SAN DIEGO, CA—TargetSolutions, a provider of online training for public safety agencies, has secured accreditation for firefighter training in three new states. Firefighters in Minnesota, Kentucky, and Missouri can now complete various portions of their state-mandated training using the industry’s leading online training management system.

These approvals give TargetSolutions 11 states that accept its online firefighter courses for recertification, with others in the approval process, as well as 50 states that permit utilization for EMS continuing education. The 11 states that currently accept TargetSolutions for online fire training are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. 

“Throughout 2015, we have been working with various governing bodies to ensure TargetSolutions’ online training courses for firefighters are approved for continuing education,” said TargetSolutions’ Content and Compliance Manager Lauren Crosby. 

“We are excited each agency in these states has reviewed our content and determined we are delivering the type of quality training material firefighters need to stay safe and effective. We look forward to securing even more approvals in other states in the various industries we serve.”

TargetSolutions offers more than 1,000 online training courses, with more than 250 hours of accredited continuing education for Fire and EMS. The catalog features more than 60 hours of courses written to the NFPA’s codes and standards, including titles for NFPA 1001, NFPA 1021, NFPA 1403, NFPA 1584, and NFPA 1500 Series.

“TargetSolutions has been providing emergency responders with online training since 1999,” said TargetSolutions’ Director of Content Jeremy Lynch. “Over the years we have worked hard to create a comprehensive catalog that is regularly updated and features engaging, dynamic content.”

Here is a breakdown of what each state has decided in regards to TargetSolutions’ online training catalog: 

Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education: Approved 70 hours of training. Career firefighters in Minnesota, who need 72 hours of continuing education every three years, can now meet 100 percent of their recertification requirements with TargetSolutions.

Kentucky Fire Commission: Approved 81.5 hours of training. Firefighters in Kentucky can now choose from TargetSolutions' library of training to meet 25 percent of their recertification requirements. Career firefighters in Kentucky need 100 hours annually to meet Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Inspector and Fire Instructor certification levels.

Missouri Division of Fire Safety: Approved 26 hours of training. Fire Inspectors and Fire Investigators, who need 30 hours of training every three years, are able to meet 86 percent of this requirement using TargetSolutions; while Fire Service Instructors, who need 24 hours of training, can complete half with TargetSolutions.  

For more information, visit http://www.targetsolutions.com.

• Fire Department Name: Winslow Fire Department
• Location by City/State: Winslow, AZ
• Apparatus Manufacturer: Midwest Fire
• Apparatus Type: Pumper-Tanker 
• Cab/Chassis Make/Model: Freightliner 114SD
• Engine Make, Model and Horsepower: Cummins ISL-450-hp
• Pump Manufacturer, Model and GPM Capacity: Darley LDM 1500
• Water Tank Manufacturer, material and capacity: APR, Polypropylene, 3,000 Gallons
• Foam Cell size(s) if applicable: 25-Gallon
• Foam system Make, Model, and Foam Class: FoamPro 1600, Class A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• 2½” Direct Tank Fill & 5” Storz Direct Tank Fill and Tank Level Gauge
• (1) Rear Stainless Steel Newton Electric 10” Square Dump Valve with 18” Telescoping Chute
• All-POLY™ Construction, “Sweep Out” Style Compartments, Including ROM Anodized Aluminum Roll Up Doors, Door Activated LED Lighting, Vents, and Floor Dry Decking
• NFPA Compliant LED Lighted Folding Steps and Grab Rails
• Rear View Camera 
• Six (6) LED Whelen Scene Lights
• Whelen Pioneer LED Telescoping Lights
• Elkhart Vulcan Deck Gun
• FoamPro 1600 Class A Foam System
• Power Lift Ladder Carrier
• Full Width and Length Hose Bed, Pre-connected Hose Crosslays, Adjustable 3/4” Polypropylene Dividers and Hose Covers
• Kussmaul Battery Charger with Auto Eject
• NFPA Compliant Whelen LED Warning Light Package & Siren/ Speaker
• NFPA Compliant LED DOT Lighting
• NFPA Compliant Red and Yellow Chevron Striping, Blue Reflective Striping
• Salesman: Jeff Bowen
• Dealer: Midwest Fire
• Dealer Location: Luverne, MN

For more information, visit www.midwestfire.com.

The new Nightstick NSP-4650B Dual-Light™ Flashlight for ambidextrous side-brim mounting on firefighter helmets is in one step providing several major advances in the performance, abilities and agility and doing so at a lower price than older, single purpose flashlight alternatives.

Introduced for the first time to the industry, the NSP-4650B offers a second, independently controlled broad-beam LED floodlight, aimed forward at a 45-degree angle to the flashlight beam. The soft unfocused light pattern emitted by the floodlight is perfect for lighting up nearby objects during overhauling, reading a respirator gauge, or illuminating the ground to prevent slips, trips and falls. At its rear is a third LED that provides a green locator light so others can easily identify team personnel in smoke-filled or dusty environments. According to a recent study by NIOSH, green light is more visible than any other color in a smoke-filled environment.

While slim and compact, an innovative mounting clamp allows this multi-purpose light to avoid goggles, face shields or foreign obstructions while retaining the forward aim of its narrow flashlight beam. The pivot also allows for plumb mounting on angled brims.

The flashlight produces 220 lumens in its high mode for a rated beam distance of 600 feet (183 meters) with a 3.5-hour runtime on a fresh CR123 Lithium battery pair (included). A glove-friendly pushbutton control can also select 100 lumens (390 feet or 120 meters and 10 hours) or 30 lumens (193 feet or 59 meters and 33.5 hours).

The NSP-4650B is waterproof (IP-X7), chemical and impact-resistant (2-meter drop rating), individually serialized on rugged cast aluminum while meeting the requirements for NFPA-1971-8.6 (2013).

For more information, visit www.mynightstick.com.

OCALA, FL—Anticipation filled the air as Captain Roseanne Moreland, Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR), officially accepted the keys to a vehicle for use by the Department’s accelerant detection team.

After obtaining a K-9 through State Farm’s Arson Dog Program, the insurance company made sure OFR representatives learned of opportunities to obtain a vehicle, for their accelerant detection team, through nonprofit organizations. It was by way of research and guidance that the Recycled Rides program was discovered. 

Recycled Rides, a program of the National Auto Body Council, located a 2008 Honda Pitot which would serve the needs of OFR’s accelerant detection team. This vehicle, found in South Florida and in need of repairs, was transported to Ocala by Dave’s Towing Company, free of charge. The Honda was left at Jenkins Collision Center where the refurbishing repair process would unfold.

“The acquisition of the Honda Pilot, presented to Ocala Fire Rescue today could not have been possible without the aid from State Farm, Recycled Rides, Dave’s Towing Company, and Jenkins Collision Center”, said Fire Chief Bradd Clark, “because of their generosity and commitment, Ocala Fire Rescue will be able to better serve the community preventing and identifying arson crimes."

The Bell 412EPI seats 14 passengers, making it ideal for larger crew requirements needed for fire rescue missions and can lift up to 4,800 pounds, useful for heavy lifts and crew loads. It improves the Bell 412 platform with the Bell BasiX Pro™ fully integrated glass flight deck, providing critical flight information at-a-glance for greater situational awareness and safety. The Bell BasiX Pro™ system is specifically designed to meet the requirements of twin-engine helicopters and is optimized for IFR, Category A and JAR OPS3 compliant operations. The avionics suite also includes high resolution digital maps, electronic charts and approach plates, ADS-B transponder and optional HTAWS and XM satellite links. The Bell 412EPI also incorporates the power of Pratt and Whitney's PT6T-9 Twin Pac® engines, providing 15 percent more horsepower than the standard Bell 412. The Bell 412EPI features the BLR Strake and FastFin® system, which modifies the tailboom to optimize airflow and improve handling, safety and lift.

Unlike other helicopters that struggle to operate at great distances and in harsh fire conditions, the Bell 412EPI can travel back-and-forth five times to a fire 35 miles away without refueling in less than three hours and will deliver more than 1,600 gallons of water.

For more information, visit www.bellhelicopter.com.