SOURCE: TV Worldwide
November 13, 2008 11:47 ET
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Teams With TV Worldwide for Formal Launch of Internet TV Channel, IAFC TV
New Innovative Channel Serving as Interactive Resource to Fire Service Professionals Worldwide at www.iafctv.org, Thanks to Charter Sponsors Argus, UL, DMS, Alert-all, ERM and Waterway
CHANTILLY, VA--(Marketwire - November 13, 2008) - TV Worldwide (www.TVWorldwide.com), a
fast-growing, web-based global TV network and Internet TV industry pioneer,
announced the launch of International Association of Fire Chiefs TV or IAFC
TV (www.IAFCTV.org) in a teaming partnership with the International
Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). IAFC TV is an innovative Internet TV
channel dedicated to the millions of fire service professionals, first
responders and emergency medical personnel, worldwide. IAFC TV presents
live newscasts and town hall meetings, which showcase the latest
developments, training and certification in the fire service sector,
including up-to-date news on issues affecting fire service chiefs and
professionals. The new web-based internet TV channel hosts live and taped
webcasts, archived event footage and other video programming, including
coverage of the IAFC annual Fire-Rescue International (FRI). The webcast of
the August FRI 2008 show from Denver is currently available for viewing.
The launch of the new channel was made possible thanks to the charter
sponsorship of Argus e2v, designing thermal imaging cameras for
firefighters for over 30 years; Underwriters Laboratories, the trusted
resource across the globe for product compliance; DMS, quality
Multi-Casualty Incident system, developed by firefighters; Alert-all,
offering fire safety education products for 34 years; ERM, Emergency
Response Maps, providing critical mission routing & incident management and
Waterway, the fastest growing fire hose testing company in the USA.
"We are looking forward to working with TV Worldwide to develop IAFC TV,"
said IAFC President Chief Larry J. Grorud. "After our successful webcast of
FRI 2008, we could see the value of partnering with TV Worldwide to expand
our content offerings into a fully interactive 24/7 Internet TV channel for
the fire service community. IAFC TV will offer some valuable benefits for
our members by providing timely updates on the latest issues and events
that affect them."
"We are pleased to work with the IAFC, the proven leader in this sector, as
we deploy this state-of-the-art approach in delivering the IAFC experience
to its target audiences," commented Dave Gardy, Chairman and CEO of TV
Worldwide. "This Internet TV channel is unique on our network in that it
features an emergency response system that can be activated in most cases
within the hour, or at most 24 hours, of any crisis for
up-to-the-minute programming for the fire-service and emergency services
sector. We applaud IAFC for deploying the latest in streaming media and
webcasting technology. IAFC TV is fostering communication to this audience
globally, and we are preparing our servers to accommodate robust
interactive participation as we formally launch IAFC TV."
This TV Worldwide Internet TV channel can be viewed as a direct link from
the IAFC web site (www.IAFC.org) and from TV Worldwide
(www.tvworldwide.com), or direct via the domain of the IAFC Internet TV
Channel, itself at www.IAFCTV.org
About the IAFC
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is the voice of fire
and emergency service leaders around the world. Established in 1873, the
IAFC is a powerful network of more than 13,000 chief fire and emergency
service officers who are the world's leading experts in fire fighting,
emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials,
natural disasters, search and rescue, and fire prevention and education.
IAFC's mission is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs,
chief fire officers, company officers and managers of emergency service
organizations throughout the international community through vision,
information, education, services and representation to enhance their
professionalism and capabilities. IAFC members are the world's leading
experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response,
hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and
public safety legislation.
About TV Worldwide
Founded in 1999, TV Worldwide (www.tvworldwide.com) developed the first
Internet TV network of community-based Internet TV channels, primarily
targeting niche professional communities ranging from the Maritime industry
to the Digital Media sector. Known by many in the industry as "Internet TV
for Smart People," Fortune 500 companies, 15 federal government agencies,
and numerous International associations including the National Association
of Broadcasters, utilize TV Worldwide's live and archived state-of-the art
video streaming content applications and Internet TV channels. In
recognition of the company's unique achievements in new media, TV Worldwide
was selected by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
(NATAS) to webcast the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007 and the 59th Annual Emmy
awards for Technology and Engineering in 2008. CEO Dave Gardy has been
honored by Streaming Media Magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential
People in Streaming Media. Mr. Gardy also currently serves as the President
of the International Webcasting Association (IWA) (www.webcasters.org).