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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 25, 2021

Getzville Fire Company Purchases Three Spartan® Custom Pumpers

BRANDON, SD – MAY 25, 2021 – Spartan Emergency Response®, a subsidiary of REV Group® and leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that the Getzville (NY) Fire Company has selected Spartan Emergency Response and its authorized dealer, Colden Enterprises, to provide the company with three Spartan Custom Pumpers.   

The three Spartan Custom Pumpers feature a 99” wide aluminum cab and stainless-steel body and are customized to meet the unique needs of their response area and provide a safe work environment for their crew. This customization includes a left rear compartment with a diagrammatic panel that combines ease of operation with added visibility and operational flexibility. 

Other key features of the Spartan Custom Pumpers include:

  • Spartan Gladiator® MFD chassis
  • 10” raised roof
  • Cummins® X12 500 HP engine
  • Spartan Advanced Protection System®
  • Waterous CXS 1500 gpm pump in traditional midship position
  • 750-gallon water tank
  • 30-gallon integrated foam concentrate cell
  • FoamPro® 2002 foam system
  • Low hose bed
  • Whelen Dynamic Variable Intensity lighting system
  • Harrison 8.0 kw generator

As the largest and busiest district in the town of Amherst, the Getzville Fire Company serves a growing community which includes the University of Buffalo North Campus, two high schools, two middle schools, three elementary schools, student housing, multipurpose structures, numerous nursing homes and residential homes.

These three custom pumpers are replacing current units that are 15 years old. Getzville has been a Spartan customer since 1995. 

Getzville Fire Company chose Spartan due to the reliability of the apparatus and the successful maintenance and customer service provided by Colden. The ease and familiarity of the Spartan apparatus also allows for faster training on new equipment for the department.

“The employees at Spartan ER are honored to have the opportunity to build these pumpers,” said Chris Wade, Director of Sales for Spartan Emergency Response. “Getzville Fire Company has been a customer of ours since 1995, and we look forward to continuing to provide protection to the citizens and businesses of Amherst, NY.”

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About Spartan Emergency Response

Spartan Emergency Response, a North American leader in the emergency response market and part of the REV Group, includes brands Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Chassis Fire®, Smeal®, and Ladder Tower®. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group (REVG) is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. We serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. We provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). Our diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of our brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG.

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Posted: May 25, 2021

Out of Air – Air Management Then and Now

DATE: June 8, 2021 | 1 PM EDT

DURATION: 1 Hour

CEU: A certificate of attendance will be offered

PRESENTED BY: Mike Gagliano

SPONSORS: Dräger

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For many years, the “Out of Air” video, produced by the Firesmoke Coalition, has been a powerful training tool used to supplement progressive Air Management programs in fire departments across the world. The personal stories of those impacted by being “out of air” and the wisdom of fire service luminaries such as John Norman, John Mittendorf, Bobby Halton and the late Alan Brunacini spoke to the critical need of making air management a priority.

This webcast, sponsored by Dräger will review the key points in the video and evaluate what we’ve learned all these years later. Does the message apply in 2021 and what role does committed and effective Air Management play in ensuring firefighters can fulfill their mission in the hostile environment of smoke and fire.

Presented By:

Mike Gagliano has 30 years of fire/crash/rescue  experience with the Seattle Fire Department and the United States Air  Force. He is the Captain of Ladder 5 and a member of the Seattle Fire Department’s Strategic Planning  Leadership Group. Captain Gagliano has written numerous fire service  articles, is co-author of the bestselling book Air Management for the Fire  Service and the SCBA chapter of the Handbook for Firefighter 1 & 2 from Pennwell. He is a member of the Fire Engineering/FDIC Advisory  Board, a Director for the Firesmoke Coalition (Firesmoke.org), on the advisory  board of the UL-Firefighter Safety and Research Institute and teaches across  the country on Air Management, Fireground Tactics, Leadership and Company  Officer Development. Mike co-hosts the popular Fire Engineering radio  webcast “The Mikey G and Mikey D Show” and partners with his wife Anne  (Firelife.com) to teach on strategies for developing and maintaining a strong  marriage/family.

Sponsored By: Dräger Inc.

Before anything else, a firefighter must first protect himself or herself with gear that gives the confidence to concentrate on the task at hand. For more than 100 years, Dräger provided equipment that saved American lives of first responders who enter some of the most dangerous conditions to save others. Today, Dräger offers remarkable gear for firefighters including SCBAs, air-purifying respirators, gas detectors, and fire training systems. Find out how Dräger can provide today’s firefighters confidence that they’re protected.

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Posted: May 25, 2021

Apparatus Spotlight: Lewisville (TX) Fire Department’s 2019 Pierce Impel Pumper

By Lindsay Dye

Pierce Job # 33177-02

Engine 3 began service with the Lewisville (TX) Fire Department on Sept. 6, 2019. An engine in the same specification was placed into service as Engine 1 on Aug. 30, 2019. The cab/chassis is a Pierce Impel model with seating for six and two forward-facing EMS cabinets–one installed on the left wall of the cab and one on the right cab wall. A Coleman Mach 8 Roughneck auxiliary climate control unit (15K BTU-cooling and 6K heat) mounted over the center of the cab area provides auxiliary temperature control when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus is constructed of standard aluminum with side roll and frontal protection. Full-depth compartments and Gortite roll-up doors are part of the body package. Additional SCBA storage is located adjacent to the rear wheel wells.

The power is provided by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine an

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Posted: May 25, 2021

Midland (TX) to Get Two New Stations in July

The city of Midland (TX) is set to open two new stations—5 and 11—at the beginning of July, reports cbs7.com.

Station 5 will be located on Golf Course Road and North Garfield Street, and Station 11 will be located on Briarwood.

Town officials say Station 5 was rebuilt on the same site as its demolished predecessor, whereas Station 11 is brand new.

Once both stations are up and running, Midland will have a total of 11 operational stations.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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