Menu

Welcome

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

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

E-ONE Delivers New Titan® 4x4 ARFF to Sault Ste. Marie Airport in Ontario, Canada

OCALA, FL—E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced the delivery of a new TITAN® 4x4 aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Sault Ste. Marie Airport in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. This is the airport’s second E-ONE TITAN 4x4 ARFF vehicle. Features of the new Sault Ste. Marie 4x4 TITAN ARFF vehicle include:

  • Scania 670 HP engine and a Twin Disc Transmission.
  • Hale 11,355-L/min (3,000-gpm) pump.
  • 6,050 liter (1600 gallon) water/852 liter (225 gallon) Class B foam tank.
  • 250 kg. (500 lbs.) dry chemical vessel.
  • Dual-agent reel with 30m (100 ft.) of twin 2.5m (1 in.) hose.
  • Winterization system for extreme climates.
  • Structural driver side pump panel.
  • 1,420-L/min (375-gpm) low flow/2,839-L/min (750-gpm) high-flow air-aspirated roof turret.
  • 1,136-L/min (300-gpm) single-flow bumper turret.
  • 10-kw Harrison hydraulic generator.
  • 110-V Night Scan Powerlite LED Light tower.

The vehicle arrived in Sault Ste. Marie in December. "E-ONE is excited to deliver another TITAN 4x4 ARFF vehicle to the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. This is their second unit since 2014," said Derrick Dias, Government and Airport Sales Representative for E-ONE. "We are honored that the Sault Ste. Marie Airport has continued to trust E-ONE to provide them with industry leading vehicles that help protect lives and property." E-ONE introduced the TITAN® 4x4 ARFF in 2018 as the first configuration in a completely new line of ARFF products. The new TITAN® series has a striking aggressive stance with innovative styling features and offers industry leading performance in several key measurable categories such as acceleration, braking, dynamic stability and pumping performance. For more information, visit www.e-one.com.

Read more
Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Honeywell, DuPont Award 30 Scholarships for First Responders to Attend FDIC Training

Firefighters training at FDIC

Honeywell First Responder Products and DuPont Safety & Construction (DuPont) have awarded 20 first responders with all-expenses paid scholarships to attend the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International in Indianapolis, April 8-13, 2019.

The firefighting industry’s premier training event and technology showcase, FDIC International teaches firefighters the latest tools, techniques and technology for succeeding on the fireground, with a special emphasis on personal development and team safety practices. Firefighters choose from more than 200 classes and workshops, attend evening social events and network with peers.

“Honeywell in partnership with DuPont is pleased to offer this scholarship to the brave men and women who have not only demonstrated exemplary service on the fireground but who also have shown a keen desire to teach others in the fire service,” said Tom Rozema, general manager of Honeywell First Responder. “As a result of FDIC training, scholarship recipients can return to their communities inspired and full of freshly acquired knowledge that they share with their fellow firefighters. In this way, the scholarship is a true grass-roots program; it has a multiplier effect in helping thousands of firefighters advance their skills. The scholarship develops fire service leaders — in fact, two of this year’s instructors are graduates of the scholarship program.”

“We join Honeywell in welcoming the 2019 scholarship recipients, and we remain honored to be a part of this important program as DuPont continues to help firefighters receive advanced training to continue their professional development,” said John Richard, vice president and general manager for DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex®.  

Now in its fifth year, Honeywell founded the scholarship to encourage accelerated leadership development and advanced training for best-of-breed firefighters, emergency medical and HAZmat personnel in North America; DuPont has co-sponsored the scholarship since 2016. More than 100 first responders have graduated from the program and many of these have gone on to lead departmental and regional training programs, become community advocates or industry spokespeople.

This year’s scholarship recipients include:

  • Martin (Marty) Redovan; Cape Coral Fire Dept.; Cape Coral, FL
  • Greg Ceisner; Raleigh Fire Dept.; Clayton, NC
  • Daniel Colburn; Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services; Kennesaw, GA
  • Lindsay Judah; Clermont Fire Dept.; Clermont, FL
  • Evan Kutzin; Old Tappan Fire Dept.; Emerson, NJ
  • Aleta Stadel; Charlotte County Fire & EMS; FL Arcadia
  • Alexander (Alex) Greczylo; Danbury Fire Dept.; Norwalk, CT
  • Jeff Booher; Kissimmee Fire Dept.; Longwood, FL
  • Salvatore Ancona; Bellmore Fire Dept.; Bellmore, NY
  • Ryan Marlar; Moore Fire Dept.; Moore, OK
  • Chris Carter; Clayton Fire Dept.; Clayton, NC
  • Casey Jones; Little Rock Fire Dept.; Mabelvale, AR
  • Christopher Bator; Coral Springs/Parkland Fire Rescue; Coral Springs, FL
  • Jon Bertsch; Cheyenne Fire Rescue; Cheyenne, WY
  • Dena Adkins; Skagit County Fire District 6; Burlington, WA
  • Tucker Holt; Sanford Maine Fire Dept.; Sanford, ME
  • Crystal Elliott; McCutchanville Fire Dept.; Evansville, IN
  • Jeremy D. Peek; Straight Mountain VFR; Oneonta, AL
  • Michael Lanning; Scotch Irish Fire Dept.; Cleveland, NC
  • Lisa Hanover; Virginia Fire Dept.; Virginia, MN

Honeywell First Responder is an industry leader in firefighter turnout gear, with more than 75 percent of the

Read more
Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Fire Apparatus Pumper

Pierre Part (LA) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

Read more
Posted: Mar 27, 2019

Voters Approve New Charlton (WV) Fire Station

The ballot box win was sweet for firefighters, who saw efforts to replace the current station on Charlton Road go down to defeat in voter referendums three times in the past, most recently in 2010.

 

"The Charlton Fire District and its volunteers appreciate the support of the community," said Commissioner Bob LeGere, chairman of the building committee.

The plans that the fire district put before voters called for borrowing $3.7 million, which at current assessment levels would require a property tax increase of $83 per $100,000 value. The district will be taking $500,000 from a capital reserve account created for the building.

Read more
RSS
First22302231223222332235223722382239Last

Theme picker

Upcoming Events

Theme picker

Sponsors

Fire Mechanics Section Board

Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
Read more

Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
Read more

Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Read more

Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Read more

Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
Read more

Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
Read more

Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

Read more

Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
Read more

Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
Read more

Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

TBD
TBD
Read more

Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

Read more
RSS

Theme picker

2020 CAR SHOW