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Craig Fugate, President Obama's new pick for Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) President Obama has chosen Craig Fugate, the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to be the new Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Fugate began his career as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic and has held several emergency management positions throughout his career. He was the Emergency Manager for Alachua Coun...

Bullard has launched online fire helmet training, to aid firefighter compliance with the NFPA standard for helmet care Training helps fire departments comply with NFPA standard for fire helmet care Bullard has expanded its SmartLine resources to include a new online training service to help fire departments comply with the NFPA 1851, 2008 Standard for fire helmet care and maintenance. The NFPA 1851, 2008 Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles...

A hose reel from Hannay's new 6000 Series: Hannay will be at NAHAD's Annual Meeting & Convention 2009 Hannay Reels announced today that it will attend the National Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) Annual Meeting & Convention, April 18-22, 2009, at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Hannay manufactures a variety of Reels for the Hose and accessory industry, including the Hannay 6000 Series reels, which are versatile an...

One of the Chesapeake Fire Department's new PUC pumpers from Pierce Manufacturing Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today announced an order from the Chesapeake Fire Department in Chesapeake, Va. for 11 Pierce® Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumpers. In addition, the department ordered a firefighter rehabilitation vehicle with a 24-foot walk-in body. The first Pierce PUC pumper was delivered in late January 2009 and all remaining vehicles will be place...

  One of ROSENBAUER's recent deliveries: a rescue pumper for the Imst voluntary fire service in Tyrol, Austria   In recent months, the leading special vehicle manufacturer ROSENBAUER has delivered a number of customized vehicles with individual detail solutions for various applications. The vehicles in question were based on the proven EuroSystem (ES) superstructure concept and the Customized Body System (CBS), and demonstrate the extensive range of individual cus...

President Obama's new stimulus bill for the US economy has specific measures to aid US fire departments, say the IAFC On February 17, President Obama signed H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The $787 billion package of new federal spending and tax cuts is supposed to provide a stimulus to help our economy climb out of recession, says the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The bill contains specific provisions that will help America's f...

John Brumby, Premier of Victoria, Australia, issues a message following the recent bushfires in the region "On behalf of all Victorians, I thank the men and women of the CFA for your enormous courage and commitment during the most tragic chapter in our State's history. The fires of February 7 were like nothing we have ever seen before. They destroyed families and communities across Victoria, and inflicted a terrible loss on us all. Many of you have lost your own homes and...

ERT Systems, LLC, announced today that the Englewood, NJ Fire Department has selected OnSite ERT as its accountability solution. The department, which applied for and was awarded a 2008 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) specifically for OnSite ERT, will use the system to automatically track and locate firefighters and equipment on scene at emergency events using its Incident Command software, wireless ID tags, and portable receivers. The Englewood Fire Department operates 10 emergency vehi...

  Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue has become the first fire service to adopt the new national identity with their purchase of PPE and stationwear from Bristol Uniforms Following the signing of the ICP contract between Firebuy and Bristol Uniforms in May, Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue have become the first fire service to adopt the new national identity with the purchase of PPE and station wear. The initial requirement will involve the supply of the Pbi Gold™ struc...

ERT Systems, LLC has announced it is now a Fire Industry Partner with the Everyone Goes Home® Life Safety Initiative. This program, developed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, promotes adoption of a set of 16 core Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, with the ultimate goal of aiding the U.S. Fire Administration achieve its objective of reducing the number of preventable firefighter fatalities. Dennis Carmichael, President of ERT Systems, states that "as the manufacturer of sa...

C-TEC's powerful EP203 automatic extinguisher panel is now in operation in the new data server room at United Co-operatives' prestigious Headquarters at Rochdale's Sandbrook Business Park. As the largest of the Co-op societies in the UK, with a turnover of £2.5 billion and 17,000 staff, the safety of United Co-operative's central IT equipment is essential. As computers and electronic equipment are particularly susceptible to fire and heat, it is vital they are safeguarded by the highest p...

Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s (KFRS) Chief Fire Officer has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. Chief Fire Officer Charlie Hendry, who is currently on secondment as President of the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA), has been appointed as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services to Local Government. This award recognises the incredible amount of work Charlie has undertaken nationally advising on Fire and Rescue Service matters and for hi...

Designed and built especially to meet the needs of the Evonik Degussa company fire-brigade at its Stockhausen plant (Krefeld/Rhineland-Palatinate), IVECO Magirus recently delivered the HTLF 40/40-4-250-100, which the fire-fighters now proudly now proudly call their "new giant". The profile of a truly gigantic vehicle: Chassis: IVECO stralis AD 260 S 36 Y/PS Crew: 1 + 8 Engine performance: 264 kW (360 HP) Vehicle dimensions: 12,000 x 1,500 x 3,600 mm (L x W X H) Permissible tota...

  Bristol Uniforms have been awarded London Fire Brigade's PPE contract Following careful consideration of the available options, London Fire Brigade, the UK's largest fire and rescue service, has announced its decision to award the contract to supply its 6,000 firefighters with head-to-toe PPE to the UK's leading firefighter clothing manufacturer and service provider, Bristol Uniforms. In making its choice of supplier, London Fire Brigade, one of the largest firefighti...

For fire departments searching for the latest innovation in mobile safety education technology, Mobile Concepts by Scotty has developed the PREP (PLAN, RESPOND, EDUCATE, PREPARE) HOUSE. This customized mobile classroom features portable technology which will make grant reviewers sit up and take notice. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program awards grants to fire departments for equipment that will enhance their ability to protect the public and fire...

The need for emergency responders to access information in a timely manner is critical. When seconds count, being able to find what is important can make significant differences in how an incident concludes. The Open Fire Academy, International, in its effort to ensure information is available in times of crisis, has made available its training materials from web-enabled mobile devices. All of its courses, student materials, and information can now be accessed from any web-enabled cell ph...

While the number of women- and minority-owned small businesses continues to grow nationwide, other groups of small business owners quickly catching up are law enforcement officers and firefighters. In response to this rapid growth of public servant-owned businesses, Cops and Firefighters in Business has become the fastest growing network of law enforcement officers and firefighters who own their own business.Founded in 2000 by retired Miami Beach police officer Dean Adler, CFB Network provides a...

After rigorous testing by Phoenix firefighters, the new Draeger PSS7000 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) was selected as the top choice for the City of Phoenix SCBA contract. Draeger beat out over six other SCBA manufactures all with units certified to the tough new National Fire Protection Association standards. The order placed with Draeger is for more than 800 units.Phoenix firefighters put the SCBA units through 15 testing stations and the Draeger unit placed first - over 110 points...

As the first fire brigade worldwide, the fire department in Fulda (Germany) has put into service an IVECO MAGIRUS pumper vehicle of the new superstructure generation AluFire 3.This vehicle is "state of the art" not only in terms of technology, but also features a convincing functional design and a pragmatic diversity in body superstructure and interior fittings. The single-tired IVECO four-wheel drive chassis with its powerful 220 kW/ 299 PS Diesel engine according to the EURO 4 standard provide...

This event has raised over $5 million for burn victims, orphans, Katrina relief and other causes since it started seven years ago. OSEC had supplied power after both World Trade Center terror attacks, first to the Towers themselves and second to the surrounding areas and was proud to be a part of this event.The annual run/walk followed the path Firefighter Stephen Siller took on 9/11. Heroic Firefighter Stephen Siller, father of five, raced on foot with 75 pounds of gear strapped to his back thr...

Streamlight winners score fastest times at World Challenge XVI in Las Vegas Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional lighting equipment for the fire industry, announced the winners of the Streamlight "Top 10" in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, a yearly national fitness competition which culminated in World Challenge XVI November 4-8 in Las Vegas, NV. Designed to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public, the Challenge each year attra...

It is with regret that the Office of Fire Prevention and Control announced the death in the line of duty of volunteer Firefighter Michael D. Sowich, age 50, of the New Hartford Fire Department on March 2, 2007. Sowich was a longtime former member and training officer of Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Department. Additionally, he served as a state fire instructor with the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, a fire instructor with Oneida County, fire inspector with the city of Sherrill, and an OSHA work...

Word of changes in the NFPA #1901 Standard on Automotive Fire Apparatus (2003 edition) and the corresponding recommendations noted in Annex A and Annex D are starting to filter into fire departments throughout the United States. The initial laughter from those that read it is often replaced with a sense of being totally overwhelmed.  With the ultimate goal being the safety and well-being of the firefighter, this standard will have far-reaching effects on apparatus design and how we, as fir...

What is hot, sexy and green all over? The South Florida Firefighters Calendar announced today that it is going green. AC Graphics, the first triple certified green printer in the state of Florida, has partnered with the calendar to print the 2009 edition on paper derived from sustainable forests that doesn't harm the environment."We are excited that AC Graphics is allowing us to make this possible. The South Florida Firefighters Calendar is about giving back to the community," said calendar crea...

  Bullard are partnering with the Firemen's Fund Insurance Company to provide U.S. fire departments with thermal imaging cameras In fire emergency situations, time and accuracy are of the essence, and the products firefighters use could mean the difference between life and death. Already a recognized leader in fire safety products, Bullard understands the importance of reliability, accuracy and durability to firefighter products when disaster strikes, which is why we la...

Clarke Auction Gallery have announced a unique auction to benefit the volunteer firefighters of Mt Vernon New York. The city's volunteer firefighters have a proud history that goes back to mid-nineteenth century. To their great credit, much of this history has been preserved by the volunteers for the past 150 years. However, ongoing storage and budget challenges have caused the firemen to consign the collection to Clarke Auction for this sale.Highlights of the firefighting collection include: a...

The National Holistic Institute (NHI) is offering firefighters one free, 50-minute massage therapy appointment at any of its five California campuses during the month of July. "Firefighters are working long and stressful hours battling the hundreds of wildfires raging throughout California," explained Tim Veitzer, co-owner of NHI. "Massage therapy has been proven to relieve stress, relax muscles, increase joint mobility, lower blood pressure and boost productivity." NHI was the first accredite...

Finding a unique and exciting birthday party idea can be a difficult task. These days pool parties and bounce houses are mainstream party choices. But what if you could have a real, big, red fire truck arrive with lights and sirens? What if all the girls and boys could pretend to be real firefighters for the day and squirt water from a real fire hose? What if the birthday girl or boy got to go for a ride in a real fire truck? Sound like the ingredients to a good birthday party?Old Cracker Fire C...

This summer, the Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1 will celebrate its 175th anniversary. As part of this momentous occasion, area fire departments will gather on Sunday, June 1, for the 2nd Annual Old Saybrook Firefighters Competition and Family Fun Day. As part of the celebration, this year's event is being held behind the Essex Fire Headquarters. The daylong event, which is free and open to the public, has been designed to test firefighters skill levels through drilling, training and competition. T...

Here is a look at some of the new workshops being offered at FDIC for the first time in 2008. Classes fill up fast! Aerial Apparatus Operations Aerial operators can maximize the use of these very expensive yet underutilized and misunderstood pieces of apparatus.  This greater understanding of aerial devices and their uses will enhance fireground operations and increase scene safety.  Topics include the characteristics and operating features of rear mounts, tractor-drawn aerials,...