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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: Jan 12, 2023

Fire-Dex Celebrates Another Year of Tremendous Growth, Announces 15 Associate Promotions and 3 New Hires

MEDINA, Ohio – Fire-Dex, a family-owned global manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is on a mission. After yet another year of tremendous growth and continued success, today the company announced 15 key associate promotions to continue serving those who serve.

Once again, Fire-Dex experienced incredible year-over-year sales growth of over 40% in booking and revenue dollars. They have also onboarded 110 new associates between their 13 locations, which has resulted in production volumes being up nearly 30% across the board. And, as seen previously, with continued expansion comes greater opportunity to invest in the people that make it possible, which is why Fire-Dex has announced the promotion of 15 deserving individuals to new roles, including:

  • David Moore, Senior Zone Director
  • Nick Lino, Director of Supply Chain
  • Jamie Marks, Director of Human Resources
  • Dan Goble, Director of Information Technology
  • Bart Brown, Regional Zone Director
  • John Armstrong, Senior Project Manager
  • Shannon Lienemann, Communications Manager
  • Jon Sawyer, Regional Sales Manager
  • Niki Carter, Regional Operations Manager
  • Anthony Costanzo, Regional Operations Manager
  • Alexa Green, Content Marketing Specialist
  • Kaitlyn Ferrell, Product Innovation Coordinator
  • Mary Jo Johnson, 2nd Shift Team Lead
  • Harrison Creameans, Warehouse Team Lead
  • Rebecca Rath, Purchasing Administrator

“We truly believe in recognizing and rewarding associates who are making a difference,” said Fire-Dex CEO Steve Allison. “Because their impact is felt well beyond their own respective teams and departments—it touches every aspect of our business and directly impacts our achievements as an organization. Each of these individuals has demonstrated their commitment and hard work and continue to be valuable assets to the Fire-Dex organization. Their promotions are much deserved.”

In addition to these promotions, Fire-Dex continues to grow and has added three new hires to the team in 2023. This includes:

  • Allison DeCongelio, Sales Operations Administrator
  • Joe Hodge, Regional Sales Manager
  • Gary Schofield, International Sales Manager

In 2022, Fire-Dex won several awards recognizing their commitment to culture and growth, including the NorthCoast 99, Smart Culture, Weatherhead 100, Growth and Family Business & Longevity and Cascade Capital Business awards. The organization also won the Huntington Legacy Award, a specialty category of Cascade Capital’s Business Growth Awards recognizing long-term revenue and employment growth and sustainability.

Fire-Dex is always looking to add more talent to their ever-growing team of associates. To view all their current openings, visit firedex.com/employment.  


About Fire-Dex 

Fire-Dex is the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders and the world’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance under its subsidiary, Gear Wash. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, this global company prides itself on being a family-owned and operated business with a mission “to serve those who serve.” Its dedicated team of associates has helped pave the path of innovation for new products and services that focus on the health and safety of first responders by offering turnout gear, alternative PPE, boots, hoods, gloves, helmets, and PPE rentals. To learn more, visit Read more

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

PHOS-CHEK® LONG-TERM FIRE RETARDANT MARKS 60 YEARS OF SAVING LIVES, PROTECTING PROPERTY

Perimeter Solutions launches PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Virtual Museum to Showcase Storied History of Iconic Brand

Clayton, MO 11 January 2023 – Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives, is proud to announce that PHOS-CHEK® long-term fire retardant is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The iconic brand manufactured by Perimeter Solutions was first approved for use in aerial wildfire attack by the United States Forest Service in 1963, and it quickly became the go-to fire retardant for wildland firefighters around the world. Over the past six decades, PHOS-CHEK has helped firefighters to protect property and save countless lives.

When it was introduced, PHOS-CHEK dramatically improved wildland firefighting. PHOS-CHEK was the first commercialized gum-thickened fire retardant that came with a range of viscosities. Before that, the only options available to fire managers were retardants with no-viscosity (un-thickened) or high-viscosity retardants. This innovation allowed federal agencies to optimize retardant characteristics based on delivery system, topographical situation, fuel type, and specific fire characteristics.

Since 1963, the PHOS-CHEK brand has expanded beyond fire retardant to include industry-standard firefighting foams and foam dispensing systems, equipment to deploy PHOS-CHEK chemistry in remote wooded locations, as well as ground-based fire retardants that provide extended periods of protection from wildfire in at-risk areas and around people’s homes. PHOS-CHEK technology is backed by a global team of people who support firefighting operations with bases, logistics, consulting, applications and technology development and more.

Today, PHOS-CHEK is synonymous with the development of the modern firefighting industry. It has continued to evolve alongside wildland firefighting to help firefighters meet the challenges of longer, more intense wildfire seasons.

To celebrate this important milestone, Perimeter Solutions is launching the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Virtual Museum. An interactive gallery, visitors to the Museum can:

  • Read about industry pioneers, like Larry Vandersall, who are responsible for the development and evolution of PHOS-CHEK technology
  • Learn about famous wildfires that changed fire safety and the lives of those who were affected by them
  • See the impact wildfires have on human health and the world around us, and more

New features will be added to the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Museum every month to provide fresh content for visitors throughout all of 2023.

“The story of PHOS-CHEK is more than a story about products and a company. It’s a story about vision, innovation, about courage, and commitment. It’s a story about the history of firefighting successes in the USA and beyond. We hope people will share this Museum with  family, friends and business associates to let them know how committed we all are to providing solutions that save lives.” said Edward Goldberg, CEO of Perimeter Solutions. “We are thrilled to introduce the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Museum.”

To tour the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Virtual Museum, visit https://www.perimeter-solutions.com/en/phos-chek-60-years.

For more information about Perimeter Solutions, visit Read more

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

PHOS-CHEK® Long-Term Fire Retardant Marks 60 Years of Saving Lives, Protecting Property

Perimeter Solutions launches PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Virtual Museum to Showcase Storied History of Iconic Brand

Clayton, MO 11 January 2023 – Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives, is proud to announce that PHOS-CHEK® long-term fire retardant is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The iconic brand manufactured by Perimeter Solutions was first approved for use in aerial wildfire attack by the United States Forest Service in 1963, and it quickly became the go-to fire retardant for wildland firefighters around the world. Over the past six decades, PHOS-CHEK has helped firefighters to protect property and save countless lives.

When it was introduced, PHOS-CHEK dramatically improved wildland firefighting. PHOS-CHEK was the first commercialized gum-thickened fire retardant that came with a range of viscosities. Before that, the only options available to fire managers were retardants with no-viscosity (un-thickened) or high-viscosity retardants. This innovation allowed federal agencies to optimize retardant characteristics based on delivery system, topographical situation, fuel type, and specific fire characteristics.

Since 1963, the PHOS-CHEK brand has expanded beyond fire retardant to include industry-standard firefighting foams and foam dispensing systems, equipment to deploy PHOS-CHEK chemistry in remote wooded locations, as well as ground-based fire retardants that provide extended periods of protection from wildfire in at-risk areas and around people’s homes. PHOS-CHEK technology is backed by a global team of people who support firefighting operations with bases, logistics, consulting, applications and technology development and more.

Today, PHOS-CHEK is synonymous with the development of the modern firefighting industry. It has continued to evolve alongside wildland firefighting to help firefighters meet the challenges of longer, more intense wildfire seasons.

To celebrate this important milestone, Perimeter Solutions is launching the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Virtual Museum. An interactive gallery, visitors to the Museum can:

  • Read about industry pioneers, like Larry Vandersall, who are responsible for the development and evolution of PHOS-CHEK technology
  • Learn about famous wildfires that changed fire safety and the lives of those who were affected by them
  • See the impact wildfires have on human health and the world around us, and more

New features will be added to the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Museum every month to provide fresh content for visitors throughout all of 2023.

“The story of PHOS-CHEK is more than a story about products and a company. It’s a story about vision, innovation, about courage, and commitment. It’s a story about the history of firefighting successes in the USA and beyond. We hope people will share this Museum with  family, friends and business associates to let them know how committed we all are to providing solutions that save lives.” said Edward Goldberg, CEO of Perimeter Solutions. “We are thrilled to introduce the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Museum.”

To tour the PHOS-CHEK 60th Anniversary Virtual Museum, visit https://www.perimeter-solutions.com/en/phos-chek-60-years.

For more information about Perimeter Solutions, visit

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Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Clarion Events Appoints David Rhodes as Editor in Chief for Fire & Rescue Media and Educational Director for FDIC International

David Rhodes

Rochelle Park, NJ (January 11, 2023) – Clarion Events announced today the promotion of David Rhodes to Editor in Chief for Fire & Rescue Media, which includes Fire Engineering, Fire Apparatus, Firefighter Nation and JEMS, and Educational Director for FDIC International. Rhodes succeeds the late Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton, who passed away in December.

“David has played an instrumental role in coordinating FDIC Hands-on Training for the past 20 years as well as regularly advising and contributing editorial content to our publications. David formally expanded his role with us last year, working in an advisory position supporting Bobby Halton and the rest of the team. Bobby’s sudden passing sped up the timeline for David to take on additional responsibilities. I am confident David is ready for this challenge and the right person to lead our trusted brands. We remain steadfast in our mission and commitment to train the fire service.  The fire service and all our customers are in good hands with David leading the educational oversight along with the continued contributions and partnerships we have from the industry’s best instructors and subject matter experts,” commented Eric Schlett, Executive Vice President – Clarion Events Fire & Rescue. 

Rhodes is a 37-year fire service veteran who retired after spending his last 17 years as a battalion chief with the Atlanta (GA) Fire Department. He is a Chief Elder for the Georgia Smoke Diver Program and has been a member of the FDIC Educational Advisory Board, a Hands-on-Training coordinator for the FDIC conference, an editorial advisor and author for Fire Engineering and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, author of the “Hump Day SOS” column in Fire Rescue, an adjunct instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy, an Advisory Board Member Emeritus for Underwriters Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute, and a Board Member of the Firefighter Air Coalition. He served as an incident commander for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency – Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team and was a task force leader for the Georgia Search and Rescue Team.

“Fire Engineering has continued to be a trusted platform for the exchange of ideas and training for 146 years. I was honored to be asked to shadow Bobby Halton during the previous year and transition into this role. Just as an incident can change in the blink of an eye, so did our plan. Bobby left us too soon, but we will honor him by continuing the work. I will build on the strong leadership and work ethic that Bobby, and those before him, brought to the fire service. I will continue to be a strong advocate for our nation’s firefighters and the industry supporting us. I intend to serve as a talent scout for those possessing strong character and competence and share this great platform with them in an attempt to continually improve our understanding and address the issues we collectively face,” said Rhodes.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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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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