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The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS The Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) took delivery of more than $37,000 worth of vehicle rescue tools just in time for its 87th Annual Fire College. The tools donated by AMKUS Rescue Systems are on loan to IFSI for use in their vehicle/machinery rescue classes and included cutters, spreaders, push-pull rams and Honda power units. The new tools are in addition to tools already in service from AMKUS. "W...

The new feature provides firefighters with clearer, crisper and detailed images Bullard Eclipse, the fire service industry's first low-cost, personal-issue thermal imager, is now available with a 160 x 120 high resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing firefighters with clearer, crisper and more detailed images, making the Eclipse perfectly-suited as an analytical and navigational tool. In addition to the higher resolution e...

The firefighting truck will provide water support for wildland firefighting operations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed a Pierce® Tactical Water Tender wildland apparatus into service with the Garden Valley Fire Protection District (FPD) located in California’s El Dorado County. Engineered to meet National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) approved specifications, the new apparatus will provide water support for wildland firefighting...

Pierce places two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers into front line duty with the Rapid City Fire Department in Rapid City, S.D. The department’s Pierce fleet now includes six front line engines, one reserve engine, one aerial, and five wildland brush trucks. In addition, the Department runs five Medtec ambulances. “We’re a high call volume department, and...

Mark has been with Hannay Reels since 2007 Hannay Reels is privileged to announce the promotion of Mark K. Saker as Sales Manager, effective March 12th. Mark's career started in his native England as an engineer and maintenance inspector in the aviation industry before moving over to the USA in 1991. Since then, he has worked for both Dynabil Industries and more recently Owens Corning in various supervisory roles. Mark has been with Hannay Reels since 2007, first as Plant Sa...

Chubb will provide fire extinguishers at over 1600 Coral betting shop sites and 160 Gala casino and bingo hall sites Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is delivering an extensive package of fire protection and prevention services nationwide for the betting and gaming brand Gala Coral Group. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb i...

South Yorkshire FRS becomes first fire service in the UK to equip its firefighters with new PPE South Yorkshire FRS have become the first fire service in the UK to re-equip its firefighters with new PPE incorporating a PBI black outershell. Bristol’s Ergotech Action™ structural kit is being supplied as part of a Fully Managed Service Contract (FMS) and has recently been deployed for its 900 firefighters located at 23 fire stations across the county. This is just o...

Before adopting RPM Farmington's firefighters relied primarily on 2-way radios Brooks Internet Software, Inc., a leader in enterprise output management (EOM), recently announced the Farmington NM Fire Department has deployed Brooks' RPM Remote Print Manager®. RPM enables the Farmington FD to quickly send 9-1-1 call transcripts to first responders, arming them with critical details about the nature of each emergency and hazards that may be faced upon arrival. These text an...

The new USAR ensemble continues Bristol's design tradition by focusing on comfort Following the successful launch of XFlex, Bristol’s innovative PPE design for structural firefighter clothing, a new USAR coat and trouser has been added to the company’s firefighter PPE range. Sharing design DNA with XFlex, the new kit features a number of advances on the previous design introduced in 2009. Incorporating two layers, the new USAR ensemble continues Bristol’s d...

Ferrara has released their 2012 schedule of EVT fire apparatus technician preparatory classes Ferrara Fire Apparatus continues to provide a complete line of fire and emergency vehicles, including their Ultra, Inferno, Igniter, Ember and Intruder 2 custom chassis etc. Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, has released their 2012 schedule of EVT Fire Apparatus Technician preparatory classes and certification tests, as w...

Patent pending "V-seal" and Binding Strip allows the hose to flex without leaking. TFT custom boxes and flat ships hose to insure its undamaged delivery. TFT offers a five-year warranty. The competition does not. The hose has 50 percent more flow visibility than the competition's. Unlike competitive powder coated models, TFT's hard coat anodized components prevent scratching and chipping. TFT's hose is about 10 percent lighter than the competition's. TFT's patent pending polymer ri...

Chief Barnes has been a member of Rescue Hose Company No. 1 since 1979, and was named its chief in 2006 Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company awarded Fire Chief Kevin Barnes of the Rescue Hose Company No. 1 in Greencastle, Penn., a Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle as the winner in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Full Throttle Support 3 sweepstakes. The motorcycle is on display at the International...

Continuing their innovative leadership in the industry, Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc will introduce two new nozzles at this year's FDIC in Indianapolis, April 10th - 12th 2008. Demonstrations of the new nozzles can be seen at the Elkhart Brass booth (#6212). The Solid Strike™ nozzle delivers a high GPM, penetrating stream like a traditional smooth bore tip, but offers the enhanced versatility of variable GPM and/or reach. The patent-pending design allows a variable gallonage water stream,...

The new Striker 6 x 6 models will be placed into service at Madrid Barajas International Delivery of the new generation Striker vehicles will begin in September 2012. The contract is valued at over €5 million Euros. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation announces the sale of 10 new generation Oshkosh Striker aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to Aena Aeropuertos S.A. of Madrid, Spain. The new Striker 6 x 6 models will be placed i...

Removal of fire extinguishers from Richmond Housing Partnership has alarmed IFEDA over this Residents at the property have allegedly been told that the removal of fire extinguishers from common areas of their block of flats was for their own safety.  IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association, is questioning the reasoning behind the recent removal of fire extinguishers in a property maintained by Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP). Residents...

Pierce Manufacturing has provided fire apparatus to Springfield Fire Department The Springfield Fire Department’s entire fleet of fire and emergency apparatus including 13 engines, two rescues, seven aerials and a HAZMAT vehicle are Pierce products.  Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has delivered a Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumper and a Pierce aerial platform to the Springfield Fire Department in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Sprin...

Firelite skid units offer a versatile, cost effective quick response solution for remote and facility fire service use Kimtek Corporation has introduced the new Firelite™ Supermax Transport compact skid unit for ATV/UTVs. For customers interested in larger tank sizes, Kimtek has designed the firelite supermax with safety in mind. The supermax allows departments to meet their water capacity needs while not exceeding ATV/UTV cargo bed capacities. Firelite skid units offer...

Chubb's guide promotes fire alarms and fire extinguishers as fire prevention and preparation tools With almost 13,500 people killed or injured each year in domestic fires, snaps of cold weather bring an added risk as people heat their homes. To help in the prevention, detection, containment and escape from Fire, Chubb has put together a 12-point guide to fire safety. 1.    Fit a fire or smoke alarm. Test your alarm and change the batteries at le...

Chubb's national distribution centre has furthered its environmental credentials with ISO 14001 Chubb Fire & Security announced that its manufacturing facility in Manchester has achieved an 84% reduction in emission of volatile organic compounds commonly found in paint solvents.  Additionally, Chubb’s national distribution centre has furthered its environmental credentials with ISO 14001 (International Environmental Standard) accreditation. Chubb is part of&nbs...

The firefighters have joined a total of 12 county fire stations A total of 18 new recruits working in a wide array of jobs ranging from a care worker to a carpenter, and a ladies hockey player to a hospital practitioner, have ‘passed out’ as firefighters with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. All retained firefighters, they have joined a total of 12 county fire stations. Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond and Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority chairman Stuart We...

XFlex™ products boast features such as comfort, ergonomic, fit and composite flexibility Bristol Uniforms, a world leader in the design and manufacture of firefighter protective clothing, is launching an innovative systems approach to providing structural firefighters with a range of mix and match options. Comfort, ergonomic fit and composite flexibility are core features of the their new XFlex™ range of products. Building on the success of their groundbreaking E...

The total number of Spartan emergency response cabs China has purchased is now 94 Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc, is supplying 25 Metro Star® emergency response cab and chassis to the Beijing, Shenyang, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Wenzhou and Wuhan Fire Departments in China. This brings the total number of Spartan emergency response cab and chassis purchased by China to 94. Under the terms of the contracts, Spartan will provide the emergency response ca...

Chubb also provides in-depth Fire Warden training courses for designated members of staff Chubb Fire & Security is providing staff at The National Archives in London with the knowledge to protect one of the world's largest collections of government and public records from the effects of fire. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The National Archives holds over 11 million historical government and public records, going back hundred...

Alex McAllister has several years experience working in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing Cosalt's Workwear business has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Alex McAllister as Senior Account Manager. The move will help the company expand its presence in the highly competitive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market, particularly the fire and police sectors.  Well known in the industry for his knowledge and technical expertise, Alex joins C...

2011 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year, Robert Perry, of the Union Fire District in South Kingstown, R.I. Chief Robert Perry has been a volunteer firefighter for more than 40 years. He has served as the chief at the 300-member Union Fire District since 2004. Fire Chief Magazine, part of Penton Media, Inc.’s Public Infrastructure Group, and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the 2011 winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year&rdq...

Cedar Hill , Bloomington and Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services have placed orders for Dash CF Dash CF has generated much excitement and broad appeal as evidenced by recent orders from diverse regions of North America. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, kicked off its exhibition at Fire Rescue International (FRI) by displaying a total of nine trucks and showcasing the new Dash CF apparatus. Since its introduction in April this year, the Dash CF has gener...

Pierce Dash CF apparatus headlines a display at Fire Rescue International that includes nine Pierce vehicles Visitors to the Pierce booth experienced the NFFF Full Throttle Support 3 program, featuring a sweepstakes for the chance to win a custom one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle and the opportunity to donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company , displayed nine fire and rescue vehicles at the...

As per the proposed training, Kate will meet trainees and study modern-day firefighters' role  London Fire Brigade is offering Kate Winslet the opportunity to train with firefighters after she bravely rescued Richard Branson’s mother from a fire on his multi-million pound luxury holiday island. The Brigade, which has over 300 women firefighters, is inviting Kate to learn how crews deal with fires and also how people can prevent fires from happening in the firs...

The use of thermal imagers is one way firefighters can better protect themselves while saving lives Twelve Bullard Eclipse thermal imagers are now in the hands of firefighters in 12 fire departments throughout the St. Louis, Missouri region, thanks to a generous donation from Eagle Bank and Trust Company of Missouri. The Eclipse, which Bullard introduced two years ago, is the fire service industry's first personal-issue thermal imager. Eagle Bank and Trust donated the image...

The Firefighter Convention is the central dialogue hub for fire departments all over Germany Hannover is to host the 29th German Firefighting Convention, which is run at the turn of each decade, in 2020. The venue selection was made by the German Fire Services Association (DFV) at the 28th German Firefighting Convention, which was staged in parallel with the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair from 7 to 13 June this year in Leipzig. The decision means that INTERSCHUTZ 2020 will also be h...