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Firefighters Lieutenant Mike Swanson, Lee Ferguson and Engineer Jason Whitehead were recently inducted into the Bullard Save-A-Life Club for rescuing a woman by using a thermal imaging camera. The firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department in Bedford, Texas are the 64th fire department in the Country to be inducted into the Save-A-Life-Club, which recognizes firefighters who use a Bullard Thermal Imager to save a life. On the evening of October 7, the crew of Engine 151 responded to a struc...

Rob Elkins has been appointed Shipping/Receiving Manager at Elkhart Brass Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Robert (Rob) Elkins has accepted the position of Shipping/Receiving Manager at Elkhart's corporate headquarters. In his new position, Rob will focus on maximizing the efficiency of Elkhart's "controlled warehouse" methodology. Most recently, Rob was the Distribution/Warehouse Manager at Atlantis Plastics, Inc.  In addition, he has served in several supervisory...

Elkhart Brass has appointed Curt McDowell as Commissioning Engineer - Industrial Monitor Systems Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Curt McDowell has accepted the position of Commissioning Engineer - Industrial Monitor Systems. This newly created position reports to Steve Bollinger, Industrial Systems Product Manager, as part of Elkhart's on-going efforts to increase availability of personnel for off-site industrial product installations.  Curt has engine...

Marioff Corporation Oy announced that it has been selected to install a HI-FOG® Water Mist Fire Protection System in Helsinki's new underground tunnel service network. The installation will be Finland's first automatic tunnel fire protection system. Marioff is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Helsinki underground service network will allow the city to expand its pedestrian zones by limiting traffic through the downtown area. The project includes a two...

Unifire AB has launched an all-new web site, www.PirateSafe.com, devoted entirely to the company’s Anti Pirate Water Cannon System. The PirateSafe.com web site features a host of information about the cannons and the system generally, including photos with a slide-show option, technical specifications, a sample system configuration, features and more. According to Unifire’s Director of International Sales & Marketing, Mr Roger Barrett James, "Unifire has created the PirateSafe....

W.S. Darley & Co. have won a major defense equipment contract Darley wins major government defense contract Continuing to execute their strategic plan to increase Federal Government business, W.S. Darley & Company, trusted worldwide since 1908, has been awarded another major contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program. This program was previously referred to as a Prime Vendor contract. The new Sp...

Lifesaving Resources has released their 2009 schedule of Water and Ice Rescue training programs designed specifically for First Responders. These courses include a series of Ice Rescue Technician Courses, an annual Ice Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy, a Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course, a series of Water Rescue Technician Courses, and an annual Water Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy. All courses meet or exceed NFPA 1670 Standard for Technician Rescue. For information and/or registration,...

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. have announced a near 40% rise in sales throughout 2008 Ferrara Fire announce rise in sales throughout 2008 Chris Ferrara, founder and CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, has announced that 2008 sales at the Louisiana emergency vehicle manufacturer rose nearly 40%, as compared to 2007. Ferrara set sales records in their Inferno XD and Igniter XD custom chassis, aerial apparatus and the specialty vehicles market. Especially strong was the company's...

The professional fire-fighters of Witten placed great importance on a low overall height for their new HLF, and due to a modification of the roof loading and re-positioned blue lights, the vehicle was created as specified with a height of just 2.9 m. The IVECO 160 E 30 on-road chassis, with an engine performance of 300 HP and an Allison MD 3060 automatic transmission, provides outstanding handling characteristics, is very manoeuvrable and is ideal for the urban environment in and around Wi...

The town of Ostfildern recently took delivery of two IVECO Magirus emergency service fire fighting vehicles on Mercedes Atego chassis. The range of equipment was selected on an individual basis in close coordination with the respective sub-stations. The vehicle for the Nellingen brigade is, for example, additionally equipped with water supply gear. In the equipment locker, there is the possibility of laterally storing, among other things, a portable pump - easily removable by means of a lift -...

With their new 20/16s, the professional fire-fighters of Pforzheim have taken possession of a fully customised solution from IVECO Magirus. Particular attention was paid to maximising ergonomics and ensuring easy accessibility to equipment whilst, at the same time, maintaining compact external dimensions. With these multi-purpose vehicles and their extensive ranges of equipment, nearly all operations can be completed simultaneously.    

Designed and built especially to meet the needs of the Evonik Degussa company fire-brigade at its Stockhausen plant (Krefeld/Rhineland-Palatinate), IVECO Magirus recently delivered the HTLF 40/40-4-250-100, which the fire-fighters now proudly now proudly call their "new giant". The profile of a truly gigantic vehicle: Chassis: IVECO stralis AD 260 S 36 Y/PS Crew: 1 + 8 Engine performance: 264 kW (360 HP) Vehicle dimensions: 12,000 x 1,500 x 3,600 mm (L x W X H) Permissible tota...

In many respects, the order processed by IVECO MAGIRUS Weisweil earlier this year was quite remarkable: 45 highly mobile multipurpose vehicles for difficult rescue operations which usually go by the name of "rescue vehicle with crane". All the vehicles (manufactured according to customer requirements) were designed for use in mountainous regions (drive configuration 6x6x6, GVW 27,000 kg, engine performance 298 kW/400 HP). Power transmission can be carried out on the three axles, which - for bet...

The first of two airport crash tenders type FLF Z8 with extinguishing articulated arm were commissioned by the Nuremberg airport fire brigade on the 14th of November, 2008.Ziegler designed the first airport crash tender type Z8, created especially for the demands of aircraft fire fighting, for Nuremberg airport more than 16 years ago; and supplied the model in 1992.Part of the Z8 series, the new generation of this proven and successful model has now been delivered to the airport fire brigade&nbs...

New from Ziegler - High-performance, low noise blower Tempest TCA 16 H 5.5 The Tempest TCA comes with a 4-stroke motor 4.2 kW (5.5 HP) motor, manufactured by Honda. The ventilator housing of powder-coated aluminium is safely secured by a protective grid of galvanized steel wire. A special propeller of glass-fibre reinforced nylon results in a considerably improved air flow. The angle of the transport frame (powder coated and elastically cushioned, with wheels and extendable han...

The fire-brigade in Güglingen - headed by Commander Bernd Neubauer - has received another IVECO MAGIRUS LF 10/6 tank pumper. This meant that one of the brigade's other vehicles could then be handed over to the sub-station in Eibensbach under the command of Uwe Koch. Both brigades are now equipped with IVECO MAGIRUS vehicles. The handover and exchange of key rings was carried out under the watchful eye of the mayor, Klaus Dieterich, in a ceremony with baked vehicle keys.

Bullard has expanded its value-added services by offering firefighters a new state-of-the-art online thermal imaging training program. The Bullard Smartline Thermal Imaging course takes you through six easy-to-manage lessons that explain thermal imaging technology and how to interpret images using a thermal imager. This in-depth online training is the first offered by a thermal imaging manufacturer and is a free service. It covers the complete line of Bullard Thermal Imagers for the fire servi...

“OK, off to the outdoor area!” is often heard during driver safety training in Obrigheim - and the participants from the Rhine-Neckar, Neckar-Odenwald and Heilbronn districts are only too happy to oblige. However, before the practical element can begin, first comes the theory: instruction is provided by experts from the fire service and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) and focuses on the fundamentals of driving safety along with the special features of off-road operatio...

Record attendance in Fulda: with over 20,000 visitors, the RETTmobil 2008 was very successful. At the same time as the fair, the 5th German fire-fighters association's conference took place which adopted trendsetting ideas for the fire-fighting sector. Naturally, the president of the association, Hans-Peter Kröger, and his deputy, Ralf Ackermann, paid a visit to our stand - after all, it was Conrad Dietrich Magirus, who founded the German fire-fighters association in 1853. 

Cooper Fulleon are very proud of the quality of the products that they manufacture - but recognise that this is only half the story. Following consultation with their customers over the past 12 months the world leading manufacturer of alarm and signalling devices has placed an extremely high priority on further improving its customer service, and is now reaping the benefits.Through adopting initiatives such as the LEAN manufacturing process, which involves 'Waste Elimination to Deliver Customer...

For fire departments searching for the latest innovation in mobile safety education technology, Mobile Concepts by Scotty has developed the PREP (PLAN, RESPOND, EDUCATE, PREPARE) HOUSE. This customized mobile classroom features portable technology which will make grant reviewers sit up and take notice. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program awards grants to fire departments for equipment that will enhance their ability to protect the public and fire...

Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professional and consumer applications, today announced a series of personnel moves in its military, law enforcement and industrial sales teams, designed to further strengthen its growing presence in these markets. Matt Baker has been appointed to the position of Director of Sales - Military and Federal divisions. Baker, who assumes responsibility for sales activities with the U.S. government and military servi...

Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc, in partnership with Waterous Worldwide, is proud to announce the new Intelligent CAF Selector (ICS) for Unibody electric valves, a valve discharge controller which brings CAFS functionality to a whole new level. With the ICS, firefighters have a single control point for the discharge - no additional switches, controls or gauges needed. Both valve position and pressure are clearly displayed on the controller. A "CAF ON" button activates the CAF discharge air valve an...

AMKUS, Inc., proudly introduces South Shore Fire & Safety as the new Authorized Distributor for Sales and Service in the territory of Long Island, New York. AMKUS Rescue Systems has always been a very strong and critical part of the Fire and Rescue Services within New York State. This addition will now bring the "Made in America" High Power & Lightweight Rescue Tool to the fine agencies of Long Island. We are proud to partner with South Shore F&S to increase and elevate the stringen...

Ziegler's new release: TCAFS, a portable compressed air foam unit TCAFS consists of a water-foam-air proportioning unit (compressed-air foam unit DLS 1200 / 400) pressure proportioning unit DZA4). The unit comes complete with foam dosage and compresssor. Water is supplied via a pump mounted in the vehicle (at 5 - 12 bar pressure). The inlet is Storz C threaded; mixture outlet Storz C, and foam inlet Storz D. For more information, visit www.ziegler.de.

For industrial technicians and firefighters who work daily in hazardous conditions - where flammable gases or vapors can ignite with little or no warning - having a trusted flashlight can make all the difference. Streamlight® offers the most extensive line-up of lights that meet that test every day for firefighters and for workers in frequently dangerous locations, ranging from petroleum refineries and utility gas plants to aircraft hangars and fuel-service areas. In fact, Streamlight boas...

At the end of October 2008 the inspection tests for a ROSENBAUER PANTHER 6x6_CA5 ARFF vehicle successfully took place at the ROSENBAUER headquarters in Leonding/Austria. The vehicle inspection was supervised by the AML (Airports Mauritius Ltd.) Inspection Team, Mr Toolsee and Mr Bennymadoo, and the ROSENBAUER exclusive agent for Mauritius, Mr Clifford Ransley. At present, the ROSENBAUER PANTHER 6x6_CA5 is being shipped to Mauritius; and will be handed over to Airports of Mauritius by the end o...

The Sonos sounder from Klaxon Signals, now NF approved for the French market The Sonos sounder and sounder-beacon from Klaxon Signals recently gained NF approval to fulfil the requirements of the French market. The NF certification mark confirms the quality, safety, reliability and performance of certified products meet the relevant French standards. Klaxon Signals Technical Manager John Maguire commented: "We are pleased to announce this approval and hope that it shows ou...

Oasis Academy Wintringham has installed Vimpex Fire-Cryer® multi-message Voice Sounders to ensure safe evacuation in the event of an incident. The Oasis Academy opened in September 2007, and replaced Wintringham School. In its first year the Academy was housed in the existing school buildings, but during the 2008/2009 academic year it will transfer its 1,100 students and staff to brand new buildings. It is in this new development that ADT Fire & Security has installed over 230 Fire-Crye...

To show their appreciation for the newest addition to their department, the Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 served homemade Jambalaya to more than 900 E-ONE employees. During the pre-build for their sixth E-ONE unit, the members of the fire company asked if they could cook for the employees when they returned for their final inspection.  E-ONE happily accepted the offer for the homemade Cajun cuisine. “I think we enjoyed cooking as much as they enjoyed eating it,” said W...