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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: Oct 4, 2018

Kentwood (MI) City Commission Approves Sale of Used Fire Apparatus

The engine slated to be removed from the fleet was Kentwood Engine 54, a 2002 Spartan-Toyne fire engine, and City Commission on Tuesday, Oct. 2, approved the sale of that truck to Gaines Township for the agreed-upon price of $17,000.  

The sale of the engine was not publicly advertised, as is normally required, city documents show, but City Commission was allowed to approve it via special circumstances which dictate that a two-thirds vote from commissioners is sufficient to waive the purchasing rules when a sale is deemed to serve the interests of the city and the public good.

Fire Chief Brent Looman said the department had come up with a ballpark estimate of between $15,000 and $20,000 for the truck's value when it was decided it would be sold. Upon learning the city was looking to sell the truck, Looman said Gaines officials approached the city to inquire about the vehicle.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2018

Volunteer Firefighter Dies After Fire Apparatus Accident in Cedar County (MO)

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Posted: Oct 4, 2018

KME Fire Apparatus Delivers Six Type 3 Interface Pumpers to Santa Clara County (CA) Fire Department

KME Fire Apparatus, an industry-leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, announced the delivery of six (6) new Type 3 Interface Pumpers to the Santa Clara County Fire Department in Santa Clara, California.

The delivery of these six Interface pumpers will join dozens of KME units currently in service within the Santa Clara County Fire Department. The new Type 3 Interface Pumpers were specifically engineered by KME to handle the rigorous demands placed on these apparatus.

Built on an International 7400 4x4 crew cab, the Type 3 Interface Pumpers feature:

  • Cummins 350 HP engine and Allison transmission
  • 12 gauge galvanneal steel body with stainless steel wetside tank
  • 500 gpm two stage PTO pump and 500-gallon water tank
  • Secondary engine driven pump for pump-and-roll

“Our KME wildland products integrate the latest technologies and are built to serve the needs of departments that face challenging wildland fires. It is a privilege to partner with the Santa Clara County Fire Department and equip them with KME’s cutting edge products,”  said Mark Kopunek, KME Product Manager.

For more information on this delivery, visit the KME website at: http://www.kmefire.com/featured-deliveries/wildland/gso-10707-12

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Posted: Oct 4, 2018

Leary Firefighters Foundation, Spotted Dog Technologies Announce New Technology Grant Program

Leary Firefighters Foundation

Eighty-five percent of all fire departments are staffed by volunteer firefighters who are ready at a moment’s notice to respond to emergencies and save lives. To thank these heroes, The Leary Firefighters Foundation and Spotted Dog Technologies, developer of the Rover Mobile Platform, have teamed up to award three $5,000 grants to volunteer fire departments to license mobile response technology.

To qualify for the grant, volunteer fire department will need to be nominated by firefighters and members of their community on the www.SpotAHero.com website. The five departments with the most votes will be vetted by the Leary Firefighters Foundation, who will then award three departments a grant of $5,000 each.

Nominations are being accepted from September 17 until midnight EST on October 27. 

About the Leary Firefighters Foundation

The Leary Firefighters Foundation was established in 2000 by actor Denis Leary in response to a tragic fire in Worcester, Mass., that claimed the lives of Leary’s cousin, a childhood friend, and four other firefighters. The Foundation has raised over $10 million for first responders across the country. For more information, visit https://www.learyfirefighters.org

About Spotted Dog Technologies

Spotted Dog Technologies is a leading provider of emergency response solutions that transform the way public safety and first response organizations manage and mobilize resources. The company’s cloud-based Rover platform facilitates communication between dispatchers and first responders to decrease incident response time and improve outcomes. The company’s digital solutions are used by over 25,000 first responders throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. For more information, visit https://www.spotteddogtech.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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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