Fire Industry News for April 2021

PACCAR will hold meetings with financial analysts and institutional shareholders commencing at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on May 21, 2019, in New York, New York. A real-time Webcast of these events will be available on the company’s website. Webcast replays will be available following the event at the same link until June 30, 2019.

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind, USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, and Regional Forester Glenn Casamassa signed a Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), calling it a model for other states to follow. The MOU, only the second of its kind in the nation, establishes a framework for Washington state and the USDA Forest Service to work collaboratively toward mutual goals and effectively re...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the globally renowned provider of critical communication and data platform solutions trusted to save lives, is continuing its successful partnership with communities in the US state of Arkansas, to support and improve response during emergencies. Statewide safety initiatives From record Smart911 interactions statewide to the life-saving role that Rave Panic Button has played in schools, Arkansas public safety is utilizing a number of technologies to assist with its s...

PACCAR Inc announced that its Board of Directors has elected Preston Feight as chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Feight was also elected as a member of the Board of Directors, effective on the same date. Preston Feight is currently executive vice president of PACCAR and succeeds Ron Armstrong who has served as the company's chief executive officer since April 2014. Ron Armstrong will retire from the company and the Board on June 30, 2019. Mark Pigott remains as executive...

Fire Safety & Protection (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Allard Fire Protection, Inc. (“Allard”), a local pioneer in fire safety. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of Allard is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. Allard’s customers should...

In April, 2019, Toyne will gear up to showcase its latest fire apparatus and customization expertise at the 2019 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. FDIC is the world’s largest firefighter expo and conference. The FDIC International 2019 event will be held in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, from April 9 – April 13, 2019. Toyne's booth will feature a tailored Aerial and Pumper demo apparatus. Fully customized Aerial apparatus...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands in nine states. Since 2014, USDA has invested $213 million in 69 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the Forest Service, a...

PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who meet or exceed PACCAR’s rigorous “10 PPM” quality standard. This is the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR. These awarded suppliers must also meet demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support, and business impact. This year, PACCAR recognized 337 suppliers in 26 countries on four continents for achieving this high level of quality performance. Exceeding customer expectations...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, and the Prairie Grove School District honored an Arkansas teacher with a SmartSave Award for her role in helping a student during a medical emergency on school grounds. First in the country to deploy Rave Panic Button state-wide, Arkansas utilizes the technology to protect students, staff, and administration across all of the 1,053 public K-12 schools as well as county courthouses and the state...

Elko County Fire Protection District in Elko County, Nevada recently received delivery of four Toyne Tailored Apparatus. Toyne delivered two Wildland, one Pumper Tanker, and one Rapid Attack apparatus in early February. With one of the largest counties in the nation, Elko County Fire Protection District has had to expand its fleet of fire trucks in order to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in northeastern Nevada. Wildland apparatus Two Toyne Wildland apparatus were built to identical sp...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Professional Fire & Security, Inc. (“PFS”), a recognized pioneer in fire safety and security. Fire Safety & Protection is an emerging, high-growth fire and life safety business based in Atlanta, GA. The acquisition of PFS is an exciting addition to FSP as it continues to grow in the United States and Canada. PFS&r...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC (“SRM”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of L. Pugh & Associates, Inc. (“L. Pugh”), a local pioneer in the fire & life safety industry and known throughout the greater Pensacola market for its high level of customer service and technical expertise. Fire Safety & Protection, based in Atlanta, GA, is an emerging high-growth fire & life safety busi...

The Enterprise Fire Company No. 1 in Phoenix, New York has accepted delivery of a custom-built Toyne Priority Response Vehicle (PRV). The fire department received the apparatus in late November. As the department’s first Toyne apparatus, the PRV will fulfill multiple roles for the growing department, such as mutual aid backup and first response. Enterprise Fire Company’s Toyne Tailored Apparatus is mounted on a Spartan Gladiator LFD chassis with a raised 10-inch roof. Powered by a C...

PACCAR has been honored as a global company in environmental practices by the environmental reporting firm CDP. The company achieved a place on the 2018 CDP Climate Change A List by demonstrating best-in-class disclosure and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in its commercial vehicles business and global facilities. Creating environmental impact The CDP A listing recognizes PACCAR’s achievement of emissions reduction and environmental practices Every year, thousands of companies dis...

PACCAR is participating in the CES 2019 show in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of January 7. CES is one of the world’s largest showcases for the latest in technological innovation. Showcasing electric trucks PACCAR is exhibiting three zero emission vehicles: a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV; a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 220EV; and a hydrogen fuel cell electric Kenworth T680 developed in collaboration with Toyota. These trucks were designed for a range of customer applic...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (“FSP”) acquired Noti-SECUR, Inc. (Secur Fire Protection or “SECUR”) on November 16, 2018. Secur Fire Protection is known as a local pioneer in the fire & life safety industry throughout the greater Ottawa market and for its high level of customer service and technical expertise. The acquisition of Secur Fire Protection is an exciting start for the Fire Safety & Protection platform. Fire Safety & Protection, based in Atlanta,...

Forest Service is supporting fire suppression efforts in California, where two massive wildfires burn at opposite ends of the state. Both fires started on November 8. “The people of California are in need of our support,” said James Hubbard, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “USDA’s Forest Service firefighters and law enforcement are standing shoulder to shoulder with our citizens, state and local partners to help communities recover and stop the dev...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics. Specifically, a new report titled Toward Shared Stewardship across Landscapes: An Outcome-based investment Strategy outlines the USFS’s plans to work more closely with states to identify landscape-scale priorities for targeted treatments in areas with the highest payoffs. Reducing The S...

A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Non-timber Forest Products in the United States under Changing Conditions synthesizes the best available science for managing non-timber forest resources in the U.S. “Many private landowners harvest non-timber products to generate income from their forests,&rd...

PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who meet or exceed PACCAR’s “10 PPM” quality standard, this is the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR. These awarded suppliers must also meet demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support, and business impact. This year, PACCAR recognized 268 suppliers in 26 countries on five continents for achieving this high level of quality performance. Value creation for customers PACCAR wor...

The PACCAR Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $300 million of its outstanding common stock. PACCAR recently completed its previously authorized $300 million share repurchase program. “PACCAR’s excellent net profits and cash flow deliver good returns for its shareholders,” said Mark Pigott, Executive Chairman. “The company’s shareholder return has averaged 12.5 percent in the last fifteen years, compared to the S&P 500 Index return of 9....

Japanese government officials, civil engineers, and college professors learn about Jacksonville's response and recovery to Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Irma last year Many of us would just as soon forget the last two hurricane seasons, but members of the Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism delegation and representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently visited the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division to meet with the staff and...

Mr. Franklin L. Feder has been elected to the PACCAR Inc Board of Directors, effective April 30, 2018, according to Mark Pigott, PACCAR executive chairman. Mr. Feder will succeed Luiz Kaufmann, who will retire from the Board on April 29, 2018. “PACCAR is very pleased that Frank Feder will be joining the Board. His years of management experience in international business, especially in South America, finance and manufacturing will benefit PACCAR in its global growth,” said Mark Pigot...

Erickson Incorporated, an aerospace manufacturer and aerial services company has strengthened its leadership team under CEO and Director Douglas Kitani with the hiring of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen Wideman and Corporate Controller Micheal Hausinger. Doug Kitani said, “We are excited to have this new finance leadership at Erickson, which will continue to drive fiscal responsibility and discipline in support of our enterprise growth initiatives.” Overseeing Fi...

TheFireStore, a source for firefighting equipment and supplies, is thrilled to exclusively offer the new Nightstick INTRANT Intrinsically Safe Multi-Function Dual-Light Tilting Head Angle Light. Assists in hazardous conditions Available exclusively from TheFireStore during the month of January, this small, compact, multi-functional light can assist firefighters in all types of hazardous conditions. Its tilting head angle light rotates 90 degrees up and down with a 45-degree, downward-angl...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico. Since 2014, USDA has invested $176 million in 56 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. "Through Joint Chiefs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with agricultural...

PACCAR annually recognizes its top-performing suppliers in its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, Leader, and Achiever status. The SPM program evaluates a supplier’s performance in the areas of product development, operations support, and business alignment with PACCAR objectives. Collaborate to innovate PACCAR has given 126 supplier awards since the launch of the SPM program in 2014 Through the SPM program, suppli...