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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: Sep 8, 2021

FDNY’s ‘Spirit of Oklahoma’ Rescue Truck Will Become a Memorial to 9-11 Attacks

Firefighters with the Calera (OK) Fire Department are working to restore a retired rescue truck, known as “The Spirit of Oklahoma,” that was donated to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) after the 9-11 attacks destroyed apparatus, according to a report published by Fox 23.

The Calera firefighters are restoring the apparatus to become a memorial fire truck to honor first responders who died in the attacks, the television station reported.

FDNY lost two rescue trucks during the 2001 attacks and former Oklahoma City Fire Chief John Hansen decided to build a new truck to donate to New York City, the television station reported. Oklahoma school students raised about 80 percent of the funds to buy the new truck which was in service by May 2002, Fox23 reported.

After years of service in the city, the apparatus met the mandatory retirement age and its days of serving New York City were done, the station reported, adding that the truck was auctioned off and traded hands a couple of times before the Calera firefighters decided to contact the last owner with the intent of buying it.

Once the deal was sealed, the truck was transported back to Oklahoma and is now undergoing restoration in Calera, the television station reported, adding that once it is completed, it will be displayed at the Tulsa Fire Museum where it will be come a centerpiece displayed in a glass structure.

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Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Florosa (FL) Fire Control District’s New Station ‘Coming Along Nicely’

Following a groundbreaking earlier this year, Florosa (FL) Fire Control District’s new station is “coming along nicely,” the department wrote on Facebook.

The new $6.5 million facility will be larger, more storm-hardy, and more centrally located than the existing station. It’s expected to be completed early next year.

See pictures of the progress below.

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Dayton (OH) Fire Engine Damaged in Hit-and-Run Collision

A Dayton (OH) Fire Department engine was damaged as it was responding to a call when it was struck by a hit-and-run driver, according to a report published by WHIO TV7.

According to the television station, the Dayton engine was in the area of Hershey and North Main streets at about 9 pm last night (Sept 8) when a gray or silver car hit the apparatus and fled the scene. The engine had its lights and siren activated as it rounded the corner at the time of the collision, according to the report.

The damage to the engine was described as minimal, according to the report, that added the driver was not in custody at the time of broadcast.

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Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Pulsara to Showcase New ECG Integration at UK’s Emergency Services Show

Pulsara, the leading mobile telehealth, communication, and logistics platform that unites healthcare teams and technologies across organizations during dynamic events, announced the company will be attending the Birmingham, UK Emergency Services Show where it will showcase its latest ECG integration with the Philips Tempus Pro advanced patient monitor. This state-of-the-art integration enables ambulance services to share Philips monitor diagnostic quality 12-lead ECGs directly with the A&E before arrival—across the Pulsara communication platform—enabling clinical teams to prepare for the patient’s arrival quickly. 

As the UK’s leading annual showcase of the blue light sector, the Emergency Services Show will feature hundreds of exhibitors, live demos, learning opportunities, and premier networking. According to the show’s website, “The two-day event brings together all disciplines from the emergency services sector to discover innovative technology and operational solutions, share their experiences and unite in their collaborative approach to public safety.”

In keeping with the Pulsara integration program, this seamless ECG integration refines coordinated treatment between ambulance services and hospital teams, allowing for increased transparency, early notification, and streamlined communication. By activating hospitals while medics are still on scene, clinical teams can be mobilized and ready for the patient prior to arrival. Flexible and scalable for all patient types and for all locations, using the Pulsara platform means patients experience faster, streamlined care, have shorter door-to-device times, and can achieve improved FMC-to-device times. With Pulsara, clinicians show an average decrease in treatment times by 30% in time-sensitive emergencies, including trauma cases, strokes, and heart attacks.

“Strategic integrations like this improve clinical workflows and further advance the vision of automated healthcare communications for entire regions—building systems of care that scale for all people in the continuum of care,” shared Erich Hannan, Chief Technology Officer at Pulsara. “This is going to be a great trade show, and we encourage all attendees to stop by booth P33 for live simulations and demos.”

About Pulsara

Pulsara is the healthcare communications and logistics platform that unites teams and technologies during dynamic patient events. Pulsara improves the lives of people in need and those who serve them by enabling teams everywhere to achieve their mission. The simplicity to add a new organization, team, or individual to any encounter, dynamically building a care team as the patient condition and location evolves make Pulsara uniquely powerful.

Simply CREATE a dedicated patient channel. BUILD the team. Then COMMUNICATE and TRACK using audio, live video, instant messaging, data, images, and key benchmarks. Studies report an average decreased treatment time of approximately 30% when using Pulsara. Pulsara is the evidence-based standard of care. For more information, visit https://www.pulsara.com.

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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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