United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

"Put a Freeze on Winter Fires" initiative by USFA and NFPA USFA and NFPA announced a jointly sponsored initiative to "Put a Freeze on Winter Fires" Citing recent fires in Pennsylvania and Florida which claimed the lives of nine children and one adult and may have been caused by space heaters, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced a jointly sponsored special initiative, “Put a Freeze on Winter...

Bullard T4MAX Thermal Imager was awarded in the video safety contest Winning fire departments successfully demonstrate their commitment to fire fighter safety. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and Fireman's Fund Insurance awarded the Bertrand Township Fire Department and Horry County Fire and Rescue Department each with an advanced Bullard T4MAX Thermal Imager for winning a video safety contest. Fire departments were invited to create a video that highlight...

Video surveillance solution will secure the communication between fire, police and paramedic response services Oregon county has selected March Networks to secure the communications infrastructure it relies upon to coordinate fire, police and paramedic response services. March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced that the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District in Columbia County, Oregon, has standardized on a March Networks video surveil...

CSB receives Gold and Silver TIVA Peer Awards for Agency Safety Videos The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) received awards for two safety videos at the annual TIVA DC. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) received awards for two safety videos at the annual Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC (TIVA DC) dinner on Saturday, November 13. An animation depicting a massive sugar refinery explosion, which took 14 lives, won a gold award for best animation in its ca...

Advanced thermal imagers increase the level of security at places more prone to fires and accidents Thermal imaging technology works with super red hot colorization and advanced relative heat indicator. To help equip fire departments with thermal imaging capabilities, Bullard is pleased to offer specially priced thermal imaging Grant Buster packages for the T320 and T3XT imagers at $9000. The Bullard T3 family of advanced thermal imagers offers firefighters leading thermal i...

The majority of firefighters protecting communities of 2,500 or less were 40 years of age or older Increased training standards make firefighters more effective at their job and ultimately reduce losses of life and property from fire. In October, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released the U.S. Fire Department Profile Through 2009 report, providing a variety of national statistics about career, combination, and volunteer fire departments. NFPA has been publis...

Bullard is now available on social network for providing better access to its customers the world over BullardTV offers you the latest thermal imaging and fire helmet videos. Now you can connect with Bullard through their Facebook page and on BullardTV via YouTube. Bullard is excited to have joined these two popular social media networks where you can get the latest news and videos about Bullard's products and resources. To become a Bullard Facebook fan, visit this link...

Rosenbauer has made it to the top 10 companies in the category 'The Infosys Business of the Year Award' This contest sponsored by HSBC and others honours excellence, best practices and innovations in the European business community. One of the world's premier business contests, and certainly one of its toughest, has reached its finale: the European Business Awards. Rosenbauer, a global-playing manufacturer of fire engineering equipment, was nominated as one of the Top 10 best...

Bullard Eclipse will upgrade the fire fighting industry to the next level Bullard is offering an exclusive risk-free, money-back guarantee to purchase the Eclipse for a 30 day trial. The Bullard Eclipse offers the fire service a thermal imager that is affordable, lightweight, and small enough to attach to a firefighter's gear. Now, Bullard is offering an exclusive risk-free, money-back guarantee to purchase the Eclipse for a 30 day trial. Bullard is the only thermal imaging...

"Own it for Good" campaign will benefit volunteer firefighters to work more efficiently The first 50 people to RSVP to the event in each market will also receive an autographed photo of Erron Kinney. In the U.S. more than 70 percent of all firefighters are volunteers, often maintaining full-time jobs while simultaneously protecting their community regardless of the conditions. With another harsh winter around the corner, PrestoneÒ, a leading producer of antifreeze/cool...

Kimtek is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV specific skid units Kimtek is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. Kimtek Corporation announced the shipment of their 1,000th skid unit to Calex Ambulance Service in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the first agency to purchase a MEDLITE unit. This commemorative 1,000th skid unit will be in service with Calex and the very first MEDLITE will be returned to Kimtek to...

TriTech Software Systems and Lucas County Department of Emergency Services sign a beneficial contract TriTech to provide integrated computer-aided dispatch and mobile data solution to support all law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies in Lucas County and City of Toledo. TriTech Software Systems, a leading provider of EMS and public safety software solutions, proudly announced the contract signing with Lucas County Department of Emergency Services, OH, for...

Pierce has received a new order from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department for 22 Quantum apparatus The 20 Quantum pumpers will be customized to meet the unique needs of this California county. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, received an order from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Sac Metro) in Sacramento County, Calif., for 22 Pierce Quantum fire apparatus. The purchase includes 20 pumper vehicles and two aerial tillers. The order is valued at $...

Nomad 900 series adds a 5MP auto-focus camera with flash, enhanced GPS performance, and new Wi-Fi capabilities Trimble introduced the next generation of Trimble Nomad handheld computer with Ultra-Fast Processor, High-Resolution Camera, Enhanced GPS and New Wi-Fi Capabilities. Trimble introduced the next generation of the Trimble® Nomad® outdoor rugged handheld computers. The Nomad 900 series adds a 5MP auto-focus camera with flash, enhanced GPS performance, and new Wi...

Lockheed Martin provides new Interoperable data exchange to Frederick and Prince George County Frederick and Prince George's Counties thank a new interoperable data exchange (INDEX) delivered by Lockheed Martin. Emergency responders and county governments will now be able to look for and share critical geospatial information and maps across Montgomery, Frederick and Prince George's Counties thanks to a new interoperable data exchange (INDEX) delivered by Lockheed Martin....

Oshkosh and PCAA officials attended a formal signing and acceptance ceremony for 24 Striker vehicles  The Oshkosh Airport Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting and snow removal vehicles. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, part of the Fire and Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation delivered 24 Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan...

The new transaction will provide TenCate Geosynthetics with a significantly larger position in market TenCate will strengthen its position in the Asian geosynthetics market along with Emas Kiara Industries, a full-line producer and supplier of various geosynthetic products and solutions. TenCate has entered into an agreement to purchase the geosynthetics activities of Emas Kiara Industries Berhad, a publicly listed company based in Rawang, Malaysia. This transaction will...

The new generation Striker is designed for the world market The all-new Oshkosh Striker is the world’s premier Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle. Here’s how it excels – and why it matters. “When the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle you’re custom-building for a busy airport is going to be in service for 10 to 15 years, you’d better design and build it with longevity in mind,” says Jason Shively, Senior Chief Eng...

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has a program to assist emergency responders Firehouse Subs offers Public Safety Grants. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has a program to assist emergence service entities obtain life-saving equipment as well as fire prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness educational tools. If your fire department or Fire Corps program is located in a community served by a Firehouse Subs restaurant, consider applying for needed equipment...

GoalSpan services have reduced the paperwork within  fire organizations Fire Districts using GoalSpan are in front by implementing what is considered to be "best practices" within their industry. GoalSpan announced today that it has updated its website to reflect the growing number of industries it serves, placing special emphasis on Fire Service Organizations. GoalSpan is targeting Fire due to the tremendous benefits these entities achieve when automating their employee...

The UL study reveals some of the most toxic gases and particulates harmful for the health of firefighters The study conducted multiple tests of three different types of fire scenarios, during which firefighters performed duties such as suppression and overhaul. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL) recently completed and published a 16-month study on the effects of smoke and gas exposure to firefighter health. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Fir...

UTC and Zener group together create a milestone in the world of fire safety and security The Middle East industry for fire safety and electronic security solutions is large and is  growing rapidly. UTC Fire & Security announced about the creation of a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Muneer Ahmad Al-Sheikh Mohammed Sharif Al Olama of Zener Group. The joint venture Zener Fire and Security LLC was recognized with a ribbon cutting ceremony atten...

Large numbers of cooking fire incidents are reported on 'Thanksgiving day' According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 154,700 home structure fires involving cooking equipment between 2004 and 2008. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day. That's according to statistics by the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which also found that cooking eq...

FEMA and American Red Cross came together to provide care during disaster FEMA and American Red Cross partnership will strengthen mass care during a disaster. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that sets the framework for the Red Cross and FEMA to jointly lead the planning and coordination of mass care services, which will strengthen and expand the resour...

FEMA helps and prepares in overcoming the effects of natural disasters which cause much distress FEMA publications can point you in the right direction for information about how to reinforce your home against high winds and flooding. Weather happens. Sometimes it's severe enough to be a disaster, like the flooding and wind damage Tropical Storm Nicole caused in eastern North Carolina. You can take steps before the next disaster to protect your family and minimize property da...

Firewise Communities program to help property owners reduce their risk of wildfire damage NFPA report shows toll of brush, grass and forest fires on private property and local fire departments. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released findings of a report on local fire department responses to brush, grass and forest fires from 2004 through 2008. Local fire departments in the U.S. responded to an average of almost 1,000 such fires every day during that...

Large number of fires occur in residential buildings on Thanksgiving Day celebrations causing much damage The report is part of the Topical Fire Report Series and is based on 2006 to 2008 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report examining the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings. The report, Thanksgiving Day Fire...

Eureka and Crescent Valley the first communities in Nevada to join the program and earn distinction Eureka / Diamond Valley and Crescent Valley / Beowawe are first in state to join the program. Two Nevada communities have proactively taken steps to prepare their residents for wildfire protection by becoming Firewise Communities. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) voluntary initiative protects local residents, their property and natural resources f...

FEMA officials have heralded a new era to bridge experience and fire service One of the biggest things people wanted was better opportunities for training and how to expand their role within FEMA. For close to a year now, FEMA has firmly had its finger on the pulse of the fire service. In what is believed to be a first for the agency, four senate-appointed positions are held by former first responders. "It's been rare that in the FEMA leadership you have people (with experie...

Pryme radio technology would make it easier to communicate and locate fellow rescue persons and staff The capabilities of the PRYME hardware made the system a natural fit. The county of Santa Barbara, California contains over 2,500 square miles of breathtaking and sometimes dangerous terrain, including rocky beaches, unblemished coastal islands teeming with wildlife, and the steep inland mountains of the Los Padres National Forest. Such picturesque wilderness, within easy dri...