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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 7, 2018

TargetSolutions to Offer Mobile Application for Apparatus and Equipment Checks

TargetSolutions

TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand offering the leading online training and records management system for public safety agencies, and Halligan, known for its powerful mobile truck checks application, announced today they have joined forces to deliver the industry’s most dynamic technology for tracking fire apparatus and equipment inspections on a mobile device.

Through this partnership, TargetSolutions will deliver a new Web-based application called TargetSolutions Check It, built for streamlining routine maintenance checks of trucks, tools, medical supplies, drugs, and other items logged in inventory records. The application will be accessible through the TargetSolutions platform.

“This is an exciting development for emergency responders,” said Marc Scheipe, who serves as executive vice president for Vector Solutions. “For years, TargetSolutions has been at the forefront of innovative technology for delivering and tracking training and compliance. Now, we have a powerful new mobile application for apparatus and equipment checks.

“With TargetSolutions Check It, routine inspections are simplified, and the data is easily accessible through the TargetSolutions platform. TargetSolutions Check It gives Fire and EMS agencies insight into their inventory, so they can spot issues in real time. This is the kind of technology TargetSolutions strives to deliver because it makes agencies more efficient and effective.”

With TargetSolutions Check It, agencies can create customized checklists or download checklists from a shared library. They can track their resources online and view intuitive reports featuring automatically generated graphs and figures. These easy-to-digest records help agencies visualize risk, ensure performance, and achieve compliance.

TargetSolutions Check It will be available on desktop and iOS and Android mobile devices in April. If you would like more information, please check online at http://www.targetsolutions.com/check-it.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

El Campo (TX) Volunteer Fire Department PUC pumper. Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 525-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

El Campo (TX) Volunteer Fire Department PUC pumper. Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 525-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

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Posted: Mar 6, 2018

Military Vehicle Transformed into China Spring (TX) VFD Fire Apparatus

The cargo truck has four-wheel-drive, and a slip-on unit that includes a 600-gallon water tank, 10-gallon foam tank and an 18- horsepower pump motor.

 

The department said the addition of the military apparatus will help strengthen their capability, creating a safer more efficient resource for firefighting.

The new truck replaces a two-wheel drive F-650.

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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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