Rescue/RIT news

Eagle Bank and Trust Company donate Bullard’s Eclipse to Fire Departments
12 Bullard Eclipse thermal imagers were donated to 12 fire departments throughout St. Louis and  Missouri Twelve Bullard Eclipse thermal imagers are now...
Bullard Eclipse is now available with high resolution engine
The new feature provides firefighters with clearer, crisper and detailed images Bullard Eclipse, the fire service industry's first low-cost, personal-issue...
TOA Europe showcases its voice-alarm and emergency evacuation systems at Firex South
Firex South allows exhibitors to spend time with the local fire detection and life safety communities Continuing its policy of supporting UK trade events for...
Opgal enhances capabilities of its EyeSec series of thermal cameras
Opgal added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to the EyeSec thermal cameras Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global...
Honeywell acquires Fire Sentry Corporation, manufacturer of fire detection and control products
Honeywell to expand its gas and flame detection through the acquisition Honeywell acquired Fire Sentry Corporation, a privately-held manufacturer of...
Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service takes delivery of new 585 Ribcraft to train its crews
Over the next six months the RIB wil be used to train the South West based swift water teams With news about heavy rain and flooding in the West Country...
ADT Fire & Security wins prestigious HR Award at the 2011 Security Excellence Awards
The security industry recognises ADT Fire & Security as a European leader ADT’s innovative HR strategy is recognised in the security industry as...
Oshkosh striker helps sustain scenic airport’s growth amid rising air traffic
The Oshkosh Striker has triple agent firefighting capabilities Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), has placed an...
Following fire damage to the home, a Shropshire pensioner urges all to install a smoke alarm
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service promotes the installation of  smoke alarms in every home A Shropshire pensioner has rued the day she didn’t...
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service aims to reduce fire risk in Dorset
In 2008/09, Dorset FRS suffered an increase in the number of deaths caused by fires in the home Dorset Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) has assessed over 3000...
Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association introduces free bespoke HR advice and assistance service for members
The service is designed to assist IFEDA member companies with their HR queries IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association,...
Chubb outlines domestic fire prevention measures
Chubb's guide promotes fire alarms and fire extinguishers as fire prevention and preparation tools With almost 13,500 people killed or injured...
18 new recruits clear as firefighters with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
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...
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...
Fire Rescue International 2011 witness vehicle capabilities of Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Dash CF apparatus headlines a display at Fire Rescue International that includes nine Pierce vehicles Visitors to the Pierce booth experienced the NFFF...
Fire and Rescue Middle East 2011 conference to showcase safety and rescue strategies and technologies
Fire and Rescue Middle East provides a  business and networking platform for anyone involved in fire protection A three-day comprehensive conference is...
NYFRS on track to meet its 125 Alive vision by 2014
NYFRS aims to save 125 lives by 2014 with the help of education and partnership working NYFRS is ahead of target for the challenging vision it set in 2004 to...
German Firefighting Convention and INTERSCHUTZ to be staged together in Hannover
The Firefighter Convention is the central dialogue hub for fire departments all over Germany Hannover is to host the 29th German Firefighting Convention,...
NFFF Full Throttle Support Sweepstakes supports the families of fallen firefighters
Pierce Manufacturing gives back to the firefighting industry and honors America’s fallen fire heroes Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation...
JoAnn Tyler joins EarthClean Corporation as Sales Executive for Minnesota Region
Tyler holds a Fire Service Certification, a First Responder Certification and a HAZMAT Specialist Certification EarthClean Corporation, a...