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  • N.Y. Fire Training Center Getting Its Finances in Order

    The financial pieces of resurrecting the simulator at the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility in West Potsdam are starting to fall into place.

    News • May 8th, 2013

  • Fla. Medic Accused of 'Pain & Gain' Role Gets Jail Time

    A former Coral Springs firefighter/paramedic was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for being an armed escort for a man he thought was dealing drugs.

    News • May 8th, 2013

  • Canadian Firefighter Reflects on 40 Year Career

    Despite the risk and unexpected interruptions, John Bigger has been committed to the fire department in his 42 years. He has seen change in the more than four decades he has served his community.

    News • May 8th, 2013

  • Ky. Departments Conduct Mutual Aid RIT Training

    The drills were part of mutual-aid training between Bowling Green firefighters and several county volunteer fire departments who worked on victim removal skills and search and rescue techniques.

    News • May 7th, 2013

  • TFT Introduces Revolutionary FlipTip Nozzle

    VALPARAISO, INDIANA – Task Force Tips new FlipTip nozzle, a revolutionary product that changes use with a simple flip of its twist-lock pivoting tip, was a big hit with firefighters even before it started shipping out. “Last fall when I was out...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • The Fire Store Now Offers Casio G-Shock Watches

    TheFireStore.com understands that you have tough days and need a watch that is just as tough. Based on this idea, the G-SHOCK was born. Casio's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches have timekeeping modules that are supported inside the hollow case at...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • TFT Offers Brand New Monitor Design

    VALPARAISO, INDIANA: TFT’s new Hemisphere initial attack monitor outmaneuvers and out performs any other monitor on the market today. It offers a full hemisphere (360 degrees) field of attack, as well as an easy-to-use monitor base mount that...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • Streamlight Updates Designs of Signature Headlamps

    Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has updated the design of three of its signature headlamps, the Argo, Septor, and Trident. The enhanced lights feature brighter LEDs and...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • Calif. Couple, Son Die in Mobile Home Blaze

    The home didn't have working smoke detectors, officials noted.

    News • May 7th, 2013

  • Pierce Agrees to Joint Manufacturing of Fire Trucks in China

    Pierce Manufacturing, part of the Fire & Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation announced a strategic purchasing agreement with FAW Bus and Coach Co., Ltd. of Changchun, China, a subsidiary of China FAW Group Corporation. Pierce will manufacture...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • N.H. Company Introduces AIR Responder For Water, Ice Rescues

    After seeing media accounts of rescue personnel walking gingerly on, or often sprawled across icy bodies of water to get to a victim, the founders of WISE Technology of Gilford, New Hampshire thought, “There has to be a better way!” After years...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • Ferrara Fire Apparatus Introduces Frame Corrosion Protection System

    Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, unveils their F-Shield chassis frame corrosion protection for the Ultra, Inferno and Igniter models of custom fire chassis. Ferrara made the introduction at FDIC...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • Streamlight Donates $25K to the NFFF From Light Sales

    Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $15,000 in proceeds from sales of the company’s Red Nano Light. Streamlight...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • KME Introduces the Whipline Quick Reaction Bumper Turret

    KME is proud to introduce the new Whipline Quick Reaction Bumper Turret. Partnering with Elkhart Brass, KME designed this turret to mimic the speed and accuracy of a firefighter operating a handline at a brush fire. Designed specifically for...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013

  • KME Introduces All New 102-Foot AerialCat Platform

    Nesquehoning, PA – The all new KME 102-foot AerialCat Platform brings safety and ease of operation to every response. The 102-foot platform offers the shortest wheelbase and overall lengths and lowest travel heights in the industry. Recognized as...

    Press Release • May 7th, 2013