Tyco Fire Protection Products has seen its innovative ULF AQUAMIST… Tyco Fire Protection Products has seen its innovative ULF AQUAMIST (Ultra Low Flow) water mist system specified and installed in a complete renovation of the Museum of Regional History in Oradea, Romania, originally built in 1870, in response to challenging technical issues.   A complex gaseous fire suppression system was originally specified for the project, which proved to be both beyond the client’s budget and complicated to install due to the restricted space within the structure of the old building. Working alongside its dedicated Romania distributor, Sigura, Tyco Fire Protection Products supplied in-depth technical guidance during the initial stages of the project to provide reassurance relating to the suitability and performance of its complete ULF AQUAMIST fire protection package.   This technical advice demonstrated Tyco Fire Protection Products’ knowledge, experience and capability within the fire suppression market led to the business winning the €260,000 contract. To deliver its client’s requirements, Tyco Fire Protection Products combined its gas (Inergen) and ULF AQUAMIST fire protection systems for the 4,850m2 floor area – providing the first ULF AQUAMIST water mist solution in the world.   The project constraints required smaller pipe diameters to cope with restricted space and a need to reduce the amount of water required to extinguish any potential fire event. Tyco Fire Protection Products’ combined solution also ensured that the valuable contents and artefacts within the museum would not suffer any severe water damage that could have occurred with a traditional sprinkler system.   The specification requirements were ideally suited to the ULF AQUAMIST system, which uses lower pressures and enables smaller diameter pipes to be used without any compromise in fire suppression performance. A five-fold reduction in water consumption is also achieved with enhanced water mist technology, along with reduced maintenance costs, when compared to a standard water sprinkler system. It is also more cost-effective to install than a high pressure water mist solution.   In addition to its recently-launched ULF AQUAMIST system, Tyco Fire Protection Products also supplied its Inergen gas and Ansul autopulse and detection products for the museum project. Supplied as a complete, engineered fire protection package, ULF AQUAMIST included ancillary products such as G-Press press-fit piping, nozzles, pump skid and pipe supports. Design software and installation training were also provided as part of Tyco Fire Protection Products’ complete engineered solution.   Tyco Fire Protection Products were awarded the project after providing in-depth technical assistance during the initial stages of the project and demonstrating that its high-performance products could meet the challenging requirements of the application. The complete fire suppression system was designed and installed using Tyco Fire Protection Products’ range of solutions. The project showcased Tyco Fire Protection Products’ total integrated approach, with departments combining efforts across international boundaries to provide the very best service to the client – particularly with the business’ services department providing outstanding support to the EMEA Region East sales team.   Following the successful completion of this first ULF AQUAMIST project, Tyco Fire Protection Products has since collaborated with Sigura to deliver a water mist seminar in Bucharest, Romania to further promote the use of ULF AQUAMIST fire protection systems in the region. Attended by installers, fire brigade services, designers and end users, the event led to Tyco Fire Protection Products securing another project for a landmark hotel refurbishment scheme in Bucharest as a result of its leading industry capability and new product development.  

FoxFury offers side-worn helmet lights that attach to Special Ops… FoxFury offers side-worn helmet lights that attach to Special Ops, EMS and Flight helmets via the side mounting screw or industrial Velcro.   These TX helmet lights are available with either white or multi-colored LEDs and offer a breakaway design to prevent the user from becoming entangled, reducing risk of injury. These lights also feature a Quick Tilt and Spin capability to aim the light where needed.   • TX-0 Multi-Color Special Ops Helmet Light (P/N 600-404): 1 each Red, White, Blue and IR LED 4 Modes   • TX-1 Special Ops Helmet Light (P/N 600-400): 3 White LEDs On/Off operation   Both run on 2 CR2032 batteries and offer up to 24 hours of light. These lights are waterproof, fire resistant and impact resistant. Helmet mounting capability includes: ACH, MICH and PASGT.   About FoxFury: FoxFury is best known for its niche LED headlamps designed for specific markets including Fire, Industrial, Hazardous Area, Law Enforcement, Hunting and Forensics. FoxFury was formed in August 2003 and operates out of Vista, CA. Please visit us at the SHOT Show (Booth # 26206) in January.   FoxFury, LLC Vista, CA 92084 USA Tel. 760.945.4231 Fax 760.758.6283 Fox@FoxFury.com www.FoxFury.com  

It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Mr Pat Hill.. It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Mr Pat Hill who passed away on Friday 17th December at the age of 95.   Mr Hill (and his family before him) owned Bristol Uniforms for 112 years from 1887, when Mr William J Hill took over the business from Wathen Gardiner, until the sale of the family business in 1999.   Mr Hill started working at Bristol Uniforms in 1935, at the age of 20, after working for 3 years for Selfridges in London. He saw active service during World War 2, serving mainly in the Middle East from 1939 to the end of the war. In 1945 he rejoined the company and became its senior partner in 1954. He acquired the business in 1964 and took over as its Managing Director the following year when Bristol Uniforms became a limited company.   In the 1960’s, Mr Hill pioneered developments in firefighting clothing, laying the foundations of the international business it is today. He was instrumental in establishing a worldwide network of distributors in the 1940s and 1950s which today generate around half of the company’s global business.   Although retired by 1998, Mr Hill came back to oversee the sale of the Company in 1999, to what was then the Faithful Group, and is now BTQ Group.   Roger Startin, Bristol’s joint managing director, said, “I have known Pat Hill for over 30 years, and worked alongside him for almost 20, so this is a particularly sad day for me. Our staff, present and past, customers and suppliers who have known him, over a lifetime’s involvement with the company stretching back 75 years, wish to record their condolences to his family and to place on record the debt of gratitude we owe him for the contribution he has made to the growth and success of our company over this time”. For more information please contact either;   Ian Mitchell, Bristol Uniforms Ltd on 0117 956 3101 or email ian.mitchell@bristoluniforms.com or Roger Startin, Bristol Uniforms Ltd or email roger.startin@bristoluniforms.com or Richard Storey at RSL Associates on 01749 870652 or email richard.storey@rslassociates.co.uk  

Purchase of two vehicles makes total of seven Strikers at DIA  Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced that it has received an order for two more Oshkosh Striker 4500 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles from the City of Denver. The vehicles will be placed into service at Denver International Airport (DIA), with delivery expected in April 2011.   When combined with four Striker 4500s and one Striker 1500 model already on duty, DIA will have seven Oshkosh Striker vehicles serving at the airport.   “We’re extremely pleased that, following an exhaustive evaluation, the Striker 4500 is again the ARFF vehicle of choice at such a prestigious and internationally significant airport as Denver International,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Corporation Airport Products vice president and general manager. “The Striker’s ability to respond to large and challenging airport emergency scenarios is confirmed by Denver’s real world experience with the Striker over the last two years.”   DIA purchased its first Striker 4500 in 2008 following an evaluation to determine the vehicle’s capabilities for serving the airport’s emergency response requirements.   “Our ARFF emergency response team has extremely high standards for on and off-road vehicle performance, and the Oshkosh Striker 4500 has met our requirements,” said Denver International Airport Assistant Fire Chief Bill Davis. “Denver International has a 53 square mile footprint, and we need the capability to quickly transport large quantities of water to remote locations.” The Striker 4500 features an 8 x 8 axle configuration and proprietary technologies such as TAK-4® independent suspension, triple agent firefighting capabilities and Command Zone™ advanced electronics for enhanced maneuverability, firefighting power and reliability. Other features include :   • 4,500 gallons (17,033 L) of water capacity • 420 gallons (1,590 L) of foam capacity • 500 pounds (227 kg) of dry chemical • Roof turret with 1,200 GPM (4,542 LPM) flow capacity • High volume, low attack bumper turret with Hydrochem nozzle and 1,200 GPM (4542 LPM) flow • Pre-connected water and foam hoses • Oshkosh Rear Steer system to decrease overall turning circle and reduce tire wear • Caterpillar C18 diesel engine with 950HP and 2,400 ft. lbs of torque   The Striker 1500 is on duty at the Denver Fire Department ARFF Training Academy located within the airport grounds. This Training Academy is a state-of-the-art facility that trains firefighters from around the world in the most advanced methods of fighting aircraft fires. Along with the Striker 1500 vehicle, the Academy features 16 state-certified instructors, unique interactive technology and a full-scale aircraft mock-up to provide tremendous learning opportunities in a realistic environment.   At 53 square miles, DIA is the largest airport in the United States, and the third largest in the world. Its 16R/34L runway is the longest commercial runway in North America. In 2009, with 50,167,495 passengers served, DIA was the tenth busiest airport in the world as measured by passenger traffic. The airport is located in northeastern Denver, Colo., and is operated by the city and county of Denver.  

Repeat purchase follows initial sale of two Arrow XT pumpers in 2007 Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, today announced that it has received an order for five Pierce® Arrow XT™ pumpers from the Bellevue Fire Department in Bellevue, Wash. The vehicles will be placed into service in mid 2011. The department already has two Arrow XT pumpers in its existing fleet. “The Pierce Arrow XT is a very successful platform, and this follow-up order for five additional pumpers from The Bellevue Fire Department is a testament to our Pierce products and our people,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “Pierce custom pumpers are engineered to meet the unique needs of communities across the country. That’s why more departments continue to rely on Pierce.” “During the past three years, we have found the Arrow XT pumpers to be dependable, well-built, and our department has been fully satisfied. Pierce uses high quality components and parts, and provides excellent local warranty and service support,” said Bellevue Fire Department Battalion Chief Lou Faehnrich. “Adding these five Pierce pumpers to our fleet will make seven of our nine first-line pumpers Pierce. This serves to standardize operations, training maintenance procedures and overall efficiency.” Each of the five Arrow XT pumpers is equipped with a 500-gallon water tank, 1750-gpm water pump, Husky® 12 foam system, internal ladder storage, roll-up compartment doors and an LED light package, including warning and step lights. The cab features seating for six firefighters, frontal impact and side roll protection systems, EMS cabinets, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a dual module vehicle data recorder. The Bellevue Fire Department Suppression and Rescue Division protects a population of 141,000 and a service area of more than 37 square miles. The department has 246 total employees, of which 230 are uniformed. Its services include full fire protection, EMS, ALS, BLS, fire prevention, investigation, HazMat and technical rescue. Pierce dealer Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. of Springfield, Ore., provides local service and support.   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  

United States Patent #7,784,554 as it Surpasses 500 Vehicles Sold Unique fire pump system located underneath cab offers firefighters many benefits.   Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, today announced that it has been granted United States Patent 7,784,554 for the Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™) firefighting vehicle. This is in addition to multiple patents previously issued, which cover this vehicle and its options. With more than 500 vehicles sold, the PUC is among the most popular products in Pierce Manufacturing history. “This US patent reinforces the PUC as a breakthrough firefighting vehicle innovation unlike anything else in the industry,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “Our product development team spent thousands of hours developing the PUC, with input and feedback from firefighters coast-to-coast.” The PUC is an industry-changing multi-purpose response vehicle that is engineered to eliminate the need for a bulky pumphouse. The PUC features a simplified two-step pump shift operation and redesigned pump panel for ease of use. In addition, the design frees space while improving function. With a wheelbase as short as 172-inches for improved maneuverability, the PUC also provides up to 500 cubic-feet of storage. Among the many other benefits delivered by the PUC are the following: • Two-step/single touch ease. A simple two-step pump operation and “single touch” water-foam-CAFS selection means the firefighting system is up and functional before the operator exits the cab. • Tilt and access efficiency. Reduced downtime and maintenance costs by tilting the cab and removing the crosslay trays. The PUC provides easy and full access to all plumbing and pump components. Maintenance people spend less time getting to the plumbing and parts. • Safety. With the pump operator positioned alongside the hose connections instead of over them – and with crosslays and hosebeds at chest height – the PUC boasts an impressive list of safety features. The PUC is available on all Pierce custom chassis in side and top mount configurations, as well as on all aerial ladders. Photo Caption: Pierce Manufacturing today announced that it has been granted United States Patent #7,784,554 for the Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™) firefighting vehicle.   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  

With an award winning reputation for precision engineering… With an award winning reputation for precision engineering, Anderson Engineering, is delighted to announce the launch of a new range of ladder systems, styled on the original Irish Lacon design and now available in the UK and international Fire, Blue Light and Defence markets, the range includes: Rivet and Truss Ladders, Roof Ladders and Short Triple Extension Ladders, the latter two being made by a solid style and swaged round construction.   Graham Anderson, Managing Director of Anderson Engineering explains the decision to launch a new range of ladders: “Due to industry changes we felt the quality of industrial ladder manufacturing in this county had fallen short of expectations. We saw an opening and decided to improve on the Irish Lacon design, a market standard system tried and tested for thirty-five years by fire fighters the world over, and capable of being used on any gantry system in the UK and most European models. At the same time we believed we could improve the materials and workmanship of ladders.”   It’s a decision that’s already paying off, with sales increasing in the UK and an overall rise in demand from overseas markets including Singapore, France and Italy. Anderson’s move into the ladder market place not only means they are able to respond quickly and efficiently to the increase in orders, but they are able to supply the parts and also repair other leading ladder manufactured brands on the market.   “I believe good engineers don’t find problems, good engineers find solutions and our range of ladders are no exception. We took a market standard design, which hasn’t changed in thirty years and made it better by improving it’s work life expectancy, its compatibility with other gantry systems and applications and finally by offering a more competitive price point than the market leaders.”   Like all Anderson products, the new range of ladders have been designed, developed and manufactured by this family run team of engineers, who have grown the business by working closely with brigades and vehicle builders. “Being able to respond to market needs with imagination and engineering acumen,” concludes Anderson, “has allowed us to create a range of products that answers industry needs.”