Our own Nick Marzano observed his first training session inside a structural burn building yesterday late afternoon at the Montgomery County Fire Academy. The Fire Academy operates with seven full time employees and a cadre of over 150 part-time instructors. The Academy is located in Plymouth Township at 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428. The direct phone is 610-278-3500.
In addition to the structural burn building the Montgomery Country Fire Academny trains studens in a 10 classroom administration building, a two story smoke house, a five story drill tower, a drafting pit, a flammable gas pad, and a commercial structural burn building.
Thermal Imaging Camera by Bullard has quickly become an instant success. For additional information please visit our website at www.911se.com. For a free demo please contact Nick toll free at 866.370.7800, extension 106. The following are recent press releases regarding the Eclipse Thermal Imaging Camera:
The small design, quality images and affordable price make Eclipse a must for every firefighter. Check out the innovative design features of Eclipse:
• Ultra-small form factor • Super lightweight • Large, glove-friendly, easy one-button operation • 1000 degree dynamic range • 80 x 60 array • Desktop charger with one battery standard • Extended warranty available • Eclipse Control Panel software sytem • Bullard SmartLine™ online training • Eclipse Powerhouse™ charger available • Rugged retractable strap lanyard available
On Saturday, September 26 the 2009 Philadelphia Hero Thrill Show was held in South Philadelphia in the Comcast Center parking lot. Several thousand attendees were thrilled by motorcycle demonstrations, the Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes and Drums, and the Police Patrol Motorcycle Drill Team.
The show raises money for a college education fund established for the children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Since its inception 4 years ago when only 400 people attended, the Thrill Show has become a huge success raising more than $500,000 the last two years. For additional information regarding the Hero Thrill Show, please visit their website at www.HeroThrillShow.org.
The newly released Eclipse Thermal Imaging Camera by Bullard has quickly become an instant success. For additional information please visit our website at www.911se.com. For a free demo please contact Nick toll free at 866.370.7800, extension 106. The following are recent press releases regarding the Eclipse Thermal Imaging Camera:
The small design, quality images and affordable price make Eclipse a must for every firefighter. Check out the innovative design features of Eclipse: • Ultra-small form factor • Super lightweight • Large, glove-friendly, easy one-button operation • 1000 degree dynamic range • 80 x 60 array • Desktop charger with one battery standard • Extended warranty available • Eclipse Control Panel software sytem • Bullard SmartLine™ online training • Eclipse Powerhouse™ charger available • Rugged retractable strap lanyard available
Nick Marzano, Stacey Silvestri, and Dan Silvestri of 911 Safety Equipment along with Rob (white shirt) , a national sales manager with elbeco, pose with Paul Senior of Orange County Choppers at the 2009 IAFC convention.
Paul Senior was promoting the "Heat of the Moment" chopper, which he built for Fire-dex. To view photos of this Orange County Chopper masterpiece please click here. For additional information regarding Orange County Choppers please visit their website.
On June 29th, Spring Mill Fire Company held its first training competition at Colonial Elementary School. 19 member competed for not only the fastest time but bragging rights for a year. To view the video click on the "Spring Mill Competition" video found on our right toolbar.
Dan Costello would take the early lead with a time of 2:26. Mitch Kijak soon after would tie the leader. With only a few firefighters to go Dan Messantonio beat his practice time by 51 seconds to take the lead, which he would hold on to, with a surprising time of 2:06.
The top three finishers for the day were:
1. Dan Messantonio 2:06 2. Dan Costello 2:26 3. Chuck Fields 2:26
Messantonio received a $50 gift certificate to 911 Safety Equipment as well as an inscribed trophy which will be passed on to next year's winner. Spring Mill Fire Company was established in 1923 and provides emergency services to the Spring Mill section of Whitemarsh Township. Please visit www.SpringMillFire.com for additional pictures and results.
The 2009 Harrisburg Fire Expo was a huge success for 911 Safety Equipment. Please click on the photo above to see additional pictures of our customers, our spokes model, and our new convention booth.
For additional information regarding the Harrisburg Fire Expo please visit thier webpage at www.lcfa.com. For additional conventions and fire expo's please visit our blog.
Along with Dan Silvestri, daughters Stacey and Alexandra, and friend of the family Dana walked in the Crohn's and Colitis Walk in Philadelphia this past Saturday morning. At 80 walk sites across the country, thousands of people will gather this spring and summer to join the fight against digestive diseases. These walks raise money for important research and raise awareness of two painful and unpredictable diseases that afflict millions of people.
In its inaugural year, over 30,000 participants walked and together raised over $6 million dollars towards our mission. The goal is even higher in 2009. Philadelphia was the top walk site in the country last year raising over $340,000. The passion and commitment that was demonstrated by the 150 teams was not to be believed. Tornado warnings couldn't even stop families, friends and co-workers from walking in an effort to raise money to find the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. One in every 200 people suffer daily with these digestive diseases.
The 3 mile walk took place along Martin Luther King Drive and consistd of fun for the entire family including live music, food and games. For additional information about Crohn's Disease, Colitis as well as the walk please visit www.ccfa.org.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, shrinking municipal budgets are causing fire department to rely more on grant support to meet their growing demands, the most popular being the AFG or Assistance to Firefighters Grants.
The top priority of the AFG grant, whose application period for 2010 has just opened today and runs until May 20, is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of first responder organizations.
As many of these first responder organizations are turning to vendors and manufacturers for assistance in these difficult times, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has recently issued new procurement integrity guidelines in association with the AFG grant to manufacturing companies. They advise that if a vendor or manufacturer drafts, writes, edits, critiques or provides any direct consultation or specification on a grant application, that the vendor or manufacturer cannot be considered for purchase.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sees this assistance as a conflict of interest and any potential wrongdoings may be questioned or disallowed. Please take a look at the attachment on the emphasis of procurement integrity provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
A week ago today, May 7th 2009, the Obama Administration released the full details of the proposed Fiscal Year 2010 federal budget, which included President Obama’s recommendations for firefighter grant funding.
It has been recommended that the Fire Grant Program, which includes grants for fire department equipment purchases, be lowered to $170 million in FY2010, a drop of $395 million from the $565 million FY2009 budget.
It is not all bad news however as the new budget proposes the SAFER program designed to provide federal funding to support hiring and retention of firefighting personnel. The $420 million in funds is exactly double the FY2009 budget. Total firefighter assistance will see only a decrease of $185 million from last year’s funding of $775 million.
Also, the U.S. Fire Administration has been recommended to receive $45.6 million in FY10, a slight increase from last year’s funding of $44.9 million.
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