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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: Jul 12, 2021

Palm Beach County Police (FL) Respond to Shooting at Fire Station

Multiple Palm Beach County deputies responded to a shooting at Loxahatchee Acreage fire station, reports WPTV 5.

The incident occurred at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station No. 26. No other details have currently been released.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Unboxing with Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment: Kuriyama Fire Products’ Viper Blue Devil Nozzle

Join Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Senior Editor Ed Ballam as he unboxes Kuriyama Fire Products’ new Viper Blue Devil nozzle. The lightweight, high-quality, selectable gallonage nozzle can produce both a straight stream, like a smooth bore nozzle, as well as a wide-angle fog pattern. It features a patented, Rylstatic machined deflector disk which eliminates the spinning teeth found on many competitor fog nozzles.

For more information, please visit Kuriyama Fire Products.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Fire Station Planned Along Dangerous Alabama Beach

A new fire station is being planned along an Alabama beach known for drownings, following the death of a deputy who died trying to save swimmers, reports al.com.

The aim is the station will make it easier for rescuers to get to people who get in trouble in Gulf waters along Fort Morgan, an unincorporated area west of Gulf Shores.

There are no lifeguards nor a flag system along Fort Morgan because the area is a mix of private and state-owned land.

The need for additional safety was evident in June following the death of Baldwin County Deputy Bill Smith, who died while trying to save others in the area. Another man died just days after Smith.

Officials hope to begin construction in October, but the department is awaiting approval from federal officials.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

ExxonMobil™ Refining and Supply Joliet Refinery Tap Ferrara® Fire Apparatus for Latest Purchase

HOLDEN, LA — July 12, 2021 – Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is excited to announce that ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Joliet Refinery has chosen Ferrara as the manufacturer for their latest fire equipment purchase.

ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Joliet Refinery, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, will add a Ferrara Inferno® Industrial Super Pumper® to its fleet of fire and rescue equipment.

Chief Michael Smith, ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery, explains that Ferrara stepped up to meet the safety needs of the refinery. “We needed a high-flow apparatus to meet growing infrastructure flow challenges at our location,” explains Chief Smith. “Increased maneuverability was also essential, and we had an extreme delivery time restraint. Ferrara was able to meet all of our needs and more with the Inferno unit.”

The design team at Ferrara collaborated with the Joliet Refinery to determine the best apparatus and options for the refinery’s unique needs. The final choice is a heavy-duty, two-door Inferno Series cab and chassis with a MAXX-Strength 3/16” marine grade extruded aluminum body construction. The unit is equipped with the Wireless Remote Controlled Task Force Tips Tsunami deck gun, which eliminates the need for five or six firefighters to set up large flow transportable monitors. This saves both resources and time. As Chief Smith explains, “Less setup time always makes for a safer scene.”

The apparatus also features the new FoamPro® AccuMax® Fusion multi-point direct injection foam system capable of 300 GPM of concentrated flow and dual 3” foam intake connections. This adds significant versatility to the refinery’s fleet that mostly uses balanced pressure foam systems.

“The addition of the Super Pumper will allow our refinery to respond to plant emergencies quickly and with fewer personnel,” Chief Smith says. “It is a testament to those dedicated to safety and the emergency preparedness of the Joliet Refinery.”

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About Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Ferrara, part 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 designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. Our companies serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of our brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG.

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Fire Mechanics Section Board

Chair

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

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

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

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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