Complying with the new WAC standard is easy & affordable!

Complying with the new WAC standard is easy and affordable.  The Fire Mechanics Section of the WFC is presenting the 35^th annual Fire Mechanics Conference September 8^th – 12^th at the Yakima Convention Center.

The new WAC standard states “All repairs to the suppression components of emergency vehicles of the fire department shall be done by an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), ASE certified technician or factory qualified individual[1]”.  At this year’s conference there is a class for EVT pump certification and also EVT testing.  There will also be factory training by pump manufacturers to meet the State standards.  In one place the training required to comply with the WAC standard is available.

Training is critical for the safety of our firefighters and the people we protect.  The WAC standard states “Apparatus shall be maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations[2]”.  All fire suppression organizations need training to insure their fire apparatus are being maintained correctly.   This year’s annual conference will cover necessary training for both the technician and apparatus maintenance supervisor.  Now is the time to receive the training necessary to bring your department into compliance with the newest version of the industry standard WAC 296-305

Tentative Class Schedule for 2014 Washington Fire Mechanics Conference:

• Fire pumps & Accessories F-3 EVT prep Class: 32 Hrs.  Ralph Craven
  This class will cover acquaint students with the principles and theories associated with the maintenance, pump operation, and operation testing of NFPA 1911and pump tear down.
• Physics of Aerials/Aerial Dynamics F-5 EVT Prep Class 32 hrs.  Anthony Bulygo
  this class with cover aerial maintenance and testing of NFPA 1911
• Ford Power Stroke Diesel 24hrs. Lee Stevenson
  Ford specialist to discuss the progression of the Power Stroke engine as well as how changes have affected our district companies. You will also be able to gain some insight on the all the FORD Diesel engines, 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4 liter and the 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel engine and some of its new requirements.
• Systems Identification will include, air, oil, fuel, regeneration, emission issues, do’s and don’ts on repairs, common diagnostic examples, review current TSB’s, repair tips, and failure analysis.
• It will be followed by a Q&A information session.  
• F-1 EVT prep class 8hrs. Gary May/Spartan Motors
• Air Systems/Air Brakes 8hrs. Gary May/Spartan Motors
• Steering/Suspension 4hrs. Gary May/Spartan Motors
• Air Conditioning  4 hrs. Gary May/Spartan Motors
• Navistar Electronic Engine Controls DT466 EGR (2005 and newer) 24 hours Bruce Amacker
  This intensive class covers the 2005 up DT466, 570, MaxxForce 9, MaxxForce 10, and MaxxForce DT engines to current production in IH’s medium duty trucks. The class examines all operating systems: fuel supply and delivery, complete HEUI theory and application, oil pump low pressure and high pressure circuits, all plumbing circuits involved for both systems, computer and injector driver module systems, diagnostic procedures, computer strategies, injector sleeve replacements, common problems and pattern failures. A complete cutaway DT466 (EGR) engine will be torn down in the classroom to examine fuel delivery. A wide variety of engine parts are provided for demonstration purposes: cylinder head, turbocharger, fuel injectors, sensors, pumps, a complete fuel system, and more. A cylinder head, which has been cut in half to expose all passageways, also is used. The class expands on diagnostics with time spent in the shop doing live tests with the factory ServiceMaxx software on running Navistar equipped trucks. A full-color training manual is provided. 
• Navistar Multiplexing 8 hours Bruce Amacker
  This class covers the body controls system used on the International/Navistar NGV 4200/4300/4400/7000 series trucks. These trucks are easily identified by the chrome grill and sleek windswept hood and are commonly seen in use as tow trucks and for small business delivery. The NGV uses a complete Body Control Module (ESC) system similar to high-end cars to control all body functions such as lights, heater, A/C, radio, dash cluster gauges, cruise control and all accessories. Since none of the switches are hard-wired, electronic diagnostics must be done for such simple things as light problems and heater controls. There is no taillight fuse in these trucks, instead they use a current limiting resistor. The ESC or Body Controller processor monitors amp load on each circuit and will set codes when the amp load is too low, as with a blown bulb, or too high, as with a short circuit. Learn how to do the diagnostics using only the digital dash; no laptop or scan tool is needed. Taught from a technician’s point of view. A full-color training manual is provided. Diamond Logic Builder software training is included in the class. 
• Waterous Fire Pumps 16-24 hrs.
  Factory training on mid-ship pumps and accessories
• Cummins NW John Hernandez 8 hrs.
  Overview of 2013 EPA engines, focusing on operation and maintenance of the engine and after treatment systems
• Cummins NW John Lightner 4 hrs.
  Idle reduction technology for Fire Apparatus and ambulances troubleshooting and systems info.
• Allison transmissions Pacific Power Products Kent, WA branch
• F-6 EVT prep class 16hrs
• Kussmaul Electronics
• Install and troubleshooting
• Ground Ladder testing
• Fire Service Repair
• F-4 EVT prep class still in the works