With cooler, rainy weather bolstering their weekend efforts, firefighters have nearly finished containing two Western Washington wildfires. The Proctor Creek fire, near Gold Bar, has burned 352 acres and is now 90 percent contained. The Hot Shot fire near Oso, which was initially thought to be much larger, burned 67 acres, and firefighters have it about 50 percent contained.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 1:59:57 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

With cooler, rainy weather bolstering their weekend efforts, firefighters have nearly finished containing two Western Washington wildfires. The Proctor Creek fire, near Gold Bar, has burned 352 acres and is now 90 percent contained. The Hot Shot fire near Oso, which was initially thought to be much larger, burned 67 acres, and firefighters have it about 50 percent contained.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 1:59:57 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

H.O. Bostrom Company, Inc. is one of three statewide recipients of the 2016 Governor’s Export Achievement Award, which recognizes their success in global business development.

The awards honor businesses that have achieved significant growth or implemented innovative strategies in exporting. Nominees were evaluated on measurable export growth, innovation and contributions to the state’s overall economy and trade development.

“These three businesses exemplify the type of success that many Wisconsin businesses are achieving by entering or expanding in overseas markets,” said Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. “With 95 percent of the world’s population located outside of the United States, exporting provides tremendous opportunities for Wisconsin companies of all industries and all sizes.”

In 65 countries spanning five continents, H.O. Bostrom provides seating solutions for vehicles and equipment in industries such as fire (FireFighter™ brand), marine (SeaPost™ brand), construction, transportation and other niche markets. By offering complete design, engineering, fabrication and assembly of seating systems and components, the company offers customers the advantage of single sourcing all of their seating requirements. In 2016, H.O. Bostrom celebrates its 70th year as a family-owned and -operated business.

“Receiving this award is a testament to our company’s dedication to innovative product designs, high quality and exceptional customer care,” said Paul Bostrom, vice president of sales and marketing. “Customers throughout the world trust us and rely on our products, which are all made by a third-generation, family-owned business with talented and dedicated employees right here in Wisconsin. We would like to express gratitude to the various Wisconsin organizations as well such as WEDC and WMEP for their support in helping us capitalize on exporting opportunities.”

www.hobostrom.com

Indianapolis, IN—Carson Sirens is proud to introduce the updated SC-407-20 14 Enforcer full featured light control siren. This faithful standard received a face lift and some internal updating to make it as competitive as the rest of the stable of rugged and reliable sirens Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc. has become known to manufacture. Traditional rotary switch siren control knob and rocker switches with the 20-amp circuits for primary light control make this unit an easy choice for the economical buyer in need of a light control siren. It features new blue LED backlighting for operator visibility at nighttime.

Other features include:

• • 100/200 watt amplifier with 140 amps of light control
• • Lever/slide switch with 20 amps capacity per switch and 80 amps total capacity
• • On/Off power switch and 4- position rotary switch for “Wail, Yelp, Standby and
• • Radio”
• • PA override with noise canceling microphone
• • 2 Momentary push buttons for Manual/Phaser override and Air Horn override
• • Separate Radio and PA volume controls on the face of the unit
• • Blue LED backlighting for nighttime visibility
• • Horn Ring Cycler2 (HRC2) for hands free siren control for pursuit and rescue
• • situations
• • Siren Cutout disables the siren tone when exiting the vehicle with momentary
• • option
• • Momentary tones (Horn & Manual) available while in Cutout
• • Internally fused to protect siren
• • DIP switch programmable options
• • Detachable plug connector with screw down terminals for the siren
• • 10-16 AWG leads for the lever/slide switch and auxiliary switch light control
• • inputs and outputs
• • Mounting bracket for the siren and PA microphone
• • Instant On option
• • Automatic Park Kill
• • 5 year no-hassle warranty
• • Meets SAEJ1849, California Title 13

For more information, visit www.carsonsirens.com.