A new study by the Fire Protection Research Foundation highlights positive opinions of home fire sprinklers by homeowners and most government officials in U.S. states required to fire sprinkler new homes. The new report, “Stakeholder Perceptions of Home Fire Sprinklers,” analyzes the opinions of three groups—government officials, homeowners, and water purveyors—following the passage of statewide requirements for home fire sprinklers.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fire Protection Association

Firefighters and one other person trapped in a mountain fire in Church Hill Tuesday night were reported to be in a safe location. According to Church Hill dispatch, the call about the fire between Mountain View Road and Laurel Run Park Road came in around 7 p.m. Firefighters with Carters Valley and Goshen Valley fire departments were trapped in the fire and two officers were called to the scene.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVLT Local 8 Now

Peotone (IL) Fire Protection District tanker-pumper. Smeal S-600 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,500-gallon tank.

Veteran firefighter, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Frank Shasky is retiring from the City of Bothell today, Nov. 8. He has served at the City nearly 30 years. “Frank set aside personal vacation plans to help manage the response and recovery from the Main Street Fire this summer and I’m very proud of him,” said Bob Jean, Interim City Manager.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2016 3:38:40 PM - SOURCE: Bothell, WA

 

LION and a hand-selected group of LION Dealer Sales Representatives have completed the Professional Development Program offered at LION University. We are proud to announce the following graduates:

 

Brian Blinn - LION

Tom Dillon - C&S Specialty, Inc.

Robert Gonzales - Municipal Equipment Company, LLC

Michael Greever - LION

John Mullin - Mid America Fire & Safety

Jo Ellen Pavoni - Apollo Fire Equipment Company

Lorraine Reibert - LION

Bruno Santos - C&S Specialty, Inc.

Sean Siemon - SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment

Allen Strickland - Municipal Equipment Company, LLC

Austin Surprenant - Apollo Fire Equipment Company

Brian Topp - 5 Alarm Fire and Safety Equipment

 

LION Announces LION University Graduates

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