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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is pleased to announce the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief C. Reid Vaughan of the Cuba Fire Department in Alabama and Career Fire Chief Randy Royal of the Colorado Springs Fire Department in Colorado have been named this year’s recipients. Since 1996, the IAFC has annually recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief for...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Commercial and Residential Fire business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of $3 billion. "The sale of our Commercial and Residential Fire business marks a defining step in our planned business exits critical to our transformational journey to becoming a focused, agile, higher-growth, pure-play company dedicated to creating...

ARA made two strategic acquisitions to increase its presence in the insurance building repair and restoration industry during the financial year 2024 and one major acquisition in early July 2024, immediately after the conclusion of the financial year. With increased climate events such as floods and fires, it was determined that this aspect of the building industry is an appropriate space to invest and grow ARA’s capabilities. Vendor's commitment to ARA Vendors took approximately half t...

In a major achievement, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Matilda Taylor, has been appointed Deputy Captain at Toukley Fire Station, on the state’s central coast, at just 21 years of age. Matilda’s promotion sees her share the role alongside Deputy Captain, Brooke Hayes, who has been in the role for 18-months. It also cements Matilda as one of the youngest people to achieve the rank of Deputy Captain at FRNSW, and certainly the youngest to do so at Toukley Fire Station....

Aliaxis SA, a world pioneer in enabling access to water and energy through innovative fluid management solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the manufacturing assets of the Johnson Controls CPVC pipe and fittings business for residential and light commercial sprinkler systems. This acquisition affirms the commitment to the North American growth strategy. Aliaxis is bolstering its product range with a more comprehensive portfolio of fire suppression systems fo...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has applauded a concept by the Sydney Roosters NRL club to dedicate a match every season to the state’s first responders. Premier, Chris Minns, and Police Minister, Yasmin Catley, now joined Roosters officials and representatives from FRNSW, the NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance, the Rural Fire Service, the State Emergency Service, Surf Life Saving Australia, the Volunteer Rescue Association and Marine Rescue to support the launch of the inaugural 'Emergency Serv...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, has now joined Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, and Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to formally unveil the new $5.2 million fire station in Busby, in Sydney’s south-west. Work began on the station in September last year after the old, 60-year-old single-bay station, was demolished. FRNSW’s Clean Firefighter policy New station has two big engine bays and a drive-through option that makes entering the stati...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have now joined forces in a commitment to work together to safeguard communities from fire risk and enhance safety across the state. At the first ‘Insurance Industry Forum’ held at the City of Sydney Fire Station, representatives from FRNSW and the ICA came together to discuss key findings from recent research, share best practices and data, and develop actionable strategies to protect communities from fire. N...

“America Burning” was released 51 years ago. The publication and the momentum that it created produced a measurable change in the fire service. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Academy were created. Financial resources became available to begin to understand fire-related risk, and nationally coordinated efforts were instituted. The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) was conceived to begin to understand the quantity and type of eme...

Rail transportation stands for sustainable mobility. To make rolling stock even safer, fast and reliable fire detection systems are essential to protect people and minimize damage. This is why automatic detection systems are used, with aspirating smoke detectors enabling early fire detection. These systems were first used 30 years ago. WAGNER is presenting the latest developments in this technology as well as other fire protection systems and innovations at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin from Septem...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued an elderly man from a burning home in Kingswood, in Sydney’s west. Six FRNSW fire trucks responded shortly before 7.00 am after multiple reports of a house fire on Orth Street. Crews arrived to find the single-level home well alight and immediately set about tackling the blaze. Firefighters entered the property to conduct a rapid search for occupants. Firefighters gained control of the fire They located a man, believed to be in...

Rosenbauer America has initiated delivery on a major contract with the Oregon State Fire Marshal. With a total contract award of (27) Type 3 Pumpers and (30) Water Tenders, the first (12) Type 3 units and first (15) Water Tenders have been placed into service across the state of Oregon. The contract was awarded to Rosenbauer America, through its authorized sales and service dealer, General Fire Apparatus. “So many communities are now being protected with the latest firefighting technology...

Five people have been evacuated from a unit block in Pendle Hill after a burst water main caused flooding in the area. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a Triple Zero (000) call around midday reporting the incident in Stapleton Street. NSW Police Upon arrival, firefighters found large volumes of water coming from beneath the road, causing the basement area of a nearby unit block to flood. NSW Police safely evacuated the impacted residents. FRNSW responded with additional resources to the...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, introduces the Johnson Controls Digital Enrollment mobile application, the fire detection industry’s first mobile app of its kind for auto-addressing fire detection and alarm devices. By simply scanning and downloading data via a QR code located on each addressable device, the Digital Enrollment app provides an addressing solution that helps eliminate errors and is faster compared to traditional methods, wi...

After a nationwide search, the City of Carrollton has chosen Shannon Hicks to serve as Assistant City Manager. Hicks will assume his role in Carrollton effective Monday, August 26, replacing former Assistant City Manager Marc Guy, who retired in June after 38 years serving the Carrollton community.  Carrollton’s organizational structure includes two Assistant City Managers. As one, Hicks will oversee operations of the Development Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Environme...

Each year, firefighters across the US respond to millions of emergencies. They navigate busy roads and congested neighborhoods, facing unknown obstacles when they arrive on the scene. Effective lighting technology is a powerful ally in helping firefighters and other first responders maximize their visibility as they approach every mission, allowing them to save precious time when every second counts. White illumination is especially important in these critical moments as it not only aids in tra...

Wireless technology has had its place in fire detection for quite some time now and has provided a flexible solution for many owners, architects, and fire professionals. The choice to use wireless fire detection in place of hardwired systems has assisted in providing a solution to many challenges, including accessibility, speed of installation, minimizing building disruption, and overcoming architectural issues. While wireless fire alarm technology has its advantages, it has only been available...

Starting with immediate effect the hugely popular Zeta Beam detector has been enhanced to provide an extended range of 160 m! The Zeta Beam Xtra has been re-engineered with revised optics while still benefiting from all of the features our customers loved about the original product. These include the low-level controller (allowing commission & maintenance from ground level), auto-alignment with its motorized head and integration with the MKII addressable loops (required SMM/B mini module).&...

Equipment management is a complex task, including equipment maintenance, installation, and inspection. It is common practice across industries like OEMs, construction, food equipment, post, packaging, etc. Equipment management has become quite demanding since every organization has various assets and equipment and managing them simultaneously is not an easy task. In this blog, they will mention the key equipment maintenance challenges organizations face. Most Common Equipment Management Challe...

Over recent years companies across industries have realized the importance of their service organizations and their value in customer retention and attracting new business. Many product-based manufacturers have strategically transformed their service organizations from support cost centers to significant cash-generating business entities. They have done so by investing in talent, training, workflow process automation, and systems. Field service businesses are generally transaction-intensive, re...

The HENSOLDT Group (“HENSOLDT”) is streamlining its organization in order to accelerate growth and make full use of the acquisition and integration of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (“ESG”). The company will divide its operations into four divisions focused on its different types of businesses: Radar, Optronics, Multi Domain Solutions, and Services & Training. The core product divisions, Radar and Optronics will continue to focus on the development of cuttin...

Rosenbauer America is proud to announce the successful certification of their exclusive N200 carbon fiber, high-flow industrial pump. In recent testing, the N200 pump reached full certification at 6500 GPM and continues to be the most powerful, high-flow pump Rosenbauer America offers for industrial firefighting applications. “We tested and certified to 6500 GPM @ 100 PSI from draft, easily completing the entire NFPA 1900 Chapter 13 test. This is the output of the pump actually on the fir...

Babcock International has supplied four extreme weather response vehicles to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which will be trialed this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires. The four new vehicles have off-road capabilities and technology that enable firefighters to tackle fires quickly and safely. Able to pump water while driving and carry approximately 500 liters of water, these unique vehicles are also equipped with wildfire beaters and leaf blowers that can con...

Fire dampers are safety devices installed in the ductwork of buildings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through the ventilation system. When a fire is detected, these dampers close automatically, limiting the potential damage of the fire. Fire dampers play a vital role in maintaining buildings' structural integrity and safety during a fire. M&G Fire Protection has been protecting life and property for over 25 years. The experienced damper team each has at least ten years of experienc...

ZIEGLER and MAN are delighted to announce a major order for 83 new HLF 20 for the professional fire departments of Munich and Augsburg. The first two prototypes will be delivered by the end of 2025, with the remaining 81 vehicles to be delivered by the end of 2028. Three of these vehicles are designated for the Augsburg Professional Fire Department. The vehicles are built on a MAN TGM 16.320 4×2 Euro 6 chassis and are characterized by their compact dimensions (overall length 8,040 mm, ove...

Perimeter Solutions, a pioneering manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant, has donated a 260-gallon tote of PHOS-CHEK® LCE20-Fx long-term fire retardant to the Logan Lake Fire Department in British Columbia, Canada. Located in the Highland Valley, Logan Lake is at risk of wildfire as it is surrounded by forests that incur frequent lightning storms.  The PHOS-CHEK fire retardant can be applied by the fire department as active wildfires are approaching to protect property. It can als...

Seagrave is excited to announce that effective this date, New Jersey will now be represented by two existing Seagrave dealers for Sales, Service and Parts in addition to their factory service facility in East Brunswick. Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC is located in Putnam County, New York, Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC (HVFE) is a company that offers a variety of services to help users enhance the purchase, construction, and delivery of the new emergency vehicle. Providing sales and main...

Both BAFE and FireQual are deeply saddened by the death of Jonathan O’Neill OBE, Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association (FPA). Jonathan has been such an influential person in the advancement of competence within the fire protection sector. His career and dedication are testament to his character, with a level of integrity that is hard to match. In 2017, as many will already be aware, Jonathan was awarded an OBE for services to fire safety. While extremely prestigious, this o...

Fire protection in the Lake Macquarie region has been bolstered with the arrival of a new bushfire tanker at Fire and Rescue NSW’s Tingira Heights station. The Isuzu Category One tanker, valued at $450,000, is the latest of the 34 new appliances funded by the NSW Government, in line with the recommendations of the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. It is a multi-purpose, off-road capable truck that can carry more water than typical urban fire tankers. Modern features on the truck The...

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station at Tamworth, in the state’s New England district, has received a new vehicle to support its response to local Hazardous Materials incidents. The AMTEK Mercedes Sprinter is valued at $160,000 and will be used to carry vital supplies to assist firefighters dealing with prolonged fires and HAZMAT operations. The new van replaces an existing HAZMAT supply vehicle, which has reached the end of its service life. It will carry multiple breathing appar...