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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: Jun 14, 2019

New Fire Station Honoring Charleston 9 to Open In December

Crews started work on the new Station 11 for the Charleston (SC) Fire Department in August 2018. It should be ready to open in December 2019.

The station is intended to honor the nine firefighters, known as the Charleston 9, who died in the Sofa Super Store fire. The site of the station overlooks the Sofa Super Store fire.


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Posted: Jun 14, 2019

New Fire Station Honoring Charleston 9 Scheduled To Open In December

Crews started work on the new Station 11 for teh Charleston (SC) Fire Department in August 2018. It should be ready to open in December 2019. The station is intended to honor the nine firefighters, known as the Charleston 9, who died in the Sofa Super Store fire. The site of the station overlooks the Sofa Super Store fire. The new station will accommodate two companies, a command traning center, and a spare fire apparatus.  
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Posted: Jun 14, 2019

Video: Black Forest (CO) SVI Rescue-Pumper


When specing its new rescue-pumper, Black Forest, CO Fire Rescue chose a 12′ aluminum SVI-body mounted on a 10″ raised roof Spartan Metro Star chassis, which houses a powerful 450-hp Cummins L9 engine. This pump-and-roll rescue-pumper comes with a Command Light Knight 2 series light tower, PumpBoss series pressure governor, 750-gallon polypropylene water tank, FoamPro 1600 foam system, and much more. 

For more information, visit https://www.svitrucks.com/portfolio-items/black-forest-rescue-pumper-1078/?portfolioCats=20

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Posted: Jun 14, 2019

Video: Pierce Quantum® Pumper - Okolona (KY) Fire Department


The Okolona (KY) Quantum cab features an interior/exterior accessible EMS compartment that spans the entire width of the truck. To make the hoses easier to deploy and for cleanliness, the pump panel is enclosed. The entire interior of the pumper body is coated in Line-X for increased durability. The rear incorporates thru-tank ladder storage and an air suspension dump. When activated, the rear of the truck drops 4.5” to make it easier to access the tailboard and rear ladder.  

CHASSIS 

  • Chassis: 74” Quantum® cab with 12” raised roof 
  • Seating capacity: 5 
  • Overall height: 10’ 3” 
  • Overall length: 35’ 11.75” 
  • GVW rating: 49,800 lb 
  • Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection 
  • Front axle: Meritor MFS-20, 22,800 lb 
  • Rear axle: Meritor RS26-185, 27,000 lb 
  • Engine: Detroit Diesel DD13, 505 hp, 1,750 torque 
  • Electrical system: Command Zone™ advanced electronics system 

BODY 

  • Material: Aluminum 
  • Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb 
  • Doors: AMDOR roll-up 
  • Pump: Waterous, 1,500-gpm 
  • Tank: 500 gallons 
  • Pump panel: Control Zone™, 48” pump panel 
  • Foam system: Husky™ 12 
  • Foam cell: 30 gallons 
  • Generator: Harrison 6kW, hydraulic 

Job No: 32676 

Dealership: Finley Fire Equipment

For more information, visit www.piercemfg.com.

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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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