Web Site Traffic, Membership Growing at More Than 100% Annually
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - FireRescue1.com, a leading online resource for fire-rescue personnel, announced that it now receives more than 100,000 unique visits each month, making it the fastest growing online community in the fire market.
In addition to the unique user milestone, FireRescue1 experienced major growth across the board in 2006, tallying a 155% increase in overall site traffic. Already the top online destination for fire product information, FireRescue1’s product category traffic increased more than 150% last year.
FireRescue1’s community of fire rescue professionals has also grown significantly. The site is quickly approaching the 50,000 member mark, including close to 24,000 subscribers to the twice-weekly FireRescue1 newsletter.
“FireRescue1.com has quickly grown to become an essential resource for many firefighters,” said Alex Ford, CEO of FireRescue1. “Our rapid progress has given us the flexibility to create new features and functionality as we strive to offer the most complete and current range of information available for the fire-rescue community.”
FireRescue1 expanded its network in 2006 with several initiatives focusing on specific areas of the fire rescue market. In late 2006, FireRescue1 acquired VolunteerFD.org, the top online resource for the more than 750,000 volunteer firefighters across North America. The acquisition of VolunteerFD.org, which features a vast library of resources for running a volunteer fire department, adds more than 20,000 members to the FireRescue1 community.
In partnership with Masimo Corp., innovator of noninvasive pulse oximetry, FireRescue1 launched FireRehab.com in July of 2006. With a wide variety of current news, expert columns, tips and training info, FireRehab.com is dedicated to educating firefighters about the vital importance of rehabilitation in staying safe and healthy on the job.
About FireRescue1.com
FireRescue1 is dedicated to serving the fire community by providing firefighters with the most complete range of information and resources available. In a profession where lives depend on thorough knowledge and training, it is vital that fire professionals have a single, comprehensive resource to keep them informed about the most current fire news and technology and help them easily locate timely research and analysis.
FireRescue1 is supported by the Praetorian Group, the proven leader in online public safety resources. The experience and resources of the Praetorian Group has yielded a trusted and reliable online environment for the exchange of information between firefighters and departments from across the Unites States and around the world.
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FireRescue1 Reaches 150,000 Unique User Milestone
