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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: Apr 19, 2019

Video: Walk-Around of South Berkeley (WV) Heavy Rescue by SVI Trucks


The South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Department of Inwood, West Virginia, chose to replace its aging Squad 25 with a new SVI-built, walk-in-style heavy-rescue body mounted on a Spartan Gladiator LTD with a 10″ raised-roof. The Gladiator houses a 505-hp Cummins X15 engine, and the rig features a 20,000-watt PTO generator, a 250 GPM Hale water pump, 300-gal. UPF poly water tank, HiViz scene lighting, a Weldon V-Mux electrical system and much more. To see specs, drawings, photos and more, visit bit.ly/south-berkeley-1049.

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Posted: Apr 19, 2019

Video: Pierce Arrow XT™ Heavy-Duty Walk-In Rescue: North Charleston, SC

North Charleston’s HDR has storage space for everything from Stokes baskets to cord reels, extrication tools, air systems, cribbing, gas tools, fans, lights, a cascade system, and medical gear. Take a walk around the unit to learn how the department laid out its new walk-in Rescue.

CHASSIS

  • Chassis: 94.75” Arrow XT™ 2-door cab
  • Seating capacity: 2 
  • Overall height: 11’ 1” 
  • Overall length: 35’ 2” 
  • GVW rating: 61,500 lb 
  • Front axle: Meritor FL-943, 21,500 lb 
  • Rear axle: Meritor MT-40-14X, 40,000 lb 
  • Engine: Cummins X15, 505 hp, 1,850 torque 
  • Towing: (3) Receiver tubes, (4) 9,000 lb rated rope anchors 

BODY 

  • Material: Stainless steel walk-in 
  • Shelving: Adjustable shelves, trays, and toolboards 
  • Doors: Stainless steel hinged Generator: Onan 30 kW, PTO-driven 
  • Heating/cooling: (3) Body air conditioning units with heat 
  • Breathing air: 6,000 psi with fill enclosure and booster pump; (1) High pressure breathing air reel 
  • Reels: (4) Hydraulic hose reels; (2) Electric cable reels 
  • Storage: Interior bench seat with storage 
  • Safety: Escape hatch with skylight
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Posted: Apr 19, 2019

Ziamatic SURE-GRIP Tool Mounts

Getting hands-on with the next generation of tool mounting—SURE-GRIP tool mounts. Dependable and quick with tighter, stronger retention and a smaller compartment footprint. Check out this video to hear why you should make the switch.

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Posted: Apr 19, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Marion Pumper

Raymertown (NY) Fire Department, Troy, NY, pumper. Ford F-550 LX Crew Cab and chassis; 6.7L 4V OHV Power Stroke 330-hp engine; Hale MG 1,000-gpm pump.

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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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