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The purpose of the Fire Mechanics Section is to promote standardization of fire apparatus and equipment preventative maintenance, improve safety standards and practices, promote workshops, conferences, and seminars related to the purposes of this Section, and to promote cost savings through standardization of building and equipment purchasing and maintenance.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

Ferrara™ Equips Birmingham Fire & Rescue with 12 New Units

HOLDEN, LA – September 21, 2021 – Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the purchase order for a fleet of 12 new units to Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service in Alabama.

“Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service is dedicated to providing rapid, reliable, and professional emergency services to the citizens and stakeholders of Birmingham,” said Cory D. Moon, Fire Chief, Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service. “Getting these new and updated apparatus from Ferrara is an important part for us to fulfill our mission.”

“We’re excited to partner with Birmingham Fire & Rescue and thank them for their confidence in our team and our products,” said Jason Louque, Director of Sales, Ferrara. 

The order includes nine Ferrara Igniter® LFD cabs with 102″ wide extruded aluminum bodies and features:

  • Cummins® L9 450-hp engine
  • Allison 3000 EVS™ transmission
  • Bostrom® seats
  • Waterous® 1500 gpm pump
  • Waterous Aquis™ foam system
  • FRC® Pump Boss pressure governor
  • 500-gallon water tank
  • 30-gallon foam concentrate cell
  • Whelen® emergency warning lights

Additionally, Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service has ordered two Ferrara Igniter MVP’s with XMFD cabs and extruded aluminum 103″ MVP bodies which feature:

  • Cummins L9 450-hp engine
  • Allison 3000 EVS transmission
  • Bostrom seats
  • Waterous 1500 gpm pump
  • FRC Pump Boss pressure governor
  • Three speedlays with two 1.75-inch and one 2.5-inch connections
  • TFT Monsoon Series electric monitor
  • 750-gallon water tank
  • 50-gallon foam concentrate cell
  • Waterous Aquis foam system
  • 10 KW Harrison generator 
  • Command Light Knight Series with six-head configuration

Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service also ordered one Ferrara Inferno cab 77′ ladder with extruded aluminum body and features:

  • Cummins X-12 500-hp engine
  • Allison 4000 EVS transmission
  • Bostrom seats
  • Waterous 1500 gpm pump
  • Waterous Aquis foam system
  • 400-gallon water tank
  • 30-gallon foam concentrate cell
  • Whelen emergency warning lights
  • 10 KW Harrison generator

“When it comes to configuring our fire apparatus, the safety of the citizens we serve, and the safety of our personnel is our top priority,” stated Moon.

The fleet of 12 Ferrara units will replace Birmingham’s older apparatus as a part of its apparatus replacement plan. Purchased at Williams Fire Apparatus in Ashland, Alabama, the trucks will also help the department remain compliant with NFPA 1901 standards.

“Ferrara and Williams Fire are respected and trusted in the Fire Apparatus industry,” concluded Moon. “We appreciate and value our partnership with them.”

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About Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Ferrara™, a subsidiary of REV Group (NYSE: REVG), builds custom, heavy-duty fire apparatus for municipal and industrial fire departments. Located in Holden, Louisiana, Ferrara is focused on protecting firefighting personnel with a custom chassis line and extruded aluminum body that exceeds NFPA and industry safety requirements. For over 30 years, Ferrara has led performance standards by delivering custom-engineered fire trucks that provide maximum response capabilities.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® companies are leading designer

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Posted: Sep 21, 2021

Photo of the Day: September 21, 2021

SVI-Trucks—Loveland (CO) Fire Rescue Authority rescue pumper. Spartan Gladiator MFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CMUC20 2,250-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Akron Honda EU20001i 20-kW inverter generator; Ziamatic 12V DC HLAS horizontal Ladder Access System. Dealer: Jason Kline, SVI Trucks, Fort Collins, CO.

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Posted: Sep 20, 2021

Cedar Grove (NJ) Fire Department Celebrating Fire Station

Cedar Grove Fire Department will hold an opening ceremony for a new fire station, reports TapInto.

There will also be tours of the new fire station, which will replace the old structure that opened more than 75 years ago.

The Fire Department is seeking donations for a planned memorial outside the new firehouse to honor past and present members.

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Posted: Sep 20, 2021

Flagler Beach (FL) Debates New Fire Apparatus

The Flagler Beach City Commission conducted a workshop to discuss the purchase of a 2020 Pierce Enforcer, reports Palm Coast Observer.

The new truck would replace a 25-year-old ladder truck. That ladder truck would still be available as a backup, giving the fire department a total of three trucks.

Officials and residents debated the cost of the truck, ISO concerns and whether the fire department could properly staff the fire stations.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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