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Receiving delivery of their first Toyne Tailored Apparatus and first ever custom-built fire engine, the Eagle Springs Fire Department has increased their ability to provide their community with a more reliable level of emergency response services. Their pumper is equipped with the latest in emergency response technology. The fire department’s Toyne Pumper is mounted on a Spartan Metro Star LFD chassis with a 10-inch raised roof. There is seating for six firefighters, plus an in-cab EMS co...

A 10 tank pumper expands the "Innovative Drive Line" series. Following the introduction of small electric fire engines, the company is thus taking the next step in the development of directly deployable fire-fighting vehicles with reliable, alternative drive technology. At its yearly press conference in Ulm, Magirus is the world’s first manufacturer of vehicles for fire and disaster protection to present a natural gas-powered tank pumper. The company is thus consistently taking the next s...

Task Force Tips has significantly increased its offerings of adapters, fittings, caps, elbows and tools. These products have been moved to their own online catalog. This expansion has been in response to a strong demand for a wide range of quality adapters, shipped with the correct threads, and delivered in a timely manner. Expanding adapter offerings According to Martin Sonnenberg, TFT President and Chief Operations Officer said, “Dealers around the globe have urged TFT to significantly...

In response to requests from fire departments, KIMTEK has introduced the FIRELITE® FHR-205, a new version of its popular FIRELITE® series skid units for use with UTVs. Distinct from KIMTEK's patient transport units in the FIRELITE series, the FHR-205 skid unit positions the hose reel to wind off to the rear. Constructed of KIMTEK's signature rugged, high quality aluminum diamond plate and tubing, FHR-205 skid units are durable, attractive, and produced to KIMTEK's highest standards of ma...

At the 97th Annual Convention hosted at Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department, three dedicated Branchville members were among those obtaining prestigious awards. Branchville President Jeramie Jordan, Vice President John Gardiner, and Ladies Auxilary Secretary Terri Jordan were all recognized for their contribution to the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. In The welfare of volunteerism John Gardiner received the prestigious Rodney Lee Gilbert Memorial&n...

From 04th to 06th October the REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ will take place in Montichiari, Italy. The REAS is the most important trade fair in Italy for the emergency and rescue industry. More than 23,000 visitors are expected this year on 24,000 square meters of exhibition space. Founded over 19 years ago, the event has over time become the premier event for manufacturers in the field of first aid, rescue, fire fighting and civil defense. ZIEGLER will also be there this year and can be visited...

Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, announces that the company has hit a monumental milestone with the production and delivery of its 5,000th aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle - representing 60 years of ARFF product development and support for airports and militaries across the world. The 5,000th ARFF vehicle symbolizes a long legacy of Oshkosh Airport Products’ development of the highest performing apparatus and most innovative technology in the...

Ultimately, it is the emotions, personal encounters and that feeling of common purpose that make INTERSCHUTZ so memorable. But it's also about the numbers, for INTERSCHUTZ is not just the industry's global networking hub; it is also the number one business platform for the world of protection and emergency services. It is the place where the latest innovations and product refinements are unveiled, where deals are done and where the groundwork is laid for new business. At the end of the day, a c...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, renowned global safety products manufacturer and service provider, has announced the first flag state approval of its entire VIKING LifeCraft system, meaning the inflatable and electrically powered evacuation solution is now cleared for installation on ships around the world. VIKING LifeCraft system The stamp of approval was issued by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) on August 23, 2019. This follows earlier approval of key components of the system, such as...

Authorized dealers, vendors, and sales team members of Toyne, Inc., a fire apparatus manufacturer, descended upon the communities of Breda and Carroll to attend Toyne’s annual dealer summit on September 8th through September 10th. The focus of the Dealer Summit is to educate attendees on new products and training, celebrate the past year’s successes, and discuss company innovations. Toyne team members, dealers, and vendors began the event with the time-honored tradition of golf in B...

The Secaucus Fire Department, located in Hudson County, New Jersey, placed a 28-foot Lake Assault Boats firefighting and rescue craft into service earlier this summer. The department’s firefighting and emergency response area includes a large portion of the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers (and their 28 bridges) that empty into Newark Bay and the Hudson River. Firefighting and recue craft “We’re located in a somewhat landlocked part of the river system, so our new fireboat has t...

In September 2019, fire service staff and volunteers will be hosing down cars at Stanground, St Neots, Cambridge and Ely Fire Stations, in order to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are welcome, and owners of mobility scooters, vans, trucks and even push chairs have been known to turn up for their wheels to be scrubbed at past car washes. Raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity The event will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which pro...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus and equipment, has announced the delivery of nine (9) new TITAN 4×4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (CORPAC S.A.). Key features: 700 HP Scania engine with Twin Disc Transmission Hale pump rated at 3,000 gallons per minute 6,000 liter (1,585 gallon) water tank 852 liter (225 gallon) class B foam concentrate tank 250 kg...

Tim Passmore, Police and Crime Commissioner and Suffolk County Councillor Richard Rout, formally opened the new shared Police/Fire station in Beccles (Friday 30 August 2019), along with Chief Constable Steve Jupp and Deputy Chief Fire Officer Dan Fearn. This is the eleventh shared community Fire and Police facility in Suffolk with stations already operating in Leiston, Newmarket, Saxmundham, Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Ixworth, Elmswell, Debenham, Framlingham and Clare. There are also plans for fur...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has entered into an agreement with the Rapid Relief Team to support firefighters when they are attending prolonged incidents by providing food and refreshments. The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is a non-profit charitable organization. Its volunteers are members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and their mission is to provide voluntary support to the emergency services at large scale incidents. The volunteers make themselves available to support emergen...

In the south Texas city of Edinburg, the community’s firefighters recently received delivery of two fully customized pumper apparatus that were built by Toyne Inc., a foremost fire apparatus manufacturer based in Breda, Iowa. The department’s new engines will help bolster its firefighting efforts in and around the city as the community continues to expand. Aiding Fire Suppression Both the apparatuses are mounted on a Spartan Metro Star LFD chassis with a 10-inch rais...

The Cherry Valley Joint Fire District (CVJFD) has taken delivery of its first Toyne Apparatus, a fully customized pumper tanker. This apparatus will replace an older pumper tanker and enhance the response capabilities for a fire department that has protected countless generations of community members in Cherry Valley, New York. Established over two hundred years ago in 1813, Cherry Valley Joint Fire District is the 10th oldest continuously operating fire department in the United States. The dep...

The ZIEGLER Group has announced delivering six LF10 fire-fighting vehicles to the Augsburg Fire Brigade. This was preceded by an inter-municipal procurement of 4 different municipalities. These 6 vehicles will be used by volunteer fire brigades in the city of Augsburg. LF10 fire-fighting vehicles The LF10 fire-fighting vehicles come mounted on a MAN chassis and combine all ZIEGLER specific advantages, starting with the ZIEGLER Z-Cab Safety cabin and the proven ALPAS superstructure system throu...

Showcasing at the Emergency Services Show (NEC Birmingham, Stand C71, 18-19 September) are rugged innovative 360 degree rescue solutions from the UK’s leader, Vimpex, dedicated to delivering new levels of performance to emergency services teams at any incident. There will be lots of new and versatile products to see, including the new Pacific R6 Helmet range - helmets for Ambulance, Fire & Rescue and Police; an interactive area where visitors can trial the multi-featured next generati...

Drones have ushered in a new dimension to airborne attacks and increasingly confront security agencies (referred to collectively in German as BOS) with new challenges. Drone incidents at the London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and Frankfurt/Main airports have brought operations at three of the largest European airports to a temporary halt, all within six months.  Counter the threat of drones There is also a real possibility of attacks targeting critical Infrastructure and major events in li...

A man has been sentenced to 27 months in a Young Offender Institute for arson, after lighting a fire on Ilkley Moor, which could have been 'catastrophic'. Mohammed Zulkifl admitted the offense at Bradford Crown Court earlier in 2019. setting fire to the grass The court heard the 20-year-old lit a fire using a cigarette lighter while fire crews were already battling two separate larger fires on the moor, which had broken out earlier the same day neither of which have been attributed to Zulkifl...

The Township of Langley Fire Department is the first agency to become an internationally accredited agency in the province of British Columbia, in Canada. The accreditation team of the Township of Langley Fire Department appeared before the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8, which marked the final step in the department’s journey towards earning accreditation from the CFAI. Accredited Agency Status Having answered numerous questions an...

REV Group, a manufacturer of industry specialty vehicle brands and a provider of aftermarket parts and services, is proud to introduce the new TITAN 6X6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle under its E-ONE fire apparatus brand. The TITAN 6X6 is the second configuration in E-ONE’s new line of ARFF products. With the 6×6 configuration and its new, optional, 65-foot high reach extendable turret (HRET), the TITAN 6X6 EXT offers additional capabilities and performance for toda...

KME Fire Apparatus, a renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces the delivery of (12) twelve KME custom pumpers and (2) two KME tractor-drawn aerials (TDA) to Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD). The new trucks will join hundreds of KME apparatus currently in service at the LACoFD. The custom pumpers are built on KME’s Severe ServiceTM cab. The Severe ServiceTM cab was engineered for heavy-duty use and has been exposed to high-volume calls with over a million miles of real-...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Reliant Fire Apparatus, the exclusive Pierce dealer for southern Wisconsin and Iowa, is commemorating the company’s 25th anniversary in business with the grand opening of its new 10,000 square foot service center. Developed as an extension of Reliant Fire Apparatus’ headquarters, the service center is easily accessed from the greater Milwaukee or Madison areas in Slinger, Wisconsin. In addition to preventive m...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it will display an extensive array of apparatus and new technology innovations during the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Fire Rescue International (FRI) conference and expo on August 7-10, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.   Located at booth #1503, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in fire apparatus, fire truck features, and technology that improv...

Huntingdon Fire Station is opening its doors to the public on Saturday August 10 for a free event that promises something for all the family. The station will be open for members of the public to come and find out what life is like at a fire station and take a look around our fire engines. Activities on the day include dunk a firefighter, raffle, face painting, and a BBQ. There’ll also be a vintage fire engine and memorabilia on show. They’ll be joined by colleagues from Cambridgesh...

A review of how a fire spread through a West Midlands hotel is being carried out by West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS). Firefighters arrived at the Holiday Inn near Walsall within 4 minutes of being mobilized. They immediately started to tackle what was already a significant fire, which soon consumed much of the building. West Midlands Hotel Fire 999 calls started to be received shortly before 4pm on Friday 2 August 2019, to the site near Junction 10 of the M6 motorway. WMFS were supported at...

Firefighters from the Williamsburg Fire Department welcomed the arrival of their new Toyne Pumper Tanker. This is the department’s fourth Toyne Tailored Apparatus.  It will be taking the place of an older Toyne Pumper that has helped protect their fire district for more than two decades. Fortifying the department’s response capabilities, the new engine will serve the community alongside seven other apparatus. Effective Tanker Responsiveness The pumper tanker is mounted on a S...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, in partnership with its Quebec, Canada exclusive Pierce dealer, L’Arsenal, has secured an order for five Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Towers for the City of Montreal Fire Department.   The apparatus will be built on the Pierce Arrow XT custom chassis known for its rugged and dependable characteristics that meet the demands of high-volume departments.  “The City of Montreal Fire Department faces...