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Rochester, NY Fire Department have bought thirteen Bullard Eclipse imagers Rochester, NY Fire Dept purchase thirteen Eclipse imagers The Bullard Eclipse thermal imager made headline news on 13WHAM TV in Rochester, New York when the city’s fire department purchased thirteen of the new cameras. The Eclipse debuted at FDIC in April and since then is quickly changing the way firefighters navigate in and out of a burning building. This low-cost, lightweight, perso...

Task Force Tips new world headquarters in Valparaiso, Indiana New world headquarters inspired by firefighting history Distribution partners and firefighters are invited to join Task Force Tips on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9 am when the doors of the company's new world headquarters will officially open for business. The building (at 2351 Industrial Drive,Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383-9511) has been years in the planning - as well as over a year of construction. The...

Navistar DuraStar, WorkStar trucks now offer an NFPA compliant data recorder International® DuraStar® and WorkStar® emergency vehicles now offer NFPA compliant data recorder  As part of its commitment in meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry, International® DuraStar® and WorkStar® fire trucks and emergency vehicles now offer the first factory-installed vehicle data recorder fully-compliant with National Fire Protection Ass...

Motorola is giving customers the chance to win parachute jumps with the Red Devils Monthly prize draw to win one of six parachute jumps or a host of runners-up prizes Motorola to donate £1 to "Help for Heroes" from every TLKR product soldThe Enterprise Mobility Solutions division of Motorola, Inc. and the Red Devils, the official display team of the Parachute Regiment and the British Army, today launched an exclusive promotion offering daredevil consumers who purchase...

Bronto Skylift has always promoted the ecological sustainability of products Leading vehicle manufacturer showcases continued environmental awareness Bronto Skylift, the world's leading manufacturer of big truck mounted hydraulic platforms, has always been a pioneer in product development, but it has also been in the forefront in advancing the ecological sustainability of products. Bronto Skylift obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification in 1999, the first in its fiel...

  Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has commissioned head-to-toe ICP PPE by Bristol Uniforms Bristol's ICP range will provide a long term solution for Norfolk FRS's PPE needs Norfolk's 820 firefighters will be wearing Bristol Uniform's ICP PPE from early 2010 following the recent decision by the county's Fire & Rescue Service to adopt the new national identity protective clothing available as part of the ICP. Some 1,750 sets of complete head-to-toe PPE will be...

TOA's NX-100 is being used in a PA/VA system at a chemical plant in Wales Chemical plant's audio upgrade uses NX-100 network adapters TOA's NX-100 network audio adapter has been chosen as the hub of a new PA/VA installation at a large chemical plant in Wales. Specialist systems integration firm PAS Sound Engineering selected the NX-100 because of its ability to convert analogue audio into digital packets for transmission over an IP-based network.   Jeff Vaudrey, Ma...

FIT helped contain a vehicle fire to the 3-car garage and limit exterior damage Two properties worth millions are saved by firefighters using ARA Safety's FIT The Upper Saddle River Fire Department used their FIT-5 devices by ARA Safety to save a mansion from significant amount of damage after a vintage car in its 3-car garage caught fire. Once on scene, first responders deployed one FIT-5 unit through an open garage door. "Two of the three overhead garage doors were open...

A new online survey gathering data from first responders will aid the design of incident command software Results will inform new geointelligence system under development by DHSThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with ElanTech to create an online survey to gather critical data from first response emergency personnel nationwide. The survey results will influence the design of an advanced new incident command software application in development by the Depa...

Saint-Gobain's ONESuit Pro has been awarded EN 943-2 Type 1a certification Affordable, lightweight, flame-resistant suit is now certified globally Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is pleased to announce that its ONESuit® Pro hazmat suit has earned the highest level of certification recognized within the EU and Asia. The British Standards Institute has deemed the suit compliable with the recognized benchmark in fire and hazmat safety for 30 different member countries...

Superior's headquarters in Florida, the only one on the 'Top 50' list specializing in image apparel and uniforms Superior Uniform Group ranks 42 on Apparel Magazine’s list of the “Top 50” publicly traded apparel companies in the United States of America for 2009. In a challenging business environment, the company is praised for its business savvy. Superior Uniform Group, Inc. has again been recognized by Apparel Magazine for its recent fiscal...

KME will deliver eight heavy rescues to the US Air Force Units will be built on KME custom chassis KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an order by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia for eight custom heavy rescue trucks for the United States Air Force. The units will be built on a KME custom chassis with an aluminum heavy rescue walk-around body. The unit includes roof compartments with body access ladder, awning, 25 kw generator, and...

KME will manufacture 10 light brush units for the USDA Forest Service Leading apparatus manufacturer looks to expand presence in wildland market KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it will be manufacturing 10 light brush units for the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. The units will be shipped to national forests in Arizona and New Mexico. KME was awarded the RFQ as a best overall value supplier. The light brush bodies will be mounted on a 4x4 F...

Setcom will sponsor the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge (FFCC) Firefighter communications manufacturer will sponsor FFCC Taking on over 25 events annually, Setcom Corporation is set to take on what ESPN deems as "The toughest two minutes in sports." Setcom, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for firefighters, police motorcycle officers, rescue personnel and industrial users, announced it will sponsor the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge (FFCC). The com...

Underwriters Laboratories will host the Chicago White Sox's Annual Police and Fire Night U.S. Cellular Field plays host to annual police and fire nightUnderwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing services, today announced it will host the Chicago White Sox's Annual Police and Fire Night on Wednesday, August 5 at U.S. Cellular Field. The event, sponsored by UL since 2008, honors Chicago police and fire professionals for their bravery and commitment...

NREMT Associate Director Greg Margolis has accepted a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellowship Fellowship offers exclusive, hands-on policy experience  The NREMT is pleased to announce that Associate Director Gregg Margolis, PhD, NREMT-P has accepted a fellowship with the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowships Program in Washington, D.C., as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The one-year fellowship will begin in September, 2009. The Health Policy Fel...

Fire Recovery USA adds new managers to its National Consulting Team Funding organization adds four high-level managers Fire Recovery USA, the leader in providing funds to fire departments by billing for services they provide during motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, structure fires, marine vessel fires, hazmat calls, false alarms, bomb squad calls, gas pipeline repair or supervision services, arson investigations, and environmental clean-up services announces seve...

Mobile Concepts by SCOTTY has delivered this 32 foot hazmat trailer to the Charleston AFB New trailer from Mobile Concepts by SCOTTY will improve hazmat response Whether being transported or already present, hazardous materials pose a threat to first responders and victims during an emergency. Charleston Air Force Base has tackled that threat by arming itself with a vehicle to safely mitigate hazmat situations. The base recently took possession of a 32 foot hazmat traile...

Delegates at Bristol Uniforms' international distributor conference in front of the SS Great Britain The conference highlighted the significant contribution of Bristol's distributors Bristol welcomed 34 distributors representing 19 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Gulf States to its recent international distributor conference held in the city. The 3 day event was centred on the Brigstow Hotel and included visits to all parts of Bristol's main research and pro...

TriTech's Imc Fire Records solution helps Melrose Fire Department win a SAFER grant Grant to be used to increase firefighter staff by 10 percent over the course of five years With the assistance of the Imc Fire Records solution from TriTech Software Systems, the Melrose Fire Department in Massachusetts was awarded the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in March 2009. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities...

Xenonics Holdings has signed a significant distribution agreement with Aardvark Tactical New distribution agreement will leverage sales capability Xenonics Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Aardvark Tactical, Inc. (ATI), Azusa, California, for Xenonics' NightHunter high-intensity illumination systems and its SuperVision high-definition night vision devices. "Aardvark has long been Xenonics' most significan...

Motorola has announced widescale shipments of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution Single-site digital trunking system cost-effectively expands communication systems and provides reliable digital technology Motorola, Inc. today announced shipment in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa of Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution that efficiently expands the capacity of the MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Two-way Radio System f...

An MSA U screenshot - MSA's new online firefighter training facility New online firefighter training resource is quick, simple, and free! MSA U is MSA's premier online training center. At MSA U, training and information materials are available on a variety of subjects 24/7, presented in a variety of formats, and fully searchable. With over 120 available training programs - and more added regularly - you can save time, increase training retention and reduce administrat...

Sepura's radios have won another Hungarian government contract New application strengthens Sepura's advance in eastern European markets Sepura's second largest customer in Hungary, the National Directorate General for Disaster Management, has added Sepura's Repeaters to its substantial fleet of Sepura TETRA radios for its fire brigades. In February 2007 the Hungarian government chose Sepura TETRA radios to operate on the country's national public safety network. This was t...

QinetiQ is now working to deliver a robot-based firefighting system in and around London Robots used to fight fires involving Acetylene cylinders Following a successful series of trials, QinetiQ is now working alongside key government partners to deliver a robot based service that is being used to help fight fires and support other major incidents - particularly if acetylene gas cylinders are involved which can become highly unstable - thereby protecting firefighters pl...

AFSA has announced new online components in its Applied Sprinkler Technology training program Multi-part series goes online on AFSA's Fire Sprinkler eCampus The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), pioneer in fire sprinkler industry training for 28 years, has announced newly released online components in its updated Applied Sprinkler Technology training program. This new approach to AFSA design training contains updated elements from the correspondence version of App...

The Superior Uniforms Group's sales, for the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2009, were $24,971,523 As and when economic conditions improve, we expect to see a significant improvement in our earnings due to cost reduction initiatives; says Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer, Superior Uniforms Group. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, sales were $24,971,5...

Mobile Concepts has helped many fire departments with grant applications Mobile Concepts assisted numerous departments with applications for the SCOTTY Fire Safety House, sprinkler trailers and PREP House For fire departments that applied for the 2008 Fire Safety and Preventions grant earlier this spring, the wait is almost over. According to Mobile Concepts' grant assistance coordinator Kim Tuscan, the delay in announcing the awards is reported to be a result of...

Mobile command interior with 4 workstations and conference/meeting room and kitchenette (not shown) Section 1122 Program provides funding for PA's mobile command trailers Through a program established for law enforcement, the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) has placed an order for five mobile command trailers with Mobile Concepts by Scotty.The section 1122 program refers to the section of the federal government's National Defense...

TenCate's profits, though reduced from those of the second quarter of 2008, remain healthy Net profit second quarter well over €13 million In advance of the publication of the half-year figures on Wednesday 26 August 2009 and on the basis of provisional results, it is announced TenCate's net profit for the second quarter fell back by approximately 26% compared with the second quarter of 2008. With a stringent cost reduction policy and a tight liquidity management, as o...