Eight years ago, the results of a study validated what many business and county leaders already believed to be true: Consolidating the 13 fire departments in Volusia into one large operation could save taxpayers millions and provide a higher level of service in the long run. Government-minded leaders with the Halifax Civic League were so encouraged by what the study showed they hoped a change was soon on the horizon.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Daytona Beach News-Journal

The city and San Antonio’s firefighters union have agreed to continue contract negotiations with assistance from a mediator, avoiding arbitration for now. The two sides will meet April 17 and April 18 with former Texas Supreme Court Justice Deborah Hankinson, who presided over court-ordered mediation between the two sides in 2017.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: San Antonio Express-News

One of many rigs assisting FDIC at H.O.T. evoultions.

At FDIC International 2019, Darley will have a wide variety of pumps on display from its popular Darley Davey mounted on the new Polaris PRO–XD up to 6,000 gpm industrial pumps. The company’s Flaim Trainer virtual reality firefighting training system might be a popular stop at the show. Darley has partnered with FLAIM Systems, an Australian-based VR company, to bring next-generation training solutions to first responders. Darley debuted its flagship product ,FLAIM Trainer™, to the North American market at the 2018 FDIC. FLAIM Trainer™ is a firefighter training simulator that provides an immersive virtual reality environment combined with realistic scenarios, patented haptics feedback system, heated PPE, and industry standard equipment, to provide a unique training experience.

The company will also have other products including “Clean Cab” solutions, safe water boxes, and a new low-price Odin CAFS: the Hornet. Darley’s CAFS demo truck features a Ford F550 with a Darley PSMC 1500/120-cfm CAFS.

The ODIN Hornet™ is the latest product in Darley’s CAFS line. This compact, lightweight, low-cost CAFS can deliver 80 gpm and 40 cfm at 100 psi.

Paul Darley, president and CEO of W.S. Darley & Co. offers this advice to firefighters who haven’t experienced the exhibit floor of FDIC International before: “Be sure to walk the show floor slowly and engage with the exhibitors. If you’re considering new equipment, don’t be shy about letting them know that you’re in the market. Some of the new innovative new products can be found in the smaller 10 x 10 booths, but don’t pass up the bigger booths like Darley. We’d love to have you stop by our booth (3721)."

At FDIC International 2019, SVI Trucks returns with another “must-see” tandem-axle heavy rescue. This year, SVI will showcase Beaver Lane (NC) Fire-Rescue’s 26-foot truck, featuring a Resolve Specialty Space Saver SCBA filling station, a Command Light CL Series eight-head tower and OnScene Solutions cargo slides with compartment lighting. For a sneak peek, visit bit.ly/beaver-lane-1054.

According to SVI’s Bob Sorensen, “It’s always fun to look at the biggest, baddest trucks but, don’t forget to pay attention to the small stuff, too. Rescues come down to the equipment used day in and day out, and sometimes that small equipment isn’t as exciting as a new, shiny apparatus. But in the end, it’s about getting the job done, so browse the show with that in mind. Think about your department’s challenges and use the FDIC show floor to look for solutions.”

SVI Trucks will be at Booth 3311.