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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.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Explore New Innovations with Demers Braun Crestline Ambulances at FDIC International

Demers Ambulances, Braun Ambulances, and Crestline Coach will be together again at FDIC International 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana, from August 5 – 7, 2021. The ambulance manufacturers will unite in booth #5638 to exhibit various types of ambulance models across the three brands. In addition, Braun Ambulances will launch a new ambulance safety innovation focused on occupant protection.

“We are looking forward to FDIC International 2021,” says Chad Brown, Vice President of US Sales for Demers Braun Crestline. “It will be the first international tradeshow we’ve attended since the start of the pandemic over a year and a half ago. This means it will be the first opportunity in some time to connect in-person with our dealer partners, new and existing customers, and even some of our internal team members spread throughout the United States and Canada. FDIC is always a great time, but we’re anticipating an especially fun week together as we showcase a wide selection of ambulance models and debut our newest ambulance safety innovation focused on occupant protection.”

Demers Braun Crestline will be located inside the Indiana Convention Center in booth #5638. The exhibit hall will be open Thursday, August 5, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Friday, August 6, 2021, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Members of the Demers Braun Crestline sales team will be on hand for live demonstrations, answer product questions, and make new connections.

As the second-largest ambulance manufacturer in North America, the Demers Braun Crestline portfolio includes Type I, Type II, and Type III ambulances. A broad spectrum of ambulance models will be displayed in booth #5638, including a Demers MXP 150 Type I ambulance from Rapid City Fire Department and a Demers MXP 170 Type I ambulance. Braun will have a Super Chief Type I ambulance from Nashville Fire Department, as well as a Chief XL F450 4×2 Type I showcasing their newest safety innovation set to debut at the show. Crestline is showcasing the popular CCL 150 Type I ambulance which marks the first time this model has been displayed at FDIC.

Demers Braun Crestline also plans to bring the show to those that are not attending the event. They will host a series of live demonstrations via Facebook Live from the show floor each day. Follow Demers AmbulancesBraun Ambulances, and Crestline Coach to see the schedule and tune in daily August 5-7, 2021.  

For more information about Demers Braun Crestline and their plans for FDIC International 2021, please contact Vanessa Bomboir, US Marketing Manager Demers Braun Crestline at (306) 230-7723 or vbomboir@crestlinecoach.com.

About Demers Braun Crestline: 

Through its strong and diversified portfolio of Demers, Braun, and Crestline brands, the Company operates six production and service centre sites across North America and employs close to 1000 people. Each year, Demers Braun Crestline’s combined brand sales position the company as the second-largest ambulance manufacturer in North America. Its offering of ambulance products ranges from the price-conscious value ambulance to the very highly-customized specialty vehicle. To learn more about how Demers, Braun, and Crestline can help you save more lives, visit Read more

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

East Kingston (NH) Fire Department to Host Open House

The East Kingston (NH) Fire Department is hosting an Open House and Community Appreciation Event on Saturday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the station located at 5 Main St. Complimentary food and drinks will be served.

“Please join us, we would love to see you and say thank you in person,” the department wrote on social media.

Residents will be able to meet firefighters and department staff, tour the station, and view demonstrations of the apparatus.

The event also serves as a thank you to the many community members who made donations that went toward the station’s bathroom and shower upgrade.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Austintown (OH) Fire Station 1 Getting Upgrade

Austintown (OH) Fire Station 1 will be getting an upgrade thanks to a $50,000 check the department received from the Mahoning County Commissioner, reports wytv.com.

The money will go to fix the station’s driveway, which has cracked. Most apparatus weigh about 50,000 pounds, and, when parked for several hours at a time during trainings, do damage.

The station was built in 1978.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Bentonville (AR) Fire Department Getting New Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Truck

The Bentonville (AR) Fire Department is getting a new aircraft rescue firefighting truck thanks to the help of a local donation, reports nwahomepage.com.

A celebration was held Monday at the department’s Station 6, located across from the Bentonville Airport.

The apparatus is equipped with chemicals needed to put out jet-fuel fires, doesn’t require boots on the ground to put out fires, and its driver can maneuver a fire from the truck at a farther distance.

Steuart Walton, Co-Founder of Runway Group, donated $800,000 to help bring the high-tech equipment to the city, while the remaining $65,000 will be paid by the city, which approved funding last week.

The department will take hold of the new truck in 2022.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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