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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 3, 2019

LIFELINE® Rescue Tools Announces A New Product Launch

LIFELINE

LIFELINE® Rescue Tools LLC, designer and manufacturer of high-performance specialty devices for the fire-fighting industry and other professional and commercial applications, recently announced impressive new upgrades to the company's flagship product, the LIFELINE FIRE™ Series. The 2nd Gen FIRE™ tool now features ultra-bright fluorescent handles and sheath plus BlackCat™ tactical coating. By applying the latest developments in vision science to their handles and sheaths, LIFELINE® can now offer a product with greater visibility, durability and added corrosion resistance.

"The 2nd Gen FIRE™ Series is a triple threat," said Vincent Rao, president, and general counsel, "with its patented aggressive cutting serrations, heat resistance up to 572ºF, and now ultra-bright fluorescent color for greater visibility". This portable multi-functional tool is quickly becoming standard issue equipment at firehouses around the world. LIFELINE® products are now available in 3 continents across 7 countries.

LIFELINE® will also launch 2nd generation products for JAWZ™ their underwater series, plus brand a new product for Offshore and Utility applications called Suppressor.

“The decision to make our FIRE™ tool fluorescent is a direct result of customer feedback. We're excited about adding new features, expanding our tool's versatility while maintaining the features our customers love; a tool that’s portable, light-weight with an easy to use single-handed self-releasing sheath and serrations so aggressive they’ll cut through nearly anything”, said Jay Counsellor, CEO LIFELINE® Rescue Tools.

Visit the company at BOOTH  1732 at FDIC International 2019.

LifelineRescueTools.com

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Posted: Apr 3, 2019

Five-Alarm Fire in Chicago (IL) Food Factory

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Posted: Apr 3, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-E-ONE Pumper

Treasure Island (FL) Fire Department pumper. Cyclone cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell.

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Posted: Apr 2, 2019

Study Recommends Tripling Size of Clintonville (WI) Fire Station

 
 
“[T]his building is in much worse condition including concerns with ADA, lack of toilet rooms, a kitchen that does not meet codes, lack of storage and undersized apparatus bays,” the study states. “The primary concern with the fire department however is not the repair costs, it is that the department lacks essential building functions and does not have the room to accommodate these functions on the current site.” The study estimates the cost to build a new fire station that meets the space needs would be around $5.2 million.
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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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