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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: Nov 14, 2017

Teen Accused Of Stealing Radios From Shawano Fire Station

Police say they recovered all of the radios and some merchandise that was previously stolen from the local Walmart.

The boy confessed to both incidents 

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Posted: Nov 14, 2017

Rowlett (TX) 2016 E-ONE Cyclone II Aerial

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By Lindsay Dye

Ladder 3 was placed into service with Rowlett (TX) Fire Rescue in July, 2016. The cab (flat roof) is the E-ONE Cyclone II X long model, and the chassis is the Cyclone II model. Cab seating for 5 is provided along with EMS cabinets installed on the cab walls above the front wheel wells. Both cab and the dual axle Sidestacker body are constructed of extruded aluminum, and hinged compartment doors are part of the body package. SCBA storage is located above the rear wheel wells (4 bottles per side). 

Power is provided by a 500-hp Cummins ISX 12 engine and an Allison EVS 4000 5-speed transmission with pushbutton shifter. An Onan 6-kW hydraulic generator is located in the right side storage area. 

The apparatus has a Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump (midship) and a UPF Poly III 500-gallon “T” tank. Dual 1¾-inch jump lines with 400 feet of hose (200 feet each) are located in the front bumper tray. Crosslays located behind the cab include two 2½-inch (200 feet of hose each) and one dry lay. The bed carries 1,000 feet of 5-inch LDH hose in the upper right rear of the bed. A Hannay booster reel with 100 feet of 1-inch hose is mounted on the upper right side of the body. Foam is provided by a 2002 Hypro/FoamPro system with a 20-gallon foam cell. The foam system is plumbed to the two front jump lines, the first 2½-inch crosslay, and the booster reel.

The aerial is a rear-mount, 137-foot CR model constructed of welded, extruded aluminum with a steel waterway that features a Task Force Tips 1,000-gpm electric monitor. Aerial lighting includes Whelen M6 LED lights (blue lenses) at the ladder tip, Light Rigid Industries E-Series LED lights located on the fly section and blue Luma-Bar Pathfinder LED strip lighting on both sides of the aerial. A Stokes basket is mounted on the left side of the aerial. The command pedestal for this is mounted on the upper left corner of the truck and is accessible by the left rear mounted staircase. Heavy-duty galvanized outriggers and a galvanized ladder tunnel are standard features. A full complement of ground ladders (10-foot folding Duo-Safety 585-A ladder,14-foot Alco-Lite CJL-14 Combo Ladder, 35-fot’ Duo-Safety 1225-A 3-section extension ladder, 28-foot Duo-Safety 1200-A, 2-section extension ladde,r and a 16-foot Duo-Safety roof ladder 875-DR) is stored in the center mounted ladder tunnel. 

The warning lights include two Whelen Mini Freedom 24-inch light bars (Model FNMINI) located on the front corners of the cab and 2 Whelen Mini Freedom 24 inch light bars (Model FNMINI) centered above the rear cab doors. An LED Roto-Ray is mounted on the front center of the cab above the grille. Whelen M6 LED lights adorn the perimeter of the cab and body. Two Whelen Model L 31 beacons and Whelen Model B6LED lights are mounted on the rear of the body above the ladder tunn

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Posted: Nov 14, 2017

Rowlett (TX) 2016 E-ONECyclone II Aerial

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Posted: Nov 14, 2017

Hershey (NE) Fire Station Receives New Fire Truck

Hershey volunteer firefighters paid for the $380,000 pumper by saving money from each year's budget along with private donations and fundraising, Tobiasson said. Of the cost, $60,000 came from the department’s annual spaghetti feed, hosted the last Sunday in March. Tobiasson said the effort took many years.

The new truck brings more room, convenience and practicality. The 1991 firetruck had two air packs in its cab, allowing firefighters to change into gear en route to a scene. The 2017 truck has five. The newer truck allows for 1,500 gallons per minute of water, while the older truck allowed for 1,250, Tobiasson said.

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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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