The Fire Service Scoop: NVFC Giveaway, Blackline Safety Helps at Winter Olympics
Updates from around the fire service include Tablet Command and Watch Duty parterning, along with LION and Decontex integrating to help with LION TotalCare.
Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:
Italian Fire Brigade Chose Blackline Safety to Help with Winter Olympics
- The 2026 Winter Olympics featured state-of-the-art safety measures used by the Italian Fire Brigade, including Blackline Safety's connected gas and radiation detection devices.
- This new integration connects field operations with public information, helping agencies share verified updates faster during rapidly evolving emergencies.
LION and Decontex Holdings Partnership to Advance LION TotalCare
- The combination of LION's new partnership and SuperCritical CO2 technology will bring more fire departments through LION TotalCare locations.
Coxreels Features Line of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Hose Reels
- Engineered for durability and safety, Coxreels' DEF hose reels incorporate industry-proven materials like stainless steel and Viton seals.
NVFC's MSA Globe Gear Giveaway Applications Open
- The 2026 NVFC MSA Globe Gear Giveaway, now open for applications, provides volunteer fire departments that are in need with turnout gear and helmets, continuing a 15-year tradition of support.
Circul-Air Acquires CitroSqueeze to Enhance Firefighter PPE Safety
- Circul-Air's acquisition of CitroSqueeze, a trusted detergent for firefighter PPE, enhances their ecosystem ensuring better protection for firefighters.
3M Scott Fire & Safety SCBAs Achieve NFPA 1970, 2025 Certifications
- The 3M Scott Air-Pak XD and X3 Pro SCBA models have achieved NFPA 1970, 2025 Edition certification.
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