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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that MacQueen Emergency Group (MacQueen) has acquired Schuhmacher Fire Equipment (Schuhmacher), expanding its territory to include Schuhmacher’s 109 Missouri counties. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, MacQueen Emergency Group is the authorized Pierce dealer for Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Fire apparatus road service and repair With the acquisition of Schuhmacher, MacQueen has partnered...

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....

Koorsen Fire & Security has promoted Chad Hohne to vice president of sales. He will lead the company's sales strategy across five states. Hohne will be responsible for building, training, and coaching a growing high-performance sales team of more than 100 associates covering Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. He previously served as a sales manager, working out of the Evansville branch. Hohne also previously held sales leadership positions at Victoria National Golf Club, RICOH...

Thermal Live Map helps locate precisely where the fire is hottest and provides definitive confirmation the fire is extinguished in specific areas DroneDeploy, a drone software company with the largest drone data platform in the world, announced the launch of Thermal Live Map, a real-time mobile mapping solution which delivers insights only thermal imagery can reveal. A first-of-its-kind feature, Thermal Live Map visualizes temperature range variability and creates instant ther...

Families across Kent and Medway look set to live safer lives thanks to the help of a new cartoon family called ‘The Byrnes Family’, which was officially unveiled at the Kent County Show by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) on Friday 6th July 2018. ‘Family safety’ product The brand new approach in helping youngsters understand safety at home, on the road and around water follows extensive research into pioneering techniques into behavior change, which has helped Kent F...

FIREX International 2018 provides fire and life safety solutions Over 18,000 visitors - representing a 12% increase on the 2017 event; and more than 140 exhibitors – 70 of which were new to the 2018 edition – came together from 29 countries at FIREX International to drive and reflect on the life safety landscape in the UK. For three days at ExCeL London, fire safety professionals accessed over 10,000+ life safety solutions held to the highest standards. FIREX In...

Cambridgeshire residents have been urged to stay fire-safe when outdoors as the warm weather continues. With temperatures hitting significant highs, fires in open areas of land can easily spread and become out of control. Events north of the country, with significant moorland fires at Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill, have shown how these fires quickly spread and take hold of open areas of land. Authority comment We want to help ensure that people enjoy the sunny weather while it’s here...

Recently, fires broke out on the Saddleworth Moors, causing homes to be evacuated and heavy damage to the landscape. It’s a reminder that fires can happen anywhere, and preparation is vital for blazes that occur inside and outside. Wildfires are capable of causing a lot of destruction. Total Fire Group has put together a guide on how to prepare for them and how to be safe. Clear combustible materials If one lives in the vicinity of a forest or grassland, then one should take steps to...

The load on the emergency centers that answer the emergency call “112” has increased significantly in many cities and districts across the country compared to previous years. According to the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), the reason is primarily a dramatic increase in the number of emergency services. “The situation is alarming,” says vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner. The topic will be one of the numerous focal points at the upcoming...

Abbot Fire Group are delighted to have taken delivery of a new Mercedes Benz Citan van for the passive fire protection side of the business. The growth in passive fire protection work, also known as fire stopping, has resulted in a need for a new vehicle to accompany the existing Abbot Fire Group fleet. Nigel Walton, Director at Abbot Fire Group said: “As the business continues to grow, we had a need for a specific vehicle which could accommodate the passive fire protection side of the bu...

Over 80 partners from more than 40 countries accepted the invitation to Magirus's International Dealer Conference in Ulm. Under the motto "Building our future together", the conference focused on exchange, expansion and intensification of successful cooperation throughout the world. At the 2018 International Magirus Dealer Conference on June 21-22 2018 in Ulm, more than 80 dealers and sales partners attended the meeting of the manufacturer with a worldwide presence. Participants from over 40 co...

For the third consecutive year, Tema Sistemi participated in the Firex International in London, one of the most important events for the firefighting market. The event, held from 19 to 21 June inside the Excel exhibition center, attracted thousands of professionals in the sector who were able to present the latest technologies and cutting-edge solutions that guarantee life safety to the global market. Following the tragic fires that occurred in 2017 in England, the fair allowed participants to...

The Ankeny Fire Department added the power of two Iowa-built fire trucks from Toyne Fire Apparatus to its fleet. Toyne delivered the identical pumpers to Ankeny, Iowa’s department in late May, bolstering its response time and firefighting capabilities. Pumper Features Toyne designed Ankeny’s pumpers for strength and reliability, building both bolted stainless steel bodies on the sturdy frame of a Spartan Metro Star LFD chassis with a 10-inch raised roof. The apparatus is driven by...

AW Technology congratulates their clients Cavius, who are based in Denmark, on being awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design award for their new wireless alarm family. The award winning compact safety alarms detect smoke, heat and floods. The smoke sensitivity of all their alarms is accurately and efficiently calibrated in aerosol, using 4 tunnels supplied by AW Technology. Security Essen AW Technology’s Dr Stephen Ellwood is preparing to visit the Cavius factory in China later. It will...

Health and Safety Code mandates the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE - OSFM) responsibility for the destruction of dangerous and illegal fireworks, once they are seized by local fire departments or law enforcement agencies. The Office and the Administration are working with the legislature on a solution that would provide funding for fireworks enforcement, education, and disposal. The CAL FIRE - OSFM will provide updated information, once the proposal is chaptered into law...

Elkhart Brass has announced the official release of the new Manual Extender. All of the stream elevating advantages of the Electric Extender are now available in a cost-effective manual option. The Manual Extender is offered in four different configurations, depending on the user’s specific needs. The four different configurations that the Manual Extender is available in are — 18” Manual Extender 3.0” inlet option 3.0” NPT outlet Mounting bracket options Int...

FIREX 2018 proved to be another great success for ASL as the company welcomed clients, old and new, distribution partners and media on the ASL stand at London ExCel for the duration of the exhibition over three days. ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000 On display was the new ASL VIPEDIA-PRO router with Dante, along with the all-in-one PAVA solution ASL INTEGRA and ASL V2000. A full...

Having obtained Japanese government approval to supply liferafts to Japanese-flagged vessels and carry out final assembly in the country, maritime safety equipment and servicing provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is establishing a local subsidiary and employing staff to bring new value to Japanese shipowners and managers. VIKING Japan builds upon an alliance with MOL Techno-Trade that began five years ago when VIKING’s products were first added to the maritime supplier’s portfoli...

KME Fire Apparatus, global manufacturer of fire apparatus has announced the launch of the new extreme-duty aerial, the Tuff Truck AerialCat. The new Tuff Truck was specifically designed to meet the demands of a challenging urban environment with tight streets and numerous obstacles. Aerial ladder The 103’ Tuff Truck AerialCat is a highly maneuverable 103’ ladder with a 12’ jack stance designed to set up in compact areas. It features an unrestricted 500 lb tip load and a 1500...

Streamlight®, a provider of high-performance lighting tools, announces that Travis Bridgette has joined Streamlight as Southeast Regional Sales Manager for the fire and industrial markets. In his new role, Bridgette will be responsible for driving sales and working with independent sales representatives and distributors with an emphasis on end-user activity to increase revenues and market penetration within their designated territory. Industrial-Grade supplies “We are pleased that T...

NFPA-IAFC-NVFC unveil joint fire service safety initiative The “Fire Service Safety Stand Down Quiz” Sweepstakes is back as part of the annual Safety Stand Down campaign. Hosted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety Health & Survival Section and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the interactive online quiz emphasises the importance of the 2018 Safety Stand Down...

Members of our staff who have completed 20 years’ exemplary service were honored at a ceremony at our headquarters. Uniformed and non-uniformed staff were presented with Long Service and Conduct Medals and awards by Dr Beverly Lindsay, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands and Phil Hales, our Deputy Chief Fire Officer. DCFO Hales said: “Completing 20 years’ loyal and devoted service is a great achievement in the careers of our firefighters and support staff. The ceremony i...

Innovation necessarily involves the development of “smart” technologies that are often able to interact with the surrounding environment. This is precisely the principle behind the Smart Jacket made by Alfredo Grassi SpA, a company based in Lonate Pozzolo which has been active since 1925 and which over time has gained great experience in the production of protective clothing. Smart Jacket It is possible to acquire and monitor various parameters relate...

Hendersonville Fire Department Chief Scotty Bush remembers like yesterday one of the first times he realized the incomparable advantage of battery-powered rescue tools. Five years ago, Chief Bush – who was captain at the time – and his team were called to the scene of a wall collapse; a 25-foot concrete wall had fallen at a construction site with three men underneath. “We had such an issue getting our apparatus to the scene – first to navigate all the construction traffi...

ASL is exhibiting at FIREX International 2018, which opens at London Excel, alongside IFSEC from Tuesday 19th June until Thursday 21st June 2018. The company will be showcasing the latest VIPEDIA, Integra, and V2000 public address and Voice Alarm equipment, alongside our iVENCS Control System for fire, CCTV, and security management. Visitors can find ASL on Stand No. A370.

Interschutz in Hanover is the renowned international exhibition for fire and civil protection, rescue and safety services. This exhibition was originally founded in 1935, but only holds sessions at irregular intervals now. Interschutz international exhibition Since 2000, when it was held in Augsburg, Germany, Interschutz has been held every five years. At this international exhibition, manufacturers from all over the world present their latest products and equipment in the field of fire safety...

Located on the shore of Italy’s beautiful Lake Como, Castello di Urio is a hotel and conference centre that is steeped in history. When it needed to upgrade its life safety system without affecting the structure of the building, the owners decided to use wireless fire detection technology from Notifier. Agile wireless fire detection system Castello di Urio is now a 150-room hotel and conference centre, and a meeting place for people from all over the world who come to enjoy the surroundi...

Following the signing of a contract with the federal government to allow the continued procurement of Sepura digital radios, German municipalities are moving ahead with the procurement of new TETRA digital radios for their fire brigades. Ensure Effective Integration The city of Weimar is amongst these and has commenced the introduction of Sepura radios for its fire and rescue services, with 27 of its fire vehicles due to be upgraded to TETRA digital radios in 2018. District Fire Inspector, Ste...

NFPA 720 CO detection and warning system to be inducted into 2019 edition of NFPA 72 Upon adjournment of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Technical Meeting in Las Vegas, the requirements of NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment are one step closer to issuance by the Standards Council as incorporated into the 2019 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. NFPA 720, which has worked to...

Every year the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standards Council recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the organization in the development of codes and standards. Awards will be presented to 17 individuals at the NFPA Conference & Expo taking place in Las Vegas. 2018 Recipients for Special Achievement Award. Russell B. Leavitt Telgian Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona Automatic Sprinkler Systems Technical Committees on: Sprinkler System Installati...