>> HURST JAWS OF LIFE has launched a new Web site designed to be user-friendly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. The Web site includes information on user manuals, bid specifications, and detailed performance characteristics for Hurst Jaws of Life tools. Improvements include a new layout, updated product information, warranty registration, downloadable catalogs, Green Cross registration, and a searchable dealer database. It also features new videos showcasing the performance and durability of the Hurst Jaws of Life eDRAULIC and its 5,000- and 10,000-pounds-per-square-inch product lines. www.jawsoflife.com.
>> LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE honored Firefighters Michael Cosgrove of Selden, New York, and Michael McLeieer of Merrimac, Massachusetts, with its 2013 Firemark Awards for Heroism and Community Service and Public Education, respectively. Cosgrove suffered second- and third-degree burns after rescuing an unconscious man from a burning building and then lost his home this past March after it suffered extreme damages from a fire. McLeieer has been a volunteer firefighter since 2000 and is committed to educating his community and the nation on fire safety. He established the nonprofit charitable organization E.S.C.A.P.E., which informs citizens about fire prevention, CPR, and first aid. Each winner’s local fire department receives a $10,000 grant in the winner’s honor. www.libertymutual.com.
>> AVON PROTECTION SYSTEMS named the North Clay (IL) Fire Protection District (NCFPD) winner of its $10,000 Firehouse Remodel Sweepstakes. The NCFPD is almost 40 years old and home to 55 volunteer firefighters. The district’s house is in its original condition with the exception of a few minor renovations. The money will fund a slew of projects, from a new HVAC system and remodeled kitchen to a flat-screen television. The firefighters will complete the renovations themselves to help save on labor costs. www.avon-protection.com.
>> STREAMLIGHT® INC. celebrates its 40th year manufacturing a wide range of high performance lights for law enforcement officials, military personnel, and firefighters. The company began with a single product and then moved on to technological advances such as rechargeable flashlights, lanterns, and LED lighting. Its most recent development is a line of high lumen flashlights that demonstrate a shift in LED technology. Streamlight high lumen flashlights are designed for lighting large areas such as alleys and outdoor worksites and feature the company’s trademark long-reaching beam and extended run times. Today, Streamlight offers a full line of flashlights, headlamps, weapons lighting, lanterns, and accessories. www.streamlight.com.
>> E-ONE dealer H&E will establish offices in Colorado and Wyoming. H&E has 74 locations nationwide and employs 12,000 workers. H&E hopes to cater to its local customers while maintaining the convenience and effectiveness of a large corporation. It distributes E-ONE first responder vehicles and equipment such as industrial trucks, aerial ladders, and pumpers tankers. E-ONE has an established relationship with H&E Arizona and plans to build new relationships with H&E’s upcoming offices. www.E-ONE.com.
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