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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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

6 Austin Fire Stations Getting Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Posted: Sep 7, 2018

6 Austin Fire Stations Getting Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin City Council approved nearly $13 million last week to create gender-neutral bathrooms for female firefighters at six old stations. The six stations were built decades ago when there were no female firefighters. Lt. Lyzz Donelson works at Station 12, one of the six stations with only a male restroom and changing area.

Brunswick Council Grapples With $13 Million Cost Estimate Of Proposed Fire Station | The Times Record

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BRUNSWICK FIREFIGHTER STEVE LUNN drives a fire engine out of a central fire station bay door on Wednesday, with only a couple inches of clearance. DARCIE MOORE / THE TIMES RECORD BRUNSWICK Brunswick's central fire station is about to turn 100, and its age - and deficiencies - are showing.

Helping to Keep Firefighters Healthy During Cover Assignments

Plymovent recognizes that equipment compatibility should include the vehicle exhaust removal systems being used at fire stations. Fire personnel have shared with us when this has been an issue:

A vehicle from a neighboring department or a county unit is filling in for another department.
A specialized fire apparatus, such as a hazardous materials vehicle, used on a regional basis, is temporarily stored at different stations for training purposes.

In situations such as cover assignments (NFIRS Code 571), firefighters should expect to gain use of the exhaust removal system that’s installed at the neighboring station.

The challenge occurs when a vehicle that is configured for the Magnetic Grabber^® enters a neighboring station that has the Pneumatic Grabber^® (compressed air) system installed.

That’s why Plymovent provides the Bayonet Quick Lock. This adapter easily attaches by hand to the vehicle’s Magnetic Grabber tailpipe adapter, making the tailpipe compatible with the Pneumatic Grabber nozzle, as well as other systems that use a similar tailpipe adapter. The Plymovent team will continue to explore other nozzles and adapters as needed.

Visit the www.plymovent.com to learn more.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2018

Wall-Mounted Ready Rack 18-Inch Compartments

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