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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

April 2018 Fire Apparatus New Delivery Showcase
April 2018 Fire Apparatus New Delivery Showcase
Posted: Apr 1, 2018

April 2018 Fire Apparatus New Delivery Showcase

delivery of the month

Pierce—Grand Prairie (TX) Fire Department PUC pumper. Dash CF cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 12 single-agent foam system; Hercules CAFS. Dealer: Travis Ownby, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, TX.

Pierce—Grand Prairie (TX) Fire Department PUC pumper. Dash CF cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 12 single-agent foam system; Hercules CAFS. Dealer: Travis Ownby, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, TX.

Ferrara—David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1, Gretna, LA, HD-100 midmount platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 300-gallon polypropylene tank; Harrison Patriot 15-kW generator; 6,000-psi breathing air system; Akron Elevated Master Stream monitor. Dealer: Augie Michel, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.

Ferrara—David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1, Gretna, LA, HD-100 midmount platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 300-gallon polypropylene tank; Harrison Patriot 15-kW generator; 6,000-psi breathing air system; Akron Elevated Master Stream monitor. Dealer: Augie Michel, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.

Rosenbauer—Clay Center (KS) Fire Department 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene tank. Dealer: Fen Giersch, Hays Fire and Rescue, Hays, KS.

Rosenbauer—Clay Center (KS) Fire Department 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene tank. Dealer: Fen Giersch, Hays Fire and Rescue, Hays, KS.

E-ONE—North Providence (RI) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; E-ONE 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Smart Power 10-kW generator; 125-gpm bypass foam eductor with pick-up tube foam system. Dealer: John Buckley, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, North Attleboro, MA.

E-ONE—North Providence (RI) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; E-ONE 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Smart Power 10-kW generator; 125-gpm bypass foam eductor with pick-up tube foam system. Dealer: John Buckley, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, North Attleboro, MA.

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April 2018 Fire Apparatus New Delivery Showcase
April 2018 Fire Apparatus New Delivery Showcase
Posted: Apr 1, 2018

April 2018 Fire Apparatus New Delivery Showcase

delivery of the month

Pierce—Grand Prairie (TX) Fire Department PUC pumper. Dash CF cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 12 single-agent foam system; Hercules CAFS. Dealer: Travis Ownby, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, TX.

Pierce—Grand Prairie (TX) Fire Department PUC pumper. Dash CF cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 12 single-agent foam system; Hercules CAFS. Dealer: Travis Ownby, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, TX.

Ferrara—David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1, Gretna, LA, HD-100 midmount platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 300-gallon polypropylene tank; Harrison Patriot 15-kW generator; 6,000-psi breathing air system; Akron Elevated Master Stream monitor. Dealer: Augie Michel, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.

Ferrara—David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1, Gretna, LA, HD-100 midmount platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 300-gallon polypropylene tank; Harrison Patriot 15-kW generator; 6,000-psi breathing air system; Akron Elevated Master Stream monitor. Dealer: Augie Michel, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.

Rosenbauer—Clay Center (KS) Fire Department 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene tank. Dealer: Fen Giersch, Hays Fire and Rescue, Hays, KS.

Rosenbauer—Clay Center (KS) Fire Department 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene tank. Dealer: Fen Giersch, Hays Fire and Rescue, Hays, KS.

E-ONE—North Providence (RI) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; E-ONE 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Smart Power 10-kW generator; 125-gpm bypass foam eductor with pick-up tube foam system. Dealer: John Buckley, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, North Attleboro, MA.

E-ONE—North Providence (RI) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; E-ONE 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Smart Power 10-kW generator; 125-gpm bypass foam eductor with pick-up tube foam system. Dealer: John Buckley, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, North Attleboro, MA.

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Posted: Apr 1, 2018

E-ONE Pumper and Aerial Chosen by Maryland Fire Department

By Alan M. Petrillo

Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services was looking to replace an engine and an aerial platform, and while quality, service, and price were important considerations, safety elements in the new rigs were a big concern for the department.

So after doing its research and due diligence and after multiple demos with four local vendors representing major apparatus manufacturers, Howard County chose E-ONE to build the new vehicles.

1 Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services went to E-ONE for this 95-Platform aerial, on a Cyclone long cab with seating for five firefighters, and a custom pumper on a Typhoon long cab with a 12-inch vista raised roof. (Photos 1-6 courtesy of E-ONE.)

1 Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services went to E-ONE for this 95-Platform aerial, on a Cyclone long cab with seating for five firefighters, and a custom pumper on a Typhoon long cab with a 12-inch vista raised roof. (Photos 1-6 courtesy of E-ONE.)

Safety System

“In our research, we found E-ONE’s PROTECH Safety System and decided it would be a very good thing for our personnel,” says Martin “Pat” LePore, Howard County battalion chief. “We liked the thoroughness of the entire system, with all its component systems.”

E-ONE’s PROTECH Safety System comes with the OnGuard® collision warning and mitigation system, front and side roll air bags, a G4® electronic stability control system, a CrewGuard™ occupant detection system, and a 360-degree camera system, according to Joe Hedges, E-ONE’s product manager for chassis and aerials. “Howard County had PROTECH Safety Systems installed in both the aerial platform and the custom pumper,” Hedges says, “and they added collision avoidance system backup sensors on the aerial platform.”

2 The E-ONE aerial for Howard County uses four criss-cross underslung jacks with a spread of 13 feet 8 inches.

2 The E-ONE aerial for Howard County uses four criss-cross underslung jacks with a spread of 13 feet 8 inches.

Aerial Platform Apparatus

Hedges says the 95-Platform has a welded extruded aluminum aerial that has a 2.5:1 structural safety factor, which he notes is 25 percent higher than the safety factor required of aerials by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). “The aerial is rated at 92 feet high,” he notes, “and can carry 750 pounds and three firefighters in the platform dry, or two firefighters and 500 pounds wet.” The platform carries a single Task Force Tips 1,250-gallon-per-minute (gpm) monitor.

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Posted: Apr 1, 2018

E-ONE Pumper and Aerial Chosen by Maryland Fire Department

By Alan M. Petrillo

Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services was looking to replace an engine and an aerial platform, and while quality, service, and price were important considerations, safety elements in the new rigs were a big concern for the department.

So after doing its research and due diligence and after multiple demos with four local vendors representing major apparatus manufacturers, Howard County chose E-ONE to build the new vehicles.

1 Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services went to E-ONE for this 95-Platform aerial, on a Cyclone long cab with seating for five firefighters, and a custom pumper on a Typhoon long cab with a 12-inch vista raised roof. (Photos 1-6 courtesy of E-ONE.)

1 Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services went to E-ONE for this 95-Platform aerial, on a Cyclone long cab with seating for five firefighters, and a custom pumper on a Typhoon long cab with a 12-inch vista raised roof. (Photos 1-6 courtesy of E-ONE.)

Safety System

“In our research, we found E-ONE’s PROTECH Safety System and decided it would be a very good thing for our personnel,” says Martin “Pat” LePore, Howard County battalion chief. “We liked the thoroughness of the entire system, with all its component systems.”

E-ONE’s PROTECH Safety System comes with the OnGuard® collision warning and mitigation system, front and side roll air bags, a G4® electronic stability control system, a CrewGuard™ occupant detection system, and a 360-degree camera system, according to Joe Hedges, E-ONE’s product manager for chassis and aerials. “Howard County had PROTECH Safety Systems installed in both the aerial platform and the custom pumper,” Hedges says, “and they added collision avoidance system backup sensors on the aerial platform.”

2 The E-ONE aerial for Howard County uses four criss-cross underslung jacks with a spread of 13 feet 8 inches.

2 The E-ONE aerial for Howard County uses four criss-cross underslung jacks with a spread of 13 feet 8 inches.

Aerial Platform Apparatus

Hedges says the 95-Platform has a welded extruded aluminum aerial that has a 2.5:1 structural safety factor, which he notes is 25 percent higher than the safety factor required of aerials by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). “The aerial is rated at 92 feet high,” he notes, “and can carry 750 pounds and three firefighters in the platform dry, or two firefighters and 500 pounds wet.” The platform carries a single Task Force Tips 1,250-gallon-per-minute (gpm) monitor.

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Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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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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Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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