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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 14, 2018

Toledo (OH) Fire Apparatus Gets Stuck in Sinkhole

On their way to the scene, the truck's back tire got completely stuck in a sinkhole in the middle of the road.

Crews are glad that  no major damage was done. But what is raising concern is that this is not the first time something like this has happened to one of Toledo's rescue crews. 

"This is one of many sinkholes on this street. We're gonna need a new road put in here for sure, it's probably going to take some time but it needs to be done, each year it gets worse," said a neighbor who lives near the street. 

Right now the road is still closed to drivers. 

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Posted: Aug 14, 2018

Miramar (FL) Firefighters Trapped When Power Lines fall on Fire Apparatus

It happened about 9:30 p.m. in the 9000 block of Miramar Parkway after a storm passed through the area. A car had crashed into a utility pole earlier causing the power line to hang low, said fire rescue spokesman Lt. Jose Gregorisch.  

“We had three firefighters trapped inside that vehicle while that power line was energized,” he said. “When they struck the power line, it shattered the front windshield and at least one of those firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.”  

The fire engine was leaving Fire Station 70 when the wires smashed the windshield of the truck.

“Our guys couldn’t even get in to rescue the guys from the truck,” he said. “Luckily, all our guys are trained firefighter paramedics so the two other guys in the truck helped the guy who was hit in the face with the glass.”

 

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Posted: Aug 14, 2018

HME Ahrens-Fox Launches Wildland Revolution Tour

HME Wildland Revolution

HME Ahrens-Fox has announced that it will be launching a Wildland Revolution tour featuring its new Ahrens-Fox WUI™, a 4x4 wildland urban interface engine effectively merging the capability of existing wildland and interface apparatus designs.

The Wildland Revolution tour scheduled to travel through Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona, with numerous events scheduled for the state of California. Each event will provide a comprehensive presentation and an exhibition of AF-WUI™ features and capabilities.

To find the latest updates and event locations for Wildland Revolution visit www.wildlandrevolution.com. This site will provide additional AF-WUI™ information, videos, photos, commemorative tour stickers, Ahrens-Fox gear, and more.

Wildland Revolution schedule, event dates and locations are subject to change due to special exhibition requests or local travel restrictions.

For more information contact Todd Ernst at ternst@hmetruck.com.

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HME INTRODUCES AF-1 AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE

Video: HME Rescue-Pumper for the Corunna-Caledonia (MI) Fire Department

VIDEO: HME Extreme Rapid Attack Truck in Service with the Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WV)

 

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Posted: Aug 14, 2018

Gordon Graham Video Promotes Safety Officers

Gordon Graham

“Choosing not to have an incident safety officer in place is itself a problem lying in wait and will come back to haunt you in the future.” These words of caution come from Gordon Graham, a 33-year veteran of California Law Enforcement, in a new video released by the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA).

“Sometimes things don’t go right and when things don’t go right there are significant consequences,” said Graham, a Risk Manager, attorney, and professional speaker in both private and public sector organizations..

In the videom, Graham minces few words to encourage training of Incident Safety Officers and Health Safety Officers.

“Gordon Graham has always been committed to firefighter safety and reducing the risks within the job,” said Rich Marinucci, FDSOA Executive Director. “As a renowned expert, he knows the value of certified Incident Safety Officers and Health and Safety Officers in improving the wellness and safety of firefighters.”

In 2002, Graham expanded efforts to assist other public safety organizations, and with Chief Billy Goldfeder, developed FirefighterCloseCalls, [www.firefighterclosecalls.com] which is now the recognized source for information about firefighter safety. The IAFC awarded Gordon with the Presidential Award for Excellence for his lifelong work in improving firefighter safety and performance. Sixteen years ago, Graham and Bruce Praet founded Lexipol–a company designed to standardize policy, procedure and training in public safety operations.

The 2019 FDSOA Safety Forum will be held January 23-24 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort I-Drive, Orlando, Florida. Prior to the Safety Forum, the two-day Incident Safety Officer Academy and the Health & Safety Officer Academy will be held on January 21-22.

Concurrently, the FDSOA Apparatus Specification and Maintenance Symposium is January 21-23, 2019. Pre-conference programs are scheduled for Sunday, January 20th and a new post-conference, hands-on aerial maintenance program is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23rd.

For more information visit: www.fdsoa.org.

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Gordon Graham Addresses Attendees at Apparatus Specification & Safety Symposium

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Manhood Versus Safety

 

 

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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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