Industry News

  • Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Acquires Ambulance Manufacturer SJC Industries

    Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a leading $1 billion sales producer of specialty vehicles to the Fire & Emergency, Commercial & Industrial and Recreational Vehicles markets worldwide,  announced that it has purchased ambulance manufacturer SJC...

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • FDNY Recognizes Seagrave For Support During Superstorm Sandy

    The Fire Department of New York City (“FDNY”) recognized Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC for their dedication and support provided during the recent tragic events following Superstorm Sandy. The award was presented by Mark Aronberg, Assistant...

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • Cardioviva, NVFC Partner to Educate Responders on Dangers of High Cholesterol

    Heart attacks are the leading cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities, with more than half of all firefighter fatalities attributed to them. In an effort to change this alarming statistic, Cardioviva and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC...

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • Pump Maintenance Made Easier by Waterous ACCESS System

    Waterous is always trying to make it easier to service our products. With that in mind, Waterous developed the ACCESS Pump Module. By having a hinged top of the module, access from the top to service or perform maintenance to the module is possible...

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • Waterous Offers New Slide-In Modular CAFSystem

    The new Slide-In Modular CAFSystem models 100-50-OS and 200-100-OS by Waterous are designed and constructed to discharge water, foam solution or compressed air foam. To further enhance the 100-50-OS and 200-100-OS models, the Waterous ONE STEP...

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • ONE STEP CAFSystem by Waterous Causes Buzz

    One of the most anticipated items at FDIC this year was the ONE STEP CAFSystem by Waterous. When talking to visitors about the ONE STEP CAFSystem, all were impressed at the ease of which the system is operated. By selecting an icon on the 7-inch...

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • Streamlight Adds New, High-Performance Light to ProPolymer Family

        EAGLEVILLE, PA, – Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the 4AA ProPolymax, the brightest addition to Streamlight’s ProPolymer family. Delivering 300 lumens...

    Press Release • May 13th, 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

  • 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