United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

The funds raised during Pierce’s Memorial stair climb event will benefit the NFFF and families of fallen firefighters Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced plans to host its second annual Pierce 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at historic Lambeau Field on September 6, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Last year, Pierce’s inaugural stair climb at Lambeau Field – with nearly 600 participants – was among the largest first time stair cli...

The eight Jacksonville pumpers include a 194-inch wheelbase, a 400-hp ISL9 engine, seating for six firefighters Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, sold eight Pierce® Enforcer™ pumper fire apparatus to the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department in Jacksonville, Fla. The vehicles will be delivered beginning in September, 2014. “We are elated to have Jacksonville Fire & Rescue select the new Pierce Enforcer chassis for this significa...

Honeywell promoted Sean Clay to the role of General Manager Honeywell Life Safety has made some senior appointments within its multi-million dollar Sensors Division this month. Sean Clay has been promoted to the role of General Manager, and Alexandre Naef, ex Johnson and Johnson Director, has taken on the role of Sales Leader. Sean Clay reports to David Wilson, VPGM of the wider Systems & Sensors Division within Honeywell Life Safety. The Sensors Division employs over 100...

The new light will benefit the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, introduced a new Red Nano Light® as part of the company’s Lights for a Cause series of flashlights. The new light will benefit the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation. Streamlight will donate $1.00 to the organisation for each of these Red Nano Lights sold.  Proceeds will help support re...

Streamlight recycled over 3,210 pounds of Nickel Cadmium, Lithium Ion, and small Sealed Lead Acid batteries Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, announced that the company and several of its U.S. distribution partners recycled over 3,200 pounds of rechargeable batteries during the first quarter of 2014. Streamlight’s corporate headquarters in Eagleville, PA, and participating distributors throughout the U.S. recycled 3,210 pounds o...

Avon Protection will demonstrate its Deltair SCBA at FDIC 2014 Avon Protection, a market leader in respiratory protection systems, recently announced the award of NFPA 1981 and 1982, 2013 edition approvals for the Deltair™ self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). First previewed at FDIC 2013, the respiratory protection product which represents a $5 million investment for Avon has been eagerly awaited by members of the fire service industry. The SCBA, developed followi...

ClipMate USB is ideal to carry for close-up work, such as reading a driver’s license or making equipment repairs Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a rechargeable version of its versatile ClipMate®, the ClipMate® USB. The super-bright, multi-function clip-on light includes a built-in USB charge tab for convenient, cordless recharging.  The new light also features a flexi...

FoxFury has made application-specific LED lighting tools for professional markets since 2003 FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit its LED fire helmet lights, portable scene lights and right angle firefighter flashlights at Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC 2014), the world's largest firefighter training conference and exhibition, next week in Indianapolis, IN. FoxFury will release its newest light at 1:23 P.M. EDT on April 10 as well as have two special guests (E...

The new light features a white C4® LED to provide exceptional brightness and utility for a light its size - 70 lumens Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a rechargeable version of its popular Stylus Pro® pen-sized light, the Stylus Pro® USB. The compact light includes a USB recharging port, allowing tactical and other users to charge it on the go, using a computer or other el...

The event will help raise suggested donation and will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, together with W. S. Darley & Co., are sponsoring the “Give-Back Giveaway” sweepstakes at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis for the chance to win more than $60,000 in firefighting equipment. A $10 suggested donation in the NFFF or Pierce booths is all it takes to e...

The alarm has been designed to be an ideal solution for applications such as theatres with artificial smoke generators The alarm has been designed to be an ideal solution for applications such as theatres with artificial smoke generators, or factory settings where oil mist may be present. Because it only triggers when smoke, heat and carbon monoxide are detected, the Panasonic 4402 promises the highest reliability in fire detection. Gerard Figols, European Product Manager at...

Fike Corporation’s Tom Farrell has earned the prestigious William H. Doyle award. The award will be presented in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Loss Prevention Symposium during the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Global Congress on Process Safety held March 30-April 3, 2014. Given annually since 1984, the William H. Doyle award recognizes the best paper presented at the previous year’s Loss Prevention Symposium. Information contained in the submission must have appli...

Streamlight’s Scorpion HL uses LED technology delivers 600 lumens Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the Scorpion® HL, which uses state-of-the-art LED technology to deliver 600 lumens. Weighing less than five ounces, and featuring a rubber-armored sleeve to provide a sure grip, the new high lumen (HL) light is the ideal personal carry light for everyone from officers on the beat...

The Light uses six C4® LEDs and wide-pattern parabolic reflectors to provide two selectable beam widths Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, will debut an industrial-duty, high lumen Portable Scene Light at Booth 2339 at FDIC 2014, April 10-12, at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN.  Providing up to 3,600 lumens, the new light features a narrow footprint and a telescoping extension pole, enabling fire and rescue personne...

The lights have been updated to include a superior grip texture to provide a comfortable, yet slip-resistant feel Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has updated the brightness and design of its popular PolyTac® and PolyTac® HP polymer flashlights. Each light features a power LED that delivers up to 275 lumens and an improved grip, as well as a programmable switch that gives users the choi...

The QUIC-BAR’s solid, drop-forged steel design allows faster and more efficient forcible entry Ziamatic Corp. is pleased to announce the Ziamatic FDIC QUIC-BAR Sweepstakes, taking place at the 2014 Fire Department Instructor's Conference in Indianapolis, IN from April 7-12, 2014. Show attendees are encouraged to visit Ziamatic at booth #3403 and enter to win one (1) 30” QUIC-BAR with Rings – Chrome Finish, Model SQB-30-CR; a drop-forged steel halligan-s...

Louisiana is the latest state to approve the ESA's newest fire certification Louisiana is the latest state to approve the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) newest fire certification, Certified Fire Alarm Designer – Level III (CFAD), as an acceptable form of education to meet the requirements for fire alarm contractors in the state. Louisiana joins Iowa and Tennessee as the third state to approve the designation as an education requirement since it launched in...

Oshkosh Storm meets International Civil Aviation Organization and aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, introduced the all-new Oshkosh® Storm aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle. The Oshkosh Storm is engineered to provide a powerful, yet cost- effective, ARFF response for International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) airports. Oshkosh is embarking upon a road show tour to demonstrat...

Ferrara Fire Apparatus manufactures a full line of fire, emergency and rescue vehicles Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, announced recently that America’s Bravest Equipment company is their new dealer in central and eastern Kentucky. America’s Bravest is led by company president Dave Goldsmith. Ferrara Fire Apparatus President/CEO Chris Ferrara said, “We’ve been aggressively growing our dealer net...

FLIR produces more thermal imaging cameras than any other company With the introduction of its K-Series, FLIR Systems have made it viable for more fire fighters to benefit from thermal imaging technology. These robust, handheld cameras provide the high performance needed to improve situational awareness and safety but at a price that allows tight budgets to stretch further.  And thanks to the FLIR trade-in programme, the investment is now even more attractive. Through...

The new Viking-MEDLITE combination allows a total of four responders to reach and return with a patient In its new lineup of larger side-by-side utility vehicles, Yamaha Motor Corporation has introduced the 2014 Yamaha Viking, a new UTV model that readily accommodates the Kimtek MEDLITE Transport skid units. The Viking FI 4X4 and the FI 4X4 EPS UTVs each have a cargo bed capacity of 600 pounds, ideally suited to carry the MEDLITE Transport unit with attendant, patient, and gea...

ProTac HL 3 is the brightest addition yet to the company’s series of HL (High Lumen) lights Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac HL 3, a high lumen (HL) light that delivers 1,100 lumens of bright white light. Designed for operations requiring maximum illumination, the programmable, lithium battery-powered flashlight is the brightest addition yet to the company’s series o...

Three of the seven Pierce’s Arrow XT are specially equipped foam pumpers and the remaining four are PUC pumpers Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has placed seven Pierce Arrow XT custom pumpers into service at the Memphis Division of Fire Services located in Memphis, Tenn. Three of the seven apparatus are specially equipped foam pumpers and the remaining four are PUC pumpers. “We’re extremely proud to see this fleet of custom pumpers on d...

Pierce’s Arrow XT aerial tiller features a heavy-duty ladder, a Detroit Diesel engine, seating for five firefighters Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered a Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot heavy-duty aerial tiller to the city of Charleston Fire Department (CFD) in Charleston, SC. The aerial tiller is the first to be purchased by the department in more than 60 years, and was placed into service in early December. Three Arrow XT pumpers, currently in pro...

Pierce is offering a wide range of apparatus maintenance and troubleshooting classes, featuring a new mobile training unit Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced its 2014 regional training schedule for Pierce dealers and customers. The company is offering a wide range of apparatus maintenance and troubleshooting classes, featuring a new mobile training unit, at three locations: Appleton, Wisconsin; Palmetto, Florida; and Las Vegas, Nevada...

Specialist Bossen was presented the grand prize while on duty at Fort Bliss Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, presented Specialist Noel Bossen of Fort Bliss, Texas, a customised Ford F-150 4 x 4 SuperCrew pickup truck as the winner in its Support for the Long Haul program to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Since forming a relationship with the NFFF, Pierce has generated donations of more than $340,000 to assist the organ...

Streamlight’s TLR-4 G features a white C4 LED, as well as an integrated green aiming laser  Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced the TLR-4™ G, an ultra-lightweight, compact weapon-mounted tactical light for sub-compact and compact weapons. The new light features a white C4® LED, as well as an integrated green aiming laser with wide temperature range technology. The T...

The configurators allow customers to virtually design, build and customise their International Truck’s cab, exterior Navistar International Corporation recently announced the availability of its new, re-designed online truck configurators for International ProStar, DuraStar, and TerraStar models on Internationaltrucks.com. The configurators allow customers to virtually design, build and customise their International Truck’s cab, exterior, interior, powertrain and m...

The refurbished fleet features new Oshkosh XF 20-foot high-performance front-mounted brooms Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has refurbished and upgraded 10 Oshkosh® H-Series™ snow removal vehicles for Kansas City International (KCI) airport in Kansas City, Missouri. The refurbished fleet (manufactured in 2006 and 2007) now features new Oshkosh XF 20-foot high-performance front-mounted brooms, as well as new power units, forced air...

Cinder features an extruded aluminum, roll cage sub-frame fortified by 3/16” thick, marine grade aluminum plate walls Ferrara Fire Apparatus, America’s premier manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, made a major new product announcement recently with the launch of its newest custom chassis, the Ferrara Cinder. The Cinder is manufactured at Ferrara’s Holden headquarters, alongside the popular Inferno, Igniter and Ultra custom chassis. The Cinder has the same...