Updates from the fire service industry include NAFTD honoring Ken Willette with its Excellene in Fire Training Leadership award, Phenix Technology earning the veteran-owned small business certification and Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service opening a Michigan location. 

Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:

NAFTD Honors Ken Willette with Award for Excellence in Fire Training Leadership

• Ken Willette's 40-year career in fire service education and leadership has earned him the NAFTD Award for Excellence in Fire Training Leadership.

RapidSOS, PulsePoint Foundation Connects 9-1-1 with Life-Saving Resources

• RapidSOS has announced a new integration with the NEAR Registry, providing 9-1-1 telecommunicators instant access to AEDs, naloxone, epinephrine and bleeding-control kits.

Tablet Command to Receive Investment from TPG

• The Rise Funds' investment supports Tablet Command’s mission to improve emergency response through innovative incident management software.

FirstNet Authority to Expand Coverage, Enhance Services

• The FirstNet Authority is adding 220 new cell sites to enhance nationwide public safety coverage, especially in rural and remote areas.

Snap-tite Hose Appoints Three New District Sales Managers

• The addition of Greenlee, Clifford, and Rockey brings over 60 years of combined fire service and industry experience to Snap-tite Hose.

Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification Received by Phenix Technology

• The certification highlights Phenix Technology's longstanding veteran ownership, and positions the company for growth in the federal and military PPE markets.

Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service Obtains New Michigan Location

• Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service has opened a new facility in Livonia, MI, expanding its reach and capacity to support fire departments across Michigan.