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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 29, 2017

REV Group Fire Division– KME – Delivers First Talon™ High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET)

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, today announced the delivery of the first KME TalonTM High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET).  The TalonTM delivers the unique ability to have a high reach extendable turret installed on a custom pumper while maintaining a short overall length and wheelbase.

The benefits of the TalonTM HRET include:

• An elevated 1,000 GPM (gallons per minute) master stream that is manuverable to position around obstruction and wires around the fire ground

• Cab and body avoidance system with automatic stow and deploy features for ease of use

• Wireless remote controls for boom and monitor functions

• Optional piercing nozzle, dry chemical systems, and camera/thermal image systems

“Being customer-focused and solutions-driven, our customers requested this product and KME responded,” said Pete Hoherchak, Aerial Product Manager, KME. “We are extremely pleased to add the TalonTM HRET to our product line as it further strengthens the KME portfolio of solutions for our customers.  The TalonTM articulating and telescoping water tower is designed to complement our custom chassis pumper for structural firefighting.”

Lindenwold Fire District #1, NJ has accepted delivery of the first KME TalonTM HRET.  Mike Nolan, Lindenwold Fire Department, Executive Fire Administrator commented, “This truck will be an asset to our department in many ways.  One of the reasons we selected the TalonTM HRET is it addresses our needs for the 24 apartment complexes that our department serves.”  

For more information on the KME TalonTM visit our website at http://kmefire.com/talon.

 

About REV Group

REV (REVG) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. REV serves a diversified customer base primarily in the United States through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation. REV provides customized vehicle solutions for applications including: essential needs (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, mobility vans and municipal transit buses), industrial and commercial (terminal trucks, cut-away buses and street sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles (“RVs”) and luxury buses). REV’s brand portfolio consists of 29 well-established principal vehicle brands including many of the most recognizable names within our served markets. Several of REV’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. Investors-REVG

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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Grant Could Help Update Danville (IL) Fire Technology

The city is pursuing a grant that could help save lives. It would fund technology updates for the fire department. Officials with the city say it would help them get to fires faster.
The biggest updates would be putting cameras at railroad crossings. That way, the department would know which routes to avoid, and dispatchers would know immediately if they need to reroute fire calls. That could speed up response times and in some cases save lives.

The fire union chief says that when it comes to fires, seconds and minutes matter. He said a fire can double in size every minute. City officials say that's why grants like these are so important, especially with the uncertainty of the state budget and the cuts that forces on the department.

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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Alleged Drunken Driver Crashes into La Grange (IL) Squad Car and Ambulance

A police squad car and an ambulance were damaged in La Grange Friday when they were struck by an alleged drunken driver while police and fire were responding to another accident. The collision took place at 7:50 p.m. in the 900 block of La Grange Road.
La Grange police and the Pleasantview Fire District were responding to another accident when Eli Torres, 30, of the 900 block of Lois Place in Joliet, struck the squad car which then rammed into the ambulance.

Torres' vehicle flipped on to its side, but he was not injured. No police and fire staff were hurt during the accident, said Sgt. Robert Wardlaw of the La Grange Police Department.

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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

2017 Millville Fire Apparatus Show and Muster Photos from Millville (NJ)

More than 80 vintage fire trucks rolled into WheatonArts this weekend for the 37th annual Fire Apparatus Show and Muster in Millville, New Jersey. The grand display was a visual history of the evolution of fire and emergency apparatus.
There were hand pumpers and horse drawn apparatus, plus engines from historic manufacturers such as Ward LaFrance, Mack, International Hahn, Ford (Model T), GMC, Seagrave, Pierce and International Oren.

And amazing details like wooden ladders and wheel spokes, retro bullet-shaped lights, brass fittings, and hand cranks for both sirens and windows.

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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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