United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

FoxFury offers portable, rechargeable flood lighting that assists campus security at checkpoints, special events FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit its quick deployment LED scene lights at the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) Annual Conference for the first time. The event runs June 28-29 in Louisville, KY. Campus public safety includes campus law enforcement staff, criminal justice faculty members, and municipal chiefs of polic...

The 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO features C4 LED to deliver 120 lumens, 14,000 candela peak beam Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of flashlights for fire and rescue uses, announced it has introduced the new 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO Helmet Kit, featuring the 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO flashlight, and a Streamlight helmet clamp and rubber strap for mounting the light to any firefighter helmet. The kit provides a comfortable, secure and cost-effective way for firefighters and other pr...

The Guardian System fits seamlessly into the aircraft’s missions and capabilities California-based, Caylym Technologies announces the completion of formal flight and ground tests with Italian aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aermacchi and the Romanian Air Force. The international team conducted an extensive evaluation of the Caylym Guardian System, a cost-effective, solution to meet the world’s need for additional aerial firefighting options. This need was recently id...

FoxFury will feature its Nomad Series intrinsically safe headlamps at the event FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit its intrinsically safe lights and portable scene lights at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) SAFETY 2013 Show for the first time. This Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E) event will attract over 4,000 people and takes place June 24-26 in Las Vegas, NV. SH&E professionals are tasked with creating safer and more efficient workplaces. P...

FoxFury offers dual wavelength Rook UV and Rook Blue forensic lights, which will be on display at the IAC&ME conference FoxFury Lighting Solutions will display its LED forensic light sources and portable, rechargeable LED scene lights at the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IAC&ME) Training Conference for the first time. The conference runs June 23 to June 25 in Las Vegas, NV. Coroners and medical examiners have a 24 hour a day, 7 day a w...

Pierce will also host 100th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field to benefit the NFFF Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces a Pierce 100th Anniversary Open House for the public on Saturday, July 13. The festivities will begin with a Pierce fire truck parade at 11:00 a.m. on American Drive. Immediately following the parade, the celebration will continue at Pierce headquarters with a 100th Anniversary ceremony and the company&rsq...

Hochiki's FIREscape+ system integrates addressable fire detection and emergency lighting technology Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced a major technological breakthrough with the launch of FIREscape+. This unique system integrates addressable fire detection and emergency lighting technology to provide an intelligent way-finding solution that represents a step-change in how people safely evacuate buildings. Evacuation...

The Striker ARFF vehicles offer advanced safety systems and deliver innovative fire suppression technology Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, delivered three Oshkosh Striker 4 x 4 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to New Guinea’s National Airports Corporation, a state aviation enterprise owned by the people of Papua New Guinea. The Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicles are on duty at Jacksons International Airport (also known as P...

Streamlight offers a full line of flashlights, headlamps, weapons lighting, lanterns and accessories Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, recently marked its 40th year of operation. Since it was founded in 1973, Streamlight has grown from a small company with a single product to an international provider of a broad range of high-performance lights for law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, au...

The GH2B-MCH offers two tool simultaneous operation with “BOOST” mode AMKUS Rescue Systems (Downers Grove, IL) is proud to introduce their latest innovation in high performance extrication tools and equipment, the GH2B-MCH Mini Power Unit. The GH2B-MCH offers two tool simultaneous operation with “BOOST” mode. When in alternate operation, “BOOST” mode will increase tool speed in both pump stages. Weighing in at approximately 58 lbs., the com...

FoxFury also announced that Tasker models are being retired and replaced by Tasker S models FoxFury recently announced lumen upgrades for select Command 10, Command 20 and Performance Series LED head and helmet lights. These top selling LED headlamps for general, industrial and firefighter use are now 20% brighter. FoxFury has offered wide angle LED headlamps since 2003. Among its bestselling lights are the Fire, Tasker and Tasker S models within the Command and Performance S...

The SideSlide C-Clamp features an innovative helmet adaptor with a lock that goes into a custom groove on the flashlight FoxFury Lighting Solutions unveiled the SideSlide C-Clamp flashlight and helmet light at FDIC 2013 firefighter conference in Indianapolis. This 140 lumen light features a unique lock and C-clamp system that securely attaches this flashlight to firefighter helmets and full brim style hard hats. Traditional side mounted helmet lights have a focused beam and...

The vehicles displayed included the Bronto Skylift Rescue Platform, Arrow XT walk-in rescue, Dash CF pumper and Velocity PUC pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, displayed six fire and emergency vehicles at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the company’s 100th Anniversary celebration, Pierce recreated its factory experience and renowned Blue Floor – where customers conduct final vehicle in...

The new Altronix website tool offers easy access to locate and compare products on the website Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for professional security applications, has added an innovative new tool to the company’s website (www.altronix.com) that enables users to quickly and easily find and compare the products they need. This tool provides a great way to compare the features and specifications of Altronix pro...

F-Shield is a process that encapsulates the chassis frame, cross members, fasteners and fixed accessories mounted on the chassis Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, unveils their F-Shield chassis frame corrosion protection for the Ultra, Inferno and Igniter models of custom fire chassis. Ferrara is making the introduction at FDIC in Indianapolis, the largest fire service trade show in North America. F-Shield is a unique pr...

Streamlight’s sponsorship of NFFF helps fund various initiatives, including the organization's National Memorial Weekend Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $15,000 in proceeds from sales of the company’s Red Nano Light. Streamlight earmarks $1.00 from the sale of each Red Nano Light to the NFFF.  The company also contributed an...

Pierce Experience display will showcase manufacturing processes, company history, its people, and the vehicles Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and the leading U.S. manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, continues its 100th Anniversary celebration in Lucas Oil Stadium at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind. Pierce plans to unveil an ambitious display on April 25 at 1:00 p.m. showcasing the people, the manufacturing...

As Vice President of Research and Development, Morrison is responsible for new fire suppression technologies TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, announced recently that Eric Morrison,Ph.D. has joined the company as Vice President of Research and Development. Morrison will report to Scott Bocklund, TetraKO, LLC President.  Prior to joining the company, Morrison worked at 3M, Imation, Samsung Electronics and Ecolab where he focused on ne...

FoxFury will also be having contest at FDIC to win free Nomad Prime Area-Spot light FoxFury Lighting Solutions will exhibit its LED fire helmet lights, portable scene lights and right angle firefighter flashlights at FDIC 2013, the world's largest firefighter training conference and exhibition in Indianapolis, IN. FoxFury will unveil its newest light as well as have two special guests (Eddy Weiss of Chasing4Life and Ryan Pennington of Views from the Jumpseat) in booth #5457....

Zico to showcase firefighting & EMS technology, including a new Ladder Access System, the Extend Down at booth #3403 Ziamatic Corp. is pleased to announce the Ziamatic FDIC QUIC-BAR Sweepstakes, taking place at the 2013 Fire Department Instructor's Conference in Indianapolis, IN from April 25-27, 2013. 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...

Mission 500 awarded its 4th “Mission 500 Humanitarian Award” to Mike Keegan, VP of Magnasphere Corp. Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organisation, raised more than $90,000 at the fourth Security 5/2K Mission 500 Charity Run at ISC West in Las Vegas. Proceeds from the April 11 event will sponsor over 240 children for a full year − providing food, water, education, healt...

The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, launched Support for the Long Haul, a new nationwide campaign to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty. "Since forming a partnership with the NFFF, we’ve raised more than $275,000 to support the families...

The LED lights will be waterproof, impact resistant and will meet NFPA fire resistant requirements FoxFury Lighting Solutions will be releasing a new series of LED lights for first responders at the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC 2013) in Indianapolis, IN. This new light will be unveiled at 1:23 P.M. EDT on April 25 in booth #5457. FoxFury has been developing LED lighting tools (including helmet lights, right angle flashlights and rechargeable area ligh...

This wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets and features an adjustable tilt FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the release of the Command 20 Fire Tilt firefighter helmet light. This 72 lumen wide angle LED headlamp fits fire and rescue helmets, features an adjustable tilt and provides panoramic lighting. The FoxFury Command Series debuted in 2007. The Command 20 Fire has since gone on to become FoxFury's top selling LED firefighter headlamp. It features white...

Altronix’s eFlow Power Supply/Chargers deliver value added performance for integrated systems Altronix is showcasing several new models in its innovative series of eFlow Power Supply/Chargers at ISC West. The eFlow Series is available in a variety of models with a wide range of power ratings, along with an extensive complement of intelligent features that operate with security, fire and access control systems. “eFlow takes power supply/chargers to a new level of v...

FireSwitch features an LCD display on the enclosure’s front panel and an Ethernet port for programming and monitoring Altronix’s new FireSwitch NAC Networked Power Extenders on display at ISC West deliver a host of intelligent features including local and remote programming and status monitoring. These new features provide real-time status conditions to cost-effectively determine whether or not a service call is required. FireSwitch is also compatible wit...

ISC West will see Altronix introduce its eBridgePlue Adapters, eFlow Power Supply/Chargers and FireSwitch  Extenders Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the electronic security industry, is showcasing several new products here at ISC West 2013. Introductions include eBridgePlus™ Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters that transmit IP video, data and power over coaxial cable enabling legacy infrastructure to s...

Saint-Gobain is a global manufacturer of protective hazmat products and other protective equipment Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, a global leading manufacturer of protective “hazmat” products and other high performance protective equipment, announced strategic initiatives, aimed at driving continued global growth in 2013 for the ONESuit® portfolio of high performance protective products. Highlights include the addition of design engineering expertise to t...

The QM-ET-MVE is designed to safely and securely support the full weight of a battery-powered cutter tool Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the newest addition to their popular QUIC-MOUNT line of extrication tool mounting solutions: Model QM-ET-MVE. Model QM-ET-MVE is designed to safely and securely support the full weight of a battery-powered cutter tool upright in the compartment and boasts more than ten (10)  independently adjustable components, including tilt angle, fo...

FoxFury's Nomad Clamp system provides safe and secure storage solution FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces the availability of a new clamp system that allows Nomad Area-Spot lights to mount to walls and vehicles. These clamps, along with the Nomad carrying bag, permit first responders and industrial professionals to easily store and retrieve the Nomad Prime and 360. The FoxFury Nomad Series Area-Spot lights are combination area lights and spot lights that were unveiled in 20...