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SPU 16 PC has new pump technology with faster tool operation and more control SPU 16 PC, a new lightweight petrol pump incorporating 3-stage pump technology. For faster tool operation: At Interschutz 2010, Holmatro Rescue Equipment introduced the SPU 16 PC, a new lightweight petrol pump incorporating 3-stage pump technology. This technology enables faster tool operation when possible and more control when you need it. Compared to traditional 2-stage pumps the SPU 16 PC has...
The USDA funding is a one-time opportunity Utilizing ARRA funding, USDA has developed a special vehicle and equipment initiative for rural communities that has $600 million available nationwide. Through its Community Facilities Program, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided assistance to rural communities and services, including fire and EMS for the past three decades. In recent years the amount of funding available through this program has remained...
'Fit for duty' is the theme of safety week which would be held between June 20 and 26 Safety Week's Fit for Duty theme will cover a variety of topics that are extremely important to all fire fighters and EMS personnel. This year's Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week also known as Safety Week—runs June 20-26. Sponsored by the IAFC and the IAFF, and in partnership with other national fire service organizations, the theme for this year's event is Fit for Duty...
The Belleville Wisconsin Volunteer Firefighters The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) created the Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to help volunteer first responders in the aftermath of devastating events. Over the past few months, many areas in the U.S. have been affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other natural disasters. Many communities rely on volunteer first responders when natural disasters such as these strike. However, often the homes and...
Holmatro's RFID system helps with easy identification of one's rescue tools including exact location For easy online equipment management: At Interschutz 2010, Holmatro Rescue Equipment launched a free of charge, online equipment management system for easy identification of one's rescue tools including their exact location. Holmatro RFID takes a large administrative burden away from rescue organizations and allows them to focus on their most important task: saving lives....
Products displayed by Holmatro will help in more effective rescue and techological work At Interschutz 2010, Holmatro launched a variety of innovations making rescue quicker, safer and easier. Extendo ram XR 4360 (C) A brand new Holmatro concept combining manual and hydraulic extension. Ideal to bridge gaps quicker and with more precision than ever before. You simply pull it out and start spreading immediately. The Extendo ram saves valuable time when every...
A busy and successful INTERSCHUTZ trade show 2010 Exhibitors and event organizers at INTERSCHUTZ 2010, the International Exhibition for Rescue, Fire Prevention, Disaster Relief, Safety and Security had an extremely positive opinion at the close of the show. “Companies consistently reported encountering investment-ready visitors who were equipped with decision-making authority. Fifty percent of attendees came to the event with firm investment plans,” repor...
Safety, Health and Survival Week is in partnership with more than 20 national fire service organizations Safety Week’s Fit for Duty theme will cover a variety of topics that are extremely important to all firefighters and EMS personnel.The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) have announced the theme for the 2010 Safety, Health and Survival Week (Safety Week): Fit for Duty. Safety Week, which w...
CSB meeting is free and open to the public so they can get a complete know how of chemical accidents The Sunshine Act Meeting will be held on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Prince Edward Ballroom, Saint Clements Castle, Portland, Connecticut. In connection with its investigation into the natural gas explosion that occurred at the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, Connecticut, the United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announces that i...
The new SCBA is expected to improve the safety of fire fighters on the frontlines. Photo: Justin DiPierro The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Prince George’s County, Md., Fire/EMS Department have conducted a field test of a new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). “These important field tests give us the information we need to ensure that this cutting-edge technology is safe, reliable and ready to be deployed. This is one of th...
Follow simple emergency measures to protect against volcanic eruptions. Photo: Mark A. Wilson Potentially active volcanoes in the U.S. exist mainly in Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. With the recent eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland, it is important to remember that the United States also has the potential for volcanic activity. When pressure builds up within a volcano's molten rock, it has the potential to erupt, sending forth lava...
Craig Fugate discussed the coordination of local and state officials during hurricanes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addressed the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, discussing the importance of coordination with state and local officials in preparing to respond recover from hurricanes. Fugate also talked about ways to better engage the public as part of the nation's emergency management team. "FEMA is only one part of the n...
Regional administrators are crucial for handling emergency situations Robin Finegan has more than 20 years of experience in crisis management and community preparedness. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate has applauded President Obama's appointment of Robin Finegan as FEMA Regional Administrator for Region VIII, which encompasses Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. "Regional Administrators are crucial to...
CSB investigates the fire and explosion at Tesoro refinery, Salt Lake city, Utah CSB has been doing major investigative work with regard to accidents occurring across the US refineries. A four-member investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the scene of an explosion and fire which happened overnight in a naphtha hydro treater unit at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.Four workers were reported to be killed and four were hospita...
"Phil May has shown outstanding leadership in hurricane preparedness, response and recovery" Photo: G. Armstrong / FEMA The honor was presented at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando and was awarded for management and efforts in hurricane preparedness activities. National Hurricane Conference, the nation's leading forum for education and professional training in hurricane preparedness, has presented Major Phillip (Phil) May the Distinguished Service Award...
PROTECT 2010 promotes enhanced preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms for firms Starting with an update on the latest issues on terrorism, Protect 2010 will devote significant attention to disaster risk reduction and management from both natural and man-made disasters.In the light of expected increase in frequency and degree of natural disasters arising from climate change, lifeline institutions such as local governments, schools, hospitals, housing, commerci...
Preparedness to save lives and swift response to disasters are essential business continuity tools The forum Protect 2010 is the fifth in the annual series organised by the Anti-Terrorism Council.The killer earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are reminders to the business community that preparedness to save lives and protect critical infrastructures and data against natural and man-made disasters, swift response and quick recovery are necessary tools to assure business continuity...
A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you and your home. The U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to use the following safety tips to help protect yourself, your family and your home from the potential threat of fire during or after a flood. Types of Fire Related Hazards Present During and After a Fl...
FEMA brings out awareness campaign related to safety and fire emergency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the March 14 time change for Daylight Savings as a reminder to ensure their families are prepared for a possible emergency. A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. "No matte...
Annual ski championships included nine staff members from Shropshire Fire and Rescue service Fire and Rescue staff members participated at Annual Ski Championships Bavaria, Germany, 3rd -5th February 2010. As guests of Feuerwehr Regensburg (Regensburg Fire Service), nine staff members from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently attended and participated in the above ski championships. This was the first occasion in the prestigious event's 36-year hi...
FEMA's share of assistance is 75 % of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration FEMA's PA Program encourages protection from future damage by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery period. "Public Assistance (PA) helps to strengthen communities that do not have the means or resources to bounce back quickly from a natural disaster," according to Richard Griffin, state coordinating officer. "It reimburses local go...
The Holmatro Safety Team unveiled its new look for the 2010 season that opens in Sao Paolo, Brazil, next month Holmatro Incorporated, an important resource for the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights since their foundings, will be the sponsor of the Indy Racing League Safety Team, it was announced during the IZOD IndyCar Series Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham. 17 events this year The Holmatro Safety Team unveiled its new look for the 2010 se...
Security China 2010, exhibition on public safety and security, will be held in November 2010 The 10th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security 2010, called Security China 2010, would be held on November 2-5, 2010, in China International Exhibition Center (Old Center), Beijing. The exhibition is the biggest security show in China, total 10 exhibition halls, the exhibition area above 70,000 sqm, 3500 spaces, more than 1000 exhibitors,...
Craig Fugate participated in a panel discussion at 2010 Harvard Social Enterprise Conference The 2010 Social Enterprise Conference is a joint effort of Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate participated in a panel discussion Sunday at the 2010 Harvard University Social Enterprise Conference on preparing for disasters in the 21st century. Fugate talked about the increasing role t...
FEMA funds 75 percent of the approved costs for eligible public assistance projects The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management announced that briefings to explain the application process are being held this week.State and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in the southern New Jersey counties that may be eligible for disaster assistance following the Dec. 19 - 20 snowstorm are urged to begin the process of applying for federal assistance. "Requests from...
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...
FIA has welcomed the publications of new Corporate Manslaughter Guidelines The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has welcomed the publications of new guidelines relating to the sentencing of organisations under a charge of Corporate Manslaughter. The new Guidelines, published on 9 February 2010, are long awaited and follow the draft guidelines distributed in October last year. They are designed to assist courts in dealing with those that cause death through a gross breac...
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...
B.E.S. along with other fire and rescue agencies extricated a wolf trapped in a steel pipe. Photo: Larkin Carey The several hour ordeal saw the wolf emerge in fine condition with only some minor cuts and scrapes.Boulder Emergency Squad, B.E.S, along with other agencies, rescued a wolf which had gotten its head stuck in a steel pipe. With medical care provided by a veterinarian, the pipe was carefully cut from around the animal's head. The...
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...
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