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Full-scale demonstration Hytrans Fire System mobile pump deployment system will take place in Berkeley The latest Dutch rapid-deploy technology for flood and Firefighting Pumps is set for demo at Berkeley shoreline, October 21, 2010. A demonstration of the first United States delivery of a complete Hytrans Fire System mobile pump and hose deployment system will take place in Berkeley, California on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Berkeley Marina. Based on its...

FBU has condemned the government’s cuts agenda The Fire Brigades Union has condemned the government’s cuts agenda in its submission to the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review – and challenged Chief Fire Officers to speak out for investment to keep the public safe. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, calls on Chief Fire Officers to join the Union in opposing Coalition government plans to slash between 25 and 40 per cent from public service budgets. Inst...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provides five simple tips to protect your family from fire Underwriters Laboratories (UL) offers Tips on What Families Can Do Today In the blink of an eye, a small cooking or candle fire can turn into a destructive or deadly blaze, so stopping fires before they start is a family's first line of defense against potential fire-related injuries. In recognition of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3–9, 2010)...

The aerial view of one of the most harsh terrains, the Conocophillips site in  Kuparuk, Alaska The unit features proprietary TAK-4 independent front suspension and an airbag rear suspension for enhanced vehicle control and ride quality on the rugged roads. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received an order from ConocoPhillips Alaska for an industrial aerial platform vehicle built on an Arrow XT chassis. In May 2011, the firefighting ve...

Gregory B. Cade would catapult NFPA to new heights and zenith of success Gregory B. Cade began his career as a firefighter in Prince George's County Fire Department. James M. Shannon, president of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced the appointment of Gregory B. Cade as Division Director of Government Affairs. He will oversee NFPA's Washington office. "Greg brings more than 40 years experience from a line firefighter to United States Fire Administrator...

Left to right, Firefighting brothers Craig and Glenn Willis with their sons Adams and (below) Connor There exists a family having all the brothers as firefighters in Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. A family firefighting tradition continued at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service with the “passing out” of new recruits from Shrewsbury and north Shropshire. Among the latest batch of new firefighters were 20-year-old cousins Adam and Connor Willis, wh...

National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which created a big havoc According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2009, fires killed more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. To help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire...

Motorised wheeled escape ladder, one of the London Fire Brigade Museum exhibits London Fire Brigade’s museum will display the evolution of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday, 8th October 2010. From antique fire engines and Victorian uniforms, to the world’s most advanced fire equipment, London Fire Brigade’s museum is set to tell the story of the capital’s firefighters, during its open day on Friday 8th October in South...

The live broadcast of the Memorial Weekend was available via both satellite and the internet The 2010 Memorial Weekend honored 105 firefighters. Eighty died in the line of duty in 2009 and 25 died in previous years. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) had announced about the major events that took place during the 2010 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 2-3, 2010) were available live via both satellit...

Firefighters should get safe from the deadly effects of influenza virus by getting properly immunized Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that is easily spread and can lead to severe complications, even death, for you or someone with whom you come in contact. In an effort to educate all Minneapolis/St. Paul area residents about the importance of annual seasonal influenza vaccination, the American Lung Association of Minnesota is kicking off the 2010-2011 Faces of Infl...

Streamlight is a leader in manufacturing professional flashlights used by firefighters and rescue workers  Streamlight's contribution will be used to fund various National Fallen Firefighters initiatives, including the organization's National Memorial Weekend tribute to fallen heroes. Streamlight Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional flashlights for the fire market, once again is helping to honor fallen firefighters and their survivors through its "Bronze Helmet"...

An event for all fire and rescue personnel,  their friends and families Six Flags America and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered to hold Fire Prevention Days on 2nd - 3rd October and Fire Prevention Days on 9th - 10th October at the Maryland amusement park. Six Flags America and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered to hold Fire Prevention Days at the Maryland amusement park on October 2, 3, 9, and 10 and are looking for fire departments, Fir...

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has supported the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to a big extent The Act provides long-term, comprehensive health care and compensation for thousands of first responders. Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which provides long-term, comprehensive health care and compensation for thousands of first responders and others exposed to the toxin...

A firefighter demonstrates to kids all about 'being safe against fire' Firefighters lack in proper communications equipment and other safety gadgets which might help them in times of accidents while they are on the job. The safety of firefighters is being risked by communications equipment supplied to fire stations by contractor EADS, according to the secretary of state for communities and local government Eric Pickles, it has been reported. Mr Pickles told the House of Comm...

Chief Fire Officer, Paul Raymond emphasized on a unified Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service  Fire chief praised county farmers, a publican, milk machine manufacturer and an international supplier of medical and rescue equipment, who were the latest employers. Shropshire firefighters would not be able to save people from house fires and rescue victims trapped in wrecked cars without the ever important staff who work “behind the scenes,” warned...

Firefighting training program for firefighters to teach how to prevent Cynaide exposure from toxic fire smoke Fire Smoke Coalition brings national fire service experts to Indiana for Smoke Symposiums to train firefighters how to prevent and treat acute and chronic exposure to toxic fire smoke. Firefighters are trained to deal with thousands of hazards and situations on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the most deadly hazard is their constant companion - fire smoke. Today's...

The London Fire Brigade has run a course for young people coping with autism London Fire Brigade has worked closely with local autistic charities in adapting the LIFE programme for children suffering from autism. Young people with autism are working with London's firefighters to learn about fire safety and boost their confidence. Dagenham and Erith Fire Stations have recently hosted week long specially adapted Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) course for local youngst...

mGive is a leading mobile donation platform in the United States The four mile Canyon wildfire has burned over 6,300 acres and forced the mandatory evacuation of more than 3,000 residents living in the steep, rugged and heavily forested foothills west of the City of Boulder. mGive, the leading mobile donation platform provider in the United States, and its 501(c)(3) partner, The mGive Foundation, today announced they will launch the "text FIRE to 27722" mobile donation campai...

FRX Rescue Pumper provides great firefighting power and maximum rescue equipment FRX Fire Rescue Pumper is an innovative, robust, and affordable alternative for fire departments of all sizes. Midwest Fire, a leading fire truck manufacturer, has introduced a fire rescuepumper to their existing line of fire apparatus.  Defined by the legendary quality of Midwest Fire, the FRX Fire Rescue Pumper is an innovative, robust, and affordable alternative for fire departments of al...

Communication while firefighting will get a boost with innovative products of EF Johnson FIRESafe will monitor the communication link using a Project 25 digital “heartbeat” generated by the FIRESafe feature in the command radio. EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. introduced its new suite of FIRESafe software features at the Association of  Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) annual conference and exposition, August 1 – 3 at the George R. Brown Conv...

From humble beginning, US Midwestern firm Task Force Tips continues to lead the way when it comes to providing first responders with ground-breaking, state-of-the-art firefighting equipment.  When Task Force Tips bought an old Coca-Cola factory on 25 acres of land, the company's chiefs believed that someday they be utilising that building and land to grow.  What they didn't know was how quickly the Midwestern firefighting equipment supply company would nearly double in size and o...

Fire chief Paul Raymond hasmade a public clarificationon firefighter cuts  Shropshire’s fire chief has made a public appeal for people to take extra care to prevent fires and accidents as the economic axe prepares to fall on the county’s fire and rescue service. “Front line” firefighter services will not be compromised, promised Paul Raymond adding that fire engines and firefighters will get to incidents “as they always have done.” Bu...

Fire and rescue teams across UK are facing major budget cuts Commission chairman Michael O'Higgins said it was reassuring that most areas had "robust plans" in place to cope with the loss of staff.The report was based on a study of all 46 England's local fire services. Fire services in England hit by strike action or a flu pandemic would struggle to cope with a major emergency, such as a natural disaster or a terror attack, a spending watchdog has warned.An Audit Commission st...

OccuNomix apparels have set a mark in the fashion world apart from safety and security industry     Workers are not only wearing safety gear to protect them from occupational hazards, but motorcyclists, bicyclists and other outdoor fitness enthusiasts are wearing the apparel as well. Safety apparel such as high visibility safety vests, pants and coveralls were primarily designed for workers performing high risk tasks within the mining, transportation, firefighter an...

USFA and IAFF both feel that diseaseawareness for firefightersis poor  The goal of this project was to research the long-term effects and post-exposure mitigation of occupational respiratory exposure to firefighters and develop a report based on this research. The United States Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), announces the release of Respiratory Diseases and the Fire Service, a report discussing the f...

Perfection Uniforms has been named as one of the top 50 most innovative companies by an apparel magazine Perfection Uniforms is a leading manufacturer of Police, Fire, EMS and DNR uniforms known for its innovative product development initiatives. Perfection Uniforms, LLC, the leading innovator in Police, Fire, EMS and DNR uniforms, has been acquired from Ancienne Chemise Inc./Claude Goulet by SteveCo, LLC, a holding company controlled by Steven D. Olesky and St...

The problem of hose in question came into light when an engine supplied in August 2007 created a problem    Clarke UK Ltd. has issued the following circular to all their customers. It relates to Service Bulletin CSB 002 dated 14 July 2010. The first point we feel that has to be made is that this is not seen by Clarke Engines as a campaign. It is a service bulletin communication which suggests that there could be a problem with a water heater hose and...

Globe will be integrating its technology with Zephyr and TRX to manufacture electronic turnout gears for firefighters Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC announced that it is teaming up with Zephyr Technology Corporation and TRX Systems, Inc. to develop and build an integrated body-worn electronics system for firefighters and first responders. “Globe has been engaged in multiple university and government research and development projects since 2006 with the goal of fi...

Acting U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines signed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge At all-hands meeting with USFA staff Chief Glenn Gaines emphasized in his remarks that wearing seat belts is an essential to ensure safety of firefighters in fire apparatus and vehicles. Acting U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines signed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge at the conclusion of his first all-hands meeting with USFA staff. Chief Gaines emphasized in his remarks...

Local police department's 'new blue' is green, too Perfection Uniforms introduces new eco-friendly uniforms for Penbrook Police department. In Dauphin County, Penbrook Police formally unveiled new uniforms. The chief says they will not only save the borough money, but also help the environment. No matter the weather - hot, cold, snow, rain - police are still out on the streets doing their jobs. "A lot of time on an accident scene, or if you get called to something that's a...