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GearGrid is excited to be attending and exhibiting at the Firehouse Expo 2018, taking place at the Music City Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. GearGrid will be exhibiting its products at booth #715, during the exhibit show times: October 18: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, October 19: 11:15 am - 5:00 pm and October 20: 11:15 am - 3:00 pm. GearCart on display at Firehouse Expo 2018 In 2018, GearGrid is excited to introduce their newest innovative solution for fire station storage, the GearCart In 20...

Fairview Fire and Rescue in Monroe, North Carolina has increased its fleet’s firefighting power with the purchase of a new Toyne Pumper Tanker. Fairview received the high-capacity apparatus in mid-September. This addition will boost the fire defense of this robust department, which covers a nearly 35-square-mile district in North Carolina. Pumper Characteristics The new pumper tanker, built on a Peterbilt 367, 6x4 drive chassis, is powered by a Cummins ISX 600 horsepower engine and...

Until recently, a one-size-fits-all approach for firefighter respiratory protection might have been considered the norm. However, no two fire stations are alike, and each has differing needs, preferences, and expectations of their protective equipment. This understanding served as the key driver behind the development of a new and innovative self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) platform – called the M1 SCBA – that was unveiled at the 125th French Firefighters Congress by MSA Sa...

Dickinson Rural Fire Department is now home to a fifth Toyne apparatus, after receiving a new pumper in mid-August. The department, located in Dickinson, North Dakota, has been a longtime Toyne customer, and its latest apparatus will help bolster its firefighting efforts in and around the city. Features of Pumper Toyne mounted the pumper on a Freightliner 108SD 4x4 chassis with a two-door cab, adding in the power of a Cummins ISL 380 horsepower engine. Driven by an Allison 3000 EVS transm...

Kentec fire alarm and detection solutions on display at Security Essen 2018 Kentec is showcasing its life-critical control systems at Security Essen, with its next generation Taktis 16 loop analogue addressable fire panel taking centre stage. Taktis 16L fire panel The Taktis 16L extends the current Taktis fire panel to provide up to 144 zone indications. It supports more than 2,000 detection devices and can network up to 128 panels, making it ideal for the largest sites such...

Powered by a full scope of maritime safety solutions and holistic servicing concepts, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has long proven its ability to convert proactive innovation to solutions that meet shipowner top priorities. At SMM 2018 in Hamburg, the company’s stand (B1.EG) will be the launching pad for a wide spectrum of developments, each one primed to support an industry facing the dual pressures of safety compliance and cost-efficiency. With a unique track record as the original holi...

Eleven new on-call firefighters have joined fire stations across Cambridgeshire after completing a three-month training program. The latest group of on-call recruits passed out last month, in front of proud friends, family, and instructors, and are serving their communities as firefighters around their work and home life. The new recruits are now on-call after completing three months of training at the Service’s training center in Huntingdon and will now be joining crews at Ramsey, Hunti...

Seek Thermal, the company behind some of the most ground-breaking thermal imaging products and core platforms, announced the move to its new corporate office, located at 6300 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117. The new building triples the size of its former headquarters, marking the company’s third building in four years. The need for the new facility is the result of Seek Thermal’s drive to increase demand and global market share for high-performance thermal products and techn...

Howard County Fire Protection District welcomed a Toyne Pumper Tanker to its fleet this spring, marking the district’s fourth new Toyne apparatus in the last few years. The pumper tanker will increase the firefighting strength of the department, which covers a wide territory in north-central Missouri. Premier Fire Apparatus Built by Toyne, a fire apparatus manufacturer located in Breda, Iowa, Howard County’s pumper tanker was mounted on a Freightliner M2 106 chassis with a two-door...

"The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has called for international cooperation to be intensified in view of the recent serious forest fires in Greece. At the same time, the technology must be further advanced in order to detect and combat such fires at an early stage in the future,” said vfdb President Dirk Aschenbrenner. “Time and time again - including now - there are many commendable initiatives that come to the aid of the affected emergency services...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) criticized the survey of London firefighters about the Grenfell Tower fire over a year ago. In an open letter to the head of the London fire brigade, Dany Cotton, the firefighters also declare their solidarity with their British colleagues. 72 people were killed in the fire disaster. It is clear from the publicly available documents that the building construction regulations were largely not met. “As an example,...

When Carmel (IN) Police Department’s Lt. Ryan Meyer and his Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force are preparing to breach a door for a bust, speed, power and silence are mandatory. When it comes time to access the drug dealer’s safe to recover paraphernalia and proceeds, that same speed, power and silence can be elusive. “It used to take two to three guys upwards of an hour to access a single safe – it was noisy and time consuming,” said Meyer, describing a scenari...

Bullard, the pioneer in personal protective equipment, has re-engineered its face protection line of nylon dielectric brackets to offer users increased protection, comfort, and versatility. Bullard’s line of brackets includes band or slot-mounted styles that securely attach to a user’s cap or full-brim style hat providing increased protection from flying debris, chemical splashes, sparks, and sprays. The brackets, which sport a stylish, sleek look, incorporate engineering enhancemen...

Complete solutions tailored to the needs of the customer are WAGNER Rail's specialty. From September 18 to 21, 2018, WAGNER Rail will be presenting its latest fire protection systems for rail transport at InnoTrans, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology in Berlin. "WAGNER Rail is setting the pace when it comes to fire protection for rail vehicles. With our know-how from 20 years of practical experience, we adapt our technologies to future challenges and offer ind...

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...

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...

Door solutions manufacturer, Comelit UK acquires FIA membership Comelit UK has become a member of the prominent Fire Industry Association (FIA), following the introduction of its new fire division, designed to complement its renowned security portfolio. Fire detection systems The Italian door entry manufacturer, known for its fire safety and door solutions, now offers a range of automatic fire detection systems, including conventional and addressable panels, that have proven...

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...

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...

NFPA introduces CodeFinder tool to reference international codes and standards The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released CodeFinder, a new interactive online tool that identifies the NFPA codes and standards that are in effect in U.S. municipalities or counties, as well as in regions of Canada, South America, Latin America and the Middle East. Keeping up with new hazards, changing technologies and best practices is essential when it comes to optimising safe...

NFPA felicitates four awards at annual conference & expo The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognise outstanding achievements in fire and life safety at NFPA’s Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. Harry C. Bigglestone Award The Harry C. Bigglestone award is given annually to the paper appearing in Fire Technology that best represents excellence in the communication of fire protection concepts. This award honors the memory of Bi...

NFPA’s James M. Shannon Medal awarded to Jim Dalton in recognition of his work The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced Jim Dalton as the 2018 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal for his career long commitment and passion for fire safety culminating with his efforts that led to the passage of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act. NFPA’s Fire and Public Safety initiatives The James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal was established in honor of Jim Shannon, who ser...

NFPA’s 2017 U.S. Firefighter Fatalities report reflects lowest on-job deaths in 40 years The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its annual U.S. Firefighter Fatalities report, which showed a total of 60 U.S. firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2017. This number represents the lowest total reported since 1977, when NFPA began reporting on-duty firefighter fatalities; it is the sixth time in the last seven years that the total has been below 70 deaths....

NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week 2018 theme aims at enhanced home fire security The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show that if you have a reported fire in your home, you are more likely to die today than you were a few decades ago. This startling statistic is behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware - fire can happen anywhere.” Fire Prevention Week takes place October 7-13, 2018....

Sumter, South Carolina is now home to three new Toyne Pumpers after receiving the identical trucks from the premier Iowa-based fire apparatus manufacturer. The pumpers will bolster the firefighting strength of the Sumter Fire Department, which serves approximately 628 square miles in central South Carolina. Pumper Characteristics Toyne built Sumter’s pumpers on Spartan Metro Star chassis with 10-inch raised roofs, powered by Cummins ISL9 380 horsepower engines. The apparatus is driv...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service releases public advisory for safety from water bodies With the weather warming, the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is launching its water safety campaign, which will run from the 1st to the 30th June. Water Safety Campaign In 2016, 315 people accidentally drowned in the UK, with around 50% of these people taking part in everyday activities near water such as walking or running. Young drinkers are also at risk, with over 30%...

NFPA and HFSC initiate action day to tackle the growing menace of home fires In the U.S., home fires claim the lives of seven people each day and injure 13,000 annually. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its use in new homes. Safety advocates across North America will be taking collective action on the same day to raise awareness of these challenges and a fire sprinkler&...

Honeywell unveils Silent Knight 6000 series fire alarm control panels Honeywell announced the release of its Silent Knight 6000 Series, an expansion of addressable fire alarm control panels (FACPs) and accessories sold through security equipment distributors for improving small-to-medium size business applications. Silent Knight 6000 series The new 6000 Series includes four new panels with point capacities ranging from 100 to 1,110 points for greater flexibility and larger i...

The world's largest firefighter training and expo once again take over Indianapolis this April, and Toyne will be returning to showcase its latest apparatus and fire industry expertise. The 2018 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) takes place from April 23–28 in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Toyne's booth will house two of the Iowa-based fire apparatus manufacturer's most recent trucks, including a pumper and an aerial. Showcasing Signature Fire Apparatus...

The Verona Volunteer Fire Company in Verona, Pennsylvania added more power to its fleet after receiving a new pumper from Toyne, a fire apparatus manufacturer. The pumper is loaded with firefighting equipment and technology that make it a valuable addition to the fire company, giving Verona firefighters more tools to respond to calls in their community. The pumper is loaded with firefighting equipment and technology that make it a valuable addition to the fire company Pumper characte...