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Flooded country roadPhoto by Patsy Lynch/FEMA Disaster recovery officials urge recipients of federal grants to keep receipts and other documentation for at least three years as proof the funds were spent as intended. More than $53.2 million in disaster recovery grants was distributed by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the September storms and floods. "Those approved for federal grants received...

New Look was fined £400,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of fire safety Sentencing of New Look took place at Southwark Crown Court on 25 November, 2009 after they pleaded guilty to two breaches of the RRO. The high street retailer New Look has been fined £400,000 and ordered to pay £136,052 in costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the "RRO"). It is the largest fine under the RRO. Lon...

 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano ( Manuel Broussard, FEMA) The meetings were held to discuss critical infrastructure security. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today hosted the first in a series of roundtable meetings with private sector leaders. She also unveiled a new web site designed to inform the public about the Department's critical infrastructure protection, readiness and resiliency e...

The new NFPA report outlines the big losses caused by wildland fires The report appears in the latest issue of NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). For the fifth time in the past 10 years, the largest loss associated with fires and explosions occurred in wildlands, and for the second year in a row, it happened in Southern California, according to the newly released National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report...

CSB Chairman John Bresland asked US jurisdictions to adopt the ASME Pressure Vessel Code CSB Chairman John Bresland released a new video safety message, asking jurisdictions across the country to adopt the ASME Pressure Vessel Code.  The message is aimed at reducing the number of accidents involving catastrophic pressure vessel failures in process industries.The safety message can be viewed on CSB.gov and on the CSB's safety message channel,...

Registration for FDIC 2010 is now open Imagine the impact ON YOU Join us for FDIC 2010 - the fire service's premier event and largest annual gathering of fire professionals in North America. We have put together another thorough and challenging training program. H.O.T. evolutions and pre-conference workshop schedules have been revamped for more convenient scheduling and to give you the opportunity to get the most out of your training experience. Below are just a few of the...

  A 2010 chassis from KME on display at FDIC    KME chassis now ready for 2010 KME Fire Apparatus announced at FDIC that its chassis are ready today for 2010 engine emission compliance and that it will offer apparatus utilizing both Advanced EGR and SCR engines.In 2010, the EPA is requiring new vehicles to achieve a new diesel exhaust emissions regulations limit which is significantly more stringent than the guidelines that went into effect in 2007. These gui...

One of KME's new FORCE ARFF trucks outside the Lucas Oil Stadium at FDIC KME shows new ARFF trucks at FDIC KME Fire Apparatus unveiled its new FORCE series of ARFF trucks at FDIC this year with a KME Force 1500 on display. The KME Force Series is a complete line of ARFF vehicles that feature an industry leading design in 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 and Air Transportable configurations. KME also manufactures a full line of Rapid Intervention Vehicles (RIVs) giving KME one of the b...

E-ONE have acquired the "Water Master" from Southern Fire Equipment Key acquisition announced during FDIC E-ONE acquired the "Water Master - Vacuum Tanker" product line from Southern Fire Equipment in Hattiesburg, MS, on Tuesday. The unique, self-filling vacuum tankers were developed by Reggie Ridgway, a volunteer Fire Chief who spent years researching and designing the Water Master tankers after his own frustrating experiences losing homes to fires in rural areas with lim...

  Navistar is delivering a new level of protection by meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry For those who make their living fighting fires and responding to emergencies, Navistar is delivering a new level of protection by meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released the 2009 edition of "NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus" and International® DuraStar®...

Elkhart Brass has appointed Thomas (Tom) Negley as Regional Sales Manager for the midwest Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Thomas (Tom) Negley has accepted the position of Regional Sales Manager for our midwest region, which includes the states of: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.  Tom comes to us with over thirty-one years experience in the fire service. He is a past Chief of the Ralston Volunteer Fire De...

Rob Elkins has been appointed Shipping/Receiving Manager at Elkhart Brass Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Robert (Rob) Elkins has accepted the position of Shipping/Receiving Manager at Elkhart's corporate headquarters. In his new position, Rob will focus on maximizing the efficiency of Elkhart's "controlled warehouse" methodology. Most recently, Rob was the Distribution/Warehouse Manager at Atlantis Plastics, Inc.  In addition, he has served in several supervisory...

Elkhart Brass has appointed Curt McDowell as Commissioning Engineer - Industrial Monitor Systems Elkhart Brass is pleased to announce Curt McDowell has accepted the position of Commissioning Engineer - Industrial Monitor Systems. This newly created position reports to Steve Bollinger, Industrial Systems Product Manager, as part of Elkhart's on-going efforts to increase availability of personnel for off-site industrial product installations.  Curt has engine...

Perfection Uniform uses latest technology and skills to make its products a masterpiece Perfection Uniforms has expanded its signature "EGCtm (Ergonomic Garment Construction)" and X-Factor Fabric Technologiestm to now include specific regional uniforms, including several state specific Sheriff's programs. Fresh on the heels of being named on of the "Top 50 Most Innovative Apparel Companies" by Apparel Magazine, Perfection Uniforms has expanded its signature "EGCtm (Ergonomic...

KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce the addition of two new representative organisations Stuart Reyburn, President of Fire Trucks Unlimited, LLC. operating in Henderson, NV has put together the largest Sales and Service Center in a three state region that includes Nevada, Utah and Arizona. With a long history in the fire service working with both the military and civilian groups, the organization's working knowledge and commitment to provide KME customers unmatched sales an...

Image Classic's new tradition series for men by Perfection Uniforms Perfection Uniforms has designed clothing to perform ergonomically, its 'EGC System' is intended to offer comfort, mobility, and extended wear life. Perfection Uniforms was chosen to Apparel Magazine's inaugural list of the industry's "Top 50 Innovators," for its continuing introductions of "high-tech performance characteristics into the unique market that it serves." Offering uniforms for police officers, e...