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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: Feb 26, 2018

SafeGuard Releases Hybrid Carrier

SafeGuard body armor

More than three years in research and development, the Hybrid® Carrier is a product of SafeGuard Armor’s program for radical innovation.

Distinguished for its development of progressive technology, Safeguard Armor is committed to continuing to move the frontier of body armor for the protection of military operatives, law enforcement and security agents, civilians, and media personnel. The result, is an industry-defining combination of strength, light-weight and flexibility. Sheets of Kevlar® ballistic material are light and flexible, providing ultimate comfort for the end-user. This breakthrough was made possible by major innovations in two main areas: design and fit.

The new cutting-edge materials and technology of Safeguard’s Hybrid™ Carrier vest put it at the forefront of concealable body armor. New 3D Spacer mesh allows for better heat transfer and keeping the wearer cool in warm climates and weather. This new technology provides exceptional fit and comfort even in extreme terrain.

In developing the Hybrid™ body armor vest, SafeGuard engineers tested different materials to find the best choice for the needs of security, law enforcement and military operatives. These tests produced a versatile vest with a 4-point adjustable system and 3D spacer mesh for exceptional lightweight properties. The Hybrid™ vest is superbly designed to offer:

  • Extraordinary effectiveness against fragmentation
  • Multi-hit performance exceeding protocol
  • Special threat performance also beyond standard protocol
  • Superbly efficient absorption of energy
  • NIJ 0101.06 compliant

The Hybrid™ Carrier offers high-performance ballistic protection for Level II or IIIA firearms, edged blade level I or II weapons and spike level I or II, integrated in a fully functional and scalable design to meet the strategic needs of your specific mission.

The new Hybrid™ personal protection armor vest is designed to give security operatives, law enforcement and military operatives more mobility and make it easier to operate in any environment.

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Posted: Feb 26, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Platform Quint

Detroit (MI) Fire Department 100-foot three-section heavy-duty rear-mount aerial platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 600-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 26, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Platform Quint

Detroit (MI) Fire Department 100-foot three-section heavy-duty rear-mount aerial platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 600-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 23, 2018

Burning fiscal questions consume Brewster Fire Department

Now the department has its own fiscal fire to put out.

With the rising cost of operations and the high cost of firefighting equipment, village officials are concerned about the future of the department. Vehicles and gear need to be replaced within the next three to five years, and it is unclear how the village will pay for it.

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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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