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Posted: Jul 28, 2016

New Burton (SC) Fire Apparatus Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter

The Burton Fire District has purchased a new fire truck that will be dedicated to Burton firefighter Stuart Hardy. Hardy died on September 24, 2015 after falling ill while on duty. The district said they wanted to memorialize Hardy and the lasting impact he had on the Burton Fire District.
"It allows us to keep in the forefront of our memory what he stood for, what he was all about, his enthusiasm and love for the job, his desire to do the job and do it right. It enables us to keep going on some dark days and some long days, and also instill in our newer firefighters, set the tone for them as to what we expect," said Daniel Byrne of the Burton Fire District.

The new truck cost just over $600,000. It will replace an aging truck that is now 14 years old.

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Posted: Jul 28, 2016

Tyco's Attic Sprinklers Provide Superior Fire Protection

LANSDALE, Pa., USA (July 28, 2016) – For more than 20 years, Tyco Fire Protection Products, a division of Tyco (NYSE: TYC) and a global leader in fire suppression technologies, has been leading the way in attic fire protection. Tyco Attic Sprinklers boast extensive fire testing for sloped combustible concealed spaces.

Fire protection in spaces, such as attics, presents unique challenges. The configuration of most attics can cause narrow heat channeling in the event of a fire. In addition, heat traveling up the steeply slope of a ceiling may not activate the right sprinklers. Sprinkler systems need to be designed in such a way where these areas are effectively protected with regard to methods and materials of construction. Tyco®’s Specific Application Attic Sprinklers provide such a design.

Tyco®’s Specific Application Attic Sprinklers provide superior fire protection and address the challenges that roofline and attic spaces can provide. They have undergone the most extensive fire testing ever performed for sloped attic spaces and are UL Listed with their specific application guidelines for use as special sprinklers as defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

In addition, Tyco®’s Specific Application Attic Sprinklers provide a significant cost savings by minimizing costs associated with material and installation labor for standard spray sprinklers and allowing for the use of CPVC in attics.

Tyco®’s Specific Application Attic Sprinklers are the first sprinklers to be:

  • Listed for extended coverage in combustible construction
  • Full-scale fire tested in both wet and dry system scenarios
  • Full-scale tested for use in wood truss construction
  • Listed for specific roof slopes

“An important aspect of the Specific Application Attic Sprinkler technology is the reduction in system volume,” said Robert Cordell, Global Product Manager at Tyco Fire Protection Products. “The design allows for better fire protection while having to install fewer sprinklers and branch lines which, in most cases, reduces the cost of installation.”

The Tyco® Model BB (Back to Back), SD (Single Directional), HIP, and AP (Attic Plus) “Specific Application Sprinklers For Protecting Attics” are fire sprinklers for combustible and non-combustible sloped attic spaces. The Model BB, SD, and HIP are Specific Application Attic Sprinklers. The Model AP, however, is a Specific Application Combustible Concealed Space Sprinkler having specific application criteria for its use with the Model BB, SD, and HIP in attic spaces.

Tyco® Model AP (Attic Plus), BB (Back to Back), HIP and SD (Single Directional)

Sprinkler spray pattern

For additional information regarding Tyco’s Peak™ Performance Attic Sprinklers, please visit
http://www.tyco-fire.com/index.php?P=detailprod&S=6100.

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Posted: Jul 28, 2016

Serial arsonist arrested in Spokane

The person responsible for setting fire to the Redemption Church and Molly's Restaurant in downtown Spokane was arrested on Wednesday. Donald Hayward, 56, was arrested on Wednesday when surveillance video of a recent dumpster fire at 224 South Lincoln captured him in the act. Spokane Fire Investigators were able to identify Hayward through the video evidence, and took him into custody on Wednesday morning.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2016 11:07:23 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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Posted: Jul 28, 2016

New Rescue Truck for Jackson Volunteer Firefighters

The Jackson Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a new service rescue truck, replacing the department's 1987 model. The truck, manufactured by Ferrara Fire Apparatus of Holden, cost $155,000. It was funded through a structure tax the Jackson Fire Department receives from East Feliciana Parish, according to Assistant Volunteer Fire Chief Cheryl Scott.

"We saved for a few years to pay for this truck, salvaging equipment from the previous truck," Volunteer Fire Chief Richard Dudley said.

The truck is equipped with medical supplies, self-containing breathing apparatus, ladders, pike poles and the Jaws of Life, a tool used to extricate passengers from vehicles following a collision.

"The community of Jackson should feel a lot safer with this new truck in use," said Dudley. "Our volunteer firefighters have been working hard for years to bring this kind of truck to the department and to the community. It's been a long time coming and will assist them well in performing their firefighter duties."

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Posted: Jul 28, 2016

Van Buren Fire Department Receives New Ladder Truck

VAN BUREN (KFSM) - One local fire department has recently undergone several major changes. It all started at the beginning of July when they hired a new fire chief. Now, the Van Buren Fire Department is welcoming another new addition to Fire Station Number 4 -- a new ladder truck with a 105-foot ladder.

"With having the extra 30 feet it will help put out fires at hotels," said Fire Chief Tim Arnold.

In the event of an emergency, firefighters can set up the ladder truck and start battling the flames in just  minutes.

The new truck is capable of saving more lives as well as keeping firefighters safe.

"Its bigger and has more pumping capacity," Arnold said.

Although response times won't be any different, each call will have three pumpers and a ladder truck responding. Arnold said  this is an overall better truck for them to use.

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