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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: Aug 17, 2021

Woodbridge (NJ) Poised to Approve $1.7M Fire Dept. Aerial

Woodbridge (NJ) residents are poised to appropriate up to $1.7 million for a new aerial at a special meeting on Wednesday night, according to a report posted by my central jersey.

According to the web site report, the commissioners of Fire District No. 1 are already on board with the purchase of the aerial as well as renovation and expansion of some other auxiliary buildings used by the fire station. The total price of all the projects is $7.9 million, the web site reported.

The community already has $500,000 in the bank for the aerial in special equipment reserve fund to help pay a portion of the new fire apparatus, according to the web site.

The report also said Woodbridge’s aerial is upwards of 18 years old, has seen a lot of service and is becoming increasingly expensive and difficult to maintain.

That’s why money is sought from the taxpayers, as much as $63 per household in the district, according to the web report.  

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Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Coxreels New Improved Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

CoxreelsV-100 Series product line has been improved and expanded! Introducing the new 1 ¼” vacuum hose reel V-112-735 without hose and the V-112H-735 with hose. The new model is a smaller frame size featuring 12” diameter discs instead of the original 17” diameter discs and is designed for use with 35’ of 1 ¼” vacuum hose. The outlet connecting to the hose remains 1 ½” and our 1 ¼” hose comes equipped with 1 ½” slip cuffs on both ends for maximum flow.

The hose has a super flexible “crush-proof” smooth interior hose suitable for commercial cleaning applications and is equipped with standard 1.5” threaded hose cuffs on both hose sizes.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality professional grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products right here in the U.S.A.

For further information on Coxreels® new options for the V-100 Series, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Coxreels New Improved Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

CoxreelsV-100 Series product line has been improved and expanded! Introducing the new 1 ¼” vacuum hose reel V-112-735 without hose and the V-112H-735 with hose. The new model is a smaller frame size featuring 12” diameter discs instead of the original 17” diameter discs and is designed for use with 35’ of 1 ¼” vacuum hose. The outlet connecting to the hose remains 1 ½” and our 1 ¼” hose comes equipped with 1 ½” slip cuffs on both ends for maximum flow.

The hose has a super flexible “crush-proof” smooth interior hose suitable for commercial cleaning applications and is equipped with standard 1.5” threaded hose cuffs on both hose sizes.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality professional grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products right here in the U.S.A.

For further information on Coxreels® new options for the V-100 Series, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Spartan Fire® Announces Ed Devito as Vice-President/General Manager

CHARLOTTE, MI – August 16, 2021 – Spartan Fire, LLC, a subsidiary of REV Group®, and a leading manufacturer of specialized cab/chassis products for the fire service, is pleased to announce that Edward (“Ed”) DeVito has joined the company as Vice-President/General Manager.

With over 20 years in various key operations leadership roles, Ed has tremendous experience in the chassis industry including 12 prior years in manufacturing, production engineering and supply chain with Spartan Motors.  Most recently, Ed was Vice-President of Operations at HME Ahrens-Fox.

“Since late April, with Gary Pacilio’s direction acting as interim VP/GM, the Spartan Fire Chassis team has made great progress in assimilating to the REV Drive Business System and has delivered real progress with both commercial and operational improvements across the business,” stated Kent Tyler, President REV Fire Group.  “With a solid background in custom chassis manufacturing, including several years previously with Spartan, we are very confident that Ed will work closely with the Spartan Fire Chassis organization, our dealers, our OEM partners, and fire service customers to keep driving this positive momentum forward,” Tyler added.

A Michigan native, Ed earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Michigan Technological University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Western Michigan University.

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About Spartan Fire Chassis

Headquartered in Charlotte, Michigan, Spartan Fire Chassis, is a world-class leader in the design and production of custom fire truck chassis products and is a member of the REV Group, Inc. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the men and women who work in the fire service by making exceptional purpose-built vehicles. Spartan Fire Chassis is well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation.

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. Investors-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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