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Fire service organizations have reacted strongly to anti-sprinkler state legislative efforts Stand together to better protect firefighters and public Citing the fact that more than 90 percent of fireground firefighter deaths occur in one- and two-family homes, leading fire service organizations have warned against state-by-state legislative efforts, orchestrated by homebuilders, which are designed to prohibit communities from requiring residential fire sprinklers in new h...

  POK launched several new product innovations at FDIC 2009 Thank you for taking the time to visit the POK booth at the 2009 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN. At the show we introduced our new products for 2009 such as the Firebuster portable foam unit that has a self-contained hand pump and uses batch mixing of water and foam to get to off-the-trail fires. We have also revamped our popular POK Slide-O-Matic 600 Dual Nozzle. You can now...

A firefighter heads into the smoke: the USFA has reviewed a study of possible links between firefighting and cancer Continued vigilance against exposure to harmful substances advised The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has completed its review of a recently released study conducted by the TriData Division of the System Planning Corporation, analyzing firefighter presumptive cancer legislation and attempting to prove or disprove a correlation between firefighting...

Coral Springs Fire Department received the MSA FireSlayer of the Year Award Annual award goes to Coral Springs personnel Each year, MSA honors firefighters performing exceptional acts of bravery by honoring them with the FireSlayer of the Year award. This year, the Coral Springs Fire Department was selected. The awardees are: Lieutenant Scott Nathanson, lead paramedic Alden Prince, driver/engineer Daniel Doherty, firefighter/paramedic John Barry, and firefighter/para...

  An F Series hose reel from Hannay Hannay Reels has set the standard of quality and reliability for Hose Reels in the firefighting industry for decades with its F Series reels. Through extensive research and development, Hannay continues to meet the specific needs of fire departments and fire and rescue vehicles around the world. With internationally recognized standard models and custom one-of-a-kind applications, Hannay Reels consistently services the needs of both...

Bullard launched their new handheld thermal imager, the Eclipse, at FDIC in Indianpolis last week Bullard is the first to offer firefighters a low-cost, personal-issue thermal imager - launched at FDIC The Bullard Eclipse is the fire service industry's first low-cost, lightweight, ultra-small, personal-issue thermal imager designed for every firefighter. Designed by the leading thermal imaging manufacturer in the fire service market, the Bullard Eclipse provides firefight...

Pierce has announced initial $100,000 proceeds from their NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, have announced that up to April 23, 2009, participants in the NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign have raised $100,000 for the National Fallen Fighters Foundation (NFFF). Surrounded by attendees at FDIC in Indianapolis, executives from the...

Chief Ronald Siarnicki registering to donate at the Sperian Fire booth at FDIC Leading company launches fundraising drive at FDIC Sperian Fire has announced a unique program at FDIC 2009 to boost support for families of fallen firefighters, donating a combined $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) in a grassroots effort to increase awareness and support for these foundations. It is the larg...

Dave Guilzon is retiring from the position of Sales Manager at Hannay Key staff changes at Hannay Reels Retiring after 39 years of service is Hannay Reels' Sales Manager, Dave Guilzon. Dave spent most of his years with Hannay in the Sales Department, serving more than 12 years as Sales Manager, and in that time helped innovate and develop many new products. He now takes a well-deserved retirement with his wife of 46 years, Carol. The entire Hannay Reels family wishes Dav...

A Ferrara Fire truck on display at FDIC: the company is launching two new products at the annual show New models demonstrate Ferrara's ability to respond to firefighter needs Two exciting new products are being introduced at FDIC in Indianapolis by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, America's premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer. "These two new additions to our product line demonstrate our ability to respond to the demands of the fire service," said company founder and CEO, C...

  A 2010 chassis from KME on display at FDIC    KME chassis now ready for 2010 KME Fire Apparatus announced at FDIC that its chassis are ready today for 2010 engine emission compliance and that it will offer apparatus utilizing both Advanced EGR and SCR engines.In 2010, the EPA is requiring new vehicles to achieve a new diesel exhaust emissions regulations limit which is significantly more stringent than the guidelines that went into effect in 2007. These gui...

Crimson Fire's new Legend series, launched today at FDIC Modular design, affordability and quality are hallmarks of new pumpers and tankers Crimson Fire is introducing the Legend™ Series, a new line of fire trucks, at FDIC, the fire-rescue industry's biggest trade show, which begins today. Crimson Fire, which is a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will display the first pumper in the new Legend Series, which is designed to provide quality-built vehicles at an affor...

The all-new Pierce® 100-ft aluminum aerial platform features best in class performance All new design features below grade operation, low overall height and narrow stabilizer spread Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today unveiled the all new 100-foot aluminum aerial platform and basket on display in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) at booth #9404. The versatile Pierce® 100-foot aluminum aerial features best-in...

The new Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicle from Oshkosh and Pierce New Rapid Intervention Vehicle co-developed by Pierce and Oshkosh Airport Products Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products, both Oshkosh Corporation companies, today displayed the new Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) booth #8320. The Stinger Q4 vehicle was purchased by the Louisville Regional Airport Au...

One of Unifire's anti-pirate water cannons, the Force 80, in action High-profile piracy incidents increase need for deterrents Modern pirates are creating a market for modern pirate repellents. The owners of ships that ply the dangerous waters near Somalia are looking at options including slippery foam, lasers, electric fences, water cannons and high-intensity sound. Ship owners will try just about anything except guns. That's because most shipping companies still don't...

The Contender™ Responder™ offers reliability, durability and value for smaller communities Flexible program features popular chassis and body combinations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today launched a major roll-out of its Contender™ Responder™ Stock Vehicle Program in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) at booth #9409. The Contender Responder is a comprehensive line of firefighting trucks built...

FLAME-SIM, LLC will be holding free training classes on the use of their software at FDIC 2009 FLAME-SIM, LLC has announced that the company will offer free classes on the use of FLAME-SIM in training fireground decision making and communication at FDIC 2009. The class will be held in Senate Room 3 in the Westin Hotel from Thursday through Saturday. The classroom will be set up with up to 8 users responding to a single or multi-family home structure. Space and times are lim...

Rosenbauer's innovative TWISTER firefighting boots have won a 'Red Dot' design award Innovative firefighter boots receive design award TWISTER, the latest ROSENBAUER firefighting boots, have been bestowed the "red dot award" for product design.   The "red dot" seal of quality is a globally sought-after design award. This year, it was again extremely difficult for the internationally renowned panel of experts to make a selection from the total of 3,231 applications...

Ferrara Fire have built two new test facilities including a tilt table, above Leading manufacturer completes construction of on-site product testing facilities Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America's premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, has finished construction of two additional on-site testing facilities, a tilt table and a second pump test pit. The tilt table is built in compliance with SAE and NFPA requirements, giving Ferrara's customers another compliance op...

Streamlight will be including the Blackjack Helmet Holder (pictured) in their 4AA Helmet Lighting Kits Leading manufacturers combine product offerings 1445 Designs, Inc. maker of the patented Blackjack Helmet Flashlight Holder announces that Streamlight, Inc. will be including the Blackjack in their 4AA Helmet Lighting Kits for worldwide customers.   The Blackjack is the first patented, under the brim flashlight mount that is designed by firemen, for firemen. Chri...

  CMC Government Services will exhibit alongside Armor Products, LLC at FDIC CMC Government Services will be exhibiting with Armor Products at the FDIC 2009 this year in Indianapolis, Indiana. FDIC provides comprehensive training for today's serious firefighter and brings top companies to showcase the latest tools and technology designed to save lives, all in one venue. CMC Government Services is privileged to be one of the top companies at the conference to provide inf...

The AFG awards provide around $510 million to fire departments and other EMS organisations nationally The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG website. The application period is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Applications for these grants must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Nation...

Members of the Common Voices Coalition accepting the award Award given in recognition of oustanding contributions to firefighter health and safety The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., announces its Common Voices advocates' coalition received the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. Named after retired Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland, the award - presented by th...

The application period for the 2009 National Junior Firefighter Program grants is now open Ten $5,000 grants available to departments The application period for the 2009 National Junior Firefighter Program grants, sponsored by the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation, is now open.  Ten $5,000 grants will be awarded to departments nationwide whose junior firefighter or Explorer Post programs demonstrate exceptional innovation, creativity, and community impact. The grant...

Pierce Manufacturing and Harley-Davidson are supporting the NFFF in a new intiative More than 2,000 individuals recently joined Pierce Manufacturing and Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a new initiative to support the efforts of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) - an organization dedicated to assisting firefighter families. As part of the NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign, participants can log on to NFFF.FullThrottleSupport.com to donate money and au...

Baskin Robbins is partnering with the NVFC to raise money for fire departments across the US Be a hero on 31 cent scoop night! Help your neighborhood raise money for your local fire service organization during Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night. For the third annual event, Baskin-Robbins is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and their National Junior Firefighter Program and will donate $100,000 to the cause. Locally, Baskin-Robbins is providing an...

Streamlight, Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of the NFFF Contribution helps fund programs honoring fallen heroes and supporting survivors Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional flashlights for the fire market, announced it has renewed its "Bronze Helmet" corporate sponsorship of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to help honor fallen firefighters and their survivors. Streamlight's contribution will help fund National Fallen Firefighter...

The new RS15T rescue sled from MFC Survival: to be exhibited at this year's Fire & Rescue Company to exhibit new rescue sled at Fire & Rescue 2009 MFC Survival's RS15T Motorised Rescue sled, which will be exhibited at Fire & Rescue 2009, is ideally suited for use on inland waterways and as a means of transportation for people and equipment in flooded urban areas. Following the success of the range of MFC Rescue Sleds, MFC Survival has added a new product t...

Ryan Escape Bar, LLC will be exhibiting at Booth 2500 at this year's FDIC New forcible entry tool doubles as a firefighter survival and bail-out tool Firefighter survival is an immense issue in today's fire service. There are literally dozens of training classes and hands-on programs designed to aid firefighters in staying out of trouble, getting out of trouble, rescuing other firefighters, and otherwise keeping everyone safe on the fireground. Most recently several...

The F-Series hose reel from Hannay Reels, who have announced they will be exhibiting at this year's FDIC Hannay Reels will feature a variety of reels for the firefighting and rescue industries at booth number 2033 Hannay Reels has announced it will exhibit at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), April 23-25, 2009, at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company will feature a variety of reels for the firefighting an...