Whelen Engineering announced that its Firehouse Siren Series is Listed to applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UL’s standards are recognized globally as crucial indicators of product reliability and safety.

The UL Listing allows the Firehouse Series to meet stringent city and town enforcement codes for the installation of any electronics assembly cabinet inside of a building. While some local authorities only require a UL Listing for components, others require a UL Listing for the entire operating system.

The battery operated Firehouse Siren Series system consists of a speaker assembly and electronics cabinet. It provides an economical alternative for powerful omnidirectional tone warning without compromising quality.

Available with one to four speaker cells, all models include a speaker array, electronics cabinet, pole top bracket, and 50' cabling, all assembled and tested before shipping.

Firehouse Siren Series systems feature field-serviceable 400-watt EZ-PULL^™ speaker drivers and local control push-buttons. Models have six standard public warning tones - Wail, Whoop, Attack, Hi-Lo, Alert, Airhorn.

For more information on the Firehouse Siren Series, visit www.whelen.com/firehousesirens.

Emergency Reporting, a leading provider of Fire & EMS records management software headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, is pleased to announce the release of its InspectER™ software, designed to provide access to critical data anytime, regardless of connectivity, during inspections. For fire inspectors, this means doing the inspection only once. For fire marshals and operations personnel, it means sharing data rather than using two different products that don’t sync. This affordable app is available now from iTunes, Google Play, and Windows Store.  

“We continually provide customers with the latest capabilities in the Fire & EMS software that runs their entire agency or department. InspectER™ is the latest product upgrade to further increase inspection efficiency, productivity and safety – for both fire department personnel and their constituents – as well as increase the efficiency of managing personnel workloads, which is normally very time-consuming,” said Executive Director Ed O’Neill.

InspectER™ features include:

• Access occupancy and building information in the field, 24/7, whether online or not
• Synchronize your data quickly (minutes vs. days)
• Capture photos for each inspection observation
• Read or edit occupancy and building information while conducting or reviewing inspections
• Conduct custom inspection activities on your mobile tablet device just like you can when online

“More than 100,000 users around the world routinely vote on the products and services they need most and this is another example of one we were happy to provide,” said O’Neill.

“Products that work well in the field are a requirement for our customers,” said O’Neill. “We pride ourselves on having the best customer support team in the industry but our customers generally don’t need them. The same is true for InspectER™ – it’s highly intuitive,” he continued.

To inquire about InspectER™or other Emergency Reporting products or services, e-mail sales(at)emergencyreporting(dot)com or call 844-752-6066 opt. 2.

About Emergency Reporting
Emergency Reporting is a privately held Washington State corporation specializing in secure, Cloud-based reporting and records management software solutions for Fire & EMS agencies of all sizes, DoD/military branches worldwide, and large entities with self-contained Fire & EMS services like NASA, nuclear power plants, hospitals and oil refineries. With more than 100,000 users around the globe, Emergency Reporting is considered the most trusted and easy-to-use provider of Fire & EMS reporting management software.

For more information, see http://www.emergencyreporting.com.

Firefighters and an excavation company rescued a horse that had fallen into a sinkhole in Cle Elum, Wash., Tuesday. The horse, named Copper, was found stuck in the hole on Brook Lane.Ladders and plywood were placed on one side of the hole to keep dirt and rocks from falling on Copper, Lt. Crystal Campbell with Kittitas County Fire said.
- PUB DATE: 4/12/2017 8:31:51 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News

Pierce Manufacturing will display a greatly expanded portfolio of its Pierce® Ascendant® aerial apparatus – including several never-before-seen configurations – at FDIC International.

APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, will display a greatly expanded portfolio of Pierce® Ascendant® 107-foot aerial apparatus—including several never-before-seen configurations—at Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS) on April 27-29, 2017, during FDIC International 2017. In addition, the Oshkosh® Striker® 8x8 aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle and the Oshkosh Defense joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) will be on display.

Pierce maintains its central core location at the entrance of LOS (booth #8807) where it will hold a presentation on Thursday, April 27 at 12:00 pm (EDT) to introduce the vehicles and technologies on display. Then, on Friday, April 28th at 1:00 pm (EDT), the Pierce booth will host an introductory event for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb that will begin at 1:30 pm.

“The Pierce Ascendant 107-foot device is the most popular new aerial in our company’s history, and we’re excited to add its versatility to an entire class of aerials,” said Matt McLeish, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Pierce Manufacturing. “Moreover, with Oshkosh Corporation celebrating its 100th Anniversary, we feel it’s only fitting to include two stellar vehicles that personify why Oshkosh products are recognized around the world for quality, durability and innovation.”

The much-anticipated Oshkosh Striker 8x8 aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle is making its world debut at FDIC. Powered by a pair of rear-mounted engines generating a massive 1,540 hp, the Oshkosh Striker 8x8 is the most powerful and capable ARFF vehicle in the company’s history. Alongside the Striker will be the Oshkosh Defense JLTV, the next-generation in light tactical wheeled vehicles. The JLTV offers an unprecedented combination of protection, mobility and transportability. The JLTV contract was awarded to Oshkosh in August 2015 and will replace a large portion of the U.S. military’s aging uparmored HMMWV fleet.

Friday’s NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb introductory event will include a major donation by Pierce’s Jeff Trelka, who was the first place winner at Oshkosh Corporation’s “Oshkosh Excellence Awards,” an employee program that encourages continuous improvement activities to benefit Oshkosh team members, customers and the environment. Winning teams of this program are awarded money that is then given to the charity of the team’s choice.

“Last year’s crowd for the NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was passionate,” McLeish recalled, “and the entire ceremony and climb was inspiring. We encourage everyone to be on hand to show their support.”

A second Pierce booth, showcasing four commercial chassis-based apparatus, will be located at booth #5647 in the Indianapolis Convention Center. Additional apparatus will be on display outdoors between the convention center and stadium.

For more information, visit www.piercemfg.com.

The closure of State Route 530 near Oso is impacting neighbors who need and receive medical care in Darrington. “It’s very difficult,” said Emily Acosta who is being treated for cancer. Acosta travels to Everett often to receive treatment for liver cancer. But, what is normally an hour and fifteen minute drive, on Tuesday turned into more than two and half hours.
- PUB DATE: 4/12/2017 3:30:34 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000