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Firefighters from around the country will be at Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge; this is a physical endurance competition to promote fitness within the firefighter community. This is a unique and great event for the entire family to come and enjoy! (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 We are proud to announce the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge will be coming to the area in a few weeks. The event is being offered to promote the physical fitness of...
The Halligan Bar Tool is one of the most popular and vital tools in a firefighter's arsenal; the new Maximus Fire Tool now takes the features and benefits of the Halligan Bar to the next level. All Hands Fire Equipment is announcing the launch of the new tool and are exclusively taking pre-orders on a first come, first served basis. (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 The Maximus Fire Tool is the next generation Halligan forcible entry bar and is ready for its debut into the fire rescue service....
Firefighters from around the country will be in Niagara Falls, NY to compete in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge; this is a physical endurance competition to promote fitness within the firefighter community. This is a unique and great event for the entire family to come and enjoy. (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 We are proud to announce the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge will be coming to the area in a few weeks. The event is being offered to promote the physical fitness of firefighters,...
Third Annual Excellence Award Presentation at 25th National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and MedicAlert Foundation recognized the innovation and leadership of three fire departments with the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award at the 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner tonight at the Washington Hilton. The honorees were the Snohomish County Fire Protection District #1...
Each year nearly half of all firefighter deaths are caused by heart attacks1 WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart attacks are the leading cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities, with more than half of all firefighter fatalities attributed to them.[1] In an effort to change this alarming statistic, Cardioviva(TM) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up to educate fire service and emergency medical technician (EMT) volunteers about the dangers of high...
Firefighters from around the country will be there to compete in this physical endurance competition to promote fitness within the firefighter community. This is a unique and great event for the entire family to come and enjoy! (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 We are proud to announce the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge will be coming to the area in a few weeks. The event is being offered to promote the physical fitness of firefighters, and will be part of the 20-plus Challenge tour to be held...
FoxFury Lighting Solutions unveiled the SideSlide C-clamp flashlight and helmet light at FDIC 2013 firefighter conference in Indianapolis. This 140 lumen light features a unique lock and C-clamp system that securely attaches this flashlight to firefighter helmets and hard hats. Vista, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 FoxFury Lighting Solutions unveiled the SideSlide C-Clamp flashlight and helmet light at the FDIC 2013 firefighter conference in Indianapolis. This 140 lumen LED light features a...
The new Eagle Hook fire tool has just been released and has now been added to the wide variety of innovative fire tools available for firefighters at All Hands Fire Equipment. Neptune, NJ (PRWEB) April 29, 2013 Firefighters use a wide variety of fire tools to carry out their mission of saving life and property from the threat of fire. These tools include power saws, flashlights, ventilation fans, fire hose, rope, nozzles and other dynamic fire equipment. Firefighters also commonly use...
MSA Launches New Marketing Campaign Designed to "Connect" with Firefighters INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fighting fires is not for the faint of heart. But for those who answer "the call," they become part of a family known for its selflessness, bravery and commitment to leaving no person behind. That's exactly the message global safety equipment manufacturer MSA (NYSE: MSA) intends to convey through a new marketing campaign created to recognize the spirit of camaraderie...
As firefighting organizations gear up for a long fire season after a dry winter, property owners need to keep their guard up LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring and summer the services of George Saadian's Fire Protection Group, Inc. might be more needed than ever. News reports are detailing how the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is adding to its roster of firefighters in preparations for an expected heavier than usual season of brush and...
