Fire News for September 2011

Electronic security and fire products maker Elmdene hires Sam Ward as Regional Sales Manager
Sam will be responsible for raising awareness of Elmdene's wide range of innovative technologies Innovative electronic security and fire products...
Flashlights maker Streamlight sponsors regional Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run
The event was held in seven area races on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 Streamlight® Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, served...
Akron donates critical firefighting equipments to aid firefighters in forest fire
Akron delivered nozzles and other equipment to help firefighters battle forest fires in Texas Akron Brass answered the call by donating mission critical...
Fire Fighting Enterprises unveils infrared optical beam smoke detector FIRERAY 3000
FIRERAY 3000 can protect large, open area spaces where ceiling-mounting is difficult or inappropriate Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., the leader in beam-type...
Leading emergency call center CHEMTREC completes 40 years of operations
Be it minor or critical incidents, CHEMTREC offers crucial assistance to fire-fighters and other personnels This month marks the 40th year of operations for...
Chubb Fire & Security provides fire safety training for staff at The National Archives in London
Chubb also provides in-depth Fire Warden training courses for designated members of staff Chubb Fire & Security is providing staff at The National...
Pierce Manufacturing places four Pierce Saber custom fire trucks into service with the Tucson Fire Department
The Tucson Fire Department apparatus fleet of engines and ladder vehicles is 100% Pierce Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that...
Chimney Fire Safety Week to remind local householders regarding fire safety
All chimneys and flue-ways should be cleaned and checked during the summer months The inviting warmth of an open fire is the last thing on most people minds...
Spartan Chassis supplies 25 emergency response cab and chassis to several fire departments in China
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...
Apollo updates and extends its XPander range of wireless fire detectors
Apollo's XPander fire detectors are ideal for use in educational buildings Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors....
NYFRS reminds local householders to ensure their chimney is fire-safe
NYFRS suggests householders must consider having their chimneys swept soon with registered sweeps North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) is...
Cosalt appoints Alex McAllister as new Senior Account Manager to strengthen sales team
Alex McAllister has several years experience working in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing Cosalt's Workwear business has strengthened its sales...
Lisa Yarussi appointed as the Vice President, Human Resource division, NFPA
Lisa Yarussi, Vice President Human Resources Division, NFPA Lisa Yarussi comes to NFPA with experience in the areas of publishing, medical manufacturing,...
Rosenbauer Deutschland and Rosenbauer Feuerwehrtechnik set to merge
The new merger of Rosenbauer companies will lead to overall progress of the company The merger of these two companies, henceforth to be known as Rosenbauer...
Dockwise new super vessel gets Autronica on board
Dockwise is now more secure with the latest AutroSafe from Autronica Autronica has been tasked with providing the entire fire detection system for...
Xtralis bags 2011 – ASIS Industry’s Most Innovative Product award for OSID
OSID life safety smoke detection product has been recognised with three esteemed awards in 2011 Xtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection...
NFPA’s Backyards & Beyond Conference to assess wildfire safety issues
The conference will be held on October 27-29 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Colorado The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host the 4th Backyards...
NFPA joins hands with FPRF to host a Dust Explosion Hazards Symposium
The event will be held on September 20-21, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in partnership with its research...
Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue wins World Extrication Challenge with assistance from Vimpex
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Extrication Team  Realistic crash situations were created with vehicles and casualties. The teams had to rescue the...