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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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Intersec Thailand - the professional marketing platform for safety and security in Asia Intersec Thailand, Asia's professional security and safety trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September 2010 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This biennial event is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd. Thailand, a promising market for security and safety industry With an emphasis...

Les Byrom, Chairman of the Business & Community Fire Safety Forum, will deliver the keynote speech Starting a new decade offers the opportunity for any industry not only to reflect on what has gone before but also, more importantly, on the trends, issues and challenges that are emerging. The 'noughties' was a period of significant change for those involved in fire safety, most notably with the introduction of the Fire Safety Order, the most significant developmen...

The NVFC white paper focuses on the need for proper training of firefighters The NVFC has released a white paper concerning training in the volunteer fire service and the need for improvement.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is committed to ensuring that volunteer firefighters have an appropriate level of training to safely and effectively carry out their responsibilities. The roles and responsibilities of the fire service have evolved over the years. As the bre...

Unifire is the leading manufacturer of non-lethal water cannons made specifically for anti-piracy Unifire showcased its impressive system of advanced, stainless steel, high-pressure, remote-control water cannons at the last Combating Piracy conference. As the Official Sponsor of the exclusive Combating Piracy conference held January 26-27 in Singapore, Unifire AB of Sweden dazzled an elite group of maritime industry leaders with the Unifire Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System or...

FRI provides comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers Maximise your budget and get the most for your training dollars in 2010. Make your plans now to attend Fire-Rescue International (FRI), August 24-28 in Chicago. FRI provides the most comprehensive leadership training for both chief officers and company officers at a price that fits your budget. In addition to leadership training, your registration includes free access to an e...

DHS continues to support U.S. government efforts - led by the USAID and State Department The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to support U.S. government efforts - led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department - by deploying more than 1,000 personnel to provide operational and humanitarian assistance in Haiti following the Jan. 12 earthquake. On Jan. 25, DHS stood up pre-departure identity verification teams in Haiti, com...

Indianapolis fire fighter selected to become officer at International Association of Fire Fighters Long-time Indianapolis fire fighter Thomas H. Miller was selected to become the General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents nearly 300,000 paid, professional fire fighters in the United States and Canada. The General Secretary-Treasurer is the second ranking officer in the IAFF. "I am honored to assume this awesome resp...

A specialist search and rescue team from Kent Fire and Rescue Service has returned home from Haiti A specialist search and rescue team from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has returned home from Haiti. The six staff flew to the Caribbean island last week (January 13) to assist in the international effort to rescue survivors in the aftermath the earthquake which killed and injured thousands. Arriving back at their Maidstone base this morning (Saturday January 23), team...

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Jill Halfpenny have launched the 'Fire Kills Campaign' Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has joined forces with celebrity, Jill Halfpenny, to launch the latest 'Fire Kills Campaign' from the Department of Communities and Local Government. As part of the London launch of the national 'Don't Drown in Toxic Smoke' campaign, Jill Halfpenny, was placed in a simulation unit provided by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. She then exp...

  FAST-mask - A new positive pressure breathing apparatus for Hazmat applications   Excelerate Technology, the leading supplier of satellite and wireless-based data, voice and video solutions to the emergency services, has announced the immediate availability of FAST-mask, a new positive pressure breathing apparatus.  FAST-mask has an automatically inflating head harness that enables it to be safely donned and fully operational within just three seconds provi...

NVFC is introducing additional awards to honour a junior firefighter and an exemplary junior firefighter program Each year, the NVFC honors one firefighter who has provided a lifetime of service to the volunteer fire service, as well as one volunteer firefighter whose accomplishments exemplify the philosophy of fire prevention. New in 2010, the NVFC is introducing two additional awards to honor an outstanding junior firefighter and an exemplary junior firefighte...

ICC and the NVFC will work together to improve firefighter safety through building and fire prevention codes To further the relationship and their joint efforts, the two Councils signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the ICC's Annual Conference and Code Hearings in Baltimore in October. The International Code Council (ICC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) will work together to improve firefighter safety through building and fire prevention codes,...

In his 40 years, Harry has worked in a number of control rooms and has attended to major fires across London Harry Simmons, of Noak Bridge in Basildon, has completed 40 years in service, joining the Brigade in 1969. Control Commander Harry Simmons was taken by surprise when he arrived to work to a celebration organised by his fellow colleagues and family members, marking his 40 years with the London Fire Brigade. Harry, of Noak Bridge in Basildon, joined the Brigade in 1...

LLACC is supporting borough councils as they continue to deal with severe weather London Fire Brigade's 'London Local Authority Coordination Centre' (LLACC) is supporting borough councils across the capital as they continue to deal with some of the most severe weather in living memory. Based in Clapham, the 24-hours a day centre is activated by the Brigade's emergency planning team when there is a need for Councils to work together, coordinate resources, share informat...