>> NOAH CONSULTING announced the hiring of Fred Kunzinger. Kunzinger joins Noah from Hess Corporation, where he worked for the past 22 years with positions in Tulsa; London, England; and, most recently, as the senior manager for Global Data Management in Houston, Texas. He has been a PPDM Board member for three years, serving as a co-vice chairman of the Board for the past two years. In 2011, Kunzinger received the coveted “Cornerstone Award” for lifetime achievement in Data Management within the Exploration and Production domain. www.noah-consulting.com.
>> This September, during National Preparedness Month, the FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY and the AD COUNCIL‘s Ready public service advertising (PSA) campaign is determined to drive home one message: “You never know when the day before is the day before.” With only 17 percent of Americans claiming to be very prepared for an emergency situation, it is important to encourage preparedness year round and provide the necessary tools that will allow them to be survivors and not victims. Ready campaign PSAs can be viewed and downloaded at www.Ready.gov/psa. For the latest “Get Tech Ready” resources, visit www.Ready.gov/tech. www.fema.org.
>> TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP. announced Johan Gidstedt as its new president. Gidstedt comes to Tempest with more than 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. He has a master’s degree in business administration and several years of operational experience as president of Borga Steel Buildings and Components. Originally from Sweden, Gidstedt takes over for former Tempest President Leroy Coffman. www.tempest-edge.com. (800) 346-2143.
>> The NATIONAL FIRE HERITAGE CENTER (NFHC) chose Congressman Curt Weldon (R-PA) as its National Spokesperson. Weldon has served for more than 20 years as a member of the United States Congress. He became known as “America’s Fire Chief” when he led the creation of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, which turns 25 years old this year. As a volunteer fire chief and as mayor of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, Weldon handled two of the largest energy disasters in the United States. As a first-term member of Congress, he organized and chaired the Congressional Fire and EMS Caucus. He is a member of the NFHC Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders. http://thenfhc.org.
>> W.S. DARLEY & COMPANY was awarded a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to provide more than 1,500 trailer-mounted pumps, model LE600, over the next five years to protect our troops. The pumps will be used for fuel and potable water transfer to Marines in combat. They are mounted on a two-wheel chassis and are capable of pumping 600 gpm at 150 psi. www.darley.com.
>> CALIFORNIA CASUALTY is giving a complete “Firehouse Makeover” to a deserving American fire unit. Any qualified firefighters currently living in the United States can enter the sweepstakes. One firefighter will win the grand prize—a complete firehouse makeover valued at up to $15,000 for his base firehouse, which includes a complete overhaul of the living quarters, working areas, and personal areas, including all new Maytag appliances. Also, 44 deserving firefighters (one in each state California Casualty serves) will win the first prize of a “Thank You” barbeque for up to 25 people at their base firehouse. To enter, visit http://FirehouseMakeover.com before October 31, 2012. www.calcas.com.
