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In Franklin, users will find more than lights and sirens any time an emergency crew gets close. Users may notice a new alert pop up in GPS. It’s new technology meant to make the roads safer for drivers and first responders. Safety Cloud® “When they are responding, that’s when the notification goes out to the motorist, about a 30-second heads up to whenever we would be seen,” explained Daniel Donegan, a fire analyst with the Franklin Fire Department. It’s...

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is performing well and has been congratulated for its performance, the fire inspectorate has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has graded Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s performance across 11 areas and found the service was ‘good’ in ten areas and ‘adequate’ in one area. HMICFRS praises Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service HMICFRS said Great...

Now, it's not only lights and sirens that will tell a driver if an emergency vehicle is inbound. Despite the law requiring drivers to pull off to the side of the street if an ambulance or fire engine is inbound, not everyone follows the rules. With new technology that can notify a motorist automatically, cities like Troy are hoping to make their emergency runs safe for both the first responders and those on the road. Offering better solution ‘It’ is HAAS Alert, a tech start-up. T...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have cut open a car to rescue an injured couple after a road crash this morning at Merrylands in Sydney's west. When a fire truck from Parramatta and a Technical Rescue crew from Liverpool arrived at the scene of the two-car crash in Ridge Street, just after 11 am, they found one of the vehicles on its side, resting against a power pole. Firefighters used the power pole to secure the car, as they cut off and removed the roof, using hydraulic cutters and other...

For firefighters, seeing their ARFF unit for the first time is arguably one of the most exciting times in the process of getting a new truck. At Oshkosh Airport Products, customer vehicle inspections are one of its favorite responsibilities. ARFF vehicle inspections ARFF vehicle inspections make every team member feel proud to see customers come in with excitement and anticipation, knowing they will see and test their new vehicle. Oshkosh Airport Products thinks new vehicle inspection plays...

ZIEGLER is delighted to announce the successful handover and commissioning of two new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles (ARFF) to the airport of Saarbrücken. The two identical Advancer ARFFs are setting a new standard in their class and mark a significant advance over the airport's older models. Equipped with advanced technology, including thermal imaging cameras, these vehicles offer unrivalled performance in terms of firefighting and rescue operations. New ZIEGLER Aircraft Rescu...

Skyfire Consulting, the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, announced its collaboration with the Fremont, California Fire and Police Departments, to launch the first-of-its-kind joint Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States of America (USA). The program, approved by the Fremont City Council on February 13, 2024, has leveraged Skyfire’s expertise in consulting, community engagement, regulatory support (Beyond Visual Line of Site ‘BVLOS&rs...

The organizing committee of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) has announced Fincantieri as the ‘Diamond Sponsor’ for its eighth edition, taking place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, DIMDEX 2024 is proudly hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces and will be held in 2024 under the theme “Igniting t...

Although it may not seem necessary at first glance, marine fire protection is vital for a safe and secure vessel. Learn more about marine fire safety, and discover how the team at Thameside Fire Protection can help. Importance of fire protection Users might not think fire protection is important onboard a boat, considering they sit on water. Fires, however, are one of the most dangerous problems while in open waters. As technology advances, more beneficial electrical additions can be made to...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s coverage in Sydney’s south-west has been boosted with the installation of a new fire truck. Valued at $950,000, the Scania P320 Class 3 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Pumper seats up to five firefighters and is Smithfield Fire Station’s latest primary vehicle for urban fire response. The automatic transmission ‘heavy’ Pumper is designed for use in both metropolitan and regional areas and is fitted with in-cabin Breathing Apparatus-equi...

When the Oshkosh® MB-5 was produced in the late 1960s for the U.S. Navy, Oshkosh began on its path to becoming a global pioneer in the aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) industry. Ever since Oshkosh Airport Products has consistently produced vehicles with unmatched quality. Striker® ARFF vehicle As years passed, Oshkosh Airport Products started to make major improvements to the already technologically advanced line of Oshkosh ARFF vehicles, eventually pioneering the evolutio...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has expanded its Pierce fleet with the addition of four custom Enforcer™ pumpers and an Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder. This purchase, coordinated by Pierce dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions, continues a decade-long relationship between the entities, demonstrating the collaborative team’s com...

Stockholm is currently working toward the goal that, by 2030, 20% of daily commuters will ride their bikes to work. For the capital of Sweden to accomplish this mission within the next decade, there are some issues regarding road and traffic safety that must be addressed. A Game Changer in the Bike Lane Twiceme is aware of the safety issues for daily bike commuters and has released the pioneering bicycle helmet Ventral Air MIPS NFC with the world-renowned equipment producer, POC Sports. The...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announces the delivery of two state-of-the-art Oshkosh Striker® 4x4 and one Striker 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to Tulum International Airport in Quintana Roo, Mexico. This delivery marks a significant step in enhancing the airport's emergency response capabilities following its opening in December 2023. Aviation modernization The new Tulum International Airpor...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the delivery of a C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle to the St. Petersburg Police Department in Florida, USA. Sold through Pierce and Frontline Communications dealer, Ten-8 Fire and Safety, the highly customized and advanced mobile command vehicle will enhance public safety operations in one of Florida’s most densely populated counties. C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle deliver...

The high-reach extendable turret, also known as the HRET in the firefighting industry, provides ARFF firefighters with countless benefits to enhance any aircraft rescue and emergency response experience on the runway.   With its proprietary Oshkosh® Snozzle® HRET, Oshkosh Airport Products is aware of the advantages of an HRET on aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, and we wanted to share the top four with the user. 1. The HRET Can Pierce an Aircraft Fuselage Dur...

New SAK Speaker Brackets are available for 2023 Ford Super Duty vehicles. SAK Speaker Brackets The new Brackets mount SA315P and SA315U speakers behind the vehicle grille, eliminating interference with any OEM equipment, like factory-installed fog lights.  The Brackets are easy to install and allow the mounting of two speakers to the vehicle, one on the driver's side and one on the passenger side.

Every day, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs respond to active scenes where they are expected to think and act without hesitation knowing that every split-second decision they make could determine their success or failure, and ultimately decide the fate of those they seek to serve and protect. In these critical situations where every second counts and lives are on the line, first responders must be able to trust that the tools and technology they are provided with will assist the...

Colored tops are available for 48” and 54” Liberty™ II and Legacy® lightbars providing users with more flexibility to customize and enhance the aesthetics of the lightbar like never before. easier aerial recognition Available in Blue, Red, or Black, colored tops allow for easier aerial recognition from helicopters and other aircraft ensuring more efficient communication between law enforcement vehicles on the ground and in the sky. This new customization feature giv...

DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO) published Integrated Report 2023 for the year ended March 31, 2023. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year in order to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. This report was first published in 2016, and this year is the eighth. DENSO releases ‘Integrated Report 2023’ The report introduces the Company’s financial strat...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the pivotal sale of a Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Japan Ministry of Defense. The electric ARFF vehicle is built to meet the unique firefighting standards of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). This marks a significant step towards carbon neutrality in Japan's defense sector by integrating innovative, environ...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5m Aerial Platform appliance that provides extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The coast’s firefighters have just finished training on the high-tech appliance, which will be predominantly based centrally at Bateau Bay. The latest aerial appliance features Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) technology that provides a mix of water and foam to put out fires, much faster and in a more environmentally-friendly...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced Canada-based dealer Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. has secured a 10-year contract with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD), focusing on the provision of custom tenders in an as-needed quantity.   Building upon the earlier established contract in 2022, which was centered on the supply of aerial platforms and ladders, this new agreement also places significant emphasis on apparatus standardization. Tandem-axle Enforcer&t...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large blaze in a scrap metal yard at St Marys in Sydney’s west. The fire broke out amongst 500 tons of scrap at the Christie Street recycling business just after 6 pm. More than 50 firefighters, using 14 fire trucks, battled for five hours to contain the flames, while employees from the business used heavy machinery to break up the piles of metal. Three aerial platforms Three aerial platforms supported fire crews in breathing ap...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Canada-based dealer - Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. has secured a 5-year supply contract with Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES). Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper The initial two orders comprise nine apparatus, headlined by a Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper intended for MFES’s new net-zero fire station. Other fire apparatus in the first two orders include a Pierce Enforcer&t...

Luton Airport suffered a huge fire in its Terminal 2 multi-story car park. The fire tore through the recently modernized car park, causing a significant structural collapse, severe damage to more than 1,200 cars, and serious disruption to flights.   The car park was part of a significant £160m redevelopment project in December 2018. Despite this modernization, the fire and rescue service revealed the car park was not equipped with fire sprinklers.   A 12-hour blaze The blaze s...

A grateful pensioner has thanked firefighters who rescued him after his mobility scooter plunged down an embankment in South Shields. Syd McDonald, 90, has praised Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) after they helped to rescue him from Simonside Metro Station earlier in November 2023. Rescuing a 90-year-old The 90-year-old was rescued by firefighters after his scooter rolled on top of him, pinning him to the ground, on a steep embankment. The alarm was raised on Tuesday 7th No...

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting strong winds with wind gusts of 70 to 90 kilometers per hour, which may result in falling tree branches and power outages. Preparation Guide Here’s what users can do to prepare for strong winds and help keep the neighborhood safe: 1) Trim dead or damaged tree branches to prevent them from falling during a storm. Avoid parking vehicles under trees or hydro wires during stormy weather. 2) Secure materials at risk of becoming airborne i...

If users are well accustomed to the firefighting industry, then the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is nothing new. For decades, the NFPA has set codes and standards for all aspects of safety regarding the firefighting community. No matter what line of fire duty users are in, these guidelines have impacted users in some way. Oshkosh Airport Products explains why these NFPA guidelines matter and how users can contribute to improving the safety of the fire industry. NFPA Standar...

Vehicle Maintenance, the newest feature available on the Whelen Cloud Platform (WCP®), helps fleet managers easily keep track of important vehicle data like service schedules, mileage, and engine hours. The revolutionary feature is designed to ensure your fleet’s health, extend its lifespan, and save valuable time and money. No more manual record-keeping Maintenance automatically creates and logs maintenance schedules for oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and more. Mai...