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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: May 12, 2021

Coxreels Offers New Options for the Challenger Series Reels

Coxreels is proud to introduce the new roller bracket assemblies for the Challenger Series. The function of the roller bracket, as it is on other models such as the 1125-Series and the 1175-Series, is to assist in guiding the hose during both extension and retraction. The roller bracket assembly is available only in a 4-way upper roller format, due to the compact size of the Challenger platform.

For 12” disk Challenger models, the roller bracket assembly is available for 8” wide drums and 12.5” wide drums. For 17” disk Challenger models, the roller bracket assembly is available for 8”wide drums, 12.5” wide drums, and 18” wide drums.

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® roller bracket assemblies, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: May 12, 2021

Coxreels Offers New Options for the Challenger Series Reels

Coxreels is proud to introduce the new roller bracket assemblies for the Challenger Series. The function of the roller bracket, as it is on other models such as the 1125-Series and the 1175-Series, is to assist in guiding the hose during both extension and retraction. The roller bracket assembly is available only in a 4-way upper roller format, due to the compact size of the Challenger platform.

For 12” disk Challenger models, the roller bracket assembly is available for 8” wide drums and 12.5” wide drums. For 17” disk Challenger models, the roller bracket assembly is available for 8”wide drums, 12.5” wide drums, and 18” wide drums.

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® roller bracket assemblies, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: May 12, 2021

Carrot River (Canada) Fire & Rescue Christens Engine 421

Carrot River (Canada) Fire & Rescue recently held a push-in ceremony for its new truck, Engine 421, reports nipawinjournal.com.

The process to buy the new apparatus, which cost just under $500,000 and replaces one from 1992, took about three years. It allows four members to be ready to go with SCBA as soon as the scene is reached.

The new truck will be the primary response unit, and its predecessor will become the tanker unit.

The new apparatus.

“This past weekend Carrot River Fire & Rescue received a new fire truck that has replaced our 1992 Ford F700,” Carrot River Fire & Rescue wrote on Facebook.

“On Sunday, we continued a firefighter tradition of driving the old truck out of the fire hall, wetting down the new fire truck using the water from the old truck it is replacing and having firefighters push the new truck into the hall.

“We invited some retired members back to drive the 1992 truck out of the fire hall, pull a hose line and wet the new truck down. These members included retired Fire Chief Gerald Seabrook, retired Deputy Chief Dennis Letendre, retired Captain Neal Wasko, and retired Firefighter Dean Seabrook. After, we had the truck staged and currently serving members pushed the new truck into the hall.

“The new truck is a 2020 top mount enclosed wildland/urban interface pumper with a 1050 GPM pump and an 800 gallon water tank built on an international 4×4 chassis . It seats five firefighters with four seats holding self contained breathing apparatus packs.

“Thank you to the amazing teams at Rocky Mountain Phoenix and Read more

Posted: May 12, 2021

Wadena (MN) Fire Department Gets New Rosenbauer Engine

The Wadena (MN) Fire Department recently put a new 2021 International MV Rosenbauer engine into service, reports wadenapj.com.

The new apparatus—assigned to Wadena’s North Hall—comes with a 1,500-gallons-per-minute pump and a 1,250-gallon on board tank with a 30-gallon foam cell on board the engine. The truck is also equipped with emergency lighting.

It replaces a 1988 Ford L8000 General Engine that was moved to the South Hall when it replaced a 1986 Ford L8000 Custom Engine that was recently sold to a private party from Missouri.

Firefighters spent several hours training on the truck and moving equipment and getting the truck ready for service, including adding graphics.

City council approved the purchase in August 2019 for $382,846. Additionally, an estimated total of $15,000 of truck equipment was purchased with $5,000 coming from a grant awarded by Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.

The truck was purchased through Heiman Fire Supply and built at Rosenbauer in Lyons, S.D. The truck took approximately one year to build.

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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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