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  Budd Lake firefighters put their 1998 Mack pumper with its retrofitted CAFS unit through its paces during training Budd Lake's service area generates calls for everything from woodland wildfires to residential structure fires to light industry blazes.A Waterous compressed air foam system (CAFS) retrofit of a 1998 MR Mack pumper two years ago convinced members of the Budd Lake (N.J.) Fire Department that compressed air foam should become an essential part of its fi...

Cummins Power South, certified that E-ONE completed all the necessary requirements for engine installation E-ONE worked closely with Cummins for approximately two years to make sure the installation went smoothly.In a letter to E-ONE, Cummins Power South, LLC, certified that E-ONE completed all the necessary requirements for engine installation and has approved E-ONE to begin using the 2010 EPA-compliant ISC/ISL engines. "E-ONE continues to be an industry leader, we were th...

There is currently a higher order intake for protective fabrics, with improving prospects for aerospace Dividend € 0.60 per share (60% pay-out) Highlights 2009 • Revenues: € 842 million (2008: € 1,033 million; -18% autonomous). • EBITA: € 41.5 million (2008: € 95.4 million). • EBITA margin: 4.9% (2008: 9.2%). • Net profit: € 23.9 million (2008: € 51.1 million). • Stringent cash management effective:...

Don Holmstrom has updated the public on CSB's investigation of the catastrophic accident at Kleen Energy A transcript of the statement by CSB Lead Investigator Don Holmstrom."Good morning. I am CSB Lead Investigator Don Holmstrom; thank you for coming to this CSB news conference. The Chemical Safety Board is an independent federal agency that investigates and reports to the public on the causes of major chemical accidents at industrial sites across the country. The CSB...

The month of March celebrates the contributions made by women in fire fighting industry and EMS Message from USFA:"Since 1981, this nation has recognized the month of March as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions made by all women to this great nation of ours. I am honored to join with many others in recognizing the countless and unselfish acts of so many women serving their communities in fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations as firefighters...

The new facility will provide professional instruction in fire fighting and disaster management Beginning in 2011, the new training facility will be the first of its kind organized by the private sector.   The Fire Science Academy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (FSAKSA) in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will, with ongoing consulting assistance from the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy Worldwide (FSAW), soon be breaking ground on its new train...

The new site will feature discussion blogs, date reservation for company special training, and news links Future additions will include a "Friends of FSA" membership program and a live training field web cam. Starting April 1, 2010, you will notice some changes to the Fire Science Academy Web site - www.fireacademy.unr.edu. The focus of the changes will increase the interactivity of our site, provide our clients with easy access to timely information regarding the in...

FSA wildland fire classes meet all National Wildland Coordinating Group standards As areas of the West continue to struggle with drought conditions, another year of tinder dry grass and the threat of large wildland fires await. The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy (FSA) offers a set of Wildland Fire classes which meet all applicable National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. The FSA's Wildland Fire curriculum consists of Wildland Firefigh...

Asia Info Day provided a glimpse of the upcoming security expo, Intersec Thailand 2010 Asia Info Day - Advancing Security in Southeast Asia, held on 4 February, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok, attracted a number of industry leaders and participants.The event was organised for security industry peers to update themselves with the latest market intelligence and make contact with a number of experts. Dr Vallop Kingchansilp, President for Asian Professional Security...

The new board will help develop 24-7 as a leader in fire service training programmes The Health and Safety Institute has announced the list of new members of the 24-7 Fire Advisory Board. Health and Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, inclusive of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, is proud to announce the release of 24-7 Fire. This new professional education and fire training series from Health & Safety Institute h...

Firehouse partners with NVFC to encourage health and wellness among Fire Service Firefighters are encouraged to visit the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program in booth 504 at Firehouse World, March 2-4. Cygnus Expositions, a division of Cygnus Business Media, have announced that they will provide resources and space for the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program at Firehouse World 2010 in San Diego, CA, February 28-March 4, the country's larg...

  MD Volunteers launch Volunteer Fire-Rescue Recruiting Station in Montgomery county   The new volunteer fire-rescue recruiting station will meet the needs of the 19 volunteer fire and rescue departments in Montgomery County.Many departments across the country are struggling with a decline in fire-rescue and EMS volunteers while at the same time facing higher call volumes and increased demands on the department. The Montgomery County (MD) Volunteer Fire Rescue...

After researching available options, Clark County F.D. chose the CyberLock system for tracking their narcotics Clark County Fire Department has implemented the CyberLock system of electronic lock cylinders and programmable keys to manage and control access to their controlled substances. As the largest fire department in the State of Nevada, Clark County provides emergency services to an area encompassing 7,910 square miles that includes the Las Vegas Strip and neighboring r...

The FIA annual conference will be held on Mar 25, 2010 at Northampton The annual conference is titled 'The 2010 FIA Conference: Entering a New Decade in Fire Safety'.Would you like to promote your products and services at the FIA conference? FIA has a limited number of company stand or table top exhibition spaces at this event, each costing £299+VAT, giving you access to this important FIA event and a wide variety of attendees. In addition to the chance to...

All conference registrants will receive their interactive compact discs shortly, along with maps and abstracts The much anticipated 3rd Annual HAZUS Conference Proceedings have been mailed. All conference registrants will be receiving their interactive compact discs (CDs) shortly. The CDs are full of information and provide a dynamic format for reviewing the conference proceedings. Speakers' biographies, photos and presentations have been included as well as the a...

  Pierce delivers 12 industrial firefighting vehicles to Venezuela Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it has delivered 12 vehicles - one rescue, one aerial platform and 10 industrial pumpers - to Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) through three contracts. All 12 vehicles will be placed into service beginning in March 2010. The total value of all three contracts is more than $15 million. "Pierce industrial firefighting appa...

The National Volunteer Fire Council has released its 2009 Annual Report The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released its 2009 Annual Report. The Report, which is also available on the NVFC web site, highlights all of the NVFC's initiatives over the past year and looks at the many ways the organization is working for you. The NVFC had a very busy year in 2009. It worked hard to advocate for the volunteer on Capitol Hill, and saw many victories and positive st...

Ostarello brings a wide knowledge of truck and engine businesses to the role, as well as technical expertise Navistar International Corporation has announced the appointment of Steve Ostarello to vice president of the company's powertrain product development organization. Ostarello, a Navistar veteran with more than 25 years of experience, has held numerous roles of increasing responsibility in the company's engine engineering organization, including his most recent as...

Previously unavailable safety services will now be provided to the Santa Clarita motion picture industry Within the next three to six months, Southern California FIRE & EMS and Symons Event Safety will be expanding by providing basic and advanced life support services to the Santa Clarita motion picture industry.With the news of Disney's plans to build studios at Golden Oak Ranch virtually transforming Santa Clarita into the next Hollywood, Southern California FI...

NFPA's new digital catalogs allow users to access information in a new interactive format The first two catalogs released center around NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched new high-resolution digital catalogs to allow users to access information in a new interactive format. Items related to specific topics or codes and standards ar...

The Central Hudson Propane Plant utilises new Thermablok Aerogel® insulation The new plant saves money and surpasses Government regulated fire codes. Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) r...

24-7 Fire is the new professional education and fire training series from HSI 24-7 Fire is a new series of professional training programme developed with the assistance of the new 24-7 Fire Advisory Board.Health and Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, inclusive of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, is proud to announce the release of 24-7 Fire. This new professional education and fire training series from Health & Safety Instit...

Southern California FIRE & EMS will be adding additional staff and services to meet the high demand Southern California FIRE & EMS has announced the addition of new training classes, services, and staffing for the year 2010 that are geared to give the company a more solid footing in the fire/ems industry as well as the motion picture/events industry. As one of the fastest growing motion picture/event safety companies, they have announced the following staffing addit...

  Holland's Groningen province has recently signed a contract for the supply of Bristol's firefighter PPE The contract calls for 600 sets of fire coats and trousers which will provide protection for all Groningen's firefighters in towns across the province. Holland's Groningen province has recently become the third in the country to sign a contract for the supply of Bristol's firefighter PPE under the European Tendering Process adding substantially to the company's cover...

Sarah Brown has thanked KFRS and other search and rescue team for their contribution in Halti Sarah Brown hosted a tea at Downing Street to thank a specialist search and rescue team - including staff from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) - for their contribution to the rescue effort in Haiti. The six staff flew to the Caribbean island in mid-January to assist in the international effort to rescue survivors in the aftermath of the earthquake which killed and injured thous...

Debris removal is a major challenge following natural disasters.Photo: Casey Deshong, FEMA FEMA is urging residents to become "Earthquake Prepared" by exercising a few safety measures.Midwesterners expect and prepare for a variety of seasonal hazards such as extreme snow, ice, flooding, tornadoes and severe weather. But the non-seasonal threat of earthquakes may not register on every family's hazard scale. That's why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VII...

St. Albert Fire Department will use OnSite ERT™ to determine crew status during emergencies The technology will replace previous, less reliable techniques to determine crew status during fire-related emergencies.It's a scene all too familiar for firefighters: Emergency responders enter a burning building, but before the flames are put out, the roof collapses and they dash out. The commander on scene is suddenly left wondering if any crew members are still inside. What...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has won a top EU award for its excellent road safety work The Shropshire FRS was praised by the EU for being committed to improving road safety by launching informative campaigns and educating road users.It was recognised as the best institution among those signing up to the European Road Safety Charter for innovative and successful schemes in the annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards run by the European Commission. The Shropshire fire s...

Bristol's new catalogue provides the coverage of the complete range of emergency services PPE The entire catalogue will also be available digitally on memory stick.With Bristol's presence in the PPE market having broadened considerably in the last few years, the introduction of a new, comprehensive technical and product catalogue provides coverage of the complete range of emergency services PPE now supplied to UK and overseas markets. Comprising eight freestanding secti...

Germany's Saxony-Anhalt Fire Services Institute will present its latest fire prevention research Germany's Saxony-Anhalt Fire Services Institute (IdF) will be presenting its latest fire prevention research findings at the German Fire Protection Association (GFPA) stand and at the University of Magdeburg group pavilion, at Interschutz 2010. The institute uses state-of-the-art measurement, laboratory and computer systems. Its largescale testing facilities include a 2...