The Fire Service Scoop: Phenix Fire Helmet 9/11 Commemorative Helmet Raises $20,000 for NFFF, Vorbeck Opens New Facility
Updates from around the fire service include a CAL FIRE contract awarded to Rosenbauer America and Burton's Fire, Rely Innovations new portable fire extinguisher line and Phenix Fire Helmets raising $20,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation from a one-of-one 9/11 commemorative fire helmet.
Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:
Vorbeck Materials Opens New Facility
- Vorbeck Materials inaugurated a new 47,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant in Grand Forks, ND, focusing on firefighting foams and other advancements.
Rosenbauer America, Burton's Fire Awarded Expanded CAL FIRE Contract
- CAL FIRE has ordered an additional 30 Rosenbauer Model 34 Type 3 wildland engines, increasing its fleet to 45 units to improve wildfire response in challenging terrains.
Streamlight Releases Portable Scene Light III
- Streamlight's Portable Scene Light III offers up to 10,000 lumens, waterproof design, and a flexible modular system, ideal for fire and emergency services.
Phenix Fire Helmets Raise $20,000 for NFFF With Unique 9/11 Fire Helmet
- A special 9/11 commemorative firefighter helmet by Phenix Technology sold for $20,000 at a charity auction, supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and honoring fallen heroes.
NAFECO Expands Gulf Coast Prescence With Purchase of Bonaventure Fire and Safety
- NAFECO has completed the acquisition of Bonaventure Fire & Safety's Rayne facility, enhancing its fire service and equipment offerings across Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
OneDose, ImageTrend Partnership to Streamline EMS Documentation
- The integration of OneDose with ImageTrend simplifies EMS documentation by automatically transferring structured, NEMSIS-compliant clinical data into the ePCR system.
Rely Innovations Debuts Industrial Portable Fire Extinguisher Line, Rely FX
- The Rely FX series introduces industrial-grade portable fire extinguishers featuring aluminum cylinders for enhanced corrosion resistance, reduced weight and increased durability.
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