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Posted: May 4, 2016

Calgary Prepared to Send Fire Apparatus and Staff to Fort McMurray

The City of Calgary is ready to respond with resources if Fort McMurray makes the formal request. Tom Sampson, chief of emergency management, said the nine large municipalities spoke today about what resources they can provide. He said the plan is to cascade those resources through the province as needed, with communities closest to Fort McMurray helping first.
The city has Canada Task Force 2 team members ready to deploy, as well as 911 operators, Calgary Emergency Management Agency members, and animal and bylaw officers.

He added that if displaced residents of Fort McMurray show up in Calgary, the city is prepared to help. Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth said he has been in touch with the chief of Fort McMurray’s fire department and he has offered assistance.

Dongworth said all requests will be coordinated through Alberta Emergency Management Agency. The CFD is prepared to send four fire engines - fully staffed - at a moment’s notice along with two bush buggies, also staffed, and management support staff as well.

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Posted: May 4, 2016

Scott Safety Launches HushAir Connect 7500™ Compressor System

Scott Safety Hushair Connect 7500

Scott Safety, a Tyco business, announced the launch of a suite of new breathing air system products that include the HushAir Connect 7500, RevolveAir Connect and SmartTouch Controller. Based on feedback from the fire service and industry professionals, Scott Safety designed the new compressor system from end-user input who demanded a smarter, simpler to use, cylinder fill station.

“This new compressor system is an industry game-changer,” said Scott Safety Marketing Program Manager Josh Burnheimer. “With the improved safety features and fewer maintenance requirements, we really listened to our customers and gave them what they demanded--a safer, easier to use system.”

The next generation breathing air system utilizes a 7500 psi design to decreases fill times and increase capacity--an industry first! With a simple to operate user interface, HushAir Connect 7500 is safer to use and easier to maintain.

 Key Advancements:

  • Simplicity and ease of use utilizing innovative touchscreen smart controller
  • Speed and efficiency of operation
  • Improved safety with fewer maintenance requirements
  • Lower cost of ownership through its modular design, improved maintenance requirements achieved from a lower RPM compressor
  • Automatic RFID sensing technology utilizing a touch screen interface allows for automatic cylinder fill recording, automating the NFPA 1989 logging requirements
  • Continuous electronic monitoring of system performance, including  voltages, pressures, intakes, output, oil life, filter life, general maintenance and system performance
  • Quietest compressor on the market

Designed from the bottom up, the 7500 psi increases efficiency and allows more cylinder fills per charge. With new automatic RFID sensing technology, the RevolveAir Connect is able to detect and select how to most efficiently fill nearly any SCBA cylinder with minimal user input or training.

The SmartTouch Controller integrates the breathing air compressor, charge station, and storage bottles to achieve seamless automation of the entire breathing air system. New safety features include a suite of on board sensors and diagnostic tools, minimizing the user input by automating nearly all the processes required of the user. The entire system has the ability to monitor and record various facets of operation, including cylinder fill record keeping, equipment status, error detection, and breathing air quality.  Additionally, the system is fully upgradable with its modular design.

For more information, visit www.scottsafety.com.

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Posted: May 4, 2016

Fire in Seattle condo burns across from Pike Place Market

A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the sixth floor of a condominium complex across from Pike Place Market. It was reported around 6:30 a.m. at 2030 Western Avenue. Flames could be seen coming out a window. Firefighters fought the fire from a balcony above the window and had the flames out in a few minutes.
- PUB DATE: 5/4/2016 8:36:16 AM - SOURCE: king 5
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Posted: May 4, 2016

Fire in Seattle condo burns across from Pike Place Market

A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the sixth floor of a condominium complex across from Pike Place Market. It was reported around 6:30 a.m. at 2030 Western Avenue. Flames could be seen coming out a window. Firefighters fought the fire from a balcony above the window and had the flames out in a few minutes.
- PUB DATE: 5/4/2016 8:36:16 AM - SOURCE: king 5
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Posted: May 4, 2016

Former Moses Lake fire chief announces bid for county commissioner

In the wake of Grant County Commissioner Carolann Swartz announcing she will not be seeking a third term, former Moses Lake Fire Department Chief Tom Taylor announced his candidacy for the position. Swartz, who represents District No. 2, made the announcement that she wouldn’t be running for reelection on Thursday, with Taylor announcing his candidacy shortly thereafter on Thursday.
- PUB DATE: 5/4/2016 2:01:21 AM - SOURCE: Columbia Basin Herald
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