Company adapts technology to create brighter flashlights with same high standards Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, recently marked its 40th year of operation. Since it was founded in 1973, Streamlight has grown from a small company with a single product to an international provider of a broad range of high-performance lights for law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor professionals. A pioneer in the development of rechargeable flashlights, lanterns and LED lighting, the company is known for its expert engineering approach to creating lighting products that feature extraordinary brightness while also offering high value and durability. “We are proud to have provided such reliable and durable lighting tools for our many customers, including first responders, industrial and automotive professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts, for 40 years,” said Streamlight President and CEO Ray Sharrah. “As technology has evolved, Streamlight has continually leveraged it to produce ever brighter, more feature-rich lights without sacrificing our exacting standards for quality and capability.” Recently, Streamlight adapted new LED technology to create “High Lumen” flashlights for maximum illumination, delivering at least 500 lumens. The new lights are designed for flooding an area with light, such as when illuminating a dark alley, work area, or outdoor path. Made possible by a recent shift in LED manufacturing, the high lumen lights also feature Streamlight’s trademark long-reaching beam and extended run times. Sharrah said that this new LED technology also has led to improvements in the company’s “Tradition” line of lights, designed for the broadest array of applications, and “High Performance” models, which deliver superior down-range lighting because of their increased candela. Today, Streamlight offers a full line of flashlights, headlamps, weapons lighting, lanterns and accessories, which are sought after by military, law enforcement, fire service and emergency, automotive and industrial professionals worldwide. What began in 1973 as a small operation with several employees has grown into a 165,000 sq. ft. – manufacturing and office space in Eagleville, PA with more than 250 employees. The company holds over 110 U.S. and foreign patents. Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. is marking 40 years of making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. Since 1973, the company has designed, manufactured and marketed high-performance flashlights, and today offers a broad array of lights, weapon light/laser sighting devices and vehicle solar charging devices for professional law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For additional information, please call 800-523-7488 or visit www.streamlight.com  

Replaceable tips can be changed in a second  The "Diamond" shaped tips utilized with SP 300/E models have received a really great resonance from all our customers. What they liked is, that the Diamond tips are literally “biting” into slippery surfaces, namely sheet steel of vehicles“. As a consequence, many have been suggesting that such a tip should become standard with the SP 310, as well. However: on the other hand there were quite a few whose first choice was definitely the multifunctional tip of the SP 310. What they liked was, that this tip is offering extra opportunities beyond the traditional RTA applications such as: USAR, Disaster Management, Railway- and Aircraft accidents etc. The best of both worlds is available for LUKAS customers: The new interchangeable spreader tip system is featuring field replaceable tips which can be changed in a second. The snap mechanism is functioning like the one already known from existing SP 300 / SP 300E models. Models SP 300 E (eDRAULIC) and SP 300 will be delivered as standard with the Diamond tip, as exercised before. This is to highlight its position as light spreader dedicated to typical RTA scenarios. Standard tips with SP 310 will be the well known multifunctional tips. Those are now promoted as “Universal” tips. "Universal" is highlighting SP 310’s position in the portfolio as the strong all – rounder that reliably masters every challenge beyond the traditional RTA application. The optional tip packages "Universal" and "Diamond" are meant as accessory kits, each including two tips. Utilizing the same, the SP 300 user will be able to make his tool fit for scenarios beyond RTA. And the SP 310 user will benefit from the Diamond shape in special RTA applications. In order to serve all customers who like the new tip system, arm retrofit kits have been created. Those are required on top of the tip package for adapting the new tips to existing “traditional” spreaders SP 310 or LSP 40EN. KSV 11 chain set can be used with both SP 300/E and SP 310 and with both "DIAMOND" tips and “UNIVERSAL“ tips. SP 300 and SP 310 have successfully completed the EN 13204 test and certification procedure.

In partnership with DECT Training Fike Safety Technology (FST), the leading manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has donated its popular TWINFLEXpro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm systems to DCET Training, one of the UK’s leading providers of accredited training courses for the UK fire industry. DCET Training is a specialist training provider that was formed in 1995 by the electrical contracting industry and since then they have consistently provided quality training for all electrotechnical disciplines. DCET have three training centres in Exeter, Plymouth and Redruth and provide a wide range of training including, apprenticeships, wiring regulations, inspection and testing and advanced level 4 diplomas. DCET has always had close links with the fire industry and has developed and delivered its own fire alarm familiarisation courses for many years. They actively promote the importance of fire alarm training and work with the FPA to offer accredited fire alarm and emergency lighting courses at their centres and on site. FST’s TWINFLEXpro panels and detectors will be used not only on FPA courses but also to show their electrical apprentices a fully functioning fire alarm system based on the latest advanced technology. To further enhance their training, DCET will be taking a number of their students to visit FST’s design and manufacturing facility in South Wales later this year. “The support of Fike Safety Technology has been invaluable and will enable us to use state of the art technologies in our training. It shows that a leading fire alarm manufacturer recognises the importance of quality training using quality equipment,” said Bernard Collins, Curriculum Manager at DCET Training. The TWINFLEXpro system incorporates the Multipoint combined smoke and heat detector with built-in sounder, which allows the whole system to be easily installed using only one pair of wires per zone. As Multipoint offers 7 different modes of detection, the installation is made even simpler since one device suits all applications. Checkpoint Alarm Confirmation Technology is a feature of the system that has seen TWINFLEXpro installed extensively in applications such as Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO). This is a configurable pre-alarm that can be set on detectors in dwelling areas that allows time to investigate the cause of the alarm before building-wide evacuation is initiated. This can significantly reduce the disruption from nuisance alarms. For further information please contact Fike Safety Technology on Tel: 01633 865 558, Email: fstinfo@fike.com or visit www.fikesafetytech.co.uk

The 10th award for Xtralis in two years  Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early & reliable detection and remote visual verification safety & security solutions, was awarded Fire Product Innovation of the Year for VESDA ECO Ex at IFSEC/FIREX International 2013, held 13-16 May 2013 in Birmingham, UK. Xtralis was presented the award at the IFSEC & FIREX Awards gala, a celebration of the best product and solution innovations in the security and fire markets. ECO Ex, a gas detector module for use with VESDA smoke detection system in Class I Division 2 classified hazardous locations, was selected by an independent, blue-chip panel of judges over three other finalists. The award is the 10th major award won by Xtralis safety and security solutions worldwide in in the past two years. “VESDA ECO Ex provides early warning of toxic, oxygen and flammable gas hazards to protect personnel and property while ensuring business continuity in Class I Division 2 areas, where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or liquids are not likely to exist under normal operating conditions,” commented Claudio Groppetti, Vice President Business Development — Environmental Protection & Gas Monitoring at Xtralis. “The Fire Product Innovation of the Year award is an independent validation of our approach to life safety solutions at Xtralis. We build innovative smoke and gas detection solutions, as well as advanced security solutions, that protect lives and assets with a reliability you can depend upon,” Groppetti added. Working within a VESDA pipe network, ECO Ex eliminates any uncertainties associated with locating traditional spot gas detectors, providing a reliable solution to detect gas threats, regardless of air movement. VESDA ECO Ex also provides significant installation and routine maintenance cost savings over conventional multi-point gas detection solutions by reducing the number of detectors required to cover an area, and providing easy access for routine maintenance. VESDA ECO Ex has been deployed by hundreds of blue-chip companies worldwide providing point, zone, or total-area coverage to suit different applications in a wide array of hazardous environments. Installations include datacenters, battery-charging rooms, pharmaceutical warehouses, paint storage rooms, national testing laboratories, boiler plant rooms, underground utility, service, and road tunnels, refrigerated stores and plant rooms, water treatment and sewage plants, power generation plants, metal processing plants, and steel mills. Each VESDA ECO Ex gas detector can house up to two gas sensors, and additional detectors can be added easily to the VESDA pipe network to monitor more gases if required. Seventeen different gas sensors are already available, and re-calibrated sensor cartridges are easily replaced in the field and make converting to different gas sensors or replacing sensors a simple task. Learn more about VESDA ECO Ex here.

Introduced three bespoke new nozzles Delta Fire , the UK’s largest manufacturer of Fire Fighting Nozzles, has taken a very pro-active role in the provision of specialist nozzles and equipment to deal with fires in high rise buildings. There are a number of problematic issues in maintaining nozzle performance on every floor of a high rise building due mainly to the reduction of water pressure experienced on upper levels. Working closely with UK Fire and Rescue Services, Delta Fire have been instrumental in developing three bespoke fire nozzles that have combatted this problem allowing for safe, efficient firefighting at every level of the building. Based on the highly reputed Delta ‘Attack’ range these new High Rise variants have been tailored to suit the specific requirements of each Brigade. Manchester Fire and Rescue have recently taken delivery of the New Delta Attack 750 Hi-Flow/Lo-Flow High Rise Nozzles & others such as Nottingham Fire and Rescue the Specialist Attack 500 High Rise Nozzles. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue have had the Delta Jet/Spray Smooth Bore Combination High Rise Nozzles in use for some time designed to provide all the Jet/Spray benefits of the ‘Attack’ but with the added advantage of a detachable front end allowing the firefighter to swap to a Smooth Bore front should the Jet/Spray become blocked by debris. Alongside the developments in High Rise Branches Delta Fire is nearing completion of their new High Rise ‘Floor Below Nozzle’. This nozzle allows the firefighter to tackle a fire in an upper floor from the floor below by means of a long nozzle (jointed for ease of lift access) manufactured to the optimum angle to fire a solid jet of water through the window of the room above, hitting the ceiling and providing gas cooling prior to a firefighter entering the room. In preliminary tests at a UK Brigade an upper room was taken to 600 degrees in a controlled fire situation. Using the ‘Delta Floor Below Nozzle’ the temperature was reduced to just 90 degrees in only 20 seconds. This is a major step forward in firefighter safety and reduces the risks associated with rising room temperatures. The ‘Delta Floor Below Nozzle’ will be officially launched at the NEC Emergency Services Show later this year but will be available for earlier trials upon request. Delta Fire has become synonymous with unsurpassed quality and reliability amongst professional Fire Fighters with the Delta Fire Nozzles now in service with over 60% of the UK Fire and Rescue Services.

Says government review  Fire and rescue services in England need to be "transformed" to become more efficient and effective, a government-commissioned review has said. Sir Ken Knight said incidents were down 40% over the past decade but the number of firefighters was roughly the same. Former chief fire and rescue adviser Sir Ken said having 46 separate authorities was not "sensible". The Fire Brigades Union described the review as a "fig leaf" for increased cuts to the fire service. Sir Ken’s ideas for the future included the creation of a single fire service for England, mirroring Scotland’s system. Ideas for debate Sir Ken, who recently retired as the government’s chief fire and rescue adviser, also found inexplicable variations in the amount different fire and rescue authorities were spending. After finding that, in some areas, services cost twice as much to provide as they did elsewhere, he suggested tens of millions of pounds could be saved every year. Sir Ken said many local authorities were considering ways to save money in fire services – including mergers, new shift patterns and greater use of part-time firefighters. Cannot play media. You do not have the correct version of the flash player. Download the correct version Sir Ken Knight: "There will be an adjustment of numbers, of jobs, of people" But he warned the "scale of change is unlikely to be achieved through local action alone". The review noted little change in expenditure and personnel levels despite the decrease in the number of callouts. Although the report made no firm recommendations, it listed a number of ideas for future debate. These included more collaboration between fire and other emergency services, privatisation, as well as the possibility of a single fire service for England. Fire service cuts Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, criticised the reports as "a fig leaf for slashing our fire and rescue service to bits". Cannot play media. You do not have the correct version of the flash player. Download the correct version "David Cameron has promised to protect front-line services. That has been exposed as a lie over the past three years as the fire service has faced the biggest cuts in its history." He said 1,200 firefighter jobs had been cut in the past year and the cutbacks had resulted in "a poorer service for the public". Later, speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Wrack discussed a forthcoming study by the Department for Communities and Local Government that he said would show "reaction time has increased… and it will show it has resulted in additional deaths and additional fire losses". He also criticised Sir Ken’s plans to decrease the number of full-time firefighters. He said: "In a full-time fire service, firefighters are available in a matter of seconds – a huge difference in time from someone mobilised from home." ‘Need to answer’ Sir Ken insisted the review was about adjusting the service to current needs, not cutting it. He said: "When I was a firefighter, fire deaths in the home were 700 and 800 a year. Now, they’re 180 a year. "It’s a really good news story, but the service itself must adapt and change, not only to maintain that fire safety and prevention front, but to adapt its service. "So why have – even though those fires have gone down 40% – the number of firefighters remained broadly the same. "It’s a question that the local authorities and fire authorities will need to address and need to answer." He told the Today programme "increasing retained [on-call] firefighters from 10% to 40% would save £130m". Ministers will now consider the findings. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was created on 1 April, replacing the country’s previous eight regional services. The Scottish government said savings could be made by pooling resources into one, therefore protecting front-line staff and services. There is a new headquarters in Perth, with three operational "hubs" in the north, west and east of Scotland.

London Fire Brigade warning SOURCE: BBC Fire crews will be unable to reach an extra 40 London wards within the six-minute target if plans to close 12 fire stations go ahead, it has been claimed. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the 40 wards would join 267 wards currently performing outside target. Its figures indicate first response times would increase by over a minute in 34 wards. But the brigade said over half of all wards in London would fall within the six-minute target. The closure of more than 10% of fire stations and the loss of more than 500 jobs were proposed by London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson in a bid to save nearly £29m over two years. The plan is open to public consultation until 17 June. LFB’s target is to get a first fire engine to an emergency within an average of six minutes and a second within eight minutes. The document indicates the worst affected ward would be Clapham Town where the first response time would increase from nearly four minutes to nearly double that figure. Green Party Assembly Member Darren Johnson, a member of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) which governs the fire service, was among those who requested the figures. He said it "proved" some local neighbourhoods will be "badly hit" by station closures. He added: "These unnecessary closures are a result of the Mayor’s trifling 7p a week council tax cut. "A delay in response times can literally mean the difference between life and death." The Mayor of London’s office was approached to respond to this but did not. Labour’s fire service spokesman on the London Assembly, Navin Shah, said the increases were "truly scandalous". LFB’s data model uses fives years of incident locations and calibrates them against demand frequency and response performance in one year, 2011/12. A spokeswoman for LFB said the proposals sought to keep London-wide response targets. She said: "As is the case now, over half of all London wards would, on average, continue to get a first response within the six minute target if the proposals are agreed. "London would continue to receive a very good service, compared to other emergency services and other parts of the country."

Global power train innovator FPT Industrial’s class-leading Cursor 13 engines are equipping fire fighting vehicles with outstanding performance and reliability. Benefiting from the Italian company’s history of innovation, which dates back to 1903 and now includes six Research & Development centres, the 12.9-litre, six-cylinder Cursor 13 Euro V and Cursor 13 Euro III engines offer power and torque up to 560hp and 2,500Nm, combined with low fuel consumption and running costs. With a lean design and a focus on efficiency in heavy duty vehicles, the diesel in-line units, with four valves per cylinder, offer fast load response and class-leading oil change intervals of up to 150,000km. Produced at a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Bourbon Lancy, France, the engines offer the largest capacity within the Cursor Series, developed to offer high power density in a robust and reliable package. With five sizes ranging from 7.8-litres to 12.9-litres, Cursor Series engines are also available in off-road and marine configuration, and for power generation. FPT Industrial engines, including the Cursor 13, power a variety of fire fighting vehicles, such as the SuperDragon 2 from fire and emergency vehicle market leader Iveco Magirus. Founded in 1864, Magirus is synonymous with the field, having invented the turntable ladder, and is now owned by Iveco as part of the Fiat Industrial group. A pair of Cursor 13 engines form a Twin Engine Power Pack producing in excess of 1,000hp, giving the SuperDragon 2 impressive performance, capable of a top speed of 135km/h and accelerating from 0-80km/h in under 25 seconds. The rear-mounted engines combine with a newly-developed Crash-Fire-Rescue truck body to enable Pump & Roll functionality from upwards of 900rpm, with a maximum pump output of 10,000-litres/minute from the 17,000-litre water tank and 2,100-litre foam tank. Cursor 13 engines feature total electronic management and innovative technology such as the Electronic Unit Injector system, Variable Geometry Turbo with a waste gate valve, and Selective Catalytic Reduction after treatment system for Euro V versions, to minimise Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions. “Reliability is everything when fire and emergency vehicles are called into action, and that is a focus across the entire FPT Industrial range of engines,” said Massimo Siracusa, FPT Industrial’s Vice President of Product Engineering. “The Cursor 13 offers outstanding dependability in heavy duty vehicles, along with high power output and density as well as plenty of torque. Fuel consumption is low and the service intervals are the best in its class. “The engine is incredibly robust, however its light weight ensures fire fighting vehicles have more capacity to carry important equipment and extinguishing liquid to handle the job at hand.” The heart of the engine features state-of-the-art technology and a sophisticated design, delivering high performance and crisp throttle response, despite impressive fuel efficiency and low emissions. With a bore and stroke of 135mm x 150mm, for a ratio of 1.11, the 1,320kg Cursor 13 boasts a compression ratio of 16.5:1. FPT Industrial’s Electronic Unit Injector (EUI) system uses an electro-injector on each cylinder, pressuring fuel mechanically up to 1,800 bar, ensuring extreme precision in the quantity of the fuel delivered through a dedicated cam system. The injection system’s timing is managed by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), while the EUI avoids the need for periodical recalibration. With an aftercooler, the electronic Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) optimises air delivery into the turbo based on engine speed, turbocharger speed, boost pressure, accelerator pedal position and engine brake control position. The system maximises torque throughout the rev range, enhancing outright performance and drivability, while reducing lag. The ECU also controls the decompression engine brake system, which delivers superior engine braking performance, lower running costs and improved driving comfort and safety. Born at FPT Industrial’s R&D facility in Switzerland in 1991 and proven in over 350,000 units, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) was selected as the company’s after treatment system to address the Euro IV and Euro V emission regulations introduced in 2005. Beyond treating NOx compounds formed during the combustion process through the use of the additive AdBlue in the exhaust system, SCR technology also improves fuel consumption and running costs, and increases specific power output. The compact packaging of the SCR system minimises installation space and overall weight, increasing the vehicle’s payload. Similarly, overall engine dimensions of 1,359mm (length), 1,008mm (width) and 1,171mm (height) have been enabled through a focus on practical packaging, including an integrated Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system while the water-oil heat exchanger and water pumps are contained within the cylinder block. The design also diminishes the risk of leakage to enhance reliability and efficiency, in conjunction with the use of solutions such as high precision scraper rings, an advanced lubrication system to minimise engine blow-by and engine oil degradation, and a finely-tuned oil filter system incorporating a filtration membrane with micro-pores. Through refined parts such as the overhead camshaft, timing system with super-finished helical gears and an additional mating plate on the cylinder block, the structural strength of the powerplant is high, reducing engine noise and vibration. The Cursor 13 offers a range of customisation options to suit the end user’s requirements. These include air compressor, air filter, hydraulic pump and radiator solutions and interfaces, and aluminium or pressed steel oil pumps. Like the entire FPT Industrial range, the Cursor 13 is backed by a worldwide technical support network all designed to minimise downtime, starting with maintenance updates, monitoring and diagnosis through the ECU. The technology used in the engines has been proven in extreme environments, with the Cursor 13 conquering the notoriously-demanding Dakar Rally with fellow member of the Fiat Industrial family, Iveco. On water, a pair of Cursor 90 650 engines powered a new speedboat world record between New York and Bermuda in October 2012, breaking the old mark by over four hours, with an average speed of 39.49 knots. FPT Industrial is a company of Fiat Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications. The company sits within the Fiat

Wahl worked for 12 years with the Waterous Company  TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, announced today that Randy Wahl has joined the company as Sales Manager. Wahl will report to Scott Bocklund, President of TetraKO, LLC. Prior to joining TetraKO, LLC, Wahl worked for 12 years with the Waterous Company, Fire Pumps Division, most recently serving as a regional sales manager for a 12-state territory that stretched from Minnesota to Texas. “Randy has an excellent track record of service and support among a wide range of fire service customers,” said Bocklund. “His experience with fire pumps and foam systems operations will be invaluable as we aggressively move forward with new products and delivery systems for TetraKO® technology.” Wahl will be responsible for introducing and supporting TetraKO water enhancer and proprietary delivery systems to fire apparatus OEMs, distributors, and fire departments. Wahl is a retired firefighter from the Chanhassen Fire Department in Minnesota where, during his tenure, he served in many positions from firefighter to assistant fire chief. Randy also comes to TetraKO, LLC with many certifications towards his Fire Science degree; he has also provided instruction in the use and operations of Class A and B foams at a local technical college. About TetraKO, LLC TetraKO, LLC is a company that helps firefighters attack, suppress, and contain fires. TetraKO, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, a Minnesota-based clean technology company whose mission is to develop and introduce environmentally friendly and biodegradable technologies. A team of engineers, scientists, and firefighters developed TetraKO water enhancer. Visit www.tetraKO.com for more information and to see the product in action.