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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...

Mobile Concepts by SCOTTY has delivered this 32 foot hazmat trailer to the Charleston AFB New trailer from Mobile Concepts by SCOTTY will improve hazmat response Whether being transported or already present, hazardous materials pose a threat to first responders and victims during an emergency. Charleston Air Force Base has tackled that threat by arming itself with a vehicle to safely mitigate hazmat situations. The base recently took possession of a 32 foot hazmat traile...

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...

TriTech's Imc Fire Records solution helps Melrose Fire Department win a SAFER grant Grant to be used to increase firefighter staff by 10 percent over the course of five years With the assistance of the Imc Fire Records solution from TriTech Software Systems, the Melrose Fire Department in Massachusetts was awarded the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in March 2009. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities...

Xenonics Holdings has signed a significant distribution agreement with Aardvark Tactical New distribution agreement will leverage sales capability Xenonics Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Aardvark Tactical, Inc. (ATI), Azusa, California, for Xenonics' NightHunter high-intensity illumination systems and its SuperVision high-definition night vision devices. "Aardvark has long been Xenonics' most significan...

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...

Motorola has announced widescale shipments of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution Single-site digital trunking system cost-effectively expands communication systems and provides reliable digital technology Motorola, Inc. today announced shipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution that efficiently expands the capacity of the MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Two-way Radio System f...

Sepura's radios have won another Hungarian government contract New application strengthens Sepura's advance in eastern European markets Sepura's second largest customer in Hungary, the National Directorate General for Disaster Management, has added Sepura's Repeaters to its substantial fleet of Sepura TETRA radios for its fire brigades. In February 2007 the Hungarian government chose Sepura TETRA radios to operate on the country's national public safety network. This was t...

QinetiQ is now working to deliver a robot-based firefighting system in and around London Robots used to fight fires involving Acetylene cylinders Following a successful series of trials, QinetiQ is now working alongside key government partners to deliver a robot based service that is being used to help fight fires and support other major incidents - particularly if acetylene gas cylinders are involved which can become highly unstable - thereby protecting firefighters pl...

Mobile Concepts has helped many fire departments with grant applications Mobile Concepts assisted numerous departments with applications for the SCOTTY Fire Safety House, sprinkler trailers and PREP House For fire departments that applied for the 2008 Fire Safety and Preventions grant earlier this spring, the wait is almost over. According to Mobile Concepts' grant assistance coordinator Kim Tuscan, the delay in announcing the awards is reported to be a result of...

Mobile command interior with 4 workstations and conference/meeting room and kitchenette (not shown) Section 1122 Program provides funding for PA's mobile command trailers Through a program established for law enforcement, the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) has placed an order for five mobile command trailers with Mobile Concepts by Scotty.The section 1122 program refers to the section of the federal government's National Defense...

Fleetwood RV are back on track after completion of acquisition by American Industrial Partners American Industrial Partners has completed the acquisition of Fleetwood Motorized Recreational Vehicle Business, including the Goldshield Fiberglass Supply Business American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (“AIP”) has completed the acquisition of the motorized recreational vehicle business (“Fleetwood RV” or the “Company”) of Fleetwood E...

HazMat responders at work: CSB will investigate the fatal release of ammonia at Tanner Industries HazMat incident has tragic consequences The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying an investigation team to the site of an anhydrous ammonia release that occurred earlier today at Tanner Industries, located south of Swansea, South Carolina, the agency announced. According to media reports, a woman driving her car near the facility was overcome by the ammonia vapor and w...

Channellock is holding a sweepstakes for first responders to celebrate the launch of its #89 Rescue Tool Competition highlights new product release Channellock, a manufacturer of high-quality pliers and assorted hand tools, is holding a sweepstakes aimed at firefighters and emergency responders to promote the release of its #89 Rescue Tool. Prizes range from the #89 Rescue Tool to a trip for two to the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony and game on Augus...

MSA U offers training and information on all MSA products New online training center covers all MSA products MSA, the maker of fire service products including SCBA, Cairns helmets, thermal imaging cameras, gas detectors, and more, is now offering an online education resource that firefighter and other first responders can use to access training and product information relative to all MSA products.MSA U is an online training center that features a wide range of training prog...

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...

A member of SINE during fire tests on Sepura's STP8000 TETRA radio Firefighter training exercises show real benefits of TETRA radios SINE, the Danish public safety network, has undertaken ‘real-life' situational fire tests on Sepura's STP8000 hand-held radio that have impressed fire-fighters in Denmark. The radio's performance was tested on board one of Europe's largest passenger car ferries, while in another exercise the STP8000 was exposed to extreme temperatures...

ROSENBAUER staff pose with the PANTHER truck destined for Dubai International Airport A new addition to the PANTHER ARFF vehicle family ROSENBAUER, the leader in the global special vehicle market, has delivered its first ARFF from the PANTHER 8x8 series with a 19,000 l of extinguishing agent payload to Dubai International Airport. The largest ARFF vehicle around The new PANTHER 8x8 has two rear-mounted 625 hp engines with total propulsive power of 1,250 hp and has a maxim...

Sales Manager Stefan Gugerbauer, ESEPA President Nikos Sachinidis and ROSENBAUER CEO Julian Wagner with the donated FOX pump Greek aid organisation ESEPA and Racot Fire Service from Poland both awarded pumps The ROSENBAUER Group President and CEO Julian Wagner, has handed over FOX portable pumps to both the Greek aid organization, ESEPA, and the Racot volunteer fire service from the county of Koscian, Poland. Nikos Sachinidis, the ESEPA president, gratefully accepted thi...

ROSENBAUER has delivered a 3-axle PANTHER truck to Innsbruck Airport ROSENBAUER delivers ARFF truck to a third Austrian airport At the beginning of July 2009, ROSENBAUER, the leader in the global special vehicle market, delivered a 3-axle PANTHER to Innsbruck Airport. This order means that following Graz and Salzburg, a third Austrian airport has been equipped with a PANTHER ARFF vehicle.

Crimson Fire, Inc. has announced EMC as a new dealer Crimson Fire, Inc. has welcomed EMC as a new dealer in its growing Southwestern region The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer said EMC will sell and service Crimson Fire's full line of custom fire trucks, aerials and rescue vehicles in the state of Arizona. EMC has nearly two decades of experience in the fire services and emergency-rescue market, as well as expertise working with hospitals, railroad companies, federal ag...

Ohio CAT's HQ: the company has joined Crimson Fire as a new dealer Experience with heavy equipment makes Ohio CAT ideally suited to supplying fire departments Ohio CAT, one of the largest distributor of construction equipment, power systems and agricultural equipment in the state of Ohio, has added fire apparatus to its heavy equipment lineup by joining Crimson Fire, Inc. as a new dealer. The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer said that Ohio CAT will sell and service Crimson...

Hi-Tech E.V.S, Inc. has joined Crimson Fire, Inc. as a new dealer New dealer will expand Crimson Fire's reach throughout California Hi-Tech E.V.S., Inc. has joined Crimson Fire as a new dealer. The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks, aerials and rescue vehicles said that Hi-Tech will serve Central and Northern California as well as Northern Nevada from its Oakdale, Calif. headquarters. The company was founded in 1987 and has grown to be a respected regi...

Pierce's Contender is the Hillsdale Rural Fire Department's first new fire apparatus for 63 years Contender is the department's first new fire apparatus in 63 years Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today announced it has delivered a Contender® by Pierce custom pumper to the Hillsdale Rural Fire Department in Hillsdale, Mich. With the assistance of a FEMA grant, the department purchased its first new apparatus in 63 years. Prior to this, the d...

The Pierce Contender: 29 Contenders and 2 Velocity HAZMAT vehicles have been purchased by the U.S. Navy Order includes 29 Contender by Pierce custom pumpers and two Velocity HAZMAT units Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today announced a new order from the United States Navy for 29 Contender® by Pierce custom pumper fire trucks. This is in addition to a recent separate order for two Pierce® Velocity® HAZMAT vehicles. The 31 vehicles will be...

Unifire AB's Force monitor range has been featured in an industry magazine Company's Force monitor range highlighted Unifire's Force series, stainless steel, remote-controlled water monitors are featured in the June 2009 edition of Asia Pacific Fire Magazine. The article, located in the magazine's Monitor Buyer's Guide, describes the monitors in detail and points out a number of the monitors' state-of-the-art features, including their ability to be networked together wit...

Forty of Motorola's TETRA Base Stations are now live across Denmark's SINE public safety network Robust, environmentally-friendly TETRA solution backed up by fuel cell technology Motorola, Inc. today announced that a total of forty Motorola TETRA Base Stations with fuel cell back-up are now live across Denmark's SINE public safety network, with approximately 50 planned and commissioned for installation throughout the remainder of the year. The environmentally friend...

TenCate has sold Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd Positive agreements reached between companies Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) and Noel P Hunt International Limited have reached agreement on the takeover of the TenCate 50% interest in the joint venture Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd of Cheltenham (Australia). The takeover price of the shares amounts to AUD 40 million (approximately € 23 million). The book profit on the sale of the 50% interest amounts to approximately €...