Industry News

  • City of Ottawa Chooses KME

    Nesquehoning, PA – KME is pleased to announce the City of Ottawa Fire Department has awarded KME and its sales representative Metz Fire & Rescue, an order for 12 custom pumpers. The award is a multi-year award with options for future apparatus...

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • City of Boston Chooses KME

    Nesquehoning, PA – KME is pleased to announce the City of Boston’s Fire Department has awarded KME and its sales representative Bulldog Fire Apparatus, an order for three 109’ KME AerialCat™ rear-mount ladders. These aerials will join the ten...

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • Keiser University Hosts Scare Fair Open House

    Keiser University (KU) will be hosting a Scare Fair Open House for prospective students, the general public and community partners to have an opportunity to learn more about KU and the in-demand programs offered at our 15 statewide campuses.  The...

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade Awards $165,000 In Grants

    Program Tops $1 Million in Total Support

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • Pierce Fleet Grows to 20 Vehicles At Wyoming's Fremont FPD

    District encompasses 6,000 sq. mi.; at least 60% of response calls are wildland related

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • Handheld Launches the Algiz 10X

    Algiz 10X, a 10-inch Rugged Tablet Built for Outdoor Use

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • C4i Offers New Collection of Communication Systems

    Communication devices for the public safety, utilities, transportation, military, and other “second responder” sectors are often characterized by images of clunky, large instruments that look like they require a master’s degree to operate. Yet...

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • Navistar Announces Retirement of Jim Hebe

    LISLE, Ill. – October 8, 2012 – James L. Hebe, Navistar senior vice president, North America Sales Operations, today announced his retirement. Hebe, 63, has led the company’s North American Truck sales and marketing efforts since re-joining the...

    Press Release • October 10th, 2012

  • New Technology for First Responders

    The nationally accredited Leamington Fire Services Department, located in the province of Ontario, Canada, today announced its plan to implement CommandScope™ All Hazard Pre-Incident Plan program. CommandScope, developed by RealView LLC of Chicago...

    Press Release • October 4th, 2012

  • 5.11 Tactical Acquires Beyond

    5.11 Tactical , the global innovator of tactical gear, has acquired  Beyond , a highly technical performance clothing company that builds custom American-made apparel. The acquisition enhances 5.11 Tactical’s domestic manufacturing, product...

    Press Release • October 4th, 2012

  • City of Atlanta Chooses KME

    The City of Atlanta’s Fire Rescue Department has awarded KME and its sales representative NAFECO, an order for seven custom pumpers and three 101-foot tractor drawn aerials, as well as five-year service and maintenance contracts for the apparatus...

    Press Release • October 4th, 2012

  • E-ONE Launches New Web Site

    Ocala, FL – E-ONE is excited to announce the launch of a completely redesigned company web site. The six-week project resulted in a cleaner design, increased functionality and made the site easier to use for both customers and internal...

    Press Release • October 1st, 2012

  • E-ONE New York Shows Off Stainless Offering Open House

    Ocala, FL (September 12, 2012) – Despite the dreary weather, E-ONE New York showed off its impressive stainless steel product line and state-of-the-art facilities during the company’s first open house on Saturday. “We would like to thank all...

    Press Release • October 1st, 2012

  • For the Record 10/12

    Fire Grant Expands RSLN The Cumberland Valley, PA, Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) was awarded a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue lifesaving and injury prevention strategies...

    Article • October 1st, 2012

  • New Products 10/12

    Multigas Detector MSA has introduced the ALTAIR 4X multigas detector with XCell Sensor technology. The unit detects lower explosive limit (LEL), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) and oxygen (O 2 ). The new sensor technology features a...

    Article • October 1st, 2012