Industry News

  • Winner of 40 Fire Helmets to Be Announced at FDIC

    Riverside, CA January 25, 2013 – To celebrate their 40th successful year in business Phenix Technology, also known as Phenix Fire Helmets, is giving away 40 NFPA compliant firefighter helmets to a department in need. Working with the National...

    Press Release • April 22nd, 2013

  • Watson & Chalin Announces a Full Line of Trailer Axles

    MCKINNEY, TX. (April 2013) - Watson & Chalin officially announces the addition of its own trailer axles to their product portfolio. Watson & Chalin trailer axles are available in capacities up to 25,000 pounds, N or P spindles, drum or disc brakes...

    Press Release • April 19th, 2013

  • Next Generation 20K Lift Axle Launched: SL-2065 TRU-TRACK

    MCKINNEY, TX. (April 2013) - Watson & Chalin officially expands the TRU-TRACK family by announcing the launch of the SL-2065 TRU-TRACK, 20K self-steering axle and lift suspension system. Weighing in at 1,327 pounds, SL-2065 maintains the durability...

    Press Release • April 19th, 2013

  • L-3 D.P. Associates Awarded a Contract to Provide Driver Simulators to Illinois Academy

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. – L-3 D.P. Associates (L-3 DPA) announced it has been awarded a contract from the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) to provide the City of Chicago Fire Department (CFD) with three FireSim driver simulators...

    Press Release • April 18th, 2013

  • Nashville Orders Aerial Tiller From KME

    Nesquehoning, PA –KME is pleased to announce the City of Nashville’s Fire Department has awarded KME and NAFECO (KME’s Tennessee Dealer), an order for a 101-foot tractor drawn AerialCat ladder. The tiller will include a KME Predator MFD cab...

    Press Release • April 18th, 2013

  • ZICO, Ziamatic to Give Away Three 'Quic-Bar' Tools at FDIC

    YARDLEY, PA –Ziamatic Corp. is pleased to announce the Ziamatic FDIC QUIC-BAR Sweepstakes, taking place at the 2013 Fire Department Instructor's Conference in Indianapolis, IN from April 25-27, 2013. Show attendees are encouraged to visit Ziamatic...

    Press Release • April 18th, 2013

  • Pierce Plans Simulated Factory Tour at FDIC Display in Indy

    Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, and the leading U.S. manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, continues its 100th Anniversary celebration in Lucas Oil Stadium at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in...

    Press Release • April 18th, 2013

  • Incident Response Technologies Releases New Electronic ICS Form Module

    DENVER, CO – Incident Response Technologies is excited to announce the release of the Enhanced ICS Form Module for the Rhodium Incident Management Suite. The eICS Form Module includes electronic ICS forms that adapt to user input, making the process...

    Press Release • April 16th, 2013

  • Torqeedo Forges Partnership With Zodiac Milpro

    For the first time, Zodiac MILPRO is using an electric outboard system with its SRMN600 professional RIB. Torqeedo's 80-hp motor, Deep Blue, will power the vessel, which is designed for military and professional customers. The 20-foot RIB is...

    Press Release • April 16th, 2013

  • Seminar Focuses on Learning From the Past

    Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, University of Maryland, is partnering with the Maryland Emergency Services Life Safety Task Force to present a one-day seminar entitled “Learning from the Past, Improving the Future.” The seminar, which is being...

    Press Release • April 16th, 2013

  • Morrison Joins TetraKO, LLC as Vice President of Research and Development

    South St. Paul, Minn. (April 15, 2013) – TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, announced today that Eric Morrison, Ph.D. has joined the company as Vice President of Research and Development. Morrison will report to...

    Press Release • April 15th, 2013

  • BullEx Showcases Training Structures And Centers at 2013 FDIC

    BullEx will showcase their Training Structures and Centers at this year’s Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC), from April 25–27 in Indianapolis, IN. Visit their booth in the outside demo area to tour their Training Center, which...

    Press Release • April 15th, 2013

  • Foxfire Presented Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award

    MN8-Foxfire, the developer of breakthrough advanced photoluminescent technology products for firefighters, was named the 2013 Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship award winner at the chamber’s annual meeting and legislative...

    Press Release • April 15th, 2013

  • Globe Demos Latest Gear and Previews New Technology at FDIC 2013

    Globe Manufacturing Company will unveil new life-saving gear and preview its firefighter physiological and location monitoring system at FDIC. The world’s largest firefighter training conference and exhibition is being held April 22-27 at the...

    Press Release • April 12th, 2013

  • AIRVAC Exhaust Removal System Selected For N.J. Airport Fire Station

    The Air Vacuum Corporation has been selected to supply their AIRVAC 911 exhaust removal system for the new Atlantic City International Airport. The South Jersey Transportation Authority announced that the construction of a new 45,000 square foot...

    Press Release • April 12th, 2013