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Posted: Aug 7, 2017

Kettering (OH) Council to Vote on $5.6M Fire Station

Kettering City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday on the construction of a new fire station on Dorothy Lane, according to the city’s agenda.
The new fire station, Station 37 will be constructed at 1300 West Dorothy Lane and is part of a multi-phase construction project to build four state-of-the-art fire stations, the agenda item said. The resolution is to allow City Manager Mark Schwieterman to start the bidding process.
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Posted: Aug 7, 2017

Rocky Mount (NC) Fire Apparatus Reunites Old Friends

A longtime friendship between two retired Rocky Mount firefighters led to one of the men going home with a vintage fire engine. Todd Joyner and Alan Booth are former Rocky Mount Fire Department co-workers and have been friends for years.
The pair has shared plenty of stories throughout the years, including one from Joyner about a vintage fire engine — a 1929 American LaFrance Hosewagon — that he had dreamed of owning since his childhood. That dream recently came true ... sort of ... after a chance sighting by a local resident led Booth to buy the engine from the Rocky Mount Shriner’s Club.

Approximately a week ago, local resident Bob Bartosz saw an engine for sale in front of the Rocky Mount Shriner’s Club, not knowing it was the same one that Joyner had ridden as a child. He contacted Joyner and Booth with pictures of the engine and information. Joyner said he did not have the money or space to house the engine, so Booth bought it instead.

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Posted: Aug 7, 2017

Comstock (MI) New Fire Apparatus Built as Memorial to Late Fire Chief

A new fire truck set to hit the streets of West Michigan is now a moving memorial for the late Comstock Fire Chief Ed Switalski.
Pierce Manufacturing posted pictures of the new rig on Facebook this weekend.

Pierce officials said Chief Switalski played a major role in designing the truck around the needs of his department, but he never got the chance to see the truck he designed.

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Posted: Aug 7, 2017

Phenix Technology, Inc. Certifies to New ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard - Firefighter Equipment

Phenix Technology, Inc.

Phenix Technology, Inc., an industry leader in first responder safety helmets and equipment based in Riverside, California, announced its ISO 9001 standard certification renewal from ISO 9001:2008 to the newly revised standard, ISO 9001:2015. The certification process included a rigorous audit of business processes as well as our quality management environment. Phenix Technology, Inc. is one of a small group of companies worldwide to certify to the new standard and one of the first in the fire safety industry.

“The International Organization for Standards (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization … that establishes world-class specifications for products, services, and systems, to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.” – www.iso.org. The standard allows businesses to formally prove they consistently provide products and services that exceed customer and industry requirements. The system is managed through external audits performed by an independent accredited registrar company along with stringent internal audits.

“Our vision at Phenix is to be the most respected name in our industry. We achieve excellence by providing unparalleled products, world-class customer service, and top-quality solutions that earn admiration and genuine trust. We are committed to continuous improvement and quality at the highest level. ISO is one of the many facets of our quality system,” said Angel Sanchez, Jr., Phenix Technology, Inc.’s Director of Global Operations.

In addition to their ISO certification, Phenix Technology, Inc. is focused on maintaining a Lean Six Sigma culture. They recently announced the official Green Belt certification of their Production Manager, who is the fourth person to receive Six Sigma certification. Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects. Lean Six Sigma utilizes a concerted team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and variation.

By achieving the levels of certification in ISO 900:2015 and Six Sigma, the company demonstrates their ability and desire to effectively and efficiently provide a top-quality management system. They are committed to continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.

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Posted: Aug 7, 2017

FoxFury Lighting Solutions LLC., Releases Next Generation Headlamps/Helmet Lights

FoxFury® Lighting Solutions, LLC., a pioneer of innovative lighting solutions, has released a new lineup of Command and Discover Headlamps and Helmet Lights. These rugged and tough lights feature increased lumens, panoramic beams and True to Life™ LED technology.

All headlamps and helmet lights have a rear flashing LED for high visibility (seen up to 1 mile away).

"FoxFury Command and Discover headlamps have helped tens of thousands around the world to work safer and respond faster. We're excited to offer better and brighter panoramic lighting with these new models to deliver a premium lighting experience." said Antonio Cugini, Director of Marketing of FoxFury.

FoxFury Headlamps/Helmet Lights are professional grade lighting tools that provide spot and flood lighting. They are powered by (4) AA batteries (not included). Rechargeable units come with a rechargeable NiMH battery and RC plug adaptor.

A front light bar and rear battery pack evenly distribute the weight of the light from side to side and front to back, which prevents the light from leaning forward or sideways.

When used with a flexible elastic strap (included in some models), these lights can be worn as a headlamp on a ball cap or forehead. When used with the (included) silicone strap, the light grips on to safety helmets, including hard hats. It also can be worn on most traditional and modern style firefighter helmets (including US style firefighter helmets utilizing goggles, visors and Bourkes eye protection).

Adjustable tilt models allow the light bar to be aimed up or down to best illuminate the area and reduce the blinding of others. Different modes adjust light intensity based on what the immediate situation requires.

These Headlamps/Helmet lights are versatile lighting tools for industrial professionals and first responders along with recreational enthusiasts. Get the right lighting tool for the right job. Click Here.

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