2:45 A.M. The 14th call of the shift. Fire rages in a multi-story structure. Arriving on the scene, firefighters note several lighted windows of occupied rooms. Moments later,...
Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Hummert of the Maplewood, MO, Fire Department was shot and killed by a sniper who ultimately took his own life at the scene of a pickup truck fire.
Built with a new, contemporary chassis, G-XCEL utilizes many of Globe’s design features including a free-hanging patented throat tab, ergonomically curved sleeves with telescoping...
Slicker, lower friction properties of Glide Thermal Liners from Safety Components add enhanced freedom of movement and more comfort to turnout gear. Glide is reinforced with high...
DRIFIRE FR Apparel from MSA Paraclete offers flight suit and combat apparel in traditional design for durability, comfort, and performance. The fabric’s antimicrobial properties...
To commemorate the fallen firefighters from 9/11/01, Phenix Fire Helmets will be producing a limited-edition TL2 that will be on sale until the end of 2011. It plans to be a collectible...
Honeywell’s PRO Series 4200 weighs less than five pounds. It protects like rubber, wears like leather, and feels like a sneaker. The end product is the lightest fireboot the company...
Fire Soaps introduces Fire Wash, a detergent for cleaning any outer shell, thermal liner and moisture-barrier combination. Designed for use with all PPE ensembles, it is packaged...
The FDXL-100 Red Leather Fire Boot provides the protection of a leather fire boot with the comfort of an athletic shoe. With an orthotic engineered sock liner, Multi-Density Footbed...
When you try on the Crossbow®, you'll discover it's unlike any other ballistic eyeshield. Experience the Tri-Tech Fit™ frame that achieves an amazing universal fit with...
HOWARD COUNTY, MD, APRIL 30, 2011 – A carbon monoxide leak in an occupied hotel required several occupants to be checked by EMS. A racetrack had scheduled a fireworks show to ...
HURST JAWS OF LIFE has introduced the S 311E cutter, a sidekick to the bigger S 700E. The new cutter features a unique combination of brute cutting strength, large blade opening...
CONTINENTAL GIRBAU INC. has released the highly programmable Logi Pro Control, now available on the 20-pound capacity E-Series washers and the complete line-up of M-Series washer...
KME has introduced the Predator chassis family, featured in rescue pumper, aerial and rescue configurations. The chassis are available in 4x2, 6x6 and all-wheel-drive configurations...
MSA has announced that Galaxy Automated Test System quick-start, two-sided, color-printed cards are now included with every shipment of the system. New users in particular will...
HALE has introduced the CBP Quik Kit, a fire suppression package built around a high-volume CBP attack/booster pump. The kit is designed for applications such as tanker-pumpers...
CUTTERS EDGE has introduced the CE2172 MULTI-CUT fire-rescue saw. The CE2172 offers 10% more horsepower, is more fuel efficient and emits fewer emissions. It is available with...
INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 in Frederick, MD, has taken delivery of a Seagrave Marauder II custom pumper equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, Allison 4000EVS transmission...
THE LAURENCE HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT in Old Bridge, NJ, has placed in service a Toyne rescue pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. Components include 425-HP Cummins ISL engine...
THE ARDSLEY, NY, FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Smeal 105-foot aerial built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis powered by a 525-hp Caterpillar C-13 engine. Features include...
THE CITY OF UNION, SC, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME 102-foot rearmount AerialCat platform built on a KME Predator MFD chassis. The unit features a 475-hp Maxxforce...
THE U.S. ARMY GARRISON HUMPHREYS Fire and Emergency Services unit in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, has taken delivery of a BullEx 27-foot fire safety trailer customized to feature ...
THE BROOKSIDE FIRE COMPANY in Mendham Township, NJ, has taken delivery of a Pierce Velocity PUC apparatus equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, 1,500-gpm pump, 750-gallon...
BEACHWOOD, OH, FIRE & RESCUE has taken delivery of an E-ONE HP 78 aerial. The unit features an E-ONE 78-foot ToughTruss extruded-aluminum ladder that exceeds NFPA’s 1901 requirements...
THE LANCASTER, NH, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Rosenbauer Viper 75-foot aerial built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis. Components include a 400-hp Cummins engine, Allison...
Over the past two decades, carbon monoxide (CO) has gained attention as a hazard to the public. Most firefighters associate CO with routine runs, as carbon monoxide detector activations...