Must be an NVFC member and active volunteer firefighter to participate

National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) members can enter to win a personalized Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet, courtesy of MSA Safety. The jet-style design of the helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module, and the soft goods are removeable, washable, and replaceable.

This is the second of three opportunities to win an XF1 helmet in 2022. One recipient will be randomly selected after each entry period. Applicants must be an active U.S. volunteer firefighter and a member of the NVFC. Not a member? Learn about member benefits and join at www.nvfc.org/join.

The deadline to enter is June 30; the winner will be announced in July.

Learn more and enter to win at www.nvfc.org/helmet.

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About MSA
At MSA, our business is safety. Our commitment to developing innovative safety solutions is founded on one singular and unchanging mission: “that men and women may work in safety, and that they, their families and their communities may live in health throughout the world.” Our core fire service products include the revolutionary G1 SCBA, Connected Firefighter Platform, powered by LUNAR™ Connected Device, Cairns® fire helmets, Globe® turnout gear and boots, Altair® portable gas detection instruments, and Evolution® TICs. For more information, visit MSAfire.com.

About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

CHEMTREC® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up for the fourth year to provide volunteer fire departments with the CHEMTREC® HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Award to enhance their hazardous materials response capabilities and improve responder safety.

The 2022 application period is now open until September 1. Two U.S. volunteer fire departments will each receive $10,000 through the HELP Award this year. Departments must meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply:

• Be composed of more than 50% volunteers
• Serve a population of 25,000 or less
• Department’s annual revenue must not exceed $250,000
• Be located in the United States and legally organized under state law. Tribal entities servicing a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) that are chartered pursuant to IRA Section 17 or organized by a tribal government pursuant to a tribal code or resolution are eligible to apply.
• Chief or individual applying on behalf of the department must be a member of the NVFC. Not a member? Learn about member benefits and join at: www.nvfc.org/join
• Explain in the application essay what they would do with the award to increase their hazmat response and preparedness capabilities

View full criteria at www.chemtrec.com/helpaward. Only one application per department will be accepted.

To date, nine departments have received a total of $85,000 through the CHEMTREC® HELP Award to bolster their hazardous materials incident response capabilities and increase local readiness for hazmat events.

Learn more and apply by September 1 for the 2022 HELP Award at www.chemtrec.com/helpaward.

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About CHEMTREC®

CHEMTREC® is the leading source of 24/7 call center support and information during hazardous materials incidents. CHEMTREC is the single point of contact that connects emergency responders with everyone involved – manufacturers, shippers, consignees, carriers, and government agencies. CHEMTREC is equipped to handle any situation and any class of hazardous material.

CHEMTREC’s team of trained, experienced Emergency Service Specialists provide emergency responders with the information they need to safely and effectively manage chemical shipping incidents, including guidebooks, training opportunities, and industry resources. CHEMTREC’s service is complimentary for emergency responders.

About the NVFC

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical advocacy, resources, programs, and education for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

Expansion of the North America service team allows the advanced decon washer manufacturer to continue to provide unrivaled customer support within a fast-growing market

KATY, Texas, June 2, 2022 – RESCUE Intellitech is proud to announce and welcome Bryan Katt as Director of Service North America, effective June 1, 2022. In this new role, Katt will be responsible for identifying, training, and developing the service network, managing the service team and leading all service-related initiatives in North America. Katt is based in Katy, TX, and reports directly to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America of RESCUE Intellitech, Bjorn Rowland. Nick Robertson will continue supporting service as the Technical Support Manager North America, reporting directly to Katt.

“Bryan is the ideal candidate to lead our service team. His skills span all facets of service, and we are thrilled that he has joined our team,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America of RESCUE Intellitech, Bjorn Rowland. “With the addition to the North America team, the company can efficiently support the continued growth while delivering exceptional customer service.”

Previously, Katt was the General Manager at Commercial Appliance and a Petty Officer Second Class in the United States Navy and brings over 35 years of service experience to the company. His expertise includes leading high-performing teams, creating service networks, building relationships with service partners and dealers, coordinating in-house trainings, assisting installations, supporting dispatching service calls and more.

“I am excited to join the RESCUE Intellitech team and be part of a company that’s making a difference in firefighters’ lives,” stated Director of Service North America of RESCUE Intellitech, Bryan Katt. “Firefighters risk their lives every day, and I want to make sure that we provide unparalleled service excellence for our customers so they can decontaminate their gear effortlessly.”

RESCUE Intellitech began manufacturing decon washers ten years ago, and now over 500 are installed and used by fire stations worldwide. For more information regarding RESCUE Intellitech and its innovative solutions for helping firefighters and first responders fight cancer, please visit rescueintellitech.com.

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About RESCUE Intellitech
RESCUE Intellitech, part of the Sandberg Development Group founded in the 1960s, offers innovative solutions that help remove work-related risks and make the work of firefighters and first responders easier, both before and after each emergency call. The RESCUE Intellitech Solo Rescue® and DeconWasher™ Pro S clean SCBAs, facepieces, and more, helping minimize cancer risk among firefighters and first responders. Other innovative companies in the group include AIMPOINT®, GRANULDISK® and Camurus®.

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) recently announced 15 Community Funding requests totaling $19,382,360, highlighted by nearly $5 million for three projects featuring fire truck and station upgrades.

1: The proposed recipient and address of the recipient: City of Kissimmee located at 101 Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741

The amount of the request: $2,000,000

An explanation of the request, including project site location, purpose, and why it is a valuable use of taxpayer funds: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the funding would be used for City of Kissimmee Fire Station 15, which will house structural firefighting apparatus such as pumpers, ladder trucks, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport ambulances alongside larger ARFF trucks. In addition, to service both the City’s increasing demands for fire and EMS services, this unique station will support the growing commercial aviation business needs and demands of users of the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM).

2: The proposed recipient and address of the recipient: City of Haines City located at 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844

The amount of the request: $2,000,000

An explanation of the request, including project site location, purpose, and why it is a valuable use of taxpayer funds: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the funding would be used to replace the fire truck apparatus’ for Haines City, which is not only critical for life safety, but a newer vehicle has a smaller carbon footprint and is much more fuel efficient than the older models that the city currently has in use. The materials used for the seat fabric are non-carcinogenic and provide a safer environment for the rescue workers.

3: The proposed recipient and address of the recipient: City of Lake Alfred located at 155 East Pomelo Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

The amount of the request: $750,000

An explanation of the request, including project site location, purpose, and why it is a valuable use of taxpayer funds: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would replace a fire truck. The new truck will be updated with more dependable equipment that will decrease the time spent in maintenance.

The rest of the projects can be seen here.