Bobby Halton discusses the Opening Ceremony and formal start of FDIC International 2016.

FDIC 2016: Raising the Bar

Video: On the Training Grounds

Video: Tuesday at FDIC International 2016

Monroe, N.C. (April 20, 2016) – As one of the leading suppliers of safety equipment to firefighters, Scott Safety embraces its commitment to give back to the communities it serves. Tyco International, through their Tyco Cares Foundation, and Scott Safety are proud to announce they have awarded seven individual grants, to support community organizations across the United States.

“Scott Safety is thrilled to support great organizations that help drive a culture of inclusion within the fire services and enhancements in the training and safety of our firefighters,” says Jeff Emery, global marketing director for Scott Safety. “We are so honored to provide needed resources for these groups to help their communities and support those in the industry.”

For more than 70 years, firefighters have put their faith in Scott Safety products, and Scott Safety has deep respect for their customers and the fearless dedication they exhibit daily.

The following organizations received a Tyco Cares Foundation grant on behalf of Scott Safety:
•    24-7 Commitment (Lewis Center, OH) to support events that help build stronger relationships between firefighters and their spouses;
•    D.C Firefighters Burn Foundation (Washington, D.C.) to support injured  firefighters and provide meals, lodging, and instructors for those taking part in a week long burn survivor camp;
•    Firefighter Cancer Support Network (Burbank, CA) to provide support to firefighters and their families after a cancer diagnosis;
•    International Society of Fire Service Instructors (Centreville, VA) to train additional fire service members on  new safety techniques;
•    Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation (San Angelo, TX) to fund scholarships for family members of the DOD Fire Emergency Services;
•    Solutions For At Risk Youth (Santa Clara, CA) to provide support to firefighters and other role models who will coach, mentor, and inspire youth to graduate from high school and pursue higher education; and
•    Troops to Firefighters (Atlanta, GA)  to recruit and train veterans to become fire service members.

Each grant will be used to fund a specific program, or outreach initiative supporting each group’s local community through efforts like support services, scholarship programs to youth development organizations, and recovery and rehabilitation of injured firefighters and burn victims. Scott Safety is proud to not only support firefighters daily with reliable, innovative safety equipment but also by giving back to the communities that make Scott Safety the “Choice of the Brave.”

About Tyco Cares
The Tyco Cares Foundation is focused on creating safer and smarter communities and protecting what matters most.  In particular, the foundation is committed to saving lives, creating resilient communities, improving access to employment and educational opportunities, and inspiring youth engagement.

Participants will tackle the rigorous course designed to simulate physical demands of firefighting

What:
Entering its 25th year running and fifth year at FDIC, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® will take place Thursday, April 21 through Saturday, April 23. More than 200 firefighters will compete in the event, including former firefighter, Mike Diehl, who lost his arm in the line of duty. Diehl will make his comeback to Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge as the first-ever upper extremity amputee.

The rigorous course includes climbing the five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb., “victim” while wearing “full bunker gear.” Participants will race against themselves, their opponent and the clock, simulating the physical demands of real-life firefighting. The Challenge seeks to demonstrate the rigors firefighers encounter and publicly recognize fire/rescue heroes in the community. The event also encourages a lifelong commitment to physical fitness, health and wellness throughout the fire/rescue industry – all in support of public safety.

When:
Wednesday, April 20

Media are invited to do pre-event stories and live feeds during the afternoon when organizers begin setting up the course. Media will be able to do on-site stories leading up to and during the events. Reporters will have the opportunity to try on the bunker gear, packs and equipment used in the challenge.

    Thursday, April 21
    Morning feed opportunity during set-up for leading up to stories
    1–3:30 p.m. – Individual and Team Competition

    Friday, April 22
    1–3:30 p.m. – Relay Competition

    Saturday, April 23
    10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Tandem Competition

Where:
South Street, next to Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN

Who:
Firefighters from across the country
Attendees of FDIC
Paul Davis, Ph.D., creator and president, Firefighter Combat Challenge

Media Note:
Media are invited to attend every portion of the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge to do on-site stories.

Media Contact:
Elizabeth Romero m: 954-461-7648 I elizabeth.romero@fleishman.com  
Beth Stevenson m: 252-617-5903 I beth.stevenson@fleishman.com 

MONROE, N.C. (April 18, 2016) – Scott Safety, a Tyco business, is pleased to announce 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.

Scott Safety will showcase the HushAir Connect 7500 Compressor System April 20 - 23 at FDIC, booth #2323.