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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.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2019

Glendale (CA) Fire Department Pierce 107-Foot Ascendant Tiller


Glendale Fire Department’s Pierce Arrow XT 107-foot heavy-duty Ascendant Tiller features flashing lights on the interior of the cab doors for increased safety. As there isn’t a need for floor heaters in Southern California, compartments were customized to store radio equipment. Additional compartmentation was added to the top of the cab for map and binder storage.  Due to tight city streets, the body features roll-up doors for easy access. The body compartmentation consists of one-way, two-way, and tilt-down slide-out trays, tool boards, Pac Trac equipment mounting, air bag slots, bottle holders, and mounting provisions. The rig will carry a complement of (11) Alaco wooden ladders, totaling 22 feet’. 

Dealership: South Coast Fire Equipment

CHASSIS

  • Chassis: Arrow XT cab with 10-inch raised roof
  • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Overall Height: 11’ 2”
  • Overall Length: 59’ 11.5”
  • GVW Rating: 76,600 lb 
  • Safety: Side roll and frontal impact protection
  • Front/rear axle: TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension, 22,800 - Meritor RS30-185, 31,000 lb 
  • Engine: Detroit DD13, 525 hp, 1850 torque
  • Electrical: Command Zone Multiplex System 


BODY AND AERIAL DEVICE

  • Device: Ascendant 107-foot heavy-duty ladder
  • Reach: 107 feet vertical/100 feet horizontal
  • Flow rate: 1,500 gpm
  • Stabilizers:  2; short-jack capable 
  • Door: Gortite roll-up

For more information, visit www.piercemfg.com.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Thieves Strike Colleton County Fire-Rescue (SC) Fire Station

 
 
The mechanic had started working on the fire truck on Thursday and said everything was fine when he left Thursday. On Friday, he found the compartments on the fire vehicles open and noticed that the generator was missing. It was discovered that someone had forced open a rear door at the station. Once inside, they began removing items from a pumper truck and water tender. Gone were four air packs worth a total of $26,000, a large exhaust fan used to draw smoke out of a structure worth $3,000, a $2,500 generator, a tool box and tools worth $800, two chain saws worth $750, two lights worth $300, two axes worth $100 and three gas cans worth $50.
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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Weslaco (TX) to Begin Construction on New Fire Station

 
 

The new fire station will be located in Weslaco City Commission District 5, near District 4. It will replace fire station No. 1, located at 901 N. Airport Drive near the expressway. The city plans to sell fire station No. 1. The city also plans to utilize two $500,000 grants from the Knapp Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife to construct Northside Park near the new fire station.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Orangeburg County (SC) Replacing Fire Apparatus

Five pick-up trucks were purchased from the S.C. Forestry Commission and will be re-purposed for the fire district. The trucks were purchased for a total of $11,400.

Four of the trucks will be go in the field and will be used as brush trucks. The trucks will carry 200 to 300 gallons of water with a pump and hose.

 

The brush trucks will replace existing 1970s and 1980 models the S.C. Forestry Commission previously loaned the county. The trucks have been given back to the Forestry Commission.

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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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