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GGP Systems has launched a route planner designed to maximise the number of building inspections New route planner developed with UK fire and rescue services GGP Systems has launched an innovative route planner for UK fire and rescue services. Designed to reduce travelling times and costs and maximise the number of building inspections made by fire safety inspectors, GGP Routing utilises the most up to date street maps to ensure optimal routing taking into account a range o...

Streamlight has appointed Mike Dineen has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing New appointee has "tremendous expertise" in markets including public safety Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professional and consumer applications, today announced the appointment of Michael F. Dineen to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Dineen will be responsible for overall sales managemen...

Sepura supplies the Portuguese government with TETRA radios Lord Davies formally congratulates Sepura on contract On Friday 16th October the UK Minister for Trade, Investment and Business, Lord Davies of Abersoch, visited Sepura to congratulate the Cambridge-based company on securing a framework contract for the supply of digital TETRA radios to the Portuguese Ministry of Internal Affairs - the Ministério da Administração Interna (MAI). The radios...

HAZUS 2010 will be held in Indianapolis Next year's conference will be held in Indianapolis The 4th annual HAZUS conference will be held August 23-25, 2010 in Indianapolia, Indiana.  The HAZUS conference provides a unique opportunity for users of all levels in a wide variety of professions, including all public safety operatives, to share expertise and experience in the development and use of HAZUS-MH. Those who should attend include: First responders Local...

Registration for FDIC 2010 is now open Imagine the impact ON YOU Join us for FDIC 2010 - the fire service's premier event and largest annual gathering of fire professionals in North America. We have put together another thorough and challenging training program. H.O.T. evolutions and pre-conference workshop schedules have been revamped for more convenient scheduling and to give you the opportunity to get the most out of your training experience. Below are just a few of the...

The Road Rescue manufacturing facility in South Carolina Investments in facilities and equipment will increase productivity In a move to strengthen its operations and performance, Road Rescue has received additional capital investment and leadership support from its parent company, Spartan Motors, Inc. As part of a strategic initiative announced six months ago, Spartan Motors has made capital investments in facilities and equipment to strengthen the Marion, S.C. manufactur...

A Type 6 Light Brush Unit model for wildland use from KME Fire Apparatus New contracts for KME following reach-out to wildland community KME Fire Apparatus recently announced that it has made major efforts in reaching out to the wildland fire community. The company believes that such efforts are a good fit with its existing product lines and will only help in sustaining the growth that the company has experienced over the several years. "KME has always made good wildland p...

A+A 2009 will include a "Disaster Control Forum" and live presentations International event will use demonstrate need for planned, coordinated disaster control A+A 2009 in Düsseldorf, the leading international event for safety, security and health at work, this year for the first time deals with the topic of disaster control. The programme at the A+A Congress has now been extended to include a day-long "Disaster Control Forum" to be held on 4 November. The talks...

The campaign will see fire fighters communicate fire safety messages to Key Stage 1 children Supported by The Department of Children, Schools and Families, this year's campaign will focus on 'planning a safe escape' and will be specifically targeted at Key Stage 1 children. The Fire Fighters Charity and the Communities and Local Government Fire Kills Campaign are working together to encourage Fire and Rescue Services to work with their local primary schools...

FLAME-SIM training software has been purchased by Leduc Fire Services Company's training software has been purchased by Leduc Fire Services FLAME-SIM continues to expand its Canadian client base thanks to The City of Leduc Fire Services (LFS), located in Alberta, Canada. Leduc, a combination department, recently purchased four seats of the training simulation software as well as the Rugged Mobile Center. FLAME-SIM will be used by LFS in order to strengthen a unique new p...

Streamlight is warning against the use of inferior quality flashlight batteries Use of substandard lithium batteries in flashlights can lead to fire, explosion or burn hazards Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights for industrial, fire and rescue, law enforcement professionals and sporting enthusiasts, today issued another warning about purchasing and using inferior quality lithium 123A batteries with its flashlight products or other product...

Streamlight has announced it is now introducing a new basic performance standard for flashlight manufacture Company helped lead effort to create standardized tests, uniform rating system Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights for automotive repair, industrial, fire and rescue, law enforcement professionals and sporting enthusiasts, reported it has begun implementing a new basic performance standard for flashlights. The company was instru...

A screenshot from FLAME-SIM showing three firefighters in a virtual scenario New customer hopes FLAME-SIM will provide helpful virtual experience to firefighters FLAME-SIM is excited to announce the addition of Red Deer Emergency Services to the rapidly growing FLAME-SIM family! Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES), FLAME-SIM’s first international customer, is located in Alberta, Canada and serves the City of Red Deer and the surrounding region. RDES maintains a profess...

Bushfire CRC PhD student Phil Lacy led the activity, which attracted 22 participants Managing fuel in eucalypt plantations is dangerous to the success of the plantation. Managing fuel in eucalypt plantations is critical to the success of the plantation. The Bushfire CRC had a seminar and field trip at Casino in northern New South Wales to show the latest research in this field. Bushfire CRC PhD student Phil Lacy led the activity, which attracted 22 participants including f...

IFSTA has launched an online survey to determine the level of interest for audio books Firefighter training publisher issues audio book title survey IFSTA has recently considered publishing our most popular titles in an audio book format. By answering these 21 questions, you will help us to determine the level of interest for audio books and related electronic products. This survey should take approximately four minutes or less to complete. IFSTA strives to meet our custo...

The Portuguese Ministry of Interior has selected Sepura TETRA radios for its public safety teams New contract with deliveries of up to 40,000 TETRA radio terminals forecast Sepura Plc ("the Company"), a global leader in the design, development, and supply of TETRA digital radios, has secured a framework contract to supply users on the Portuguese national TETRA network, SIRESP. An immediate order will be placed for 17,000 radios and corresponding accessories and is for...

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has unveiled a new YouTube channel offering online training videos Educational, how-to videos available for emergency responders Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has launched a new YouTube channel devoted to instructional training for individuals who work with hazardous materials. The channel was created as part of a broader effort to provide fire-fighters, military and other emergency response teams with educational tools on how to effec...

An image from the new safety video issued by CSB, which depicts the fatal chemical accident at T2 Laboratories Video depicts reactive chemical accident at T2 Laboratories that killed four, injured 32 The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a new nine-minute computer animated safety video depicting the tragic reactive chemical accident that devastated T2 Laboratories in Jacksonville, Florida. Entitled "Runaway: Explosion at T2 Laboratories," the video detai...

ROSENBAUER's production facility in Leonding, Austria, where the company held its recent all-day press event "Information management for emergency services" was a keynote theme ROSENBAUER held an all-day press event at its production facility in Leonding, Austria on 17th and 18th September. At this event, some interesting recent and current vehicle shipments were presented, and the extensions to the facility were officially inaugurated. The newly built service &...

ROSENBAUER's new mobile information system was developed in the course of a research project New information system developed to provide the emergency services with mobile operational management Together with its project partners, the Austrian Fire Services Association, the Upper Austrian "Fachhochschule" in Hagenberg, mobilkom austria and Siemens, in the course of a research project, ROSENBAUER has developed an information system for mobile operational management. The focus...

Registration deadlines are fast approaching for FHETS Registration deadline for FHETS is approaching It's almost here! The 2009 FIREHOUSE Software Education and Training Seminar (FHETS), to be held October 13th - 16th at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is approaching quickly. We would like to take this time to give you some helpful information for this year's conference. Hotel reservations If you have not made your hotel reservatio...

Streamlight will donate $1 for each pink Nano Light (pictured) sold to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Streamlight to donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each pink Nano Light® sold Streamlight® Inc. a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, announced it has introduced the pink key-chain Nano Light®, designed to help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Streamlight will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Fo...

Model Twiggy and fire fighters from Battersea Heliport in London washing cars for National Car Wash Day Supermodel Twiggy Lawson is getting all in lather in preparation for The Fire Fighters Charity National Car Wash Day! The fundraising event which provides drivers across the UK with the chance to brush up on their knowledge of home fire safety, whilst their cars receive a gleaming polish from local fire fighters, takes place on Saturday 19th September - also coincidentally...

The scene of the explosion at T2 Laboratories in December 2007 Report notes company did not recognize hazards of chemical process The massive December 2007 explosion and fire at T2 Laboratories in Jacksonville was caused by a runaway chemical reaction that likely resulted from an inadequate reactor cooling system, investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said in a final draft report released today. The Board is to vote on the report findings and recommendatio...

Navistar has unveiled MaxxForce TV, an online channel allowing customers to see MaxxForce engines in detail Innovative online entertainment channel gives customers a closer look at MaxxForce engines As Navistar completes its final testing stages and prepares for the upcoming launch of its 2010 MaxxForce® engines, a new online entertainment channel - MaxxForce TV - is making its debut. Starting this month, customers will be able to learn about the benefits of Navistar's...

The Fire Fighters Charity asked the public to support the work of the UK's Fire and Rescue Services The 9th September 2009......was the only day for another 100 years that we could abbreviate to 9.9.9! To pay tribute to this occasion, The Fire Fighters Charity asked the public to show their support to the work of the UK's Fire and Rescue Services by taking part in a 999 Fitness Challenge whilst raising money for injured fire fighters and burns survivors. The C...

Dusseldorf Fire and Rescue Service has chosen an integrated solution by Geutebruck and Schneider Intercom New system links twelve fire stations via IP network The Dusseldorf Fire and Rescue Service recently replaced its ten year old video and intercom systems with a new integrated video- and intercom-over-IP solution from manufacturers Geutebruck and Schneider Intercom. The system, which links twelve fire stations via the existing municipal IP network, serves two functions...

NIPSTA will host a state-approved auto extrication training program for firefighters this September Hands-on training meets NFPA extrication guidelines  In late September the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) will host the state-approved Vehicle/Machinery-Technician Level program for firefighters who have successfully completed the Operations Level training. This advanced curriculum meets the guidelines of NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. Scen...

E-Semble's XVR has been chosen by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service E-Semble XVR selected for its flexibility British Fire & Rescue Service Warwickshire have awarded E-Semble a contract for delivering virtual reality training software. Warwickshire has several years of experience in using virtual reality in their incident command training courses. After a thorough study of the current available virtual reality simulation systems, E-Semble's XVR platform was selected...

Verizon has increased its wildfire relief efforts for both firefighters and victims of wildfire Firefighters, evacuees depend on network performance, free communications services to remain connected Verizon has expanded wildfire relief efforts to include free service restoral for customers who have lost their home in the fires, which have burned more than 150,000 acres across Southern California. As part of ongoing assistance for fire victims, Verizon is waiving charges fo...