Interning @ Phenix | Focus on Continuous Improvement
Today is National Intern Day! We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the leaders of tomorrow - interns! Hear from our current interns, Will and Cesar, about their experience interning at Phenix.
Breaking Barriers to Employment
On this day in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities will have access to the same opportunities as everyone else and be able to participate in life just as any other American - employment opportunities, the ability to purchase goods and services, and the ability to participate in both State and local government programs and services.
Why Do We Hire Veterans?
Phenix Technology, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of people from all walks of life including our nation's heroes. National Hire a Veteran Day was established to raise awareness of civilian employment for transitioning service members after their military service.
Women in Engineering @ Phenix
June 23 marks International Women in Engineering Day, a day to recognize women in the field of engineering. We interviewed Sarah, one of our engineers, about how she chose engineering and her experience working at Phenix.
National Safety Month @ Phenix
June is National Safety Month - learn more about how Phenix's Safety Team works to keep our workplace safe!
Phenix Collaborates With Department Of Rehabilitation To Expand Opportunities Within Neurodiverse Community
RIVERSIDE, CA. — Phenix Technology, Inc. (Phenix), a nearly 50-year-old Riverside-based firefighting equipment manufacturer is celebrating Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month by announcing the expansion of their relationship with the California Department of Rehabilitation.
Press Release-2021 Small Business Eagle Award
PHENIX TECHNOLOGY, INC. IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2021 SMALL BUSINESS EAGLE AWARD.
RIVERSIDE, CA. — Phenix Technology, Inc., a nearly 50-year-old Riverside-based firefighting equipment manufacturer was announced as the winner of the highly coveted 2021 Small Business Eagle Award.
48th Birthday!
Today is Phenix Technology, Inc.'s 48th year in business. In September of 1972, Phenix Technology, Inc. was founded by two young fire captains, Ronny Coleman and Ray Russell, who met through a mutual love for collecting antique fire helmets. Learn more about our journey to becoming one of the most recognized fire helmet manufacturers in the world!
The Great Fire of 1910
The Great Fire of 1910 (also commonly referred to as the Big Blowup) was a wildfire in the western United States that burned three million acres in North Idaho and Western Montana, with extensions into Eastern Washington and Southeast British Columbia, in the summer of 1910. The fire burned over two days on the weekend of August 20–21,
1937 Blackwater Fire
Today in 1937, the fourth deadliest wildfire in the nation's history, the Blackwater Creek fire was started by a lightning strike in the pine-filled Shoshone National Forest. The fire smoldered and crept through the ground fuels for two days before it was spotted by the owners of a local hunting camp. Initially, the smoke was rising vertically from the area of Blackwater Creek, however as the rangers and CCC enrollees neared the fire the smoke and flame grew in intensity.
1975 Philadelphia Gulf Refinery Fire
Today in 1975, one of the biggest oil refineries in the country - Gulf Oil Co. in Philadelphia - ignited in a fiery explosion. Hydrocarbon vapors escaped from a tank and accumulated near the boiler house causing it to explode.
COVID-19
We have been monitoring the current COVID-19 situation for the last few weeks and we wanted to take a moment to share some internal actions and short term policy changes we are making in an effort to be strong corporate and community citizens.
Our immediate actions include:
- Suspension of all business related travel through at least May 2020
- Requiring any staff experiencing symptoms of the common cold, flu, or intestinal issues to stay home
- Incorporating aggressive sanitizing procedures and encouraging enhanced hygiene for all
- Suspended outside visitors for tours and non-business critical meetings (Effective March 16, 2020)
- Social distancing in office meetings
- Providing a safe place in the office for older children of Phenix family members who are displaced by school closures
Additionally, we have worked with our IT partners to prepare a business continuity plan in the event it is necessary. This includes work from home capabilities for our staff such as:
- An effective number of mobile phones with call forwarding capability
- Remote access capabilities for all business critical and customer experience staff
- Communicating with all suppliers to identify potential issues with supply chain including placing supplemental orders for supplies that we feel are threatened
At this time, we do not anticipate any interruptions to our production capabilities but recognize this is a rapidly changing situation and will do our best to keep customers informed.
Phenix Technology Creates Custom Leather Helmet in Memory of the Charleston 9
The exclusive helmet features a unique Charleston 9 logo on the rear brim that was created in memory the 9 Charleston firefighters that were lost on June 18, 2007, in the Sofa Super Store Fire.
Phenix Technology Receives Presidential Award for Exports
WASHINGTON D.C., May 21, 2018 - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented Phenix Technology, Inc. with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washin