Industrial Decontamination Services UK (IDS UK) is bringing a new standard of PPE care and decontamination to the UK fire, emergency services and industrial sectors. Backed by more than 30 years of proven expertise in Australia, it is establishing a…
TracPlus Appoints Audrey Cheng as Chief Technology Officer
TracPlus is building more into its Mission Platform for the agencies and operators who run on it. Cheng joins to lead the engineering behind that work. Auckland, New Zealand – 13 August 2026 – TracPlus, the operational data layer for…
Built-in-Germany Amphibious 4×4 Rescue Vehicle Steps Up Across Europe for Flood and Disaster Response
Amphicruiser Rescue drives like an off-road truck and operates as a fully functional boat — ready for immediate deployment in seconds, with no bridgeheads and no water-level limits. GRAFENAU, Germany — June 24, 2026 — Emergency Mobility Services GmbH is…
Neptune Aviation Takes Delivery Of First A319, Launching Next-Generation Airtanker Program
Missoula, MT – 24 Jun 2026 – Neptune Aviation Services, a leader in aerial firefighting and aviation services, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319. This marks a major milestone for Neptune, which will be the first to use…
WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS presents SMART-FORCE OS at INTERSCHUTZ 2026
At INTERSCHUTZ 2026, WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS presented SMART FORCE OS (Operating System), the first digital operating system for hydraulic rescue equipment. The new platform combines rescue equipment, a control app, location services and device management software into an integrated operating…
Rescue Intellitech launches Solo Rescue® Plus to make clean gear the standard, not the exception
HANNOVER, Germany, June 1, 2026 – Rescue Intellitech today launches Solo Rescue® Plus at Interschutz 2026 in Hannover. The new machine succeeds the widely deployed Solo Rescue® in PPE decontamination for fire and rescue services. Building on the Solo Rescue®,…
Multi-Million Dollar Security & Rescue Training Centre, To Open For Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Commercial, and Military Sectors
Sahra Group and AMST partner for first of its kind facility in the UAE set to provide world-class training for critical emergency response in the Middle East and beyond Advanced Helicopter and Water Rescue Simulators will ensure teams are fully…
Gear Wash Expands in Southern California with Santa Fe Springs Location
A new hub for NFPA-compliant PPE cleaning, inspection, repair MEDINA, Ohio – Gear Wash, the nation’s largest fully verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, announces the opening of a new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California.…
Potter Launches Guardian Bbu Battery Backup Unit For Emergency Response Radio Coverage Systems
New In-House Solution Delivers Cost-Competitive Pricing, Simplified Installation, and Enhanced Reliability St. Louis, MO— Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC announces the launch of the Guardian BBU, a battery backup unit specifically designed for emergency responder communications enhancement systems. This new…
Fire-Dex Elevates Maged Baskhron to VP of Operations
Fire-Dex, North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE for first responders, today announced the appointment of Maged Baskhron as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Baskhron will align operational and strategic goals, bolster cross-functional processes, and empower teams across…
Dry Land, Wet Work, Same DNA: New EXFIL® Rescuer Helmets from Team Wendy Are Born from the Field, Built for SAR
Team Wendy®, a leading provider of innovative head protection systems, introduces EXFIL® Rescuer bump helmets for search-and-rescue (SAR) missions spanning terrain to tide. Developed directly from field feedback, the new product platform reflects Team Wendy’s “listen first, adapt fast” approach…
Noventis Safety Acquires Tsi Flowmeters To Strengthen Position In Flow And Pressure Measurement
Noventis Safety, a portfolio company of Inflexion Private Equity, is pleased to announce the acquisition of TSI FLOWMETERS, a market-leading designer and manufacturer of precision flow and pressure measurement instruments serving the fire & rescue and water utility industries. Founded…
Fire-Dex to Launch First-Ever Fire Investigation PPE
Protecting fire investigators with PPE designed for post-fire scenes and the work they face Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not cover every single hazard…
East Providence Firefighters Receive Non-PFAS Turnout Gear
The department becomes the first in the U.S. to adopt the gear department-wide The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide—an industry milestone achieved through a collaborative…
Technology and Growth Take Center Stage as Fire-Dex Welcomes New CIO
Fire-Dex, North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE for first responders, announces the appointment of Ben Pfahl as its Chief Information Officer (CIO). With this leadership expansion, Fire-Dex is putting weight behind its promise to lead with tech, execute with…
A Legacy Continued: Fire-Dex Promotes Lauren Burke DeVere to CEO, John Karban to President, in Planned Leadership Move
Current CEO Steve Allison to pass the torch in early 2027, cementing a legacy of growth. MEDINA, Ohio – Fire-Dex, a global leader in PPE for first responders, is gearing up for its next chapter, announcing a leadership succession as…
AI Meets PPE: Fire-Dex Unleashes Virtual Sizer
The First Tool to Measure Firefighters in MINUTES Fire-Dex, a global leader in PPE for first responders, understands that performance, safety and comfort all start with gear that fits correctly. That’s why the company is excited to launch the Virtual…
Hytera and NAFFCO Sign Landmark MoU to Transform Crisis Management and Accelerate Emergency Response
Dubai, UAE – 26 February 2025: Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NAFFCO Group, a renowned manufacturer of firefighting and emergency response vehicles.…
ASFP statement in response to the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry Final Report
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) conveys its sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire and to all those who were affected by this wholly avoidable tragedy. We welcome the…
Introducing Respondol® ATF 1×3%: A New Era in Firefighting Foam Technology
Angus Fire is proud to announce the launch of Respondol® ATF 1×3%, a cutting-edge synthetic fluorine free (FF) foam concentrate designed to tackle high-hazard flammable liquid fires and Class A fire incidents. Specifically developed for emergency responders, Respondol® ATF 1×3%…