IN THE NEWS: Hupke Elevated To R-O-M President
Jeff Hupke was promoted to president of R-O-M Corporation, the Kansas City-based manufacturer of roll-up doors and LED lighting products for the fire service.
FA Volume 16 Issue 1
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Fire Radio Communications: What You Need to Know
Despite the advent of two-way video and data communications, portable and mobile radios remain the critical lifeline for firefighters on the job.
Rescue Tool Blades Are Not Created Equally
Broken hydraulic rescue tool blades continue to be the number one cause of catastrophic tool failures in the field.
Technology And Today’s Fire Apparatus
We have gone a full two years since the release of the 2009 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. Frequently though, we field questions from fire and rescue departments as to how their apparatus will comply with the requirements of the standard.
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INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: BLACKHAWK! Makes Bags For Fire/EMS
BLACKHAWK! Products Group said its P.U.L.S.E. Bag and U.S.A.R Bag make packing up and loading out easier for fire and emergency medical service personnel.
INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: Kochek Creates Holley Transfer Pipe
Kochek introduced the Holley Transfer Pipe for efficiently moving water from dump tanks to drafting tanks.
Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook PDRC
Panasonic Solutions Company introduced a new Toughbook Permanent Display Removable Computer (PDRC), which combines a vehicle-mounted display and full-functioning keyboard for heightened accessibility inside public safety vehicles.
IN THE NEWS: Bullard Promotes Pasch to President/COO
Bullard promoted Eric Pasch to president and chief operating officer, succeeding Rick Miller, who served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the past 12 years.
Apparatus Cabs Need Improvement (A Challenge to the Industry) Part 2
In last month's column, a challenge was made to apparatus manufacturers, component manufacturers and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Apparatus to improve cab entrance and egress.
INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: FoxFury Develops Nomad LED Area Light/Spotlight
The FoxFury Nomad 3,600-lumen dual action LED area light and spotlight weighs 17 pounds and measures 33 inches.
INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: Kussmaul Offers Dual Status Center
Kussmaul introduced the Model 091-189-2-12-3.5D Auto Charge Universal Precision Dual Status Center.
INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: Handheld Introduces Notebook And PDA
Handheld US introduced the new Algiz XRW rugged notebook and the Nautiz X3 rugged handheld PDA.