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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: Mar 29, 2018

Residents Lift Car to Clear Way for China Fire Apparatus

Firefighters rushed to the scene, but their truck was blocked by vehicles parked on both sides of the complex's entry way.  

Residents there soon came together and lifted one of the cars out of the way, enabling firefighters to quickly douse the flames.  

Thanks to the timely actions of firefighters and residents, no one was injured in the fire.

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Posted: Mar 29, 2018

Two Injured When Car Hits Los Angeles (CA) Fire Apparatus

The fire truck was parked at an incident when a vehicle crashed into it, officials said. A man and woman, both in their 40s, were injured and transported to a local hospital. No firefighters were injured.
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Posted: Mar 29, 2018

Secure Rectangular Quart and Half-Gallon Containers with Ziamatic Bracket

YARDLEY, PA—Zico has added another new addition to its line of premix container brackets, introducing the QUIC-MOUNT Rectangular Quart & Half-Gallon Premix Holder, Model QM-PMH-RQHG. Model QM-PMH-RQHG secures 3-11/16-by-5¼-inch rectangular quart and half gallon cans from popular brands like STIHL, allowing you to safely store premix fuel beside your saws in the compartment where you need it most. Made with heavy-duty steel and aluminum. Powder-coated yellow for maximum durability and can protection. Bracket lowers risk of tipping, denting, leaking, and puncturing inside the compartment and keeps your supplies easy to locate. Bracket mounts to nearly any flat surface. Hang the bracket from the compartment wall to save space on the shelf below. See it firsthand at FDIC 2018, Booth #1738. For more information, visit www.ziamatic.com.

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Posted: Mar 29, 2018

KME Introduces New Digital Dash

NESQUEHONING, PA—KME Fire Apparatus, a manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced the use of a fully digital gauge and instrument cluster. The 12.3-inch color display is entirely driver-focused—presenting information directly in front of the driver. The gauge cluster is available on any Panther, Predator™ and Severe Service™ chassis model.  The gauge cluster is set to make its public debut at FDIC International 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 26. The digital gauge display replaces traditional gauges and indicators with digital screens designed to provide a driver with the most pertinent information at a glance. The high-resolution display features easy-to-read graphics and a wide range of display options. The option is available on any custom chassis cab, and its impact on the interior atmosphere of the cab is substantial. The display can take the appearance of a traditional analog gauge or show animated text, scales, bar charts or symbols, or it can switch over to video images either automatically or on demand. The digital dash display features:

  • High-resolution 12.3-inch color touchscreen display
  • Automatic adjustment to light condition
  • Flexible options for dashboard designs• Multipurpose information display
  • Optional appearance of animated text, charts and symbols or the traditional analog gauge
  • Video feed accessed automatically or on demand

“KME offers this innovative feature in our custom chassis to provide a completely new and enhanced driver experience,” said Bruce Nalesnik, KME Chassis Product Manager. “The design of this display provides a crisp and clean driver dash area. Equally exciting are the possibilities for future options that can be integrated into this display, such as live video, maintenance alerts and schematics.”  The first unit with the digital instrument cluster option installed is the Wooster (OH) Fire Department’s PRO™ Pumper, which will be on display at FDIC 2018.  For more information, visit www.kmefire.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

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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