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Posted: May 26, 2021

INNOMOTIVE Solutions Group Acquires Fire and Marine (FMI)

INNOMOTIVE Solutions Group (ISG), parent company of AMDOR, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fire and Marine, Incorporated (FMI) of Springfield, Ohio.

Founded in 2007, FMI delivers fully customized compartment management solutions and contract manufactured components for fire apparatus and emergency response vehicles. The FMI team has developed strong relationships with OEMs, municipalities, and first responders across the U.S. FMI will run as a stand-alone entity operated by founders Terry Albert, Dennis Summers, and Daryl Summers.

FMI’s recently expanded 100,000 square foot facility will see significant investments from ISG involving new hires, information technology, administration, and the full support of AMDOR’s dedicated U.S. and Canadian Sales and Marketing team. The co-founders of FMI have wrapped up their thoughts on the deal in one word: “Epic!”

ISG has always prided itself on delivering products designed by engineers, not accountants. FMI’s philosophy and people-first culture are powerful additions to our integrated product lines. The team at FMI is a great match for our organizational mission, business environment, and ongoing commitment to creating safer vehicle access solutions.

“I want to thank and welcome the entire FMI team. The combination of our two organizations further strengthens our pursuit to be known as the best design partner and engineered access solutions manufacturer to specialized vehicle markets.” Bruce Whitehouse, President, INNOMOTIVE Solutions Group.

INNOMOTIVE Solutions Group, Amdor, and FMI serve the fire industry, trucking industry, and other transit/OEM industries requiring custom solutions for doors, compartments, LED lighting, and other specialized access solutions designed for optimal performance and end-user safety.

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Posted: May 26, 2021

Photo of the Day: May 26, 2021

Spartan ER—Houston (TX) Fire Department pumpers (4). Metro Star EMFD cabs and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engines; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps; Pro Poly 500-gallon polypropylene water tanks; TFT Hurricane deck guns. Dealer: Craig Russell, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Houston, TX.

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Posted: May 26, 2021

Noonchester named Grant County Fire District 8 chief

Joe Noonchester has been selected as the new chief of Grant County Fire District 8 and will take over the job July 1. Noonchester will replace David Patterson, who retired April 26, after 12 years with the department, five years as chief. Barbara Davis, business manager for GCFD8, said Noonchester has about 20 years experience in firefighting.
- PUB DATE: 5/26/2021 1:11:32 AM - SOURCE: Columbia Basin Herald
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Posted: May 26, 2021

1 confirmed dead after firefighting helicopter crashes during training exercise in Florida, officials say

VIDEO: A firefighting helicopter crashed into a marsh near Leesburg Airport in during a training exercise around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The Leesburg Police Department said the four people on board were from a company called Firehawk Helicopters, a fire suppression company.
- PUB DATE: 5/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WESH-TV NBC 2 Orlando
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Posted: May 26, 2021

First responders prevented injuries after Kansas tornado sirens failed, official says

VIDEO: The first responders who warned Selden residents after sirens failed during Monday’s tornado saved lives, an official said Tuesday. A power outage caused the city’s sirens to fail just moments before the tornado hit town. Sheridan County Fire Department Capt. Micah Goscha and two other volunteer firefighters acted as the backup warning, driving around town in two fire trucks and using the PA system and sirens to tell people to take shelter.
- PUB DATE: 5/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Wichita Eagle
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