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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: Apr 3, 2018

Middletown (OH) to Consider Buying Two Fire Apparatus Due to Safety Concerns

As part of the 2018 budget, the city had planned to purchase one new pumper and refurbish a 2000 mini-tower truck as well as retire a 1997 pumper from the fleet, according to Purchasing Agent Cindy Strayer.

 

However, when the mini-tower was taken for an evaluation, it was found that the 18-year-old unit had severe corrosion that could cause the frame to fail, particularly from the load stress of the aerial ladder, according to the report. There were safety concerns that this could cause possible injuries to firefighters and residents, according to Strayer.  

The report said it estimated a minimum cost of $150,000 to replace the frames with the probability of additional charges for other issues as the pumper was dismantled for repair due to its age.

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Posted: Apr 3, 2018

Recent Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

Connecticut

Marion—Oswegatchie Fire Company, Waterford, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; two 20-gallon foam cells; Command Light CL602A with six Whelen LED light head 10-foot light tower; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by Jon Schrumm, Northeastern Fire, Cheshire, CT. Delivery in October.

Florida

E-ONE—Bonifay Fire Department tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 3,030-gallon tank. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in November.

Sutphen—South Trail Fire Department, Ft. Myers, rescue-pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in October.

Sutphen—South Trail Fire Department, Ft. Myers, Monarch G-series pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart foam eductor system. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in September.

Sutphen—Islamorada Fire-Rescue pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in August.

Sutphen—Lake Mary Fire Department pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Sold by Guy Lombardo, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in August.

Sutphen—Orlando Fire Department pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Fort Myers, FL. Delivery in September.

Sutphen—Seminole Country Fire-Rescue, Sanford, SPH 100 aerial platform quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Q

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Posted: Apr 3, 2018

Recent Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

Connecticut

Marion—Oswegatchie Fire Company, Waterford, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; two 20-gallon foam cells; Command Light CL602A with six Whelen LED light head 10-foot light tower; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by Jon Schrumm, Northeastern Fire, Cheshire, CT. Delivery in October.

Florida

E-ONE—Bonifay Fire Department tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 3,030-gallon tank. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in November.

Sutphen—South Trail Fire Department, Ft. Myers, rescue-pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in October.

Sutphen—South Trail Fire Department, Ft. Myers, Monarch G-series pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart foam eductor system. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in September.

Sutphen—Islamorada Fire-Rescue pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in August.

Sutphen—Lake Mary Fire Department pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Sold by Guy Lombardo, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in August.

Sutphen—Orlando Fire Department pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Fort Myers, FL. Delivery in September.

Sutphen—Seminole Country Fire-Rescue, Sanford, SPH 100 aerial platform quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Q

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Posted: Apr 3, 2018

Recent Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

Connecticut

Marion—Oswegatchie Fire Company, Waterford, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; two 20-gallon foam cells; Command Light CL602A with six Whelen LED light head 10-foot light tower; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by Jon Schrumm, Northeastern Fire, Cheshire, CT. Delivery in October.

Florida

E-ONE—Bonifay Fire Department tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 3,030-gallon tank. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in November.

Sutphen—South Trail Fire Department, Ft. Myers, rescue-pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in October.

Sutphen—South Trail Fire Department, Ft. Myers, Monarch G-series pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart foam eductor system. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in September.

Sutphen—Islamorada Fire-Rescue pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in August.

Sutphen—Lake Mary Fire Department pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Sold by Guy Lombardo, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Ft. Myers, FL. Delivery in August.

Sutphen—Orlando Fire Department pumper. Monarch S series cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Elkhart eductor foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by David Stonitsch, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Fort Myers, FL. Delivery in September.

Sutphen—Seminole Country Fire-Rescue, Sanford, SPH 100 aerial platform quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Q

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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