Seven Paterson (NJ) firefighters were rushed to the hospital Saturday evening after they became ill from breathing noxious fumes coming from an overheated battery on a fire truck, officials said, The Bergen Record reported.

The firefighters, who were nauseated and dizzy, were treated and released from the hospital that same night, said Paterson Fire Chief Brian McDermott, according to the report.

The truck from Paterson Ladder Company No. 3, which was at the Riverside firehouse on Lafayette Street, underwent several hours of preventive maintenance on Friday, McDermott said, according to the report. There were no problems with the battery when the mechanics left that day, the chief said.

But later that night, a fire captain from the Riverside facility contacted the department’s chief of fire apparatus and deputy chief for the fleet and complained of a foul smell in the firehouse, McDermott said, according to the report. Those two officials suggested that the fire captain flush out the garage floor drains in the firehouse to see if that was the cause of the odor, McDermott said.

The captain never called back that night, and the presumption was that flushing the drains solved the odor problem, McDermott said, according to the report. It wasn’t until the following evening that the fumes from the bad battery forced the seven firefighters to seek medical treatment, McDermott said, according to the report.

Board Appoints Mark Skonieczny as Interim CEO as Rod Rushing Departs

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE:REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles announced Monday that Mark Skonieczny, CFO has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2023. Rod Rushing has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Rod for his dedication and contributions to REV Group over the past three years,” stated Paul Bamatter, Chairman of REV Group’s Board of Directors. “During his tenure, Rod has played an important role in positioning REV Group for long-term success, while leading the company through a challenging period that included COVID-19, rapidly rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions. We wish him all the best.”

Skonieczny will join the REV Group Board of Directors effective immediately and remain Chief Financial Officer. Skonieczny will serve as Interim CEO until the role is permanently filled.

Prior to joining REV Group, Skonieczny held positions as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Adient PLC and spent 17 years at Johnson Controls in a variety of financial roles including Vice President of Corporate Development; Vice President of Finance, Global Aftermarket-Power Solutions; Vice President of Finance, Middle East, Latin America and NA Systems-Building Efficiency; and Assistant Corporate Controller.

“Mark has been a valuable member of the REV leadership team since joining the company in June 2020,” said Mr. Bamatter. “The Board is confident that his extensive experience, existing deep knowledge of the REV business, and operational experience will further enable REV to accelerate its transformation.”

Skonieczny added, “I appreciate the opportunity to serve as Interim CEO and I’m committed to working closely with the Board and our strong management team to drive improved operational performance and financial results. We have many opportunities ahead and I look forward to engaging with the Company’s customers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders throughout the coming weeks.”

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of t

Board Appoints Mark Skonieczny as Interim CEO as Rod Rushing Departs

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE:REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles announced Monday that Mark Skonieczny, CFO has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2023. Rod Rushing has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Rod for his dedication and contributions to REV Group over the past three years,” stated Paul Bamatter, Chairman of REV Group’s Board of Directors. “During his tenure, Rod has played an important role in positioning REV Group for long-term success, while leading the company through a challenging period that included COVID-19, rapidly rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions. We wish him all the best.”

Skonieczny will join the REV Group Board of Directors effective immediately and remain Chief Financial Officer. Skonieczny will serve as Interim CEO until the role is permanently filled.

Prior to joining REV Group, Skonieczny held positions as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Adient PLC and spent 17 years at Johnson Controls in a variety of financial roles including Vice President of Corporate Development; Vice President of Finance, Global Aftermarket-Power Solutions; Vice President of Finance, Middle East, Latin America and NA Systems-Building Efficiency; and Assistant Corporate Controller.

“Mark has been a valuable member of the REV leadership team since joining the company in June 2020,” said Mr. Bamatter. “The Board is confident that his extensive experience, existing deep knowledge of the REV business, and operational experience will further enable REV to accelerate its transformation.”

Skonieczny added, “I appreciate the opportunity to serve as Interim CEO and I’m committed to working closely with the Board and our strong management team to drive improved operational performance and financial results. We have many opportunities ahead and I look forward to engaging with the Company’s customers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders throughout the coming weeks.”

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. RE

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Personal Lights for Firefighters Make Work Safer, More Efficient

By Alan M. Petrillo

Firefighters, from those fighting structural fires to those on wildland fire lines, frequently need lighting to illuminate hazards in the environments they are working in. Light manufacturers have responded to these needs with an array of products that help firefighters do their jobs more safely and efficiently.

Mario Cugini, founder and chief executive officer of FoxFury Lighting Solutions, says FoxFury makes the Command+ LoPro White/Green Helmet Light, designed specifically for structure fire smoke. “The wide, panoramic LED beam provides a comfortable task light wherever you look without turning your head,” Cugini points out. “The panoramic beam has a 38-degree spread that reaches over 85 feet for greater visibility and situational awareness during search.”

He notes that the Command+ LoPro fits under visors and face shields, has a 45-degree tilting light head to direct the light where it is needed, has a blinking red LED safety light so search teams can keep tabs on each other’s location and progress, is extremely durable, has an IPX7 waterproof rating to withstand severe weather and conditions, and runs on four AA batters for up to 14 hours of run time.

Cugini says that FoxFury also makes a Command+ Tilt White/Amber LED Headlamp/Helmet Light that is IPX7 waterproof, runs on AA batteries, and provides more contrast in vegetation smoke because of the white and amber LEDs, making it popular with wildland firefighters. In addition, FoxFury makes the Scout Clip Light in orange with white and red LEDs, where the red LEDs provide a night vision adaptation and the alternate white and red LED mode acts as a beacon. The Secure J-Clip on the unit enables multiwear options, Cugini notes, such as on a belt, pocket, backpack, or Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment.

 

1 FoxFury Lighting Solutions makes the Command+ LoPro White/Green Helmet Light designed specifically for structure fire smoke. (Photos 1-2 courtesy of FoxFury Lighting Solutions.)

 

 

2 The FoxFury Breakthrough BT2 handheld right-angle LED light has a focused beam that reaches out to 400 feet.

 

 

3 The Nightstick Forge LED helmet light made by Bayco Products Inc. has a 360-lumen spotlight, rotates 360 degrees, and pivots 180 degrees. (Photos 3-4 courtesy of Bayco Products Inc.)

 

 

4 Bayco also makes the Intrant LED right-angle light in either alkaline battery or lithium-ion rechargeable models.

 

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