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Bunker Hill students can now receive certificates from the National Fire Academy, part of the DHS The National Fire Academy has recognised the Bunker Hill Community College Fire Protection and Safety Program as meeting all requirements for the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Curriculum. FESHE online and classroom courses are taught by professional firefighters, including deputy chiefs and chiefs of area fire departments. Students who complete the required...

Fire Protection Online, together with Thomas Glover Company, launch  Power X fire extinguishers  Power X fire extinguisher comes with 5-year warrantee and all the desired fire ratings and approvals. Fire Protection Online offered heavy discounts to mark the launch, with up to 81% off usual prices. This week Fire Protection Online Ltd announced a deal with Thomas Glover Company to sell the popular Power X brand of budget fire extinguishers. Fire Protec...

The Electric Vehicle Safety Training programme educates in fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its collaboration with Ford Motor Company to provide electric vehicle safety training to first responders. The announcement comes as Ford prepares to launch the 2012 Focus Electric its new all-electric vehicle in 19 markets at the end of this year. Ford joins Chevrolet and Nissan in working with NFPA as part of its Electric Vehicle Saf...

China All Access (Holdings) Limited was successfully listed on the Main Board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Emergency Satellite Mobile Command Centre System, equipped with unmanned aircraft video surveillance and able to co-ordinate from air to ground, is fully mobile, and responds to three-dimensional multi-media video emergency command. China All Access (Holdings) Limited, an integrated information communication application solution provider and application service pr...

FDIC is the largest fire rescue and training conference and exhibition and this year saw the largest audience of the event to date. With over 28,700 registered attendees, the FDIC 2011 was buzzing with industry professionals viewing the latest innovations, equipment, and fire apparatus in the industry.  TheBigRedGuide.com was at show to capture some of this year's highlights. See the album with captions  

APC Overnight will help the Fire Protection Centre provide next-day deliveries to fire trade customers  Nationwide next day delivery services from APC Overnight are helping the Fire Protection Centre grow its fire sprinkler business and its two online fire and safety storage products businesses. Offering a wide range of fire and safety products through its Internet trading arm, The Supply Centre, the company is expanding into new markets with APC Overnight providin...

NVFC International Relief Fund is set up to support the Japan Firefighters Association in their relief efforts NVFC is supporting the Japan Firefighters Association with rescue and cleanup efforts by making a contribution to the International Relief Fund.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps join with the rest of the world in expressing sorrow at the loss and devastation in Japan that has resulted from the recent earthquake and tsuna...

LFB’s most dedicated and innovative staff were honoured with Special Achievement Awards London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, Chairman of LFEPA Cllr Brian Coleman and Mayor of London Boris Johnson presented the LFB Special Achievement Awards.Some of London Fire Brigade’s most dedicated and innovative staff have been recognised in the Brigade’s annual Special Achievement Awards, held at City Hall on Friday 25 February. A total of eight awards were given to the...

The new Pierce website will include truck stories, social media integration, videos and support features Pierce Manufacturing manufactures a range of products which include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has launched a more robust and user-friendly website, one that allows the viewer more opportunities to receive...

EMS award programme launhed by CFSI and MedicAlert will boost the morale of the professionals from the industry The Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Programme recognised fire departments that have implemented best practices in EMS. The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the MedicAlert Foundation have announced the establishment of a new awards programme to recognise fire departments from across the country for outstanding achievements in EMS services....

The program helps build greater awareness around challenges faced by volunteer firefighters The Power Those Who Protect Us program will provide volunteer fire departments with batteries to power life-saving equipment. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Duracell have partnered to launch the Power Those Who Protect Us battery donation program. Through the program, Duracell is donating over 10 million batteries to volunteer fire departments to help power life-sav...

NextAlarm offers a variety of burglary and fire protection products for homes and small businesses  NextAlarm offers a variety of burglary and fire protection products for homes and small businesses. Under the agreement, Hughes will offer all of NextAlarm's products and services to subscribers of its HughesNet service. NextAlarm Monitoring Services, Inc. announced a distribution agreement with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband sate...

UTC Fire & Security grew its sales from $4.2 billion to $6.5 billion  Under Brown's leadership, UTC Fire & Security completed over 40 acquisitions to improve product offerings and expand the company's geographic reach, culminating in the 2010 acquisition of GE Security. United Technologies Corp. has appointed William M. Brown as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development, to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated approach to acquisitions an...

United Technologies has been the top sponsor of the conference since its inception in 2005 Sandy Diehl, United Technologies Vice President for Integrated Building Solutions, said developers, urban planners and government officials have only begun to achieve the environmental and economic benefits.In a keynote address at a leading green building event, a top United Technologies Corp. executive said, "The world must think beyond individual buildings in order to realise the great...

The four firefighters recognised for their heroic actions to rescue Michael Rupert, MSA Product Group Manager Fireslayer of the Year Award 2011 is the eleventh in an annual series and the Adams Area Fire District is the first recipient in Pennsylvania.Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA announced that four members of the Adams Area Fire District, just north of Pittsburgh, Pa., are the recipients of the MSA 2011 Fireslayer of the Year Award. Ironically, the four firef...

Kidde urged Oregon homeowners to be a part of spring home improvement projects and install CO alarms Kidde, the leading manufacturer of fire safety products, urges all Oregon homeowners to take active part in spring safety measures and install CO alarms at home.While brighter, warmer days are on the horizon, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning still looms in Oregon homes. Even after gas furnaces and fireplaces are retired for the summer months, other natural gas-pow...

This blue box depicts the towering scale of London Fire Brigade's carbon use reduction Fire authority chiefs have given the go-ahead to a scheme that will save the London Fire Brigade almost £1million on its energy bills over the next 10 years.Under the scheme, ten stations will receive a green makeover which will help cut energy bills by £80,000 a year, saving a total of 440 tonnes of CO² each year – equivalent to the height of The Monument to the Great...

Omnilert, founder of the text message dispatch service for firefighters, was nominated for a 2011 Mobility Award Omnilert, LLC, developer of intuitive communication technologies that keep communities safe and connected, were nominated for a 2011 Mobility Award. The company is a finalist for the Best Alerting Service in the Messaging and Alerts category. Last year, the company's RainedOut service won a 2010 Mobility Award. The Mobility Awards honor the best mobile and wir...

The new Oshkosh Striker® aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle is designed for specialised applications Oshkosh Corporation, displayed its innovative Oshkosh Striker® aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle and a Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the FDIC.Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, displayed an Oshkosh Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle and a Stinger Q4™ Rapid Interven...

Pierce Manufacturing's newest innovation is the patent-pending Dash CF™ fire apparatus Pierce Manufacturing introduced its new innovation Dash CF™ fire apparatus at FDIC.Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, unveiled its newest innovation – the all-new patent-pending Dash CF™ Fire Apparatus – at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) booth #8805/9902 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new vehicle features an innovati...

The fire safety guidelines were published by NASHiCS in collaboration with CFOA New fire safety guidance measures for residential care homes have been published by two safety organisations. The guidelines were released by the National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) in collaboration with the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) and are aimed at supplementing the current guide published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Da...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service organised a large-scale chemical leak training exercise at Grocontinental Grocontinental’s compound in Whitchurch Business Park – one of the largest freezer stores in Europe and a major Shropshire employer was the venue for the chemical leak training exercise.Firefighters donned special airtight chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a large scale training exercise at a major food storage and distri...

KAC will outline key developments for fire systems integrators and installers at the International Firex 2011 show “This is an important year for KAC at Firex. It gives us an opportunity to show that we continue to drive the market after 40 years…,” said Mark Thomson, Marketing Development Manager.KAC, the world’s largest call point manufacturer, is back at the International Firex on 16-19 May at the NEC in Birmingham, to outline key developments f...

ATF's NRT investigates fire and explosive incidents with advanced techniques and equipments Since its inception in 1978, the NRT has responded to more than 700 incidents, and has partnered with federal, state and local investigators in meeting the challenges faced at significant arson and explosives incidents. The National Response Team (NRT) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along with agents from the ATF Baltimore Field Division were activat...

The EMS curriculum now offers courses specifically identified as gaps in EMS education  The two new EMS courses are Emergency Medical Services Quality Management (EMS QM) and Emergency Medical Services Functions in the Incident Command System (EMS FICS). The U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA), National Fire Academy (NFA) has completed development of the first two new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses in response to the U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization Act o...

Hello Alert Inc. installed Panasonic video surveillance cameras in 50 fire stations of the state of New York Panasonic video surveillance cameras installed throughout the state of New York to provide surveillance of various municipal buildings, jails and approximately 50 fire houses in multiple jurisdictions on Long Island.Hello Alert Inc., a Babylon, New York security systems dealer, has installed thousands of Panasonic video surveillance cameras throughout the state of...

FEMA and other federal organisations have collaborated to develop measures against tsunami like situations Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate briefed President Obama on the Department's ongoing coordination activities with potentially affected states and territories. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners are closely monitoring the effects of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that...

FLAME-SIM will showcase the latest additions to its 3D real-time simulation software at FDIC 2011 The additions and improvements to FLAME-SIM add to the realism as well as the effectiveness of the training software. New features include a new heat interface and the ability to turn on/off the command panel and message text. FLAME-SIM will showcase the latest additions to its 3D real-time simulation software at the Fire Department Instructor Conference (FDIC) in Indian...

The ExpressDry Gear Dryer can simultaneously accommodate suits,  helmets, gloves, boots and SCBAs When the dryer is combined with a Continental Express Wash Washer, fire departments can feel secure knowing gear is being properly washed and dried. Continental Girbau Inc. recently introduced a new product for safely drying firefighter turnout gear and equipment the Continental ExpressDry Gear Dryer. Engineered to safely and quickly dry firefighter personal protective...

London Fire Brigade’s Twitter feed will encourage people to visit for the fire safety information The London Fire Brigade launched its official twitter feed for the latest information regarding fire and emergency incidents and fire safety information.Londoners will be able to get the latest information about major fires and emergency incidents in the capital as they happen with the launch of London Fire Brigade's official Twitter feed.The launch follows a successful tria...