Adding to their already extensive offering of electric monitors, Akron Brass introduced its latest… Adding to their already extensive offering of electric monitors, Akron Brass introduced its latest… Style 3462 Forestry Monitor. With advances in electronic control technology combined with superior engineering, no other unit comes close to what this monitor has to offer! Ideal for Brush or Wildland firefighting, this compact monitor is extremely durable and features a fully sealed integrated electrical control system with waterproof (IP 67 rated) locking connectors for all power and control. The Forestry Monitor is incredibly easy to install with simple “plug and play” connections. The monitors high speed motors provide proportional speed control for pinpoint stream positioning and accuracy. With a wide range of available nozzles, the Style 3462 is ideal for use in water, foam and CAFS applications. As the industry leader, Akron Brass offers a wide range of manual and electric monitors (water cannons) for firefighting, wildland, crash truck, deicing, fixed site facilities, arena protection and many other unique applications. About Akron Brass Company Founded in 1918, Akron Brass is a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of high performance life safety, firefighting and emergency rescue equipment. A Premier Farnell company, Akron Brass is ISO 9001: 2000 registered and has an excellent reputation for developing and manufacturing innovative products. For more information on Akron Brass products please contact your local Akron Brass Distributor, visit www.akronbrass.com or call the Akron Brass Customer Service Department at (330) 264-5678. Media Contact: Kim Morrow Director of Marketing 1-800-228-1161 [email protected]

Sunbury-on-Thames) Chubb Fire has been recognised for protecting employees… Sunbury-on-Thames) Chubb Fire has been recognised for protecting employees in potentially hazardous working environments, by scooping the Health and Safety Award for Contractors from the British Ceramic Industry. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).   Portmeirion Group, whose brands including Spode and Royal Worcester, nominated Chubb Fire based on its experience on two major refurbishment projects ­ one for its showroom, and the other for its finance and administration office.   Chubb engineers were contracted to carry out the upgrades to meet present day legislation. Their work started with a site survey as Gordon Lomax, Health and Safety Manager, explains: ³Chubb¹s surveyors and engineers worked with extreme caution and made safe working a priority,² he says. ³Much of the project entailed working at height, the short term use of ladders, and working in difficult roof voids. Despite the potential risk, all of their work has been carried out without incident or accident.² Chubb has worked with Portmeirion Group for 12 years, servicing the existing fire and security systems: ³The engineers always show high regard for working safely in all aspects, from installations, servicing and repair and breakdown work,² Gordon adds. ³In all that time there have never been any reported near misses or accidents which is testimony in itself.²   Created in 2007, the Health and Safety Award for Contractors is given to those nominated by members of the British Chamber of Commerce who have made a determined effort to comply with the requirements of the Industry and shown that they possess a real commitment to the cause.   Steve Rogan, Sales Manager Central East, collected the award in October in Stoke on Trent. He says it is a tremendous achievement: ³We have a good many customers and experience in the ceramics industry and this will hopefully propel the image of Chubb as a responsible employer to an even wider audience.²

Remagen Germany, Cynthiana USA Remagen Germany, Cynthiana USA Bullard, a worldwide leader in security equipment for the fire service, introduces the latest in fire helmet design and technology with its newest Designed with input from firefighters from around the world, MAGMA affords the individual firefighter the flexibility to configure a helmet to his exact requirements. MAGMA is available in two, light-weight, shell configurations: Type A Half Shell or Type B Full Shell. MAGMA’s unique mask adapter design accommodates all of the leading brands of two point respirator masks and is spacious enough to accommodate spider style mask harnesses as well. MAGMA also features a three dimensional visor that covers the retracted front frame for a maximum degree of visibility in all directions. MAGMA accommodates a variety of communications and lighting accessories. Beyond flexibility, MAGMA offers firefighters the greatest degree of wearing comfort. The padded head ring is anchored in the rear by the Bullard ratchet sizing mechanism that provides the wearer the ability to make comfort adjustments at five different points. An X-shaped neck strap and a four-way adjustable chinstrap add further to the firefighter’s ability to obtain a comfortable fit. MAGMA naturally affords the wearer the maximum in performance in the difficult conditions of firefighting. The helmet’s inner compartment is well protected from the heat, flames, sparks and fluids that are part of daily firefighting activities. Designed to the requirements of EN443:2008, firefighters can have confidence in the MAGMA helmet. MAGMA’s design flexibility does not translate into complexity. On the contrary, MAGMA was designed with the fewest number of components of any helmet available today. This means ease of disassembly and maintenance and a much lower total cost of ownership over the life of thehelmet. MAGMA is available from authorized Bullard dealers around the world. For more information contact Bullard GmbH, Lilienthalstrasse 12, 53424 Remagen, Germany. Phone: +49-2642-999980, Fax: +49-2642-9999829 or email: [email protected]. Visit us at www.bullardextrem.com.

Signing ceremony marks event; additional 19 Striker purchase announced. Signing ceremony marks event; additional 19 Striker purchase announced. Oshkosh Airport Products Group, part of the Fire and Emergency segment of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), today delivered 24 Oshkosh® Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (PCAA) at a formal signing and acceptance ceremony in Karachi, Pakistan. The vehicles on hand included 16 Striker 1500s and eight Striker 3000s. In addition, it was announced that 19 more Striker vehicles have been ordered for delivery in 2011. “We are elated that we are about to witness these vehicles placed into service with the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan at airports throughout the country in this critically important part of the world,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Corporation Airport Products Group vice president and general manager. “Moreover, it is especially gratifying that we are now fulfilling a follow-up purchase for 19 more Strikers for the PCAA. That’s a testament to the Striker vehicle’s capabilities as well as to the entire Oshkosh Fire and Emergency segment.” The Oshkosh Fire and Emergency segment provides emergency responders with expertise and insight from across its family of leading brands to offer the latest in advanced technologies, product development and customer support. Products include municipal and wildland fire trucks, command vehicles, airport snow removal vehicles, ambulances, mobile medical vehicles, broadcast vehicles and specialty vehicles. “The Oshkosh Fire and Emergency Segment’s growth strategy involves matching innovative and reliable vehicles with outstanding service, training and a global support network,” added Tim Raupp, Oshkosh Corporation senior vice president – Fire and Emergency. “The enhanced emergency response capabilities represented by these vehicles is an excellent example of what the Oshkosh Fire and Emergency segment is able to provide customers on a global level.” The contract terms include on site operational and maintenance training, auxiliary equipment and spare parts. The Strikers will be stationed at civil airports throughout Pakistan, the largest of which is Jinnah International Airport in Karachi that handles six million passengers annually. Photo caption: Oshkosh and Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (PCAA) officials attended a formal signing and acceptance ceremony for 24 Striker vehicles. 

Akron Brass launches a new compact, high performing, cost effective monitor, the Style 3430 GP Manual Monitor. Akron Brass launches a new compact, high performing, cost effective monitor, the Style 3430 GP Manual Monitor. Recognized worldwide, the GP Manual Monitor is rated for flows up to 1000 gpm (3800 lpm) with continuous 360º rotation. This lightweight monitor features a dual handle tiller bar design for maximum control and precise positioning with an elevation range of +90º to -45º. The Style 3430 is ideal for all your Masterstream firefighting needs. If you want simplicity and low cost but don’t want to sacrifice superior performance, the GP Manual Monitor is your answer. Akron Brass offers a wide range of manual and electric monitors (water cannons) for firefighting, wildland, crash truck, deicing, fixed site facilities, arena protection and many other unique applications. About Akron Brass Company Founded in 1918, Akron Brass is a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of high performance life safety, fire fighting and emergency rescue equipment. A Premier Farnell company, Akron Brass is ISO 9001: 2000 registered and has an excellent reputation for developing and manufacturing innovative products. For more information on Akron Brass products please contact your local Akron Brass Distributor, visit www.akronbrass.com  or call the Akron Brass Customer Service Department at (330) 264-5678.  

Chubb Fire has extended its contract… Chubb Fire has extended its contract with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to include the servicing of fire alarms at the brigade headquarters and 37 stations. Chubb Fire is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.(NYSE:UTX). Chubb has been servicing and supplying fire extinguishers to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for six years and was approached by M&E consultants Robert Whetham Associates to tender for the fire alarm servicing. As Director Robert Whetham explains: ³Since Chubb Fire has taken over the contract, the relationship with our customer has significantly improved – there is more communication and regular feedback.² Chubb Fire service fire detection systems quarterly at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters which includes the 999 response centre, Urban Search and Rescue Centre, International Training Centre and 37 Fire Stations within West Yorkshire which covers Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield and surrounding areas. Systems are serviced in accordance with BS 5839-1:2002 and Chubb Fire servicing manual, including checking control panel batteries and activating smoke, heat detectors and manual call points. The M&E consultant turned to Chubb based on its reputation and industry knowledge and has not been disappointed. ³Chubb won the tender on its competitive price, but it has exceeded my expectations with its thorough approach to all the tasks it has been set. I would not hesitate to ask Chubb to tender again in the future,² said Whetham. Jane Garland, Marketing and Communications Manager at Chubb Fire says the contract award is a testament to Chubb¹s standing in the industry: ³Alarm servicing is an integral part of fire safety as is extinguisher servicing,² she adds. ³Chubb is proud to continue its long running working relationship with the Fire and Rescue Service.²

$9.6 million order includes 20 pumper apparatus and two aerial tillers. $9.6 million order includes 20 pumper apparatus and two aerial tillers. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, received an order from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Sac Metro) in Sacramento County, Calif., for 22 Pierce® Quantum® fire apparatus. The purchase includes 20 pumper vehicles and two aerial tillers. The order is valued at $9.6 million, and delivery is scheduled to begin in March 2011.  “This order by Sacramento Metro signifies a resounding vote of confidence by a tremendous fire department and long-time Pierce customer,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “It’s also an acknowledgement of our dealer – Golden State Fire Apparatus – for its outstanding service and support. ” “By taking advantage of Pierce’s outstanding lease-to-purchase program, available through Oshkosh Capital, we are significantly upgrading our first-line fleet. And, we expect to substantially decrease our ongoing fleet maintenance costs as well as reduce vehicle downtime,” said Christian Pebbles, Sacramento Metro Fire Captain. “More importantly, the Quantum vehicles’ excellent performance, visibility, safety features and storage space will enhance response to our citizens and improve firefighter safety. It’s truly a win-win for our department and the many communities we serve throughout the county.” The 20 Quantum pumpers will be customized to meet the unique needs of this California county. Each fire truck features a 500 hp engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, TAK-4® independent front suspension, 290 amp alternator, seating for six firefighters, air-actuated front steps, LED lighting package, roll-up doors and an EMS compartment inside the cab. The firefighting system includes a 1500 gpm pump, 500-gal. poly water tank, Husky® 12 foam system, 40-gal. foam cell, and a Control Zone™ pump panel. The two Quantum 100-foot heavy-duty aerial tiller vehicles will be used to navigate narrow streets in and around residential and commercial areas. Each tiller features the TAK-4 independent suspension (front and rear), frontal impact protection, side roll protection system, LyfePulley rescue system, 500-lb. rated slide out trays, toolboards and adjustable shelves, telescoping scene lights, and a full complement of ground ladders. Captain Pebbles added, “The Quantum vehicles represent the latest in advanced firefighting technology – yet we’ve paid homage to our region’s history and tradition with a classic firefighter bell on each and every vehicle.” The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is a special-purpose district that provides fire protection to the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. The agency is a combination of 16 smaller fire departments that merged together in 2000. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District provides services through 42 stations and 750 uniformed and support personnel to nearly 600,000 people in a 417-square-mile area. Metro Fire represents 16 predecessor fire agencies. Some of these fire agencies were founded in the early 1920s to provide fire protection in remote parts of the County.

Tried and trusted quality • Rosenbauer to equip Malaysian airports • 21 fire fighting vehicles with a value of 17.4 m€ for airports in Malaysia Leonding, October 21, 2010. Rosenbauer, the world market leader in the special fire service vehicle field has received a contract from the UMW Group for the supply of 21 aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Malaysia Airport Holding Berhad (MAHB). The order, which has a value of 17.4 m€, includes 19 PANTHERS with three-axle chassis and two pumper trucks for airport operations. The PANTHER celebrated its debut in Malaysia in August 2009 at PETRONAS Kerteh Airport and now a further sixteen vehicles are to be stationed at the larger airports in western and eastern Malaysia during the course of 2011. Moreover, from the end of 2011, three additional vehicles are to become operational at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Kuala Lumpur. The LCCT is a terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which handles economy flight passengers. For almost twenty years, the PANTHER has represented the global benchmark for ARFF vehicles and over 800 are already in service in more than 70 countries. The very highest technical, functional and design standards make the PANTHER what it is. Namely, the world’s most efficient ARFF vehicle concept. Background of the UMW Group With its workforce of 10,300, the UMW Group (United Motor Works) is a leading industrial enterprise with a focus on the automotive, production, development and gas and oil business areas. The UMW Group has branches in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, India and the Arab World and is growing into a global partner.   The Rosenbauer Group The Rosenbauer Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting and disaster protection vehicles for airports and industry. Rosenbauer is a full-liner with some 2,000 employees and an extensive range of municipal fire fighting vehicles and aerials in line with both European and US standards, a comprehensive selection of airport and industrial vehicles, the latest extinguishing systems and special fire service equipment. In 2009, the Group, which is represented in over 100 countries, generated revenues amounting to more than 541 m€. www.rosenbauer.com