNE portable fire fighting systems are an extremely versatile solution for small fast response units requiring instant fire fighting capabilities. Ideal for fire and rescue as well as industrial app...

OxyReduct creates an environment where fires cannot start, by reducing the oxygen level in a closed room WAGNER UK has launched a new high-performance version of its OxyReduct Compact system, allowing the OxyReduct fire-free technology to be applied cost-effectively to even more applications. OxyReduct is well established as an ideal fire protection solution for mission critical applications where any business interruption is unacceptable or where the warehouse stock or archiv...

Streamlight's compact Night Com UV flashlight provides ultraviolet light for a variety of detection purposes Streamlight Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, has launched the compact Night Com UV flashlight, which features six UV LEDs to provide ultraviolet light for a variety of detection purposes. The versatile new light also provides a white LED for general and distance use.  Offering three separate lighting modes, the lithium battery-powered...

Fike’s LPCB-approved detectors offer a choice of fifteen combinations of heat and smoke detection modes LPCB approval has now been awarded to the popular Duonet and Quadnet ranges of addressable fire control panels from fire protection expert Fike, providing independent confirmation that these versatile panels meet and will continue to meet the requirements of EN54, the key European standard relating to components used in fire alarm systems. Approval for its addressable...

Hochiki Europe offers complete solutions for all fire detection and emergency lighting requirements For almost 100 years, Hochiki has led the way in the design and manufacture of innovative life safety solutions. Its leading edge commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting products have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for high-integrity and long-term reliability. Hochiki’s vision is to provide products and systems that achieve the highest...

The emergency lighting course is part of Hochiki’s CPD training portfolio which covers safety related subjects Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced a series of dates and locations where it will be hosting its emergency lighting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course during 2012. Designed for M&E contractors and consultants, architects and end users, the ‘Emergency Lighting Standards & Design...

The new Streamlight Stylus Pro Reach™ flashlight is designed to give  professionals increased visibility Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, today introduced the Stylus  Pro Reach™, a sleek, pen-sized flashlight with a flexible cable extension.  The new light is designed to give professionals in a wide range of industries increased features and visibility. The new, ultra-compact penlight utilizes a C4®...

The new hydraulic portable tank system, Model PTS-HA, allows quick, easy, and safe tank retrieval Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the Hydraulic Portable Tank System, Model PTS-HA. With the PTS-HA, Zico combines their popular Portable Tank System design with the added strength and reliability of self-contained hydraulic actuators, providing a more even, parallel operating motion. These hydraulic actuators create a stronger, more rigid system allowing for a hard cover and one har...

Honeywell to expand its gas and flame detection through the acquisition Honeywell acquired Fire Sentry Corporation, a privately-held manufacturer of innovative fire detection and control products for a broad range of industrial markets. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Yorba Linda, California, Fire Sentry’s product portfolio consists of fast-responding electro-optical flame detectors, portable test lamps, and dedicated control panels that are us...

Pierce Manufacturing received an order from Columbia fire division for three aerial tiller vehicles Each Pierce Aerial Tiller vehicle will feature a 105-foot Heavy Duty aerial ladder with a radio- controlled monitor, and a5th wheel tractor with TAK-4 independent suspension. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company,has received an order for three Pierce Aerial Tiller vehicles from the City of Columbus Division of Fire located in Columbus, Ohio. Built on Arrow XT c...

Before adopting RPM Farmington's firefighters relied primarily on 2-way radios Brooks Internet Software, Inc., a leader in enterprise output management (EOM), recently announced the Farmington NM Fire Department has deployed Brooks' RPM Remote Print Manager®. RPM enables the Farmington FD to quickly send 9-1-1 call transcripts to first responders, arming them with critical details about the nature of each emergency and hazards that may be faced upon arrival. These text an...

The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems The Big Red Guide is pleased to announce the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. Featuring over 300 products from several leading manufacturers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems and loudspeakers, including Bosch Security, Bardic and TOA, SourceEN54.eu will provide an unrivalled product comparison tool for specifi...

Alan Locke has been appointed as the new head of sales by Fike Security Technology Alan will have full responsibility for developing and implementing sales strategies for the UK and for world export markets. His initial focus will be on restructuring the Fike sales team in line with the principles of lean operation. To support and further enhance the success of its fast-growing business, fire protection expert Fike Safety Technology has appointed Alan Locke as Head of...