The Fire Service Scoop: NVFC's Training Summit, PPE Award Program; Road Rescue Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Fire Service Scoop contains news from around the fire service like Blackline Safety making Canada's Top Growing Companies list, Chesapeake, VA, Fire Department selecting MSA's G1 City Edition SCBA and AwareCA's availability on app stores.

Updates from the fire service industry include Road Rescue celebrating its 50th anniversary, the NVFC opening it Ricochet PPE Award Program application period and Cheyenne, WY, Fire Rescue implementing Culture Shield.

Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:

Blackline Safety Makes List of Canada's Top Growing Companies for Eighth Consecutive Year

  • Blackline Safety has been named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies for the eighth year in a row.

NVFC Opens Ricochet PPE Award Program Application Period

  • The Ricochet PPE Award Program provides five sets of specialized wildland and rescue gear to qualifying United States volunteer fire departments.

Road Rescue Celebrates 50th Anniversary

  • Road Rescue marks 50 years of ambulance design, combining safety, innovation and ergonomic features to support EMS providers across North America.

Chesapeake Fire Department Selects MSA G1 City Edition SCBA

  • Chesapeake Fire Department becomes the first in Virginia to adopt the MSA G1 City Edition SCBA.

NVFC Opens Call for Presentations for 2027 Training Summit

  • The NVFC opens its Call for Presentations for its 2027 Training Summit taking place in Albuquerque, NM, on June 25-26.

AwareCA Available in Apple Apple Store, Google Play

  • AwareCA offers real-time emergency alerts, interactive maps and vital safety information is accessible on iOS and Android devices.

Cheyenne, WY, Fire Rescue Implements Culture Shield

  • Cheyenne Fire Rescue becomes the first United States fire department to utilize Culture Shield, a tool that measures organizational culture.

Coxreels Offering Various Portfolio of Stainless Steel

  • Coxreels offers a variety of stainless steel reel options, including 302/304 and 316 grades, tailored to meet specific corrosion resistance needs.

Dubai Ambulance Unveils Field Support Unit, Multi-Mission Vehicle

  • SANAD, Dubai's off-road, multi-mission vehicle, debuts at EMS World Expo 2026, offering advanced medical care in challenging terrains like mountains and deserts.

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Ryan Baker is a writer and associate editor with prior experiences in online and print production. Ryan is an associate editor for Firehouse with a master's degree in sciences of communication from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He recently completed a year of teaching Intro to Public Speaking at UW-Whitewater, as part of his graduate program. Ryan acquired his bachelor's degree in journalism in 2023 from UW-Whitewater, and operates currently out of Minneapolis, MN. Baker, also writes freelances for the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) in his free time, while also umpiring baseball for various ages across the Twin Cities Metro Area.

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