United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

During this Day of Service, residents are encouraged to participate in wildfire mitigation projects The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced its first Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service to be piloted in Colorado on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The Day of Service is being promoted in coordination with the American Red Cross, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, READYColorado, and Rocky Mountain Insurance...

The Understanding and Implementing Standards guide examines three major NFPA standards The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up to develop a guide to assist fire departments in understanding and implementing NFPA standards. Understanding and Implementing Standards examines three major NFPA standards relating to safety and health and offers clarification, identifies manageable steps, and highlights available...

The LEGO has Auto-Off feature to warn users prior to turn off the light   Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced The LOGO keychain light, a personal LED flashlight with four lighting modes and a convenient Auto-Off feature that conserves battery life. The LOGO features a 5 mm LED, which is impervious to shock and provides a 100,000-hour lifetime. It offers four lighting modes: High (10 lumens...

The MEDLITE Transport is useful for all public safety agencies Kimtek’s MEDLITE Transport compact skid unit series is designed to be a cost effective, flexible solution for emergency response in environments not suitable for the traditional ambulance. These lightweight slip-in skid units expand the versatility of ATV/UTVs. The MEDLITE Transport is ideal for use by all public safety agencies and has applications on golf courses, sporting events, industrial plants and min...

FoxFury's Nomad NOW LED lantern light serves as both an area light and spotlight FoxFury Lighting Solutions recently announced the formal release of the Nomad NOW Area-Spot light. The rechargeable 2,500 lumen Nomad NOW functions as either an area light or spotlight that can be held by hand, hung on a rail, placed on a flat surface or mounted to a tripod or wall. Traditional portable lights function as either an area light or spot light. The Nomad NOW is a premium LED lanter...

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program.IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program ha...

Michael will be responsible for Fire, Rescue, EMS and Law Enforcement markets FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce its recent hire of Michael McBride, who has been named Western Regional Sales Manager and Training Director. Michael will be responsible for Fire, Rescue & EMS as well as Law Enforcement/Military markets. Michael's background includes 20+ years of experience within the industry, most recently with Fisher Safety - Emergency Services and previously...

The Pierce vehicles are ideal for the diverse needs of Prince George's County Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company delivered five Pierce pumpers and two 105-foot aerial ladders all built on the Arrow XT™ custom chassis to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department in Largo, Maryland. “Pierce is proud to be selected by the largest and one of the busiest with more than 120,000 calls per year combination fire departments in the nation,&rdquo...

Robert supports the network of Gamewell-FCI engineered systems throughout Latin America and Caribbean Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell  announces the promotion of Roberto Orozco to Regional Sales Manager, hired to support the growing network of Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Orozco’s 15 years of experience as a Senior International Technical Training Specialist for Honeywell Fire Systems is an asset that will undou...

The company's animated film, "Hot Date" features the heroic efforts of the fire safety Fire safety specialist, Sprue Safety Products, is urging romantics to take extra care this Valentine’s Day to make sure the temperature does not rise too high during their ‘Hot Date’! Backing warnings from fire brigades across the country to prioritise fire safety, the company’s animated film, ‘Hot Date’ features the heroic efforts of the fire safety con...

The Scholarship includes a flight to Indianapolis, a 5-night hotel stay and attendance to FDIC The most enduring gift any person can give is knowledge - the tool you never lose and never wear out. Since 2010, True North has provided training scholarships for firefighters to attend the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) so they continue to get the training they need to stay safe and protect the safety of others. This year True North had renamed its FDIC Training...

The event serves a perfect platform for power transmission and control technology exhibitors Deutsche Messe AG is continuing to expand its activities worldwide and is now organizing the first-ever MDA NORTH AMERICA from 8 to 13 September 2014. It will take place parallel to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. Another event in the trade fair portfolio of Deutsche Messe AG – INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION NORTH AMERICA – celebrated its impress...

The new Streamlight Stinger LED HL, Stinger DS LED HL and Strion LED HL use state-of the-act C4 LED technology Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, added new High Lumen (HL) models to its popular Stinger LED and Strion LED series of lights. The new Stinger LED HL, the Stinger DS LED HL and the Strion LED HL use state-of-the-art C4 LED technology to provide industrial, automotive, outdoor and other users wit...

The cooperative group purchasing program opens up an extensive selection of Pierce vehicles Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and the leading U.S. manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, recently announced full participation in New Jersey’s first-ever state sponsored cooperative purchasing program for fire and emergency apparatus. Pierce’s contract (#A83457) is effective immediately and runs through January 2018. “By providing fire...

Dornan Engineering has appointed Choice as the security and fire contractor for this prestigious Sloane Street development in West London. Mace Ltd is the main contractor, appointed following a competitive tender by the client, the Cadogan Estate. Works commenced on the site in February 2013 and the speculative scheme is expected to be completed in early 2015. Choice is delighted to have been awarded the combined security and fire packages by Dornan in connection with this new development of mi...

The new lights include the rechargeable Stringer LED HL, Stringer DS LED HL and Stiron LED HL Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, debuted its growing line of High Lumen (HL) flashlight models at Booth 12562 at the National Shooting Sport Foundation’s 2013 SHOT Show, January 15-18, in Las Vegas. The new lights use state-of-the-art C4® LED technology to provide law enforcement, tactical, outdo...

The Striker features the eagle eye DEVS that combines a moving map display with thermal imager Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation placed an Oshkosh® Striker®8 x 8Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle into service with the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) – Canada’s largest iron ore producer–at its facilities in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Striker’s large water capacity, combined with i...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las V...

The Dash CF features an open interior configuration to help firefighters better prepare for unexpected situations Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, continues to generate orders for its Dash® CF custom fire apparatus from across North America. Both municipal and volunteer fire departments from states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Colorado, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Texas have purchased th...

The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer and the TetraKO TurboSkid TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently introduced the TetraKO™ Wildfire Protection System. The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer, the TetraKO TurboSkid, and TetraKO next generation water enhancer powder concentrate. “The TetraKO Wildfire Protection System is a direct response to requests from...

Both lights feature a brighter C4® LED technology and are suitable for use in Division 1 hazardous locations Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced two new intrinsically safe, alkaline battery-powered flashlights, the 3AA ProPolymer® HAZ-LO® and the 3C ProPolymer® HAZ-LO®.  Both lights feature a brighter C4® LED technology and are suitable for use in Division 1 haza...

Streamlight's Stinger Classic LED is IPX4 rated for water-resistant operation and is impact resistance-tested Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the Stinger® Classic LED, a rechargeable flashlight that is similar in size, shape and feel to the original Xenon Stinger®, but that also features an extremely powerful LED.  “The Stinger Classic LED is an update to the standar...

Pierce is kicking off its yearlong commemoration by launching a special website section Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and the leading U.S. manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2013. Pierce is kicking off its yearlong commemoration by launching a special website section located at www.piercemfg.com/100thAnniversary. The site features an interactive historical timeline, a 100thAnniversary video, a photo cont...

National Council on Fireworks Safety offers common sense tips for staying safe Using consumer fireworks on New Years is a tradition. And it can be safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Ralph Apel, the spokesperson for the National Council on Fireworks Safety. Consumer fireworks go through vigorous third party testing in China before being shipped to the United States. But he notes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC"), there were an e...

Biomarine’s BioPak240R Revolution Rebreather is made using SABIC’s LNP™ FARADEX™ compound Rescue and HAZMAT workers, fire-fighters and miners depend upon self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when working in extremely hazardous environments. So when Biomarine, an SCBA manufacturer based in Exton, Pa., needed to improve the impact strength and ability to dissipate static electricity for the external housing of its BioPak 240R Revolution rebreather, i...

When placed into service, the heavy-duty rescue tiller with aerial crane will respond to a wide range of emergencies Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered a heavy-duty rescue vehicle unlike any in the company’s history. Built for the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) Department in Portland, Ore., the apparatus is built on a tiller configuration, except that the rig features a heavy-duty crane – instead of an aerial ladder – mount...

The Streamlight Stringer models feature upto 350 lumens, while the new Strion models offer up to 250 lumens Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that it has significantly upgraded the lumen light output of the LED models of its Stinger and Strion flashlights. The new Stinger models now feature up to 350 lumens, while the new Strion models now offer up to 250 lumens. The enhanced rechargeable ligh...

Pierce delivered a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, PUC and Responder™ quick attack pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced that it has delivered three Fire Apparatus to the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department in Wintersville, Ohio. The vehicles are a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, a Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumper, and a Responder™ quick attack pumper. “Over the years, our department&rsqu...

Navistar has secured orders for more than 1,000 ProStar+ trucks with the ISX15 Navistar International Corporation announced recently that the first International® ProStar®+ Class 8 on-highway tractor equipped with the Cummins ISX15 and SCR-based Cummins Emission Solutions after treatment system rolled off the production line this week at the company’s Escobedo, Mexico plant. “This is a great accomplishment for Navistar and an important milestone as we brin...

Streamlight's ProTac 2AAA is powered by a C4 LED to provide super brightness and long run times Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced the ultra-compact and lightweight ProTac® 2AAA, the latest in the ProTac series of tactical handheld lights for law enforcement and tactical personnel.  The ProTac 2AAA uses two easily sourced AAA alkaline batteries and delivers up to 80 lumens measure...