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Posted: Oct 21, 2016

FLIR Systems, Inc. Sponsorship to Fund Thermal Cameras for National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

EMMITSBURG, MD – The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is proud to welcome FLIR Systems, Inc., the world leader in thermal imaging, as a Gold Sponsor. The NFFF will direct proceeds from FLIR’s sponsorship to fund programs that honor the fallen, assist their survivors and aid in the prevention of future line-of-duty deaths and injuries by delivering more thermal imaging cameras (TICs) to more firefighters on the line.     

FLIR designs and develops a variety of thermal imaging cameras for firefighters, including handhelds, ladder mounted cameras, and aerial drone kits that allow firefighters to gain a perspective from multiple angles.  With the ability to see in complete darkness and see through smoke, to identify hot spots, to navigate safely, or to remain oriented during response missions and locate and rescue victims easily, FLIR provides a thermal solution to help improve awareness and safety of firefighters.  

The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.  The NFFF also works closely with the fire service to help prevent and reduce line-of- duty deaths and injuries.  

“We are very pleased to have this new partnership with FLIR and appreciate their support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s efforts to keep firefighters safe and reduce line-of-duty deaths,” explained Chief Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of the NFFF.

“FLIR’s mission is to outfit every firefighter with a thermal imaging camera,” said Richard Wexler, marketing director of FLIR Instruments. “Our partnership with the NFFF will allow us to make progress in this mission by equipping more firefighters with thermal imaging cameras, helping them work safer and save more lives. We’re honored by this partnership and look forward to working together with the NFFF to make a difference within the firefighting community.”
 
Visit www.firehero.org to learn how you donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.  To learn more about FLIR and their thermal cameras for firefighters, visit www.flir.com/fire


About the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. The Foundation also works closely with the U.S. Fire Administration to help prevent and reduce line-of-duty deaths and injuries. For more information on the Foundation and its programs visit www.firehero.org. You can help the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation fulfill its mission to honor the fallen, assist their survivors and work to prevent line of duty injuries and deaths by making a donation. Go to www.firehero.org/donate  for details.

About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR's advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, bi

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Posted: Oct 21, 2016

Man and dog escape as flames destroy Federal Way home; heater blamed

A man was able to escape with his life as flames destroyed one home and damaged an adjacent one early Friday in Federal Way. Crews responded to the scene, in the 1600 block of South 333rd Street, at around 3 a.m. after receiving reports that a fire had broken out at the home. When they arrived, the home was completely engulfed in flames.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2016 7:48:49 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Oct 21, 2016

Honeywell FDIC 2017 September Scholarship Recipients Announced

Five firefighters have been selected as the September recipients of the Honeywell FDIC 2017 Scholarship program. They are:



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Posted: Oct 21, 2016

Duluth Fire Department Receives Two Loaner Engines

Duluth, MN -- They're not the typical fire trucks that you're used to seeing responding to fires in Duluth. You may see a yellow fire truck and a red fire engine that has "Dugway Fire Department" on the door.

These are two loaner engines given to the fire department, while Duluth awaits the arrival of two new fire engines from Custom Fire in January.

Two others had to be taken out of service due to repairs.

Fire officials say these two engines are an example of the Department being resourceful and building partnerships.

"They're letting us borrow that one, while we're waiting for their new rigs to come and like I said the red one is through this DOD program we're with so we got it essentially through the Minnesota DNR," said Captain Shawn Krizaj, Duluth Fire Department.

The two loaner engines can carry 500 gallons of water, pump 1250 gallons per minute and carry 4 firefighters.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2016

Vintage Fire Engine 'Taken' From Cocoa (FL)

Cocoa police are on the lookout for what may possibly be a stolen vehicle, but not just your typical garage warmer. This one is an older model 1956 Ford fire engine known by the moniker "Big Job" painted a traditional red, decked with side ladders and an old-time push button siren.

“We can’t find it, it’s just gone,” said Charles Fischer II, a Cocoa realtor who purchased the truck in 2005 for $6,200. The truck was uninsured.

“I bought it for use in parades as a marketing piece and had it stored it at a property on Lemon Street, about a block from City Hall,” Fischer said of the truck marked with a state-issued antique tag.


But sometime last week, as Brevard County struggled through post-Hurricane Matthew cleanup efforts, someone made off with the decommissioned firetruck. Days before, a neighbor living near a property owned by Fischer in the 100 block of Lemon Street was attempting to clean away debris from a fallen tree.

The truck, which was not damaged in the storm, was pushed across the street while the cleanup took place.

Fischer contacted police and called up several area tow truck companies to see if it was mistakenly picked up.

Police were also trying to determine just who would take an old fire engine.

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