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Career & volunteer fire chiefs of the year Fire Chief Magazine, part of Penton Media, Inc.’s Public Infrastructure Group, and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, recently announced the 2012 winners of the annual “Fire Chief of the Year” awards. Career Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, Ga. and Volunteer Fire Chief Jona Olsson of the Latir Volunteer Fire Department in Questa, N.M. received the awards. Winners (selected by Fire Chief Magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board) are honoured for their dedication and leadership in fire and emergency services. Sponsored by Pierce, the 17th annual awards will be presented during the opening session at the 2012 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International Exhibits and Conference in Atlanta, Ga. “We recognise and celebrate the commitment to leadership, innovation and service to others demonstrated by Chief Cochran and Chief olsson,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “It is an honor for Pierce to pay tribute to each of them for their remarkable accomplishments, within the fire and emergency services as well as in a wide range of other non-profit and community based organisations.” Career Fire Chief Honouree – Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, Ga. Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran has enjoyed a long and productive fire service career, spanning a total of 31 years including experience as a firefighter in Shreveport, La., a U.S. Fire Administrator in Washington, D.C., and two stints as fire chief of Atlanta, Ga. As fire chief for Atlanta, Cochran is responsible for planning and administration of a $74 million dollar budget. He directs operations of a 980 member Accredited Fire Rescue Department (comprised of 35 fire stations with three shifts and six battalions) that provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. He was responsible for collaboration of homeland security and emergency preparedness initiatives between the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA). While in Washington, D.C., Cochran was appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate, as a U.S. Fire Administrator. He directed administrative and operational activities of 620 career and contract staff of the United States Fire Administration, a directorate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security. Cochran has a degree in Organisational Management (bachelor of science) from Wiley College in Marshall, Tex., and a degree in Industrial Organisation Psychology (master of science) from Louisiana Tech University, Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, La. Chief Cochran is community oriented and serves on and supports numerous non-profit organisations, including the Shreveport Firefighters Museum, the Norwella Council Boy Scouts of America, Volunteers of America, the Salvation Army, the American Society for Training & Development, and the Alliance for Education. Volunteer Fire Chief Honouree – Jona Olsson of the Latir Volunteer Fire Department in Questa, N.M. Jona Olsson began her career in the fire service in 1999 as a volunteer with the Latir Volunteer Fire Department. She rose through the ranks, from training officer, deputy chief, and finally to fire and EMS chief for the department in 2006. olsson has also dedicated the past 25-plus years to social justice and training workshops as founder and director of cultural bridges to justice that provides justice issue workshops and programs for non-profits and communities. She has facilitated training to individual departments and fire conferences across North America, as well as the United Kingdom. Even during tough economic times, Jona has continued to expand her department, increasing both training and the number of qualified personnel serving this struggling socio-economic community in both EMS and Fire. Jona wrote and received more than $350,000 in federal and state grants. Of the 18 firefighters on the Latir department, all are now structure trained, 13 are qualified with wildland Red Cards, and nine have EMS licenses. Jona has developed and strengthened an active Junior Firefighter programme that has nurtured firefighters for Latir, as well as other departments. Olsson is currently chair of the Enchanted Circle Regional Fire Association, and serves as a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Volunteer/Combination Officers Section, serves on the IAFC Human Relations Committee, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the International Women in Fire & Emergency Services, the Taos Community Foundation– LGBT Advisory Council, and the Anti-Racism Educators/Organisers National Network. www.piercemfg.com

Guy-Franck Nakach to lead Sales & Marketing Sepura is pleased to announce that Guy-Franck Nakach has joined as Senior VP – Sales and Marketing. Previously at Psion, where he held a number of senior sales and marketing roles, Guy-Franck will lead the company’s sales and marketing strategy. During his career, Guy-Franck has developed a wealth of experience from management positions in global technology businesses within the US and mainland Europe, including Psion, Teklogix, Mors-Techniphone, Computer Associates and CN Industries. As well as his considerable commercial and systems expertise, he played a significant role in transitioning Psion’s global business route-to-market, from a direct to a channel centric activity. These skills will enable him to play a vital role in the transformation of Sepura, and offer a real synergy with Sepura’s successful international channel partner strategy. Guy-Franck comments “It is a fantastic time for me to join Sepura. With both the acquisition of 3T and some key product launches, including the STP8x and STP9000, we are developing a comprehensive strategy and product portfolio to fulfil our ambition of becoming a high growth, global force in critical communications.” “Guy-Franck brings a great depth of knowledge which will be invaluable for our future development," says Gordon Watling, CEO, Sepura. "We are very excited to have him as part of our team." www.sepura.com  

Heavy-duty rescue to follow Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, and part of the Oshkosh Fire & Emergency segment, has delivered a 75-foot Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) aerial ladder and a PUC pumper to Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A Pierce heavy-duty rescue vehicle will follow and be placed into service in August. Toronto Pearson already has a fleet of Oshkosh Striker aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles and H-Series™ snow removal vehicles on duty. “We’re a progressive fire department with increasing and varied emergency response requirements and a tremendous call volume, given our staffing levels,” said Dwayne Macintosh, deputy fire chief for Toronto Pearson Fire & Emergency Services. “Our new Pierce apparatus will help us more effectively respond to the challenges we face involving aircraft related emergencies, medical emergencies, HAZMAT response, technical rescue and more.” All three vehicles are built on the Pierce® Velocity® custom chassis. The PUC pumper features a 500 hp DD13 engine, raised roof cab, 1,000-gallon water tank, Husky™ 12 foam system, a 10 kw generator, roll-up compartments with a wide range of shelving, and slide-out trays and toolboards. The Pierce heavy-duty aluminum ladder is a Quint configuration and features a 75-foot aerial device (with blue LED lighting along all three sections), a PUC pump, a Husky 12 foam system, and a 10 kW generator. The heavy-duty walk-in rescue features a 26-inch front bumper extension, a raised roof cab, a 75-inch interior walkway height, and storage for 14 SCBA bottles. “We’re excited and gratified to have the opportunity to showcase the Pierce brand at such a progressive and growing international airport,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “Toronto Pearson demonstrates the synergy of Pierce apparatus as these new vehicles join an existing fleet of Oshkosh airport crash rescue and snow removal vehicles to provide state-of-the-art protection to air travelers.” “When we began our search for these vehicles, one of the most important things to us was quality. And we also wanted great customer service before, during, and especially after the sale,” added Chief Macintosh. “We’ve had a great history with the Oshkosh family and they’ve provided us with years of really good service – why would we expect anything different from Pierce? That’s what led us to choose Pierce.” Toronto Pearson Fire & Emergency Services responds to 5,000 calls each year with an operational crew of 17, and a minimum of 11 people on duty at any time. Toronto International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Canada. In 2011, it handled 33.4 million passengers and it is currently the world’s 23rd busiest airport. The local Pierce dealer, Darch Fire of Ayr, Ontario, provides service and support to Toronto Pearson Fire & Emergency Services. Photo Caption: A Pierce® Velocity® aerial ladder and PUC pumper have been placed into service at Toronto Pearson International Airport. A Pierce heavy-duty rescue will join them in August. About Pierce Manufacturing Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com   About Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com   ®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.  

Delivery systems for firefighters TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, today announced the introduction of its TurboMixer and Wildland Skid firefighting systems for fire departments that desire either a stationary mixer and reservoir, or a portable truck or trailer-mounted system. Both are designed for optimal delivery of TetraKO® – the company’s environmentally safe, cornstarch-based water enhancer that transforms ordinary water into a dramatically more effective firefighting adhering gel. “With the TurboMixer and Wildland Skid systems, our engineers are responding to requests from firefighters to easily mix, store, and then use TetraKO to attack, suppress, and contain fires,” explained Doug Ruth, TetraKO, LLC CEO. “These innovative delivery systems are designed to address all types of urban and rural firefighting demands, including those that involve wildland urban interface.” The TurboMixer facilitates large-batch mixing – in just minutes – of TetraKO powder concentrate and water for storage in the system tank, or for immediate pumping of the mixed TetraKO solution into the water tank of a fire apparatus. The system is equipped standard with a hopper that drops the TetraKO in the tank for mixing, or with the optional PowderBlaster® eductor, which provides for easy injection of the powder from the ground. The pressure from water running through the PowderBlaster provides suction that rapidly draws TetraKO powder concentrate from its dry storage container and injects it into the water stream and into the tank. The solution is mixed thoroughly with the use of an external pump. The TurboMixer tank is available in three tank sizes: 300, 500 and 1050 gallons. The Wildland Skid is engineered for operations where grassland fires are prevalent as well as areas of urban wildland interface. It can be used to protect structures in the path of a wildland fire, and for all operations that require a portable truck or trailer-mounted system. The Wildland Skid works like the TurboMixer; it is a 200 gallon, framed tank that mounts easily in the bed of a pickup truck or on a trailer. Like the TurboMixer system, the Wildland Skid system can be purchased with the optional PowderBlaster assembly. www.tetraKO.com About EarthClean Corporation EarthClean Corporation is a Minnesota-based clean technology company whose mission is to develop and introduce environmentally friendly and biodegradable technologies. TetraKO, LLC, a wholly owned fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, is the firefighting company that helps firefighters attack, suppress, and contain fires. A team of engineers, scientists, and firefighters developed TetraKO water enhancer.  

With the Ogura BC-300 Combi-Tool An Ogura BC-300 Combi-Tool was recently put to good use by Vimpex’s Martin Jones during an incident on the M1 motorway on Friday 28th July, 2012. Caught in a tailback caused by a 7.5 tonne truck turning over during Friday rush hour, Martin soon realised that in the absence of the emergency services, members of the public were unsuccessfully trying to allow access to the drivers cab by using a crow bar. A doctor who happened to be passing was keen to gain access to the cab to ensure that the casualty was not in need of any urgent medical intervention. When it appeared obvious that the emergency services were some time away from appearing on the scene, Martin volunteered his services by using his Ogura BC-300 battery powered Combi-Tool to quickly gain access to the lorry cab thereby allowing the doctor to assess his patient. Thankfully the driver seemed to have sustained very few injuries although was understandably suffering from shock. In an interesting coincident, the Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service who arrived on the scene a few minutes after Martin’s intervention were carrying their own Ogura Combi-Tool which is one of three in service on the service’s fast response vehicle. This incident demonstrates that the Ogura Combi-Tool is truly lightweight, portable and quick to deploy – reasons that Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and many other brigades around the world have chosen the BC-300.  

To San Antonio, Texas Fire Department Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, recently announced that it has delivered four Quantum® pumper vehicles to the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) in San Antonio, Texas. The department’s frontline apparatus fleet now features 55 Pierce® Quantum chassis vehicles including pumpers, aerial ladders, aerial platforms, and heavy-duty rescue configurations. “With our new Quantum engines, much of the emergency equipment is securely stored in compartments inside the cab, where firefighters have easy and quick access,” said Fire Chief, Charles N. Hood, of the San Antonio Fire Department. “By standardising our fleet around the Quantum, maintenance and training are simplified, and this is an advantage in keeping our vehicles in service and on the job for our firefighters and the citizens of San Antonio.” “It’s very rewarding to see the Pierce Quantum chassis selected as the frontline apparatus by leading departments such as the San Antonio Fire Department.” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “The Quantum has proven itself as an excellent vehicle for its room, visibility, and ride quality – so much so that departments have chosen to standardise their fleets around its capabilities.” Each of the four new San Antonio Quantum pumpers is equipped with a 500 hp EPA 2010 certified engine, TAK-4® independent front suspension, Command Zone™ advanced electronics, seating for six firefighters, and side roll and frontal airbag protection. The vehicles also feature a 500 gallon poly water tank, a top mount pump panel, a Husky™ foam system, a Hercules™ CAF system, an EMS cabinet inside the cab, a rear vision camera, and a wide array of compartments with adjustable shelves. “We’re a progressive, full-service organisation, and the Pierce® Quantum has proven itself to be a safe, effective, and comfortable vehicle that meets the requirements of our department,” added Chief Hood. “Our service area includes everything from congested highways to a sprawling urban interface and everything in between. The Quantum chassis helps our firefighters consistently perform at a high level.” Founded in 1891, the San Antonio Fire Department has built a strong reputation for providing comprehensive fire and emergency services to the citizens of San Antonio. From fire suppression and emergency medical services, to an emphasis on fire prevention and safety education, the department works diligently to meet the changing needs of its community. The local Pierce dealer, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group of Houston, Texas, provides service and support to the San Antonio Fire Department. About Pierce Manufacturing Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com About Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com. ®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.  

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