United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

Mr. Avery joined Federal Signal in 2005  as Group Vice President, Finance for the Environmental Solutions Group Mr. Avery will have to enterprise-wide responsibility for information technology.Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, has announced that Charles F. Avery, Jr. has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Information Technology and Controller effective from March 22, 2010. Mr. Avery will report d...

IMS Research reports says global fire market declined by 3 per cent during 2009 IMS Research estimates the global fire market to have declined by some -3.0% during 2009.Nobody it seems was able to escape the damaging effects of the global economic depression. In its latest fire detection and suppression report, IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) estimates the global fire market to have declined by some -3.0% during 2009, with the market not set to recover to pre-re...

U.S Fire Administration announces the National Fire Academy annual outstanding applied research awards Executive fire officer programme provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various challenging facets of fire administration.The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration has announced the four fire service executives who will receive the National Fire Academy's (NFA) 2009 Annual Outstanding Applied Research Awards. This award recogn...

Paul Hufnagel is the 8th District Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Retired Lansing fire fighter and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union President Paul Hufnagel has been elected 8th District Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Hufnagel replaces Tommy Miller, who in January was nominated and elected to become General Secretary-Treasurer of the IAFF. Hufnagel was sworn in March 11. "I am confident t...

ONESuit has grown in military, chemical and fire protection markets To support the continued international growth of its ONESuit product line, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has hired a new engineer for its product development team. Mechanical Engineer Ryan Hirschey provides a fresh perspective for Saint-Gobain ONESuit's engineering team, contributing to the continued innovation of the ONESuit line of hazmat suits. Hirschey earned his Bachelor of Science degree in me...

Wheat Ridge Fire Department has developed a virtual fireground environment using FLAME-SIM The Wheat Ridge Fire Department has developed a virtual fireground environment using FLAME-SIM software. The intent of this training is to develop the cognitive and pragmatic decision making process of their members, thus preventing injuries, fatalities, or the significant loss of property while operating under stressful, emergent, and hostile conditions. The Wheat Ridge Fire Department...

FEMA's share of assistance is 75 %  of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration FEMA's PA Program encourages protection from future damage by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery period. "Public Assistance (PA) helps to strengthen communities that do not have the means or resources to bounce back quickly from a natural disaster," according to Richard Griffin, state coordinating officer. "It reimburses local go...

  Deadly explosion at PCA corrugated mill in Wisconsin The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) recently issued a safety bulletin warning of the hazards of conducting hot work in a variety of industries and identifying seven key lessons aimed at preventing worker deaths during hot work in and around storage tanks containing flammable materials. Hot work is defined as any work activity that involves burning, welding, cutting, brazing, grinding, soldering, or similar spa...

The Holmatro Safety Team unveiled its new look for the 2010 season that opens in Sao Paolo, Brazil, next month Holmatro Incorporated, an important resource for the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights since their foundings, will be the sponsor of the Indy Racing League Safety Team, it was announced during the IZOD IndyCar Series Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham. 17 events this year The Holmatro Safety Team unveiled its new look for the 2010 se...

A miracle happened when none of the company's 300 employees lost their lives in the massive Haiti earthquake Superior Uniform Group re-emerges gloriously after the massive earthquake in Haiti due to the untiring efforts of local contracter One World Apparel. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, announced that they were pleased to examine first hand, the extraordinary efforts of One World Apparel, their large dow...

Craig Fugate participated in a panel discussion at 2010 Harvard Social Enterprise Conference The 2010 Social Enterprise Conference is a joint effort of Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate participated in a panel discussion Sunday at the 2010 Harvard University Social Enterprise Conference on preparing for disasters in the 21st century. Fugate talked about the increasing role t...

The Haitian National Palace, located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, heavily damaged after the earthquake of January 12, 2010 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and members of FEMA-trained Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from California, Florida, New York, and Virginia today joined other personnel and teams involved in the United States response to Haiti for a Rose Garden ceremony with President Obama. The President thanked all who participated in the U.S. A...

Pierce, received a new order from the Arlington County Fire Department for six Pierce®Arrow XT™ pumpers Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, received a new significant order from the Arlington County Fire Department in Arlington, Va., for six Pierce®Arrow XT™ pumpers. The order represents the first year of an annually renewable, seven-year contract. Over the length of the contract, the department will replace pumpers, rear m...

E-ONE Vacuum Tanker helped Byram Volunteer Fire and Rescue department during record-low temperatures The new Water Master vacuum tanker fom E-ONE provided water for HVAC systems during extreme cold.When the Byram Volunteer Fire and Rescue department in Byram, Miss., purchased their new Water Master vacuum tanker they knew it would protect property and save lives, but never imagined it would help keep a city warm during a record-breaking cold-snap. On January 12th, cities an...

Scott's new responsibilities will include the development and growth of the domestic municipal fire sales market Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Scott Warbritton has accepted the position of Director of Sales, U.S. Municipal Market. He will join the executive team based in Elkhart, IN and will be reporting to Dominick Monico, Vice-President of Sales and Business Development. Scott's new responsibilities will include the development and growth of the domestic municip...

MSA has announced that net sales for the year ended December 31, 2009 decreased by 20 percent While the company may have seen the worst of the recession, the uncertain strength of the recovery will continue to present challenges for MSA throughout 2010.MSA  has announced that net sales for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $910.0 million compared with $1,134.3 million in 2008, a decrease of $224.3 million, or 20 percent. Net income for the year ended December 3...

PaulConwayShields.com is sponsoring TheBattalion.TV featuring the Milwaukee fire department For over three years, Tule Fog Production LLC has been developing and now producing The Battalion-The Series. Paul Conway Shields is pleased to be a sponsor of TheBattalion.TV as they feature the Milwaukee Fire Department in their Midwest series.  Milwaukee, home of the Brewers baseball club, Miller Brewing, and many other world class attractions, is also the fire department w...

  KME Fire Apparatus has recently received a contract from the City of Los Angeles Fire Department KME Fire Apparatus has recently received an award for 23 pumpers by the City of Los Angeles Fire Department. This is in addition to two water tenders currently in production for the LAFD.  The apparatus will be built on the KME Predator Severe Service chassis, recognized as the best overall cab for high volume use and severe conditions. The chassis include a 450...

  KME Fire Apparatus and the Kovatch Organization announce their sponsorship of Kovatch Motorsports  KME Fire Apparatus and the Kovatch Organization are pleased to announce their sponsorship of Kovatch Motorsports, Ltd., a new racing team owned by John Kovatch IV, Kovatch's Director of New Business Development, who is also its principal driver. Kovatch Motorsports will be racing a sportsman class modified dirt track race car in 2010 in support of...

  Budd Lake firefighters put their 1998 Mack pumper with its retrofitted CAFS unit through its paces during training Budd Lake's service area generates calls for everything from woodland wildfires to residential structure fires to light industry blazes.A Waterous compressed air foam system (CAFS) retrofit of a 1998 MR Mack pumper two years ago convinced members of the Budd Lake (N.J.) Fire Department that compressed air foam should become an essential part of its fi...

Cummins Power South, certified that E-ONE completed all the necessary requirements for engine installation E-ONE worked closely with Cummins for approximately two years to make sure the installation went smoothly.In a letter to E-ONE, Cummins Power South, LLC, certified that E-ONE completed all the necessary requirements for engine installation and has approved E-ONE to begin using the 2010 EPA-compliant ISC/ISL engines. "E-ONE continues to be an industry leader, we were th...

There is currently a higher order intake for protective fabrics, with improving prospects for aerospace Dividend € 0.60 per share (60% pay-out) Highlights 2009 • Revenues: € 842 million (2008: € 1,033 million; -18% autonomous). • EBITA: € 41.5 million (2008: € 95.4 million). • EBITA margin: 4.9% (2008: 9.2%). • Net profit: € 23.9 million (2008: € 51.1 million). • Stringent cash management effective:...

Don Holmstrom has updated the public on CSB's investigation of the catastrophic accident at Kleen Energy A transcript of the statement by CSB Lead Investigator Don Holmstrom."Good morning. I am CSB Lead Investigator Don Holmstrom; thank you for coming to this CSB news conference. The Chemical Safety Board is an independent federal agency that investigates and reports to the public on the causes of major chemical accidents at industrial sites across the country. The CSB...

The USFA report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires The report, "Winter Residential Building Fires", was developed by USFA's National Fire Data Center and is further evidence of FEMA's commitment to share information with fire departments and first responders around the country to help them keep their communities safe.The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report exam...

The month of March celebrates the contributions made by women in fire fighting industry and EMS Message from USFA:"Since 1981, this nation has recognized the month of March as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions made by all women to this great nation of ours. I am honored to join with many others in recognizing the countless and unselfish acts of so many women serving their communities in fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations as firefighters...

FEMA funds 75 percent of the approved costs for eligible public assistance projects The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management announced that briefings to explain the application process are being held this week.State and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in the southern New Jersey counties that may be eligible for disaster assistance following the Dec. 19 - 20 snowstorm are urged to begin the process of applying for federal assistance. "Requests from...

Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using portable generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock or electrocution, and fire. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) would like you to know that there are simple steps you can take to prevent th...

Superior created elegant and functional eco-friendly apparel program giving employee satisfaction too Two of the Superior Uniform Group’s customers, Hilton Hotels and Ruby’s Restaurant Group, won this year’s NAUMD Image of the Year Awards. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., the image apparel company, announced that two of its customers, Hilton Hotels (Hotels Multiple) and Ruby’s Restaurant Group (Restaurants - Multi Units), took home winning t...

 Grassroots Roundtable Forum in Texas At both events, representatives from local Fire Corps programs, the Fire Corps State Advocate Network, Citizen Corps, and other key stakeholders were present.Fire Corps hosted its final two Grassroots Roundtable Forums at the San Antonio Fire Training Academy in Texas on February 5 and the Hermiston Fire Department in Oregon on February 12. These forums concluded a series of four meetings which were held to identify best practices,...

Fire Corps advice - help communities deal with winter weather Fire Corps teams can help their community cope with inclement winter weather. If your Fire Corps team is able to safely navigate the community after a storm, there are several ways volunteers can assist and protect citizens: • Help shovel walkways, sidewalks, and common areas and lay salt or sand. This includes around fire stations so emergency vehicles can come and go safely. • Check on the elderly, d...