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On Tuesday, September 14, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting its fifth annual Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE), a one-day program addressing some of the leading challenges and opportunities facing today’s fire departments and public safety educators working to mitigate fire and life safety risks in their communities. This year’s SOPE is part of the association’s virtual 125th Anniversary Conference Series, which replaces the traditional in-person 2021 NFPA Conference & Expo and runs from May 2021 through March 2022.

Representing the fourth monthly program in the year-long conference series, SOPE will focus on a wide range of issues and topics, including the critical importance of inclusiveness among multiple populations, demographics, and age groups; tips and tricks for implementing successful fire and life safety programs in today’s virtual and hybrid environments; and the reasoning behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ theme. A total of nine in-depth educational sessions will be hosted throughout the day, along with industry roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, live chat sessions, sponsor demonstrations, and more.

“SOPE presents a unique opportunity for attendees to hear new insights and approaches to the work they do in their communities, and to connect and learn from peers who have faced and overcome similar issues and obstacles,” said Andrea Vastis, senior director of the public education division at NFPA. “At the end of the day, we hope attendees walk away with new perspectives that empower them to more effectively deliver fire and life safety and injury prevention education to their communities.”

Attendees can tune in live to earn up to five credit hours (0.5 CEU) and earn an additional five credit hours on-demand for a total of 10 credit hours (1.0 CEU). Alternatively, the content can all be viewed on-demand for a total of 10 credit hours (1.0 CEU). All programs will be available on-demand for up to a year starting on September 14.

Registration for Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) is now open. Check out the full list of sessions to review all the presentations offered throughout the day. Through August 31, registrants can use the code EARLYBIRD125 to attend the conference and invite a friend at no cost.

For more information about the entire NFPA 125th Anniversary Conference Series, visit www.nfpa.org/conferenceseries.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced today that it will showcase a broad selection of the latest in fire apparatus design and innovation with 12 fire trucks to be on display during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) on August 5 – 7, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees can find Pierce’s display located in the north end zone of Lucas Oil Stadium (booth 8807).

“Over the last year and a half, our team continued in a pivotal role to create advanced solutions that support municipalities’ initiatives and help improve firefighters’ safety and efficiency,” said Lisa Barwick, vice president of marketing “We’re eager to showcase our most recently developed fire apparatus and technology features, as well as meet with FDIC attendees to further demonstrate the innovation that spans across our product and service platforms.”
Pierce’s FDIC 2021 Booth Will Feature:

• Enforcer™ Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper
• Velocity® Pumper with PACCAR MX-13 Engine and Idle Reduction Technology
• Velocity PUC™ Pumper
• Arrow XT™ Pumper
• Enforcer PUC Pumper
• Enforcer Ascendant® 107′ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder – Single Rear Axle
• Velocity Ascendant 100′ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower
• Enforcer Ascendant 107′ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder
• Enforcer 75′ Heavy-Duty Aluminum Aerial Ladder
• Velocity 100′ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform
• Velocity chassis with a Frontline Communication C-45X-2 Rehab Unit
• Type 3 Wildland on a Freightliner commercial chassis with exclusive side roll protection air
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Barwick continued, “The launch of our new Pierce® Volterra™ platform of electric vehicles and the first Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper placed in service in Madison, WI in June 2021 is an example of our commitment to leading innovation based on direct input from our customers. While the Pierce Volterra pumper will remain in service during FDIC 2021, our booth will offer an electric vehicle technology kiosk and a knowledgeable team who will walk attendees through the electric fire truck’s attributes.”

In addition to product and technology demonstrations, on Friday, August 6 at 1:00 pm (EDT), the opening ceremony for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) 9/11 Stair Climb event will take place at Pierce’s central core location near the entrance of Lucas Oil Stadium.

The 9/11 Stair Climb is a way for attendees to honor and remember those in the fire service community who selflessly gave their lives, so that others might live. In recent years, nearly 700 FDIC participants have paid tribute by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.

To stay connected with the latest Pierce innovation and apparatus displays, announcements, events, and more offered at FDIC, follow the up-to-the-minute happenings shared online at piercemfg.com, facebook.com/pierce, and the media resources page.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety have announced the acquisition of Rapid Fire Protection Group. Rapid Fire is an industry-leading, full-service fire suppression company with headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota and additional branch locations in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and California. With this acquisition, Pye-Barker Fire further strengthens its presence in the Mountain States and enters new markets in South Dakota and California. 

Founded in 1995, Rapid Fire is a full-service fire suppression company that specialises in the design, installation, and service of automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire protection systems for the commercial, industrial, and residential markets.

CEO and founder, Matt Hammon, had this to say about joining the Pye-Barker Fire family: “The Rapid Fire Protection Group is extremely excited about joining the Pye-Barker family. With our fire sprinkler expertise in many different industry sectors, and Pye-Barker’s experience with fire alarm and extinguishers, we know that joining forces is a perfect fit for both teams. Backed by Pye-Barker’s financial support, our acquisitive growth strategy fits well with the future vision of the platform. There are a tremendous number of synergies in this transaction that will be a huge win for everyone involved. Joining with an industry-leading fire protection team will help take RFPG to the next level.”

CEO of Pye-Barker Fire, Bart Proctor, shared his excitement with the partnership, “We are thrilled to add Rapid Fire to our ever-growing family. We felt a strong connection with the management team, and we share the view that culture is critical to a successful company. They are an industry-leading fire protection business that further strengthens our rapidly growing mountain state operations. The acquisition also provides us an entry into the state of California, which we consider a critical step in our future growth strategy.”