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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: Mar 7, 2019

Training Fire Equipment Stolen from VFD in Smith County (TX)

 
 

“I mean, it’s kind of surprising,” said Chief Dale Peterson. “They see we are volunteers, and for somebody to take something that we use for our protection to help them out while fighting fires, it’s surprising that they would do that.”  

Around 10 pieces of bunker gear, pants, and overcoats were stolen from the shed. Peterson said the stolen gear was outdated, but it was still used for vital training exercises. It won’t be replaced until the current gear that they wear on emergency calls hits the 10-year mark.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Mobile (AL) Council Approves Sale of Historic Fire Station

 
 
The picturesque but small station on Old Shell Road between Kenneth and Florida streets had been closed for some time, superseded by a new and significantly larger facility nearby in the Crichton area. The sale price, in a contract submitted by the administration of Mayor Sandy Stimpson, was $368,850. The station was built in 1930. According to information provided by Isakson, its architecture has been described by some an “English Cottage Style with Spanish Colonial elements" and by others as "Colonial Revival embracing Picturesque, Tudor, and Cottage elements with Spanish effect.”
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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Two-Drawer Desk with File Drawer

The Fire Station Outfitters two-drawer desk features heavy-duty construction with with one file drawer and two box drawers. All drawers have full extension drawer slides; 100 percent of the drawer is accessible.

Dimensions: 48.00"w × 24.00"d × 29.00"h

Construction: Metal

For more information, visit www.firestationoutfitters.com.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Ready Rack Extractor

The Ready Rack extractor can wash one to two sets of turnout gear per load. Full wash cycle is 25 to 35 minutes. The unit comes with a manufacturer’s warranty on parts. The Ready Rack extractor is designed to be serviced by the end user. Total front access and simple design allows the user to maintain and service the machine without having to pay large repair bills. Ready Rack offers guidance on do-it-yourself maintenance and repair. All replacement parts are shipped factory direct by UPS to the end user.

Temperature controls affect the temperature of wash water only. The extractor is designed to use cold water for rinses. Hot temperature can not exceed 105° F per NFPA requirements.

Water usage controls regulate the amount of water entering the extractor during each fill. Use the high setting for all normal loads containing a fully or loosely packed tub. Use the low setting for loads containing only a few garments.

Wash cycle controls regulate tumbling speed, tumbling duty cycle and spin speed. Use the normal setting for most fabrics; it has the fastest spin speed (560 RPM/97.8 G-Force). Delicate settings has a slower spin speed (525 RPM/85.9 G-Force). Use the delicate setting for delicate and knitted items.

The extractor runs on 120 volts (watts per load: 110-160 watt hours). Do not plug power supply cord into GFI outlet. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding  conductor and a grounding plug. The power cord is at the bottom center of the black panel and is 12’ long .

The Ready Rack Extractor is manufactured with a patented stainless steel inner and outer tub as opposed to plastic or porcelain. Extractor also has reversible, variable-speed motor which eliminates the need for a transmission.

For more information, visit www.readyrack.com.

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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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