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• Rise in ‘racist’ online comments by members of unions, says FBU leader

  10-04-2025 17:11
  
  Steve Wright says internal inquiries uncovered dozens of cases where members had used racist slurs or stereotypesTrade unions are becoming increasingly concerned by a rise in “racist and bigoted” comments online from their own members and officials, the new leader of the Fire Brigades Union has told the Guardian.Steve Wright, the general secretary of the FBU, said internal inquiries into allegations of racism have uncovered dozens of cases where members have been found to use racist
  
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• MSA Safety Unveils G1 SCBA XR At FDIC International 2025

  10-04-2025 15:06 via thebigredguide.com
  Innovation in the fire service is a continuous journey, where changing customer needs are driving forces in developing the newest safety solutions. For MSA Safety, that means taking the best and making it even better with the latest edition of its market-pioneer self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and designing an all-new turnout jacket.
  This week at FDIC International, MSA Safety will do just that by announcing the MSA® G1™ SCBA XR Edition and all-new Globe® G-XT
  
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• AGF Manufacturing Welcomes George Stewart To Its Engineering Team

  10-04-2025 14:59 via thebigredguide.com
  AGF Manufacturing is pleased to announce the addition of George Stewart to its growing engineering team. George brings with him a wealth of engineering experience across a diverse range of industries and a strong track record of developing specialized equipment and systems.George began his career at Gamajet/Alfa Laval, where he worked his way up through the engineering department. There, he focused on designing advanced tank cleaning machines and systems used in a wide range of industrial applic
  
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• Darley Partners With NFFF For 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Competition

  10-04-2025 10:51 via thebigredguide.com
  Darley, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest – Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Mental Health in the Fire Service.Now in its fourth year, this initiative challenges firefighters nationwide to explore the critical yet often overlooked mental health issues within their ranks.2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay ContestCompetition seeks to un
  
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• FDIC 2025: Next-Gen Command Vehicle By Frontline

  10-04-2025 10:44 via thebigredguide.com
  Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the upcoming delivery of a new Saber® C-40X-4 mobile command vehicle to the Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in Flemington, New Jersey.This next-generation command vehicle, delivered through Frontline Communications and Pierce Manufacturing dealer Fire and Safety Services, marks a significant milestone in Hunterdon County’s emergency resp
  
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