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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: May 19, 2021

Rigs, Records, and Risks: Managing Fire Department Inspection Info

DATE: May 20, 2021 | 1 PM EDT

DURATION: 1 Hour

CEU: A certificate of attendance will be offered

PRESENTED BY: Curt Varone

SPONSORS: Vector Solutions

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What legal considerations should fire departments be concerned with when it comes to maintaining records of inspections related to apparatus, inventory, controlled substances, and so forth? Join Curt Varone, attorney and Exeter (RI) deputy chief, for a live and interactive discussion with Ed Ballam of Fire Apparatus about managing digital fire department information, particularly when it comes to managing inspections records.

Join us for this event sponsored by Vector Solutions.

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Curt Varone

Curt Varone has more than 40 years in the fire service, including 29 years with the Providence (RI) Fire Department. He is a practicing attorney, licensed in Rhode Island and Maine, and the author of Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services. He remains active as a deputy chief in Exeter, RI, and is a member of the Fire Engineering Fire Service Court.

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Sponsored By: Vector Solutions

Vector Solutions, a leader in eLearning and performance support, provides award-winning SaaS solutions for public safety agencies through its TargetSolutions brand. Vector Solutions offers industry-focused, innovative products to solve its clients’ needs, helping them improve outcomes, optimize performance and reduce risk. Vector Solutions delivers state-of-the-art training and performance solutions, including TargetSolutions Check It™ and TargetSolutions Scheduling™. Vector Solutions is unifying all of its brands, including TargetSolutions, RedVector and Safe Schools, under the Vector Solutions name, bringing additional resources and innovative new solutions to help our customers achieve the operational readiness that’s critical to success. And while all of our brands’ names are becoming Vector Solutions, what won’t change is our industry focus and our unwavering commitment to serving you. Our customers will still receive the same great products and solutions; subject matter focus and expertise; world-class, high-touch s

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Posted: May 19, 2021

Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department Settles into Station 24

The Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department recently settled into its new home at Station 24 in Woodlawn.

Engine 424 was the first apparatus to pull into the new digs. Around 4:18 p.m. yesterday, the engine responded to its first call out of the new station.

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Posted: May 19, 2021

Happy 120th: Milton (DE) Fire Department to Celebrate Its History

The Milton (DE) Fire Department is planning to celebrate its 120th anniversary on Saturday, July 17, with the rededication of the department’s upgraded station, reports capegazette.com.

A section of Front Street between Union Street and Chestnut Street will be closed for the festivities. The department is planning to display its fire vehicles, give tours of the upgraded facility, and welcome food trucks for the grand opening, which is planned to run from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Milton Fire Department broke ground on a $4.6 million renovation to the existing fire hall—which was constructed in the 1950s and last underwent a substantial renovation in the 1980s—on Front Street in November 2019. The facility became operational in late 2020. 

The renovation included expanding the facility from 12,000 square feet to 26,000 square feet, adding two new vehicle bays and a new HVAC system, and enlarging the community hall, offices, sleeping, and recreation areas. The building also includes a lobby and an archive area with the department’s historic records.

Posted: May 19, 2021

Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department Taking Delivery of Three Tractor-Drawn Aerials, 16 Pumpers from Pierce Manufacturing

By Alan M. Petrillo

The Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department is in the process of taking delivery of 16 engines and three tractor-drawn aerials (TDAs) from Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

Bob Rosensteel, regional account manager for Atlantic Emergency Solutions, who sold the apparatus to Baltimore County, says the TDAs are 107-foot Ascendant models built on Arrow XT chassis and cabs with seating for six firefighters with front and side airbag protection. He notes the TDAs are powered by Cummins 600-horsepower (hp) X15 diesel engines, and Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmissions, have heating and air conditioning in the tiller cabs, 10-kW Onan hydraulic generators, and HiViz LED compartment, scene, and perimeter lighting.

Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department is getting three 107-foot Ascendant tractor-drawn aerials (TDA), on Arrow XT chassis and cabs, powered by 600-horsepower Cummins X15 diesel engines, and Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmissions from Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Photos courtesy of Pierce Manufacturing Inc.)

Mike Huber, Baltimore County’s fire maintenance fleet manager, points out that the department wanted all around airbags inside the cabs for all its rigs. “Also, with our current fleet, we had some difficulty getting down some tight streets,” Huber says, “so we went with the Enforcer chassis and cab for the engines so they’d be short and maneuverable in tight spaces. We went from pumpers that were 100 inches wide down to 96 inches wide, and also trimmed the wheelbase down to 187-1/2-inches.”

Huber notes that the department was also concerned about meeting a clean cab standard, and while all seating, except drivers, are self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) USSC Valor seats, the cabs meet the standard by having wipeable vinyl and other surfaces, cleanable diamond plate, HEPA filters, and a decon shower and garden hose fitting on the right side pump panel.

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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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