United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

MagneGrip will exhibit its new Flexhose Track System at FRI 2009 New system suitable for compact applications MagneGrip provides more solutions for eliminating vehicle exhaust emissions in firehouses than any other company. MagneGrip's new Flexhose Track System is a 100 percent effective source-capture system for firehouses with back-in bays that have low ceilings or narrow spaces between vehicles. MagneGrip has a solution for every firehouse application. See all of...

A flare on an offshore oil rig: a new USFA report addresses fire dept operations in maritime areas Report highlights fire dept preparedness for maritime incidents The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released today, as part of the Technical Report Series, a new report entitled Fire Departments and Maritime Interface Area Preparedness. This report addresses fire department preparedness for incidents in maritime areas and the importance of establishing a multiagency r...

DHS Secretary Napolitano and senior staff received EMS training from the American Red Cross Session highlights importance of basic EMS skills ahead of National Preparedness Month The American Red Cross today trained Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other DHS leaders on how to be prepared for and respond to medical emergencies until professional responders can get to the scene. Red Cross instructors offered hands-on trainin...

USFA and IFSTA have released a report highlighting first responder road safety New study aims to benefit road safety for first responders The United States Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), announces the release of the Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity Study (PDF, 2.2 MB). The study report highlights the results of a U.S. Department of Justice - National Institute of Justice (NIJ) supporte...

Navistar DuraStar, WorkStar trucks now offer an NFPA compliant data recorder International® DuraStar® and WorkStar® emergency vehicles now offer NFPA compliant data recorder  As part of its commitment in meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry, International® DuraStar® and WorkStar® fire trucks and emergency vehicles now offer the first factory-installed vehicle data recorder fully-compliant with National Fire Protection Ass...

FEMA presented the first National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards during NCCP 2009 First national Citizen Corps Achievement Awards presented  On August 11th at the 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the winners of the first National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards. Administered by FEMA and implemented locally, Citizen Corps is the grassroots movement to actively engage civic leaders and the pub...

Chief Kelvin Cochran will be sworn in as U.S. Fire Administrator during FRI Kelvin Cochran will be sworn in by DHS Secretary Napolitano The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is proud to announce that U.S. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will swear in Chief Kelvin Cochran as U.S. Fire Administrator during the Thursday general session at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009. This will be an exciting event you won't want to miss! The Thursday general s...

Motorola is giving customers the chance to win parachute jumps with the Red Devils Monthly prize draw to win one of six parachute jumps or a host of runners-up prizes Motorola to donate £1 to "Help for Heroes" from every TLKR product soldThe Enterprise Mobility Solutions division of Motorola, Inc. and the Red Devils, the official display team of the Parachute Regiment and the British Army, today launched an exclusive promotion offering daredevil consumers who purchase...

Zephyr Technology's new BioHarness First Responder System will be exhibited at FRI 2009 New BioHarness system will be exhibited at FRIThey put themselves in harms way to protect us. Now, a new product from Zephyr Technology, is helping to protect firefighters and first responders in the line of duty by monitoring their vital signs in real time. Zephyr's new BioHarness™ First Responder System (FRS 1000) offers unprecedented visibility of the physiological status of team...

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will visit Fire Rescue International 2009 Statement issued by Press Secretary Sara Kuban "Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, and Dallas, Texas on August 26-27. In Louisville, Secretary Napolitano will meet with veterans and deliver remarks at the American Legion 91st Annual National Convention. She will then travel to Dallas to participate in the 2009 Fire Rescue International conf...

System 922 by Setcom: the company are exhibiting at FRI 2009 Setcom will exhibit at FRI, booth #1939 With more than 220,000 square feet of exhibit space and 650+ exhibitors, you'll find it all at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009. Make sure to visit FRI's new Technology Pavilion, where you can explore, see and learn about the most cutting-edge technologies and applications in the fire and emergency services. Setcom will be exhibiting many of its products including Sy...

FLAME-SIM will exhibit and host a Solution Showcase session at FRI Visit FLAME-SIM at booth #401 Fire Rescue International is just around the corner and our FLAME-SIM team would like to remind you that we will be part of the exciting trade show taking place at the Dallas Convention Center, August 28th and 29th 2009. The FLAME-SIM booth number is 401 which is located near Lobby A/B. In addition to being an exhibitor at this year's FRI, FLAME-SIM is also hosting a session dur...

Bronto Skylift has always promoted the ecological sustainability of products Leading vehicle manufacturer showcases continued environmental awareness Bronto Skylift, the world's leading manufacturer of big truck mounted hydraulic platforms, has always been a pioneer in product development, but it has also been in the forefront in advancing the ecological sustainability of products. Bronto Skylift obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification in 1999, the first in its fiel...

The Reeves ICP Trailer will be on show at Fire Rescue International Unique trailer and shelter combination will be on show at FRI A complete command solution for fire rescue professionals to mobilize an interoperable incident command post quickly and efficiently will be on display at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX on August 25 to 29, 2009. The new Reeves Incident Command Post (ICP) Trailer is a unique trailer and shelter...

Fire Corps programs aim to promote community emergency preparedness Focus on what it truly means to be "ready" September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Fire Corps programs nationwide can help promote emergency preparedness in their communities. Led by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps and supported by organizations including Fire Corps, NPM is held each September to raise awareness and promote action surrounding emergency preparedness among citizens, busines...

  Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has commissioned head-to-toe ICP PPE by Bristol Uniforms Bristol's ICP range will provide a long term solution for Norfolk FRS's PPE needs Norfolk's 820 firefighters will be wearing Bristol Uniform's ICP PPE from early 2010 following the recent decision by the county's Fire & Rescue Service to adopt the new national identity protective clothing available as part of the ICP. Some 1,750 sets of complete head-to-toe PPE will be...

The workshop, held during FRI, will address diversity recruitment in the face of budget cuts Workshops addresses need for diversity recruitment despite budget crunch Diversity recruitment within the fire service is faced with countervailing forces whose impact will increase over time. As witnessed by the Ricci case, legal issues abound. However, the dramatic reductions in recruitment dollars and staffing are, by far, the greatest impediments to fire departments strivin...

CSB Director of Public Affairs John Horowitz accepts the MERLOT award for one of its educational safety videos Safety video hailed as 'extremely effective' U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) received a key communication award from a major online learning and teaching organization for a CSB safety video on the West Virginia propane explosion that killed four people when a convenience store blew up in January 2007. The award, presented Thursday, August 13, 2009 by the Multimed...

FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help fight the Lockheed wildfire in California Grant will reimburse Lockheed, CA  firefighting costs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help the state of California fight the Lockheed Fire in Santa Cruz County. The authorization makes FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs under an ap...

The American Red Cross is helping California residents affected by wildfires Red Cross chapters aid residents forced to leave home The American Red Cross is on the scene where two wildfires are burning in California, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. Red Cross chapters in Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz counties have opened shelters to offer a safe haven for those who have been ordered to evacuate. The Santa Cruz County Chapter has deployed an emergency respon...

The NFPA is calling for submissions for next year's Conference & Expo NFPA calls for submissions for next year's event Can you share a real life challenge and the solutions you found in a case study or best practice format that relates to the fire, security, electrical or building & life safety industries? NFPA invites you to share your knowledge at the 2010 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, June 7-10, 2010. Be a part of the leading conference in your indu...

ARA Safety representatives met with heroes at the opening night fundraiser Vancouver-based company wishes all competitors luck ARA Safety proudly sponsors the Vancouver Fire Department at the World Police and Fire Games taking place from July 31 to August 9 in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are happy to have helped provide athletic garments for firefighters and athletes from the Vancouver Fire Department to wear during the Games. Vancouver welcomes heroes from across t...

FIT helped contain a vehicle fire to the 3-car garage and limit exterior damage Two properties worth millions are saved by firefighters using ARA Safety's FIT The Upper Saddle River Fire Department used their FIT-5 devices by ARA Safety to save a mansion from significant amount of damage after a vintage car in its 3-car garage caught fire. Once on scene, first responders deployed one FIT-5 unit through an open garage door. "Two of the three overhead garage doors were open...

A new online survey gathering data from first responders will aid the design of incident command software Results will inform new geointelligence system under development by DHSThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with ElanTech to create an online survey to gather critical data from first response emergency personnel nationwide. The survey results will influence the design of an advanced new incident command software application in development by the Depa...

A Legacy pumper by KME Fire Apparatus - one of four new vehicles the company will exhibit at FRI 2009 Apparatus manufacturer will showcase four new products KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to once again be exhibiting at FRI 2009 in Dallas, Texas. During the week KME is participating in three events: The Department of Defense (DOD) Conference, the IAFC's FRI and the ARFF Working Group's conference. At FRI KME will be exhibiting four units: a 100 ft Midmount KM...

USDA is supporting National Firefighter Health Week, which is this year focusing on heart health Firefighter Health Week will focus on heart health The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourages firefighters and fire departments to focus on health and wellness the week of August 17-21 through participation in the Third Annual National Firefighter Health Week. The theme for this year is "It takes a healthy heart, mind, and body to do what you do - Keep It Strong."...

Saint-Gobain's ONESuit Pro has been awarded EN 943-2 Type 1a certification Affordable, lightweight, flame-resistant suit is now certified globally Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is pleased to announce that its ONESuit® Pro hazmat suit has earned the highest level of certification recognized within the EU and Asia. The British Standards Institute has deemed the suit compliable with the recognized benchmark in fire and hazmat safety for 30 different member countries...

Superior's headquarters in Florida, the only one on the 'Top 50' list specializing in image apparel and uniforms Superior Uniform Group ranks 42 on Apparel Magazine’s list of the “Top 50” publicly traded apparel companies in the United States of America for 2009. In a challenging business environment, the company is praised for its business savvy. Superior Uniform Group, Inc. has again been recognized by Apparel Magazine for its recent fiscal...

KME will deliver eight heavy rescues to the US Air Force Units will be built on KME custom chassis KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an order by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia for eight custom heavy rescue trucks for the United States Air Force. The units will be built on a KME custom chassis with an aluminum heavy rescue walk-around body. The unit includes roof compartments with body access ladder, awning, 25 kw generator, and...

Kelvin Cochran's confirmation as USFA Administrator has been applauded by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate releases statement Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today applauded the Senate's confirmation of Kelvin Cochran as the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration. "As the Chief of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department as well as the former chief in Shreveport, LA, Chief Cochran brings extensive...