The Fire Service Scoop: Blackline Safety at the FIFA World Cup, SFPE’s Updated Handbook

Updates from the fire service industry include specifics on building componenets at the Marion, IA, Fire Station No. 1, Pierce Manufaturing’s 2026 Road Rally, multiple new deliveries taken by various fire departments and the new edition of SFPE’s Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering.

Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:

SFPE Debuts 6th Edition of Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

• The SFPE Handbook’s sixth edition addresses critical issues like lithium-ion battery fires, sustainable fire protection strategies and risk analysis.

Blackline Safety Chosen to Protect Fans at FIFA World Cup by Miami-Dade, FL, Fire Rescue

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue utilized Blackline Safety’s connected safety equipment to ensure safety during the FIFA World Cup.

Ricochet, NVFC Offer PPE to Volunteer Fire Departments

• Ricochet and the NVFC collaborate to provide essential PPE to volunteer emergency responders through a structured grant program.

Marion, IA, Fire Station No. 1 Implements Natural Light UniQuad Systems

• The Marion Fire Station No. 1’s UniQuad translucent wall systems provide balanced natural light, minimizing glare and heat gain while maintaining privacy during training and exercises.

Pierce Manufacturing Halfway Through 2026 Road Rally

• Pierce Manufacturing’s 2026 Road Rally is halfway through its multi-month tour, visiting fire departments across the United States.

OneDose, Sansio HealthEMS Integration Bolsters ePCR

• The OneDose and Sansio HealthEMS integration enhances clinical decision-making and streamlines workflows for emergency medical services.

Streamlight Enhances Two Headlamps

• Streamlight has launched upgraded versions of its Trident and Septor headlamps that improves firefighters’ sight on scene.

Haiti Airport Authority Takes Delivery of Two Oshkosh Airport ARRFs

• The Haitian national airport authority received two Oshkosh Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles, improving firefighting and emergency response.

Streamlight Upgrades Vantage Helmet Light

• The Streamlight Vantage helmet light offers improved ergonomics, increased candela and easy battery swaps, making it ideal for firefighting environments.

Kansas City, MO, Fire Department Takes Delivery of Frontline Communications Mobile Command Unit

• The Kansas City Fire Department has acquired a Mobile Command Unit from Frontline Communications, designed to improve multi-agency coordination during large-scale events and emergencies.

Coxreels Offering Dual Hydraulic Reels

• The Coxreels MPD and TDMP series are dual hydraulic reels designed for apparatus , featuring easy maintenance, space efficiency and high load capacity.