E-ONE was chosen as the manufacturer of the Cullman (AL) Fire Rescue’s new aerial truck after a devastating F4 tornado ripped through the city in April. The emergency situation brought on by the devastating storm resulted in a few changes to the city’s original aerial platform design. The truck graphics were chosen from contest submissions from local elementary, middle, and high school students. The 100-foot platform features a black body on a black and gold custom Quest chassis. Gold leaf lettering and striping, along with Bearcat paws to honor the high school mascot, adorn the sign plate. www.E-ONE.com. (352) 237-1122.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) announced the winners of the 2011 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards. The awards recognize the innovative practices and achievements of organizations and individuals across the nation that work to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to manage any emergency situation. Leadership from National Emergency Management Association, the International Association of Emergency Managers, and FEMA selected this year’s winners from applicants from 36 states as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. A complete list of this year’s winners is available at www.citizencorps.gov/councils/awards/2011/awards2011.shtm.
ELKHART BRASS announced Tomas Saavedra as its new vice president of international sales. Saavedra will lead the development and growth of the company’s international sales. Saavedra joins Elkhart Brass with 20 years of international and domestic sales management and marketing experience. He has worked for Rittal Corporation in Urbana, Ohio, where he served as national manager. Saavedra has also served as the national business and account manager for Pomona & Fluke Corporation from 2003-2008 and was the senior product manager for Greenlee from 2000-2003.
WATEROUS is now accepting registrations for the 2012 International Class A Foam & CAFS Academy. Hosted in Glendale, Arizona, on February 16–18, the coursework involves hands-on training using live fire, demonstrations, and roundtable discussions surrounding Class A and compressed air foam use. Offering several levels of training for emergency vehicle technicians and firefighters and an exclusive program for chiefs, the program consists of basic and advanced courses. Tuition for the three-day academy is $450, which includes lunches and refreshments. If you register by December 31, tuition is $425. Discounted hotel rates and vendor spaces are also available. www.afoamacademy.com. www.waterousco.com. (651) 450-5000.
On October 15-16, the NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION (NFFF) and the U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION honored 72 firefighters, who died in the line of duty in 2010. At the 2011 NFFF Memorial Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, a bronze plaque containing their names was added to the NFFF Memorial. Seventeen firefighters who died in previous years will also be honored. The plaques surrounding the Memorial, established in 1981, contain the names of more than 3,500 firefighters. http://weekendfirehero.org.
PROCTER & GAMBLE PROFESSIONAL™ partnered with FIREHOUSE SUBS to support National Fire Safety Month (October). At each of Firehouse Subs’ 453 restaurants, guests who purchased a $5 medallion received a Duracell 9-volt battery for their home smoke detector from Procter & Gamble Professional.™ A total of 27,180 9-volt Duracell batteries was donated in an effort to help raise awareness about the importance of fire prevention. All proceeds raised through purchases of medallions will go toward the equipment, education, and funding of public safety entities through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. www.firehousesubs.com.
