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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 7, 2021

Ferrara® Equips Yonkers Fire Department with New Pumper

New York State Fire Department Adds Ferrara Inferno® Custom Rescue Pumper to Emergency Fleet

HOLDEN, LA – July 7, 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 new Inferno Custom Rescue Pumper to the Yonkers Fire Department in New York.

The new apparatus, an Inferno with an MVP extruded aluminum body, will replace the department’s current rescue/pumper. It will be used by Yonkers Squad 11 which serves the city’s east side. John Folkerts, Chief of Operations for the city of Yonkers, says the Ferrara unit will be a welcome addition to the department’s fleet.

Ferrara is committed to using the latest technologies to better equip and protect firefighters. According to Folkerts, firefighter safety is always their number one priority when considering new apparatus. The new Yonkers unit is equipped with an Active Air Purification System™ designed to protect firefighters by improving the air quality in the apparatus cabin.

One of the challenges facing the Yonkers Fire Department according to Folkerts is the city’s continued growth and the addition of more high-rise buildings. He says the department must prepare for these larger structures. To meet these challenges, the Pumper will be equipped with a 2250 GPM Waterous® two-stage pump. 

Folkerts explains that the department chose Ferrara because of the successful relationship they have built since their first Ferrara purchase in 2015. He says he appreciates that Ferrara delivers consistent quality, stands behind its product and goes above and beyond to support its customers. Folkerts goes on to say, “Ferrara is an easy choice. The Yonkers Fire Department would like to thank the men and women of Ferrara for their hard work and dedication in producing the quality apparatus we depend on to protect the citizens of our city.”

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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. We serves a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. REV Group provides 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). The company’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s 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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Posted: Jul 7, 2021

Wilson County (TX) Needs New Pumper, Command Vehicle

Officials in Wilson County (TX) Emergency Services District 2 are considering the purchase of a new fire engine and a new command vehicle to curb expensive maintenance bills on existing equipment.

According to a newspaper story published by the Wilson County News, the new apparatus are needed to comply with the Texas Commission of Fire Protection requirements.

Some of the apparatus in service with District 2 were previously in service with other districts and have seen better days, the newspaper reported.

Funds for the new pumper and command vehicle, which are expected to be ordered this year, will come from property and sales taxes with no increase in either sources, the newspaper reported.

Wilson County commissioners are expected to make a decision on the purchases by the end of the month when the final budget will be presented, according to the newspaper.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2021

Atlanta Seek to Add 11 New Fire Apparatus to Fleet in Two Years

At a City Council meeting on Tuesday night, Atlanta approved investigation of a lease and purchase of 11 new apparatus over the next two fiscal years.

According to a resolution approved by the City Council, three new tractor-drawn aerials (TDA) and three new 1,500-gpm pumpers could be purchase in 2022 and an addition two TDAs three new pumpers could be added to the fleet in 2023.

Atlanta has ordered one new pumper, an 85-foot ladder, a 100-foot TDA and a mini pumper in this 2021 fiscal year, according to the resolution.

Councilors authorized the city to enter into a multi-year lease purchase agreement for the acquisition of the apparatus, according to the resolution.

The authorization of the apparatus acquisition follows extensive work and analysis done by Atlanta’s Office of Fleet Services and a determination that the city needs the apparatus to “continue to consistently meet the fire safety, rescue, and emergency services needs of the City of Atlanta citizens for both fire and EMS services.

The resolution also indicates that after the city and the Mayor’s Office have worked out the details of the lease purchase agreement, the City Council must further authorize the execution of the agreement by a future vote.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2021

CAL (CA) FIRE Debuts Hawk

The CAL (CA) FIRE Hawk, one of a dozen firefighting helicopters purchased by the state for $288 million, made its debut this week at the Boggs Mountain helitack base in Lake County, reports pressdemocrat.com.

Copter 104, which can travel up to 160 mph and carry 1,000 gallons of water, can fly to Santa Rosa in 10-12 minutes and drop a 300-yard trail of water from 100 feet above ground or tree level upon arrival, the report says. It can ferry seven firefighters and can conduct rescues with a hoist and a 250-foot cable. The apparatus also has twin 2,000-horsepower turbine engines.

In addition, the $24 million chopper is capable of firefighting in the dark; CAL FIRE is moving into a program with the apparatus flown by pilots with night vision goggles. Five bases have been approved for the program—the report notes that it marks CAL FIRE’s first entry into nighttime firefighting since the agency’s aviation branch started with converted crop dusters serving as air tankers in the 1950s.

CAL FIRE now has 58 aircrafts, 23 air tankers, and other fixed-wing aircraft.

Boggs Mountain is not currently in line for the night-flying program, and the designated base closest to Sonoma County is the Alma Helitack Fire Station at Los Gatos in Santa Clara County. The other four bases in the program are in Humboldt, Tehama, San Bernardino, and San Benito counties. Ten helitack bases will eventually acquire one, with two Hawks held in reserve.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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