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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 6, 2021

Reyco Granning to Host FMCA Members for a Day of Insight

Mt. Vernon, MO – Reyco Granning is excited to host members of the FMCA (Family Motorcoach Association) at their manufacturing plant in Mt. Vernon, MO on Wednesday July 7. We are looking to gain the first-person impressions on our ComfortMaster technology while also offering a first-hand look at how a suspension is made. With a plant tour and lunch planned we’re hoping to host a fun and insightful day with some of the country’s most avid motorcoach enthusiasts.

The ComfortMaster leaves all competitors behind with the industry-first nitrogen charged and sealed strut architecture.  The nitrogen strut integrates the functions of spring, shock absorber, king-pin, and upper control arm into one component making the unique construction light weight and efficient.  “The tidy packaging of the strut affords the highest possible wheel-cut angle allowed by today’s tire manufacturers; at a true 60-degrees vehicle maneuverability is simply unprecedented” said John Stuart, President.

Reyco Granning completed subjective and instrumented performance evaluation comparing the ComfortMaster to both legacy Reyco Granning products and the leading competitor product.  The on-vehicle evaluation clearly demonstrated a best-in-class ride and handling performance.  For example, on a key handling metric the lane change lateral acceleration was improved by 29%.  On a key ride metric, the vertical acceleration was improved by 32%.  “With some iterative tuning we were able to achieve the Holy Grail, improving handling without compromising ride” said John Hinz, VP Engineering.

The ComfortMaster is ready for your application and is Reyco Granning’s most thoroughly validated product to date including on-vehicle testing, lab testing, & field testing.  More information about Reyco Granning and the ComfortMaster suspension can be found at:  https://reycogranning.com/suspensions/comfortmaster/

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About Reyco Granning

Reyco Granning, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, MO, designs and manufactures air ride, steel spring, and auxiliary suspension systems used by truck, trailer and specialty vehicle OEMs, including Fire & Rescue, RV and Bus markets. Reyco Granning is a suspension manufacturer with nearly 90 years of proven product quality, durability, and reliability. Visit us at www.reycogranning.com

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Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Midland (TX) Fire Department Christens Station 5

The Midland (TX) Fire Department recently held the grand-opening ceremony for its Station 5.

Community and fire officials were on hand to celebrate.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Enid (OK) Takes Delivery of Two New Pumpers

Enid (OK) Fire Department took delivery of two frontline pumpers last week, according to a newspaper article published by Enid News & Eagle.

The two fire trucks were built by Pierce Manufacturing and are expected to give the community 20 to 30 years of service, according to the article.

The fire engines are expected to be outfitted and placed in service this week with one assigned to Station 1 on Garriott and one to Station 3 at the intersection of 30th and Randolph, the paper reported.

Each truck cost $638,000 and the fire department originally had plan to buy only one, but after the COVID-19 pandemic, the department had funds to buy two trucks, the newspaper reported.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Cedar Hill (MO) Welcome Back Repaired Pumper

Firefighters with the Cedar Hill (MO) Fire Protection District are pleased to have a pumper truck back in service after a rear-end collision put it out of service last summer.

According to a report published by Leader Publications, the 2017 Pierce pumper was wrecked in August 2020 when it was hit by a motorist while firefighters extinguished a debris fire on Highway 30 Bridge over the Big River.

Cedar Hill’s 2017 pumper sustained damage when it was rear-ended in August 2020. Cedar Hill Fire Photo

The cost of the repairs was $180,000 and the district had to pay a $500 deductible because the woman who hit the truck had no insurance, the publication reported.

The timing of the return of the 2017 engine was appreciated as the department lost a 2005 Pierce when it was totaled in a rollover wreck in June while it was responding to a fire involving two structures in Ware, according to the report.

The district is working with the insurance company to replace the engine which cost $361,933 in 2005, Leader Publications reported.

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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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