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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: Aug 30, 2017

Three Firefighters Working Miller Fire (OR) Injured in Fire Apparatus Crash

Three firefighters working on the Miller wildfire complex burning around the area of Applegate Lake were injured in a fire-engine crash Sunday afternoon.One firefighter was seriously injured, while two others received minor injuries, according to a news release. 
The crash happened when the engine rolled off the road near the junction of U.S. Forest Service roads 1030 and 1035.

The names of the injured, along with details about their condition and specific time of the incident, were not immediately available.

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Posted: Aug 30, 2017

FoxFury's Nomad® T56 True to Life™ Scene Light Selected as a JEMS Hot Product from EMS Today 2017

Oceanside, CA - FoxFury Lighting Solutions and JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) are proud to announce the selection of FoxFury Nomad T56 True to Life Scene Light as a Hot Product from the JEMS EMS Today Conference & Exposition, which was held February 23-25 in Salt Lake City.

The FoxFury Nomad® T56 portable treatment light was selected after a team of eight judges consisting of emergency medical services (EMS) product specialists, physicians, educators, managers and paramedics, reviewed a host of product contenders - from vehicles to equipment to mobile apps to training aids - all released within the 12 months immediately preceding the EMS Today Conference & Exposition.

Each judge reviewed products designed to not only improve the ability to deliver optimal emergency medical care to sick and injured patients, but also allow EMS agencies to do it safely, more efficiently and with enhanced comfort for the patient.

Products were rated on a 1-10 scale in four distinct categories: 

1) Originality

2) Functionality

3) Ease of use

4) Need in an EMS setting

The FoxFury Nomad® T56 portable treatment light was one of only 30 products selected as Hot Products after the EMS Today Hot Products review team reviewed and rated 58 products submitted by 52 companies.

FoxFury Nomad® T56 True to Life Scene Light is a specialty LED scene light that offers true perspective and colors. Its 8,200 lumens can be used to light up treatment areas - from an MCI area, to starting an IV, to the performance of field surgical procedures. It is cordless, submersible, self-contained, rechargeable and can be deployed (and stowed) in seconds.

"Seconds count when lives are on the line. The FoxFury T56 enables paramedics to quickly and effectively light treatment areas and have free hands to administer care. It's cordless, all-weather and self-contained design enables it to travel to places that ambulances and other emergency vehicles cannot reach," said Antonio Cugini, Director of Marketing for FoxFury Lighting Solutions.   

JEMS Editor-in-Chief and EMS Today Conference Chairman A.J. Heightman said, "There were an amazing group of Hot Product submissions for our reviewers to review and rate this year. All of the products reviewed were extremely innovative and well designed for the EMS industry, showing that our industry is keeping pace with the current science of emergency medicine and developing or upgrading their products to stay out in front of the science and technology curve."

The selection of the final 30 Hot Products appears in the June issue of JEMS and can also be viewed at www.jems.com/2017-hot-products.

 

About FoxFury Lighting Solutions:

FoxFury Lighting Solutions makes innovative, premium, portable, anywhere lighting tools. Known for their cordless Nomad LED scene lights and panoramic headlamps since 2003, FoxFury has produced all-LED lighting solutions for professional markets including fire, police, military, industrial and photo/film. FoxFury Lighting Solutions is located in sunny Oceanside, CA. Visit www.foxfury.com for more information.

 

ABOUT JEMS

JEMS is the authoritative source of information on prehospital emergency care for EMS providers worldwide. Each month, JEMS presents provocative and challenging articles and columns on clinical breakthroughs, industry news and trends, new products and continuing education. Visit www.JEMS.com for more information.

 

ABOUT EMS TODAY

The EMS Today Conference and Exposition, now in its 37th year, is a leader in providin

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Posted: Aug 30, 2017

Waterous Announces New Vice President of Operations

South Saint Paul, MN—Waterous has appointed of Dan Reese to the position of vice president of operations, effective August 21, 2017. This new position was created to oversee the increased demand of manufacturing due to the rise in domestic and international sales. Under this role, Dan will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Waterous manufacturing facility including fire pumps, hydrants, and valves, reporting to CEO Bill Smith.

Previously, Dan was president of a division of Holmatro, Inc. located in Maryland, general manager of Alexis Fire Equipment, and vice president/general manager of Akron Brass and Weldon Technologies.

Bill Smith said, “Dan has a strong background in the fire service and is well-respected member of our industry.”

For more information, visit www.waterousco.com.

 

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Posted: Aug 30, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-

Richardson (TX) Fire Department 100-foot rear-mount aerial quint. Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump.

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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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