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The Pierce vehicles are ideal for the diverse needs of Prince George's County Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company delivered five Pierce pumpers and two 105-foot aerial ladders all built on the Arrow XT™ custom chassis to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department in Largo, Maryland. “Pierce is proud to be selected by the largest and one of the busiest with more than 120,000 calls per year combination fire departments in the nation,&rdquo...

The station wear will be worn by around 900 staff including firefighters, office staff and management Norfolk FRS has become the latest ICP user to add new station wear to its ICP PPE which was deployed early in 2010. Norfolk has chosen to opt for the new navy and red colour combination, which was introduced nationally last year, and will be worn by around 900 staff including firefighters, when not on operations, office staff and management. As the adoption of ICP procured f...

The Scholarship includes a flight to Indianapolis, a 5-night hotel stay and attendance to FDIC The most enduring gift any person can give is knowledge - the tool you never lose and never wear out. Since 2010, True North has provided training scholarships for firefighters to attend the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) so they continue to get the training they need to stay safe and protect the safety of others. This year True North had renamed its FDIC Training...

Dornan Engineering has appointed Choice as the security and fire contractor for this prestigious Sloane Street development in West London. Mace Ltd is the main contractor, appointed following a competitive tender by the client, the Cadogan Estate. Works commenced on the site in February 2013 and the speculative scheme is expected to be completed in early 2015. Choice is delighted to have been awarded the combined security and fire packages by Dornan in connection with this new development of mi...

The Striker features the eagle eye DEVS that combines a moving map display with thermal imager Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation placed an Oshkosh® Striker®8 x 8Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle into service with the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) – Canada’s largest iron ore producer–at its facilities in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Striker’s large water capacity, combined with i...

The kit will represent a marked contrast with the previous PPE which incorporated outer fabric West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS), one of the country’s largest fire services, is adopting Bristol as its new partner for the supply of its next generation structural fire kit. The new kit for West Yorkshire’s 1300 firefighters is being rolled out during January. Following intensive product assessments of available alternatives, Bristol’s Ergotech Ac...

The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer and the TetraKO TurboSkid TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, recently introduced the TetraKO™ Wildfire Protection System. The comprehensive and integrated system includes the TetraKO TurboMixer, the TetraKO TurboSkid, and TetraKO next generation water enhancer powder concentrate. “The TetraKO Wildfire Protection System is a direct response to requests from...

When placed into service, the heavy-duty rescue tiller with aerial crane will respond to a wide range of emergencies Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered a heavy-duty rescue vehicle unlike any in the company’s history. Built for the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) Department in Portland, Ore., the apparatus is built on a tiller configuration, except that the rig features a heavy-duty crane – instead of an aerial ladder – mount...

Pierce delivered a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, PUC and Responder™ quick attack pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced that it has delivered three Fire Apparatus to the Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department in Wintersville, Ohio. The vehicles are a 75-foot Quint heavy-duty aerial ladder, a Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) pumper, and a Responder™ quick attack pumper. “Over the years, our department&rsqu...

Oshkosh delivered four Pierce industrial pumpers and one Pierce Sky-Boom aerial water tower  The Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation delivered 10 vehicles to British Petroleum (BP), including four Pierce® industrial pumpers, one Pierce Sky-Boom™ aerial water tower, and four Oshkosh® Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicles. The delivery also included a field service vehicle manufactured by Iowa Mold Tooling Co. (IMT), an Oshkosh...

Kimtek will produce premium firefighting skid units for ATV/UTVs and pick-up beds KIMTEK’S FIRELITETM Transport compact skid unit series offers versatile, cost effective quick response solutions for remote and facility fire service use. Rugged and rust proof, these lightweight slip-in fire skid units offer quality construction at an affordable cost. Kimtek partners with the best fire equipment producers: Darley, Hannay, Scotty, and Integra, to produce premium firefightin...

Holmatro’s new battery-driven pump is suitable for use in confined spaces, such as tunnels The Holmatro SPU 16 BC Greenline is the first pump that emergency workers can use anywhere, for any rescue operation. Because it is battery-driven and emission-free it can be used in confined spaces such as tunnels and collapsed buildings without risk to rescue workers or victims. It also has a long running time offering 90 minutes of operation during common vehicle extrications....

FPD’s new pumpers are equipped with a 380 hp engine, seating for five firefighters and top-mount pump panel Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, now has a total of twenty commercial pumpers on duty with the Fremont County Fire Protection District (FPD) located in Wyoming’s Fremont County. The newest addition includes three pumpers and four tankers. The vehicles provide support for the District’s volunteer firefighting force, where 60 to 70 pe...

DuPont is spearheading efforts in pioneering materials, such as intelligent flame resistant fiber, Nomex Recent discussions among MENA civil defence authorities to ramp up fire safety standards across the board have intensified the acquisition of more reliable equipment, expertise and best practices among Arab states to further build up local fire fighting capabilities. Global business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan affirms that the call to action is expect...

Chubb’s FX range of fire extinguishers is light weight and has models with enhanced fire ratings Chubb Fire & Security UK has launched its FX range of fire extinguishers that feature an innovative quick release mechanism and an ergonomically redesigned handle, lever and hose grip. The Chubb FX range is lighter weight, easier to use and many models also offer enhanced fire ratings. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for busines...

Bristol to supply 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers, as well as helmets, gloves and boots Following a strategic decision by the Fire & Rescue Authority in late 2010 to adopt the ICP procurement facility, Avon FRS began the move to Bristol as its new PPE supplier for its 800 firefighters. This is now being completed through the deployment of a purchase managed service (PMS) head-to-toe ICP contract involving the supply of 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers along with h...

Kochek's booster hose is available with full flow expansion rings coupling or its lightweight re-attachable coupling Kochek Co. has introduced its new lightweight kink resistant one inch booster hose, available in red or green, designed for industrial, forestry and wildfire firefighting. The hose is constructed of a single jacket of 100 percent high tensile strength virgin polyester yarns that maintains a lightweight and compact profile. The hose is available with either Koche...

The events will be held in New York and Washington D.C. Two UK firefighters employed by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending two fundraising events on the evenings of 13th September at the Battery Park Restaurant New York and a similar event on the 14th September at The Mansion on O Street in Washington DC. Both events will start at 7:00pm until 9:00pm. The aim of the events is to raise donations for the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation and rai...

The Pierce vehicles on display included five custom apparatus, a pumper tanker and responder pumper Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company recently displayed seven fire and rescue vehicles at the 2012 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference and Exposition in Denver, Colo. The vehicles include five custom apparatus on display at Pierce’s booth #9001. A Pierce pumper tanker is also being showcased at the Pet...

2012 Career Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran,of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Departmentin Atlanta, GA. Fire Chief Magazine, part of Penton Media, Inc.’s Public Infrastructure Group, and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, today announced the 2012 winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year” awards. Career Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, Ga. and Volunteer Fire Chief Jona Olsson of the...

A Pierce Velocity aerial ladder and PUC pumper will be placed into service at Toronto International airport Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, and part of the Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment, has delivered a 75-foot Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) aerial ladder and a PUC pumper to Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A Pierce heavy-duty rescue vehicle will follow and be placed into service in August. T...

Foxfury's Breakthrough BT2 and BT3 can cut through smoke better than hand-held box lights and lanterns FoxFury is pleased to announce that its smoke cutting Breakthrough firefighter right angle LED flashlights have arrived on earth. These Breakthrough flashlights redefine the right angle light experience by offering the power of a handheld box light in a hands-free right angle light body. The 200 torch lumen BT2, with a two degree beam, is best at cutting through smoke while t...

FoxFury will exhibit in booth 942 at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 19-21 FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce that it's bringing their brand new Breakthrough smoke cutting firefighter right angle lights to Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD. FoxFury will also debut an innovative new LED light at this event, though details are being kept secret for now. FoxFury will be exhibiting in booth #942 at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 19-21 in Baltimor...

Chubb Fire & Security to supply dry rinsers as well as hose reels to the University Chubb Fire & Security UK has widened its contract with the University of Bradford to protect students, lecturers and staff from the risks of fire by maintaining and supplying fire extinguishers, but now also the dry risers and hose reels. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security,...

The project is the first of its kind involving Shropshire Council homes A pilot partnership project between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and Shropshire Council aims to improve the safety of council tenants by carrying out home visits for the over 75's in a historic market town and the surrounding rural area. The project is the first of its kind involving Shropshire Council homes and if successful could be rolled out to tenants of other Registered Social Landlords in the...

FoxFury's Discover Tasker S helmet has a 100 torch lumen with an adjustable tilt plate Heavy metal is part of rock and roll but it has no place in today's portable tools. FoxFury Lighting Solutions' newest LED helmet light is made of lightweight durable aluminum and is ridiculously tough. The fire and impact resistant Discover Tasker S features an adjustable tilt to aim light where needed.  The Discover Tasker S helmet light is the third addition to FoxFury's...

West Sussex FRS to integrate RescueSim into their Command Training Center Following the successful 2011 launch of RescueSim (www.rescuesim.com) in the UK, the customer base for this virtual training platform is growing at a steady pace as an increasing number of Britain’s emergency and Fire and Rescue services recognise the advantages of this virtual training platform for improvement of their incident response effectiveness and training. Following the Cheshire FRS, Shrop...

The High Volume/Low Speed Fans and Sprinkler Operation won the 2012 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo. The recipient of the 2012 Harry C. Bigglestone Award for Excellence in Communication of Fire Protection Concepts is Dr. Gregory T. Linteris for his paper, “Clean Agent Suppression of Energized Electrical...

Many firefighters turn to the retractable Mic Keeper® from Hammerhead Industries After a string of firefighter injuries and deaths related to radio communication in the 2000s, the International Association of Fire Chiefs formed a special subcommittee to look into the issues. The result was a series of portable radio best practices that among other things recommended firefighters place radio microphones one to two inches from the mouth to avoid audio distortion problems whe...

The retractable tether kit’s stabilizer eliminates the swinging and dangling associated with fireman’s flashlights Laden with tools and running through blinding smoke during a dangerous fire, firefighters must react quickly when it comes to making a life-saving decision. There’s no time to waste fumbling for a flashlight. Gear Keeper’s Right Angle and Straight Flashlight self-retracting/stabilizing tether kits, designed especially for firefighters, safe...