Largest fire suppression acquisition in the organization’s history, strategically grows the business internationally and adds focus on marine industry.

EXTON, PA – United Safety & Survivability Corporation, a global manufacturer of safety and survivability solutions, announced the acquisition of Fireboy-Xintex effective September 30th, 2021. The completion of this acquisition marks the largest acquisition in the fire suppression market for United Safety and will grow its footprint both geographically into Europe and Asia and vertically into the marine market.

Fireboy-Xintex, a leader in the innovation of safety products in the recreational and commercial marine, transportation, and industrial markets, specializes in fire suppression and fire & gas detection. Founded in 1973, Fireboy has offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Poole, Dorset, in the United Kingdom. Fireboy was previously owned by W.S. Darley & Co.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Fireboy-Xintex into the United Safety family,” stated Joseph Mirabile, President & CEO of United Safety. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term plan for growth as an organization and allows us to continue to strengthen our fire suppression division across industries and geographies. I see such strong synergies between our organizations: the passion of employees, the commitment to customer service and the drive to create the most innovative and reliable products on the market.”

Paul C. Darley, CEO & President of Darley noted, “We were not looking to sell Fireboy-Xintex, but United Safety approached us, and it just felt right. United Safety has access to some markets that we did not, and this will allow Fireboy-Xintex to grow more rapidly. More importantly, we know that they will take care of our hard-working and dedicated employees. I want to thank everyone at Fireboy-Xintex for their years as part of the Darley family.”

Mirabile concluded, “As the needs and circumstances of our customers continue to evolve and change over time, we are excited to bring the best product offerings to market under the United Safety portfolio. We know how important fire suppression and other safety products are and we are thrilled to welcome an organization to United Safety that has the same commitment to safety as we do.”

About United Safety & Survivability Corporation

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions that our customers can trust to protect life and property. As a global leader in the design and engineering of world-class safety, survivability, and technology solutions across a variety of industries and categories, our portfolio of products includes seating for commercial buses, fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles, motor coaches, rail cars and locomotives. We design and build specialty soldier survivability systems for military vehicles and our revolutionary fire suppression systems are used in school buses, public transit, heavy machinery and more. Active Air Purification and AEGIS® Microbial Surface Treatment help to protect the public and operators by eliminating bacteria and viruses from air and surfaces. Further information about United Safety can be found at www.unitedsafetycorporation.com.

About W.S. Darley & Company

Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) remains a family owned and operated business, providing the highest quality equipment solutions to its military and first responder customers. With origins in equipment distribution and Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a family of leading innovative emergency equipment brands and product solutions. Darley prides itself on delivering the highest

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The public is invited to tour the new Albert Lea (MN) fire station as part of the festivities for Fire Prevention Week, reports albertleatribune.com, with an open house set for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, at 417 S. Newton Ave.

In addition to the tour, attendees can meet firefighters and view equipment demonstrations, the report says. Public tours are also slated for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 10. Virtual tours can be taken here.

The station became operational in July 2020, but due to COVID-19 this will be the first major public event at the new facility.

Officials say tours will take about 30 minutes each and masks will be required.

In addition, firefighters will be attending other public events in town throughout the week.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Super Vac, one of the leading manufacturers in fire ventilation equipment, is expanding its universal battery fan platform lineup with the introduction of a 20” variable-speed battery-powered fan, compatible with HURST EWXT/E3 batteries. With the introduction of this fan, Super Vac offers three of the most interchangeable PPV interfaces on the market, pairing with existing HURST, DeWalt or Milwaukee battery-operated products to simplify departments’ battery purchases.

The new Super Vac fan, model V20-BH, runs off the same batteries that power HURST eDRAULIC® Watertight Extrication Tools (EWXT/E3), which includes some of the industry’s toughest cutters, spreaders, rams and combi tools. Together, the V20-BH and EWXT/E3 battery platforms, are IP66 rated, making it the perfect water-resistant combination for the fireground.

It’s important to note while the HURST IP68-rated battery system is capable of running rescue products underwater, the fan cannot be operated under water due to the density difference of water compared to air. However, while the fan cannot be immersed, the V20-BH’s IP66 rating certifies the fan’s ability to protect against exposure to water.

“We’re proud of this addition. Super Vac and the HURST Jaws of Life names have long been trusted in the industry, and we brought them together to deliver one of the most dependable PPV fans on the market,” Super Vac President Roger Weinmeister said.

Super Vac’s newest fan is available with both 5.0Ah or 9.0Ah EWXT/E3 batteries, as well as 120-240V AC shore power. The fan delivers a soon-to-be-AMCA-certified 12,550 cfm output and up to 60 minutes of run time at max airflow, depending on battery selection. Adding to the V20-BH’s extreme versatility, the fan also pairs with a wide assortment of Super Vac accessories, including carry strap, apparatus mount, 20” duct, Mountain Mister (for rehab) and high-expansion foam generator.

The V20-BH is the only battery fan of its size in the industry, weighing in at 61 lbs. with a 28.25” x 28.25” x 12.5” footprint. The fan also features a unique design that allows an effective 180-degree tilt for various attacks, allowing the PPV to be directed at attics or manholes or positioned for positive or negative ventilation. The fan’s curved handle provides higher grip for better ergonomics, and standard tires make it highly maneuverable.

The V20-BH is available only through the HURST distributor network, which includes extensive coverage throughout the United States and the world.

“Creating this product partnership with HURST was extremely important to us because it allows our customers to properly source HURST’s one-of-a-kind battery,” Weinmeister explained. “In short, we’re excited to maintain Super Vac’s commitment to maximizing the use of your department’s batteries, which in turn saves our communities money and minimizes the waste of spent batteries.”

For more info on Super Vac’s battery fans, visit www.supervac.com/battery-powered-ppv.

About Super Vac

Super Vac is the world’s leading manufacturer in the emergency ventilation products. A onesto