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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: Jun 7, 2021

Man Strikes Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Apparatus with Bat, Is Promptly Arrested

A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he struck the front windshield of a Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue truck with a baseball bat, reports local10.com.

The attack, which cracked the apparatus’ glass and was caught on cellphone camera, occurred at the intersection of Southwest Eighth Street and 42nd Avenue. Officials say nobody inside the fire truck was injured.

A Coral Gables police official arrived at the scene first and took the man into custody, but the Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating the incident.

The suspect’s identity hasn’t been released, and there’s no motive for the attack.

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Posted: Jun 7, 2021

Photo of the Day: June 07, 2021

HME Ahrens-Fox—Brownfield (ME) Fire Department mini-pumper. Ford F-550 4×4 XLT cab and chassis; Power Stroke 6.7L 330-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene water tank; 15-gallon foam cell; FRC TurboFoam 2.6 gpm Class A foam system. Dealer: Glenn Davis/Robert Hebert, Lakes Region Fire Apparatus, West Ossipee, NH.

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Posted: Jun 4, 2021

New Trends in Pumper Specifications

Join us for this webcast to learn:

  • New trends in pumper specifications
  • How to spec a pumper
  • How to choose a manufacturer to work with 
  • The difference in pump locations on a fire truck and what is best for your needs

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Posted: Jun 4, 2021

Rosenbauer Announces Partnership with FESCO Emergency Sales, and New Dealer Territory Assignments in Virginia, Washington, DC

Wyoming, MN, June 04, 2021 – Today, Rosenbauer America and FESCO Emergency Sales announced they will be partnering together to service in Virginia and Washington, DC territories starting Friday, 04 June 2021.

“We are excited to welcome FESCO to our dealer network responsible for the Washington, DC and Virginia territories,” said Mark Fusco, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Rosenbauer America. “With the addition of FESCO in combination with C.W. Williams Fire, Rosenbauer’s existing dealer in North Carolina, customer service and support remain top priorities.”

FESCO is a third-generation family-owned and operated fire apparatus and EMS industry dealership. FESCO was founded in 1953 by Walter “Ed” Laake.

“We are excited to partner with Rosenbauer in the Mid-Atlantic,” added Pete Laake Jr., President of FESCO Emergency Sales. “We have established a team that is ready and eager to support this great opportunity. We represent the highest quality products, and focus every day on providing exemplary customer service.”

FESCO is a leader in the market and are well known for their responsiveness, reliability, quality, ingenuity, excellence and integrity. Their energized and talented associates are committed to quality standards through a team approach that, in combination with our competitive pricing, provides outstanding opportunities.

For more information about Rosenbauer America, visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Rosenbauer America
Rosenbauer America is a leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, mini and rescue pumpers, tankers, aerial ladders and platforms featuring Smart Aerial Technology.

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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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