Fleet of five pumpers takes on wide range of fire and emergency challenges. Fleet of five pumpers takes on wide range of fire and emergency challenges.   APPLETON, Wis. (June 23, 2011) – Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced that it recently placed five Pierce® Velocity™ custom rescue pumper vehicles into service at the Longmont Fire Department in Longmont, Colo. “These Velocity pumpers showcase the flexibility and performance of Pierce custom fire trucks, as they help the Longmont Fire Department provide a wide range of emergency services to its citizens,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “With their rear mounted pumps and full complement of rescue equipment, they are engineered to address fire suppression as well as EMS and rescue responses.” “We rely on these new Pierce Velocity rescue pumpers to give each crew all the tools they need to handle the vast majority of emergency responses without having to call for additional units,” said Longmont Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Scott Snyder. “They can handle advanced life support, basic extrication and, of course, firefighting attack. This gives us the most flexibility and the most efficient use of personnel.” Each of the five Velocity pumpers is equipped with TAK-4® independent front suspension, a 470-hp engine and Command Zone advanced electronics. The firefighting system includes a 500-gallon water tank, stainless steel body, 2000-gpm rear mounted water pump, Husky® 12 foam system with 40-gallon foam cell, wireless remote control deck monitor and hinged compartment doors. “With the rear mounted pump configuration, we have found that the compartment space you gain behind the cab is significant. It’s where we carry backboards, long handled tools, and other important equipment,” added Snyder. “Moreover, with the pump panel located in a rear compartment, the pump operator can – with only having to take a step or two – view three sides of the incident.” The 70-inch long cab features a 10-inch raised roof, seating for six firefighters, both frontal impact and side roll protection systems, EMS cabinets inside the cab, an LED light package and a dual module vehicle data recorder. Large storage compartments carry a wide range of rescue tools and emergency equipment. Longmont Fire Department serves the City of Longmont, Colorado and its 86,000 residents. Located just 40 miles north of Denver, Longmont is mostly suburban but has industrial, urban, and rural areas as well. The full-service career department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fire investigation, public fire education, code review, and building fire inspections. The department operates Urban Search and Rescue, Technical Rescue and HazMat Teams, and also conducts fire investigation and wildland response. Every Longmont firefighter is a state certified Emergency Medical Technician. Pierce dealer, Front Range Fire Apparatus, Inc. of Longmont, Colo., 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.  

Teaser: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL Since 1958, FFCA has served the chief fire executive of career, combination and volunteer departments.  In 1993, the decision was made to open the membership up to any individual involved in fire and emergency services from the chief fire executive to the firefighter and to serve these members by establishing professional-interest sections where specialized programming is offered. In 1994, FFCA’s Foundation, the Florida Fire & Emergency Services Foundation was established.  Education programs are offered through the Foundation’s Center for Fire and Emergency Services Leadership including the Emergency Services Leadership Institute. A Board of Directors composed of six regional directors and a five member Executive Committee governs the Association.  There is a staff of five and two contracted lobbyists.  The headquarters is located in Ormond Beach with a satellite office in Tallahassee. FFCA represents over 2,200 members.       Mission Statement The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association advances the profession of fire and emergency services through proactive leadership, education, and advocacy.    Website: http://www.ffca.org

Teaser: Dusseldorf Germany – 18 – 21 October 2011 The International Congress on Health and Safety at Work (A+A) will be held for the 32nd time at the Düsseldorf Congress Centre from 18 to 21 October. During the four days of the congress Basi, the organiser, would like to invite all experts to gather information and discuss the full spectrum of current issues in the areas of health, safety and ergonomics. The congress will be taking place in parallel with the A+A trade fair and will involve 60 series of events, with 350 high-ranking experts from the fields of politics, research and practical health and safety. Speakers will focus on current developments in society, reform projects in national and European politics, technical and organisational innovations and the latest scientific findings. The congress is expected to attract 6,000 visitors.   The potential of preventive measures Health and safety originally started as a humanitarian endeavour. This ethical and political basis continues to be our compass and driving force. However, compared with the situation 30 years ago, health and safety now forms part of a different economic environment. There is good evidence today that in order to be economically sustainable and thus “healthy and safe”, a company must have healthy, safe and ergonomic working conditions. In 2009 over 170,000 persons gave up work for medical reasons in Germany. According to a recent study, the cost of early retirement to society is over EUR 20 billion per year, of which about half appears to be caused by pressure at work. With an average incapacity rate of 12.8 days per working person, Germany lost approximately 459.2 million days through sickness and ill health in 2009. Based on this incapacity volume, the Federal German Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that the nationwide loss of production totals EUR 43 billion and the loss of gross added value is EUR 75 billion. Preventative safety is an investment in the future. Businesses, social insurers and policy makers are putting an increasing emphasis on sustaining and supporting the health and capability of the workforce. A safe and healthy working environment makes a vital contribution to a company’s innovative and competitive strength. A wide range of examples from business show that health and safety measures lead to a reduction in staff fluctuation, while at the same boosting a company’s process and product quality and improving its image. Protecting and promoting good health is an essential condition for sustaining the motivation and creativity of the workforce. The “human factor”, people’s skills and the quality of their work are of the utmost importance to an advanced national economy, particularly in view of international competition between business locations. Although there are undoubtedly also negative consequences, especially in the “short-term business” sector, the value of health and safety measures was borne out especially clearly by the latest economic crisis. Effective and efficient preventative safety can ensure a sustained improvement of people’s quality of life, mobility and performance as well as a substantial reduction in the cost of sickness and in further costs associated with it. Quite often, savings on health, safety and ergonomics can quickly prove to be poor planning, even in economic terms. Health and safety are therefore of benefit not only to the workforce, but also to the economy. Preventative safety has considerable potential which must be exploited far more substantially, especially against the background of our “ageing” European societies. This is precisely the purpose of today’s health and safety as a dynamic discipline and strategy and its integration into a company’s business processes. In Germany, Europe and increasingly throughout the world this strategy is now based on a high level of awareness of health and safety risks. The A+A Congress as a mirror and engine of prevention With its two major elements of a congress and a trade fair, A+A is currently the leading event and global marketplace for this discipline. The shared priority issues and topics at the A+A Congress 2011 are above all the Joint German Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (GDA), workplace health promotion, ergonomics, demographic developments and the issues of integration and inclusion. The Joint German Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (GDA) Germany’s health and safety regulations have a history of over 100 years and have now entered a process of profound reforms. The fundamental reform process started with the implementation of European health and safety directives in national law. Today’s focus is on establishing modern and efficient structures, with effective cooperation between decision-makers and all other actors, so that it is possible to provide service-focused consultancy and to monitor the legally specified health and safety standards. Again, largely on the basis of international and above all European stimuli, Germany set up its first joint national health and safety strategy (GDA), which has now become a binding legal requirement. The strategy is also understood as an active contribution to a joint and therefore much wider European health and safety strategy. The German National Health and Safety Conference is now a central decision-making body for those who are already decision-makers in health and safety, i.e. Germany’s federal government, state governments and statutory health insurance companies, while also giving an advisory function to employers’ organisations and trade unions. The long-term goal is the gradual involvement of all health, safety and ergonomics activists under the Joint German Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (GDA). GDA is based on shared health and safety objectives, underpinned by certain priority areas, including an evaluation of the achieved targets. The aim of the first five-year period of GDA was to achieve a reduction in occupational accidents, musculoskeletal strain and disorders and skin diseases. Projects focused above all on construction and assembly work, temporary work, use of motorised vehicles, transportation, nursing, office work, work in damp and humid environments and work with dermatologically harmful substances. The GDA event on the second day of the A+A Congress will centre upon conclusions for the first 5-year period of the strategy, and particularly a discussion of goals,

Teaser: Trade show / Expo Oct 12 – 14, 2011 11th international safety and security technology and equipment exhibition   Safety and Security Asia 2011 (SSA 2011) presents an array of issues and challenges faced by the government and the civilians to increase awareness on the importance of maintaining security in numerous forms. Congruently, a series of solutions and strategic plans are also exhibited to encourage and enlighten the people on ways they can adapt to combat this heightening threat. Coupled with Fire and Disaster Asia 2011 and Merlion Awards 2011, this event attracts industry experts and speakers from the Government and other sectors to share experiences and know-how in dealing with the growing problem concerning safety and disaster prevention today. It provides a series of answers and strategies for organisations and individuals alike to assess the needs for a safe and secured environment. It is an all-around event for one to gain reliable and updated knowledge on the industry from conferences and seminars. It is the best and most informative exhibition on safety and security industry.    Website: http://www.thebigredguide.com

Your wish was our command Your wish was our command: the new P 650 motor pump series provides what fire fighters really want. Our engineers listened very carefully to interviews with fire fighters all over the world and have developed a power unit that meets their demands even better. P650 4 Power is the first gasoline power unit with enough hydraulic power to operate up to four rescue tools at the same time. With turbo function Rescue at twice the speed! Every second counts in rescue operations, which is why LUKAS has provided its P 650 series with a turbo function. With one hand movement you can double the oil flow to one tool in order to work twice as fast. This feature is particularly valuable for operating rescue rams that call for a large volume of oil.  Facts • Four times full power • Faster rescue operations using the turbo function • Power unit: gasoline engine • Valves: 4Power, simultaneous operation of four tools • Two valves each can be combined in turbo mode • You can either operate two tools at the same time using turbo mode • Or one tool in turbo mode and two tools in normal mode • Ideal for major accidents – enabling you to work on several vehicles at once • Enormous power in any load range with sufficient reserves • No additional space needed: same dimensions as Simo Power (operation of two tools) Convenient operation • All valves accessible from the front • Large and well-labeled controls • Optimally designed for operation with gloves • Tank levels visible from outside   More power • High-performance engines develop enormous power in any load range • Always plenty of power in reserve    The new LUKAS P 650 4Power Units are also available with 787 in. / 20 m double hose reel and two additional couplers for hose connection. Technical Data Engine   4-stroke gasoline  4-stroke gasoline Connection   4 tools   4 tools Operation   4 tools   4 tools Turbo function   2 x Turbo included  2 x Turbo included Power   5.1 kW   5,1 kW Electric starter 1)   Electric starter included  Electric starter included Max. operating pressure   10,150 psi   700 bar Flow rate low pressure – high pressure  4 x 156 – 4 x 43 cu.in./min  4 x 2,55 – 4 x 0,7  l/min Flow rate turbo low pressure – high pressure  2 x 305 – 5 x 85 cu.in./min  2 x 5 – 2 x 1,4  l/min Usable oil quantity   293 cu. in.   4,8 l Dimensions l x w x h   19.1 x 17.3 x 17.5 in. 485 x 440 x 445  mm Weight 3)   108 lbs   49 kg 1) optional without electric starter (weight: 96 lbs / 43.5 kg)  

The FLIR HF-Series is a new range of rugged handheld The FLIR HF-Series is a new range of rugged handheld thermal imaging cameras specially designed for firefighting support and search & rescue applications.   Thermal imaging cameras do not need any light to create a crisp image and allow firefighters to see through smoke. With a thermal imaging camera the user can remotely assess the effectiveness of ongoing firefighting activities, assist with the direction of extinguishing activity even in smoke filled areas, and find a way around in the ever-growing smoky environment created by extinguishing efforts and in areas already extinguished but filled with residual smoke.   A thermal imaging camera will also give useful information about parts of a fire that are still hot and need to be extinguished again in order to prevent spontaneous re-combustion.   Extremely affordable FLIR HF-Series are extremely affordable units. Price need no longer be an issue preventing widespread use of thermal imaging cameras – every firefighter can now be equipped with a thermal imaging camera.   Crisp thermal images HF-Series cameras produce thermal images of 320 x 240 pixels on which the smallest detail can be seen. Advanced internal camera software delivers a crisp image without the need for user adjustments. Ergonomic and easy-to-use, the HF-Series can be operated with just five buttons located on top of the unit.   Temperature measurement The cameras are equipped with a spot temperature meter. An indication of the temperature in the middle of the image is given on the temperature scale and if the temperature exceeds 150°C, the top part of the scale turns red – A clear indication that a fire is burning, that a wall is hot or a fire is burning behind it or indicating that a part of the fire is not fully extinguished.   Choice of lenses Model HF-324 is equipped with a 19 mm lens providing a 24° field of view, offering an excellent combination of range performance and situational awareness. For longer range performance, an extension offers a 12° field of view. Users that need to see farther can choose model HF-307 which is equipped with a 65 mm lens, providing a 7° field of view.   Wide range of versions available The alternative Pro version of HF-324 and HF-307 cameras include a number of useful additional features including: image storage for evidence gathering, video storage; 4x digital zoom; fusion color palette and a real-time clock.  

Striker 1500 model features advanced performance and safety technologies. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), has placed three Oshkosh® Striker® 1500 aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles into service in the U.S. Virgin Islands – one on the island of St. Thomas and two on the island St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) purchased the Striker vehicles.   “We are very pleased to have three Oshkosh Striker vehicles on duty in the U.S. Virgin Islands to enhance the emergency response capabilities of ARFF professionals who help protect air travelers,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Corporation Airport Products vice president and general manager. “The Virgin Islands is a high profile vacation destination, and we are honored to work with VIPA to bring the Striker to these international airports.”   “We strive to embrace new technologies, such as the driver enhanced vision system and easy-to-use electronic joystick controls, and are thankful that VIPA leadership has supported our department’s drive to advance our ARFF capabilities to a higher level,” said Derek Smith, ARFF Fire Chief for the U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority. “Oshkosh has supplied us with a far superior product than we could have ever expected, and has given us an elevated level of confidence in their ability to provide excellent service and support.”   The Striker 1500 model offers a 4×4 all-wheel-drive 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. The Striker 1500 accelerates from 0 to 50 mph (80 km/h) in 25 seconds. Other features include a 1,500-gallon (5,678 L) water capacity, 210-gallon (795 L) foam capacity, roof turret, bumper turret and six under truck nozzles. The U.S. Virgin Islands vehicles also feature a Driver Enhanced Vision System (DEVS) and infrared cameras to improve safety while responding on the airfield.   The Oshkosh Striker is on duty at some of the largest airports in the world, including Anchorage International, Las Vegas International, Dallas-Fort Worth International, Dubai World Central, Shanghai International, Incheon International, Phoenix International, and Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Mumbai.   The U.S. Virgin Islands is located in the eastern Caribbean, 1,100 miles southeast of Miami, and consists of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas and many surrounding smaller islands.        About Oshkosh Airport Products The Oshkosh Airport Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting and snow removal vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle and Oshkosh® H-Series™ snow removal chassis are known for their durability and superior performance and sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.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, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.   ®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the impact on revenues and margins of the decrease in M-ATV production rates; the cyclical nature of the Company’s access equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets, especially during periods of global economic weakness, tight credit markets and lower municipal spending; the Company’s ability to produce vehicles under the FMTV contract at targeted margins and at required volumes to receive and sustain performance-based payments; the duration of the ongoing global economic weakness, which could lead to additional impairment charges related to many of the Company’s intangible assets and/or a slower recovery in the Company’s cyclical businesses than equity market expectations; the expected level and timing of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement of products and services and funding thereof; risks related to reductions in government expenditures in light of U.S. defense budget pressures and an uncertain DoD tactical wheeled vehicle strategy; the potential for the U.S. government to competitively bid the Company’s Army and Marine Corps contracts; the consequences of financial leverage, which could limit the Company’s ability to pursue various opportunities; increasing commodity and other raw material costs, particularly in a sustained economic recovery; the ability to pass on to customers price increases to offset higher input costs; risks related to costs and charges as a result of facilities consolidation and alignment, including that anticipated cost savings may not be achieved; risks related to the collectability of receivables, particularly for those businesses with exposure to construction markets; the cost of any warranty campaigns related to the Company’s products; risks related to production delays arising from supplier quality or production issues, especially in light of the significant recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan; risks associated with international operations and sales, including foreign currency fluctuations and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt

Victaulic, the world leader in mechanical pipe-joining systems, is displaying a range of products designed to give fast, efficient, cost-effective fire protection installations at International Firex, NEC Birmingham, from 16–19 May.   They include the LPCB-approved Series 769 FireLock NXT® Preaction Alarm Valve.  The device operates at pressure up to 300psi/2065 kPa and comes available with several release mechanism options.  It is ideal for use where safeguards against activation are required such as in data centres, storage areas for valuable items, and libraries.      The Series 769 is part of the Victaulic FireLock NXT® range of valve systems which deliver a wealth of advantages.   Requiring lower operating pressure, the valve systems offer ultra-fast trip time and water delivery and eliminate air-to-water differential.  Their light-weight design with fewer internal moving parts makes them easy to install, service and maintain – which reduces labour costs – whilst their compactness reduces the installation footprint.     “The Series 769 has advantages for the installer, maintainer and owner,” said Nick Scull, Victaulic’s UK Fire Protection Market Manager.  “It’s the quickest and easiest preaction device to set up, install and maintain, which brings contractors considerable time- and cost-saving benefits.  Because the device is simple to operate and maintain, end users can be confident that the system functions correctly to give them reliable protection.”    Also on display will be the Victaulic FireLockEZ® Style 009H Rigid Coupling.   The redesigned Style 009H Rigid Coupling for fire protection piping systems can be installed without the use of an impact wrench, offering the benefits of quick, easy, efficient connections to those equipped with standard hand tools.  The coupling utilizes the Victaulic unique installation-ready design.  With no need to disassemble and reassemble, it gives faster, more consistent installations – with or without power tools – and a right-first-time solution that avoids rework.   “Victaulic listened to contractors looking for a fast, simple coupling solution that is safe to install, even with hand tools, and delivers solid performance,” said Eddie Pearson, Victaulic Market Manager Fire Protection Northern UK.  “The FireLockEZ rigid coupling has no loose parts to drop or cause injury, ships to the jobsite ready to install and offers the fastest installation.” The Style 009H Rigid Coupling is available in 32-100 mm sizes and is LPCB, FM and VdS approved and cULus listed for fire protection services up to 365psi/2517kPa. Those stopping by Stand E30 at International Firex can have a go at installing the coupling to see for themselves how simple and efficient it is.   Visitors can also view the Victaulic AquaFlex® stainless steel sprinkler fitting range.   The fittings are suitable for commercial suspended and hard ceilings and for round or square duct work to provide fire protection where combustible gasses may be present. The range comes preassembled and consists of a flexible stainless steel hose, available in 790-1830 mm (31-72 inches) in length, a reducer for connecting the sprinkler and a branch nipple for attachment to the piping system. The AquaFlex® line also includes the patent-pending 1-BEE2 installation-ready bracket that installs up to five times faster than any competitive bracket technology. The new bracket provides easy three dimensional positioning of the sprinkler and secures mounting to the ceiling grid without tools, allowing instant, center-of-tile sprinkler positioning.   “The AquaFlex® patent-pending 1-BEE2  bracket is designed to firmly grip the ceiling grid, locking the sprinkler into proper operational position,” adds Scull. “The unique, adjustable open-gate center bracket saves time and money during installation by allowing for easy pressure testing of the system and final placement of the sprinkler head after the ceiling grid is installed.” Victaulic offers a complete range of fire protection products, enabling installers and specifiers to source all their needs from a single quality-assured supplier.  Other Victaulic products on display and in demonstration at International Firex include riser manifolds, valves and sprinklers.  

Chubb has been chosen by the developers of Westfield Stratford City… Chubb has been chosen by the developers of Westfield Stratford City – the gateway to the Olympic Park – to provide fire and security systems for what will be the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).   Chubb drew on the capabilities of the entire UTC Fire & Security group to successfully secure contracts that will include over 1000 alarm points, 300 access control readers, 750 IP video cameras together with sprinkler systems.   The security project is led by Chubb, with the support of UTC Fire & Security company Lenel, experts in access control and integrated security solutions.  Hall & Kay, also part of UTC Fire & Security, will be providing specialist fire fighting equipment and sprinkler systems. Otis Elevator Company, another United Technologies unit, has also secured a significant contract for the centre.   Westfield Stratford City and London’s Olympic Park together span 700 acres and account for one of the largest urban regeneration projects ever undertaken in the UK. Housing more than 300 retail units and covering over 1.9 million square feet of retail and leisure space, Westfield Stratford City will also include multiple mixed-use facilities including a cinema, hotels, offices and homes.   The UTC Fire & Security businesses leveraged existing customer relationships as part of its 2012 Olympic Project strategy to secure the contract, says Paul Winnowski, President of UTC Fire & Security’s United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa (UKISA) business: “It is the combination of expertise that gives Chubb its strength,” he says.   “We have a unique value proposition that we can bring to the table and are creating a cross business unit collaboration blueprint for the future – a new template where the sum of our strengths enables us to demonstrate commercial and operational advantages that have broad appeal, especially for major customers such as Westfield.”