TRUE NORTH GEAR and DRAGONWEAR have partnered to create a new brand to re-energize both companies’ brand identities. Featured in their rebranding is dynamic artwork that brings a fresh, revitalized perspective to visually represent their unique progression as leaders and innovators within the industries they serve. The True North logo retains its familiar ellipse shape while incorporating modifications to the logo’s shape and outline. The continued inclusion of the north-facing arrow within the logo signifies its ongoing commitment to staying the course of its brand’s mission and values. The DragonWear logo shows off the most dramatic change with custom lettering and a new, expanded dragon icon centered within the reshaped badge; both elements convey the strength and protection our products represent. www.truenorthgear.com. www.dragonwear.com.
ROSENBAUER AMERICA announced that Innovative Fire Rescue Group (IFRG) has been named the authorized sales and service dealer for Rosenbauer America fire apparatus and products for the state of Florida. IFRG, in Ocala, specializes in emergency vehicle sales, refurbishment, and service. It is led by partners Dan Moates, David Cooper, and Phillip Lincoln, all of whom have many years of experience in the fire apparatus and equipment sales and service industries. In addition to the partners, IFRG employs Paul Stephenson and Mark Smith, both veteran Rosenbauer America sales professionals. www.rosenbaueramerica.com.
Names in the News
MIKE “DOC” MCEVOY was announced as the new executive editor for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). McEvoy’s duties will include acquisition of new writers for JEMS and new presenters for EMS Today. He is the EMS coordinator for Saratoga County, New York, and has served as the EMS editor for Fire Engineering magazine since 2006. McEvoy is also a nurse clinician in the adult and pediatric cardiac surgical ICUs at Albany Medical Center, where he also teaches critical care medicine and chairs the hospital resuscitation committee. He also chairs the EMS Section Board of Directors for the International Association of Fire Chiefs and is the lead editor for the Jones & Bartlett textbook “Critical Care Transport.”
JEFFREY S. JOHNSON was announced as the new chief of the Newport News (VA) Fire Department. Johnson previously served as the chief of the Salinas (CA) Fire Department. In his new role, Johnson will be responsible for an annual operating budget of more than $34 million, 11 stations, and a staff of 380. He has more than 30 years of experience in the emergency medical and fire services. He started his career in 1988 with the Grandview (MO) Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic. Johnson has also earned the Chief Fire Officer certification from the Center for Public Safety Excellence as well as the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer certification.
