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Firehouse Contributor Werner Named Interim Chief in Charlottesville, Virginia

City Manager Gary O’Connell announced today the appointment of Charlottesville’s Deputy Fire Chief Charles Werner to the position of interim Fire Chief, effective July 2, 2005.

Press Release • May 23rd, 2005

Exit Technologies Adds Auto-On Feature to Tracker Rescuetransceiver

The manufacturers of the Tracker FRT (Firefighter Rescue Transceiver) have introduced a new model with an automatic on/off switch.

Press Release • May 20th, 2005

Foster Rescue Products Announces New Product

Foster Rescue Products has announced production of the new model ARU-320T tandem axle, diesel-powered Auxiliary Rescue Unit.

Press Release • May 18th, 2005

Battery Operated Barrier

The Battery Operated Barrier, or (B.O.B.), is designed to dramatically increase personnel safety by minimizing exposure to dangerous traffic and hazardous environments like toxic chemicals, bomb threats and disasters.

Press Release • May 13th, 2005

Product Release: Battery Operated Barrier

B.O.B. is designed to dramatically increase personnel safety and security by minimizing exposure to dangerous traffic, hazardous environments and emergency situations.

Press Release • May 13th, 2005

Mycanman.com & TheFireStore.com Donate 40 Emergency Rope Bags to FDNY Engine 202 & Ladder 101

Thursday May 5, 2005 Red Hook Brooklyn FDNY Firefighters from Ladder 101 & Engine 202 ( Red Hook Raiders) were overwhelmed with gratitude as Frank Malanga from mycanman.com presented 40 personal emergency escape bags with 50’ of 8.5mm rescue rope...

Press Release • May 11th, 2005

Pahrump Nevada EMS Buys Two Odyssey Ems Trasport Excursions

Scott Lewis, Chief of of Pahrump Fire Rescue in Pahrump Nevada is familiar with Odyssey Response Units. As a previous officer of the Voorhees New Jeresey Fire Dept. Scott responded in Odyssey units for many years.

Press Release • May 5th, 2005

Local Small Business Honored as One of “50 Companies to Watch in Michigan”

Salamander Technologies, Inc. has been recognized as one of the “50 Companies to Watch in Michigan,” a new awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Press Release • May 2nd, 2005

Central Oregon Manufacturer Introduces New 5” Large Diameter Hose Roller

Deschutes River Manufacturing’s (DRM) RookieTM and Rookie SidekickTM products continue to save firefighters time and energy by alleviating the backbreaking task of hand rolling fire hoses.

Press Release • April 29th, 2005

The Rescue Source switches to SMC as OEM supplier

The Rescue Source (RS), one of the world’s leading sources for swiftwater rescue training and equipment, recently shifted production of five of their RQ3 rescue products to SMC.

Press Release • April 21st, 2005

WHP Trainingtowers Announces 5 Year Building Warranty

INDIANAPOLIS, IN FDIC BOOTH 2040

Press Release • April 20th, 2005

Fire-Dex Releases New Website

Fire-Dex's new website now offers more information to both end users and distributors than ever before.

Press Release • April 20th, 2005

Revolutionary Low-Profile 4X4 Creates a Buzz at FDIC

Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), is introducing a redesigned four-wheel drive fire rescue vehicle at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 14, 2005.

Press Release • April 19th, 2005

Spartan Chassis Reports Record First Quarter Fire Truck Orders at FDIC

Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), today announced it secured 217 orders for its custom fire truck chassis in the first quarter of 2005. The order intake was the most ever for Spartan in a single quarter and spanned...

Press Release • April 19th, 2005

A Milestone Year for Spartan Chassis at FDIC

2005 marks the 25th year of participation at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the 30th anniversary for Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR). Ironically, in 2005 there are...

Press Release • April 19th, 2005

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