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Wessex has created a new logo as it continues to grow and diversify into new areas Wessex Fire & Security has announced a revision to its iconic logo as it continues to grow and diversify into new areas. The fast-expanding company is part of the Wessex Group, which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary. The fire and security firm’s distinctive owl logo is familiar across the South on alarm boxes and its fleet of vans. But it has decided to bring the design...

The group will train on breathing apparatus, petrochemical fires and water rescue to over 50 firefighters Two Dundee Airport firefighters are to make a 3,000 mile round trek across Europe in a bid to share their lifesaving skills with firefighters in Bosnia. Watch Manager Gary Johnstone and airport fire fighter Lucas Belina will join two other fire fighters from International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA), a Scottish based charity which equips and trains emergency servi...

Bristol designed fire coats and trousers similar to its Ergotech Action2, for Army, Air Force, and Navy Following the decision by Air Services Australia in 2010 to use Bristol’s firefighter PPE, the company has once again been chosen to manufacture new firefighter kit for the Australian market – this time for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). At a recent handover ceremony at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, the ADF received their 1200 sets of Bristol’s fire c...

FoxFury also announced that Tasker models are being retired and replaced by Tasker S models FoxFury recently announced lumen upgrades for select Command 10, Command 20 and Performance Series LED head and helmet lights. These top selling LED headlamps for general, industrial and firefighter use are now 20% brighter. FoxFury has offered wide angle LED headlamps since 2003. Among its bestselling lights are the Fire, Tasker and Tasker S models within the Command and Performance S...

The SideSlide C-Clamp features an innovative helmet adaptor with a lock that goes into a custom groove on the flashlight FoxFury Lighting Solutions unveiled the SideSlide C-Clamp flashlight and helmet light at FDIC 2013 firefighter conference in Indianapolis. This 140 lumen light features a unique lock and C-clamp system that securely attaches this flashlight to firefighter helmets and full brim style hard hats. Traditional side mounted helmet lights have a focused beam and...

The vehicles displayed included the Bronto Skylift Rescue Platform, Arrow XT walk-in rescue, Dash CF pumper and Velocity PUC pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, displayed six fire and emergency vehicles at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the company’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Pierce recreated its factory experience and renowned Blue Floor – where customers conduct final vehicle in...

The enhanced training helps crew to provide a better first aid response to causalities During 2012 the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service improved the first aid provision for our fire crews through the introduction of the "Immediate Emergency Care" programme*. This enhanced training and the improved knowledge of our staff means that crews are able to provide a better first aid response to causalities, when we attend incidents, and also outside of work too. The enhanced...

F-Shield is a process that encapsulates the chassis frame, cross members, fasteners and fixed accessories mounted on the chassis Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, unveils their F-Shield chassis frame corrosion protection for the Ultra, Inferno and Igniter models of custom fire chassis. Ferrara is making the introduction at FDIC in Indianapolis, the largest fire service trade show in North America. F-Shield is a unique pr...

FoxFury will also be having contest at FDIC to win free Nomad Prime Area-Spot light FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit its LED fire helmet lights, portable scene lights and right angle firefighter flashlights at FDIC 2013, the world's largest firefighter training conference and exhibition in Indianapolis, IN. FoxFury will unveil its newest light as well as have two special guests (Eddy Weiss of Chasing4Life and Ryan Pennington of Views from the Jumpseat) in booth #5457....

The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, launched Support for the Long Haul, a new nationwide campaign to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty. "Since forming a partnership with the NFFF, we’ve raised more than $275,000 to support the families...

This wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets and features an adjustable tilt FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the release of the Command 20 Fire Tilt firefighter helmet light. This 72 lumen wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets, features an adjustable tilt and provides panoramic lighting. The FoxFury Command Series debuted in 2007. The Command 20 Fire has since gone on to become FoxFury's top selling LED firefighter headlamp. It features white...

All models in the Holmatro Spider range incorporate 3-stage pump technology The Holmatro Spider range is the latest innovation in hydraulic pump performance. Enabling faster tool operation in the most commonly used working pressure range, revolutionary 3-stage pump technology makes your rescue operations much faster. The Spider pumps are available in four different models with a variety of features and options to meet rescue workers’ personal requirements. Various mode...

The FLIR K-Series is designed to meet the toughest operating conditions FLIR Systems, the world leader in portable thermal imaging, has chosen FIREX 2013 to introduce to UK firefighters, a brand new range of uncooled radiometric cameras. The new FLIR K-Series enhances the company’s established presence in this sector by factoring in camera features developed for harsh industrial environments. A typical example is the torch-style grip of this new model that has been pr...

The Pierce vehicles are ideal for the diverse needs of Prince George's County Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company delivered five Pierce pumpers and two 105-foot aerial ladders all built on the Arrow XT™ custom chassis to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department in Largo, Maryland. “Pierce is proud to be selected by the largest and one of the busiest with more than 120,000 calls per year combination fire departments in the nation,&rdquo...

The station wear will be worn by around 900 staff including firefighters, office staff and management Norfolk FRS has become the latest ICP user to add new station wear to its ICP PPE which was deployed early in 2010. Norfolk has chosen to opt for the new navy and red colour combination, which was introduced nationally last year, and will be worn by around 900 staff including firefighters, when not on operations, office staff and management. As the adoption of ICP procured f...

The Scholarship includes a flight to Indianapolis, a 5-night hotel stay and attendance to FDIC The most enduring gift any person can give is knowledge - the tool you never lose and never wear out. Since 2010, True North has provided training scholarships for firefighters to attend the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) so they continue to get the training they need to stay safe and protect the safety of others. This year True North had renamed its FDIC Training...

Dornan Engineering has appointed Choice as the security and fire contractor for this prestigious Sloane Street development in West London. Mace Ltd is the main contractor, appointed following a competitive tender by the client, the Cadogan Estate. Works commenced on the site in February 2013 and the speculative scheme is expected to be completed in early 2015. Choice is delighted to have been awarded the combined security and fire packages by Dornan in connection with this new development of mi...

The Striker features the eagle eye DEVS that combines a moving map display with thermal imager Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation placed an Oshkosh® Striker®8 x 8Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle into service with the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) – Canada’s largest iron ore producer–at its facilities in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Striker’s large water capacity, combined with i...

The kit will represent a marked contrast with the previous PPE which incorporated outer fabric West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS), one of the country’s largest fire services, is adopting Bristol as its new partner for the supply of its next generation structural fire kit. The new kit for West Yorkshire’s 1300 firefighters is being rolled out during January. Following intensive product assessments of available alternatives, Bristol’s Ergotech Ac...

The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer and the TetraKO TurboSkid TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently introduced the TetraKO™ Wildfire Protection System. The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer, the TetraKO TurboSkid, and TetraKO next generation water enhancer powder concentrate. “The TetraKO Wildfire Protection System is a direct response to requests from...

When placed into service, the heavy-duty rescue tiller with aerial crane will respond to a wide range of emergencies Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered a heavy-duty rescue vehicle unlike any in the company’s history. Built for the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) Department in Portland, Ore., the apparatus is built on a tiller configuration, except that the rig features a heavy-duty crane – instead of an aerial ladder – mount...

Pierce delivered a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, PUC and Responder™ quick attack pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced that it has delivered three Fire Apparatus to the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department in Wintersville, Ohio. The vehicles are a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, a Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumper, and a Responder™ quick attack pumper. “Over the years, our department&rsqu...

Oshkosh delivered four Pierce industrial pumpers and one Pierce Sky-Boom aerial water tower  The Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation delivered 10 vehicles to British Petroleum (BP), including four Pierce® industrial pumpers, one Pierce Sky-Boom™ aerial water tower, and four Oshkosh® Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicles. The delivery also included a field service vehicle manufactured by Iowa Mold Tooling Co. (IMT), an Oshkosh...

Kimtek will produce premium firefighting skid units for ATV/UTVs and pick-up beds KIMTEK’S FIRELITETM Transport compact skid unit series offers versatile, cost effective quick response solutions for remote and facility fire service use. Rugged and rust proof, these lightweight slip-in fire skid units offer quality construction at an affordable cost. Kimtek partners with the best fire equipment producers: Darley, Hannay, Scotty, and Integra, to produce premium firefightin...

Holmatro’s new battery-driven pump is suitable for use in confined spaces, such as tunnels The Holmatro SPU 16 BC Greenline is the first pump that emergency workers can use anywhere, for any rescue operation. Because it is battery-driven and emission-free it can be used in confined spaces such as tunnels and collapsed buildings without risk to rescue workers or victims. It also has a long running time offering 90 minutes of operation during common vehicle extrications....

FPD’s new pumpers are equipped with a 380 hp engine, seating for five firefighters and top-mount pump panel Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, now has a total of twenty commercial pumpers on duty with the Fremont County Fire Protection District (FPD) located in Wyoming’s Fremont County. The newest addition includes three pumpers and four tankers. The vehicles provide support for the District’s volunteer firefighting force, where 60 to 70 pe...

DuPont is spearheading efforts in pioneering materials, such as intelligent flame resistant fiber, Nomex Recent discussions among MENA civil defence authorities to ramp up fire safety standards across the board have intensified the acquisition of more reliable equipment, expertise and best practices among Arab states to further build up local fire fighting capabilities. Global business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan affirms that the call to action is expect...

Chubb’s FX range of fire extinguishers is light weight and has models with enhanced fire ratings Chubb Fire & Security UK has launched its FX range of fire extinguishers that feature an innovative quick release mechanism and an ergonomically redesigned handle, lever and hose grip. The Chubb FX range is lighter weight, easier to use and many models also offer enhanced fire ratings. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for busines...

Bristol to supply 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers, as well as helmets, gloves and boots Following a strategic decision by the Fire & Rescue Authority in late 2010 to adopt the ICP procurement facility, Avon FRS began the move to Bristol as its new PPE supplier for its 800 firefighters. This is now being completed through the deployment of a purchase managed service (PMS) head-to-toe ICP contract involving the supply of 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers along with h...

Kochek's booster hose is available with full flow expansion rings coupling or its lightweight re-attachable coupling Kochek Co. has introduced its new lightweight kink resistant one inch booster hose, available in red or green, designed for industrial, forestry and wildfire firefighting. The hose is constructed of a single jacket of 100 percent high tensile strength virgin polyester yarns that maintains a lightweight and compact profile. The hose is available with either Koche...