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Virtually indestructible - new models have nearly double brightnessStreamlight® Inc. announced it has introduced enhanced versions of its leading tactical gun-mount TLR-1® and TLR-2® lights, offering law enforcement officers and tactical personnel extraordinary brightness in low-light situations with new power C4™ LED technology. The TLR-2 also comes equipped with an integrated laser sight.Providing up to 7,000 candela peak beam intensity and up to 135 lumens measured system ou...

Oasis Academy Wintringham has installed Vimpex Fire-Cryer® multi-message Voice Sounders to ensure safe evacuation in the event of an incident. The Oasis Academy opened in September 2007, and replaced Wintringham School. In its first year the Academy was housed in the existing school buildings, but during the 2008/2009 academic year it will transfer its 1,100 students and staff to brand new buildings. It is in this new development that ADT Fire & Security has installed over 230 Fire-Crye...

To show their appreciation for the newest addition to their department, the Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 served homemade Jambalaya to more than 900 E-ONE employees. During the pre-build for their sixth E-ONE unit, the members of the fire company asked if they could cook for the employees when they returned for their final inspection.  E-ONE happily accepted the offer for the homemade Cajun cuisine. “I think we enjoyed cooking as much as they enjoyed eating it,” said W...

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...

The company will continue to focus its efforts for additional cost savings while moving forward in the business Net sales were up approximately 7.4% to $95,595,090 and net earnings were up approximately 47.6% to $2,955,788 this year. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, net sales were $30,613,175 compared with 2007 third quarter net sales of $3...

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...

Birmingham International Airport have selected Lion Apparel's TotalCare New ARFF PPE contract won by Lion Apparel Firefighters at Birmingham International Airport will benefit from the highest standards of protective clothing under a new TotalCare(R) contract from Lion Apparel. The 65 personnel that make up the fire fighting team at Birmingham now have the peace of mind that all of their personal protection equipment (PPE) - from head to toe - is fit for purpose and meets...

From September 2008 the Construction Products Directive (CPD) has required that within certain European countries, Manual Call Points placed on the market for use in 'Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems' in buildings are certified to EN54-11 and carry the CE mark. Cooper Fulleon Ltd have been actively pursuing their policy of continuous product development and have made improvements in line with these standards to ensure customers are fully compliant with current legislation. The new Call Po...

CET Fire Pumps Mfg has purchased the assets of Canaplast Inc., located in Granby, Quebec, Canada. Canaplast is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized manufactured products from polypropylene sheet. The company, with two divisions, specializes in the manufacture of fire suppression related products, (water tanks, bodies, trailers, shelving and utility boxes), as well as food processing products. Purchased to vertically integrate CET supply chains, Canaplast now manufactures exclusively to s...

New personnel hired and building expandedAfter more than 100 years in business, expansion is nothing new at Elkhart Brass. Continuing their tradition of leadership in the firefighting equipment industry, Elkhart recently announced the completion of the Engineering Wing at their corporate headquarters and a staff expansion to fill it."As part of our on-going efforts to innovate and exceed customer expectations on new products, Elkhart Brass recently re-structured our engineering department,&...

WAGNER UK's OxyReduct has been chosen as a complete fire suppression system for Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover has invested in WAGNER UK's OxyReduct® system to provide the ultimate form of fire protection for their IT suites at the company's Halewood and Browns Lane sites. The IT facilities are fundamental to Jaguar Land Rover's operation and therefore any downtime due to fire or false alarm incidents would have significant consequences for their business....

HI-FOG®, Marioff's flagship water mist fire protection system, is now fully compliant with IMO regulation MSC.1/Circ. 1272 to protect Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro) and special category spaces. Marioff is part of UTC Fire & Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).  Operators of marine vessels with Ro-Ro decks now have an excellent alternative to conventional water drencher systems, gas-based and foam-based fire protection systems. "As soon as a fire is detected...

Lion Apparel's American Classic helmets in custom lime yellow Lion Apparel's helmets helpt Tennessee Fire Dept fulfil custom colour specifications The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) in Collegedale, Tennessee, had a need for traditional-style firefighting helmets in lime yellow, but the department's helmet supplier at the time was not able to deliver at a price that fit into their grant allowance. TCVFD Battalion Chief Thomas Cook presented Lion Apparel (L...

Holmatro Rescue Equipment officially opened its first representative office in Shanghai, China on 29 September 2008. This office will play a supporting role to the dealers and end users and will meet the increasing demand for high quality rescue equipment in this country. Floris Evers, country manager for Holmatro in China, is very happy with this new development: "This new representative office forms a solid foundation for new developments of Holmatro within the Chinese market." Visit www.ho...

Streamlight®  Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, today marked 35 year of operations with a gala reception and tours of its newly expanded Eagleville headquarters. More than 250 guests, including Lower Providence Township officials, key customers, employees and distribution partners were invited to tour the 75,000-foot addition to office and manufacturing space. "We are extremely proud to mark 35 years of providing tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights to p...

E-ONE is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcé Fire Fighting Technology as the exclusive dealer for South Africa. Marcé, located in Centurion in the Gauteng province, began selling imported fire apparatus in 1998 but have since expanded to include service and maintenance of fire apparatus and developed a local manufacturing workshop for building new vehicles. "There are over 400 E-ONE vehicles in operation in South Africa and we are delighted to partner with such a reputab...

Vimpex Fire-Cryer® Voice Sounders have been used for many years at London Underground stations where their switchable four messages have ensured that travellers and staff alike are kept informed of any alarm situation. A special coded message is used to ensure that customers are not unduly alarmed during systems alert. Now, the London Transport Museum has emulated the Underground by installing Fire-Cryer® Voice Sounders at the Covent Garden location. A mixture of wall-mounted standard F...

Perfection Uniform uses latest technology and skills to make its products a masterpiece Perfection Uniforms has expanded its signature "EGCtm (Ergonomic Garment Construction)" and X-Factor Fabric Technologiestm to now include specific regional uniforms, including several state specific Sheriff's programs. Fresh on the heels of being named on of the "Top 50 Most Innovative Apparel Companies" by Apparel Magazine, Perfection Uniforms has expanded its signature "EGCtm (Ergonomic...

KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce the addition of two new representative organisations Stuart Reyburn, President of Fire Trucks Unlimited, LLC. operating in Henderson, NV has put together the largest Sales and Service Center in a three state region that includes Nevada, Utah and Arizona. With a long history in the fire service working with both the military and civilian groups, the organization's working knowledge and commitment to provide KME customers unmatched sales an...

The Charlotte Fire Department placed their E-ONE Comms-ONETM unit into full-time service. Designated by the department as "Field Comm-1", the unit serves to provide advanced communications and interoperability capabilities for the department, North Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3 (USAR TF-3), as well as assist with regional communications for the Charlotte UASI region. "We found out how useful the unit was about two hours after we put it in service. Our hazmat teams got called out...

Product's 2007 launch provided purpose-built value unattainable on commercial chassis Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will display its product line of purpose-built cabs and chassis, featuring the multi-functional Furion, in Booth #1203 at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue International Conference (FRI) and Expo, August 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Unveiled at FRI in August 2007, the Furion was designed specifically as an emergency rescue vehic...

Manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories including the stationwear for the fire department Superior Uniform Group declares regular quarterly cash dividend and increases stock repurchase authorization to 1,000,000 shares.Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable Superio...

Enhanced models provide extraordinary reliability and ultra-bright lightStreamlight® announced it has introduced enhanced versions of its popular Stinger® LED and Stinger DS® LED rechargeable flashlights, providing hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts with extraordinary brightness and durability with new C4™ LED technology.Boasting up to 18,000 candela (peak beam intensity) and 140 lumens measured system output, the new lights nearly double the brightness of the earlier models...

Roco Rescue and Capital Safety, home of the DBI/SALA and Protecta brands of fall protection equipment, have formed a training alliance which will allow Roco to teach Capital Safety Fall Protection courses beginning this fall. These co-branded Capital Safety/Roco Fall Protection classes will be offered at the Roco Training Center (RTC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, beginning in September of 2008. Roco and Capital Safety will offer a series of Competent Person, Authorized Person and Competent Inspec...

  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...

The company headquarters in Florida is bound to set new heights in apparel and uniform production    The operating results of the company show that the net sales are up by 5.9% and the net earnings up by 50%.Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, sales were $31,699,285, compared with 2007 second quarter sales of $29,938,498. Earnings from continuing o...

In September, the PANTHER ARFF, which has already captured numerous accolades, was awarded the IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) in gold.Development of the new PANTHER design was done in cooperation with Viennese innovation company Spirit Design. This innovation features state of the art technology, performance and safety.

Local firefighters conducted a hazardous materials drill using 'hazmat' suits provided by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics at the company's facility in Merrimack. Imagine this scenario: a forklift carrying several 55-gallon drums of a toxic chemical is involved in an accident. As the hazardous substance begins leaking to the ground, emergency crews are called to the scene. How will they respond?This very same scenario was reenacted on Thursday, June 26, as the Merrimack Fire Rescue organizatio...

Image Classic's new tradition series for men by Perfection Uniforms Perfection Uniforms has designed clothing to perform ergonomically, its 'EGC System' is intended to offer comfort, mobility, and extended wear life. Perfection Uniforms was chosen to Apparel Magazine's inaugural list of the industry's "Top 50 Innovators," for its continuing introductions of "high-tech performance characteristics into the unique market that it serves." Offering uniforms for police officers, e...

Rosenbauer International AG, the parent company of the Rosenbauer Group, has won an order from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Interior to supply a total of 130 fire fighting vehicles and technical fire safety equipment worth around30.0 m€. The vehicles to be supplied comprise Austrian-manufactured rescue pumpers, emergency tenders and air crash tenders for helipads, as well as industrial vehicles built in collaboration with the Group's US subsidiary General Safety in Wyoming, MN. The or...