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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: Aug 29, 2019

Video: SVI Trucks Delivers Rescue-Pumper to Boulder (CO)


When spec'ing its new rescue-pumper, the Boulder (CO) Fire Department chose a 12' aluminum SVI-body mounted on a 10" raised roof Spartan Gladiator chassis, which houses a powerful 450-hp Cummins L9 engine. This rescue-pumper comes with a TFT Hurricane 1,250-gpm deck gun with wireless remote, 500-gallon water tank, single-stage centrifugal Class “A” fire pump, OnScene aluminum drop-down cargo slides, and  more.

For more information, visit https://www.svitrucks.com/portfolio-items/boulder-co-pumper-1088/?portfolioCats=20.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2019

Fox Lake (IL) Fire Protection District Alexis Side-Control Equalizer Pumper


The Fox Lake Fire Protection District, located in Ingleside, Illinois, recently took delivery of this side-mount Equalizer pumper by Alexis Fire Equipment. The rig is built on a Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis and features a 10-inch raised roof.

Features of the rig include: 

  • Cummins ISL9, 380-hp Diesel Engine
  • Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
  • Six-person cab seating with five SCBA seats
  • Heavy-duty stainless-steel body and subframe
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors
  • 22” front bumper extension with hose well
  • 1,000-gallon tank
  • Hale DSD150, 1,500-gpm pump

For more information, visit https://www.alexisfire.com/listings/side-control-equalizer-pumper-2367/.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2019

Video: Rosenbauer Offers Hendrickson Steertek NXT



Rosenbauer offers the Hendrickson Steertek™ NXT 45° cramp angle. It offers three ackermann options: 195" - 225" - 250" wheelbases. Why is this important? If your rear tires don't follow the geometry of the front steering axle your chassis will push or drag the rear tires across the road surface. Losing optimal rear traction, causing significant tire scrub leading to tire damage and early replacement.

For more information, visit www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2019

Video: HME Ahrens-Fox AF-WUI Delivery to Salem Township (MI) Fire Department


The next step in the evolution of the Ahrens-Fox WUI, Wildland Urban Interface - the AF-WUI2, headed for service with the Salem Township Fire Department, in Salem, Michigan. Released to the industry in 2018, the AF-WUI offered departments with mixed environments the perfect balance of Type-1 Interface functionality and Type-3 capability. A high-clearance 4x4 chassis, wide Super-Single tires, hard-top coffin compartments, a clean, flat roof line, two booster reels, ground sweep nozzles we just a few of the features of this versatile woodland urban interface engine. The AF-WUI also introduced the Ahrens-Fox Water Distribution System, designed to save space as well as positioning discharges around the truck. The Salem Township Fire Department created its own version the AF-WUI 2, by lengthening the wheelbase by enlarging the water tank to 700-gallons and adding roll-up doors and speedlays.

For more information, visit www.firetrucks.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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