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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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: Sep 18, 2017

Scott Safety Prepares to Support Multimillion-Dollar Partnership with Nation's Third-Largest Firefighting Organization

Protective equipment and safety device manufacturer Scott Safety is preparing to launch its $12.5 million partnership with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The company is readying its support of the nation’s third-largest firefighting organization and its 5,600 full-time firefighters through equipment production and in-service training.

“We’re looking forward to equipping CAL FIRE with the tools they need for success,” said Trent Smith, global director of sales, Scott Safety, which was recently awarded the new statewide contract for self-contained breathing apparatus. “Our focus now is on delivering the highest level of quality equipment, training and customer service, offering CAL FIRE peace of mind and comfort in getting the job done.”

As part of the multimillion-dollar agreement, Scott Safety will provide 2,400 Air-Pak X3 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) to 237 fire stations in California. This innovative product exceeds the most recent safety standards and offers enhanced fireground communications with options for a wide range of innovative accessory add-ons.

Every Air-Pak SCBA is made in the USA and manufactured in Scott Safety’s Monroe global headquarters and education center. These assets are a key resource in Scott Safety’s plan to educate and train CAL FIRE on equipment best practices.

Under this new partnership, CAL FIRE will have easy and quick access to Scott Safety’s continued innovation through Scott Safety’s distribution partner, ALLSTAR Fire Equipment, headquartered in Arcadia, California.

“The members of CAL FIRE carry out a critical mission of protecting people and property throughout the state of California,” said Scott Safety President Mike Ryan. “Scott Safety is ready to begin supporting this mission with world-class support and durable, cutting-edge protection.”

About Scott Safety

Scott Safety is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment and safety devices for emergency services and first responders including firefighters, industrial workers, law enforcement, military, civil defense, national security and rescue teams around the world. With five global manufacturing locations, Scott products protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards that are inherent in the industries which they serve. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras and firefighter locators. For information on Scott Safety’s latest innovations, please visit www.scottsafety.com.

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Two Schuylkill County Fire Companies Receive Federal Grants

Posted: Sep 17, 2017

Two Schuylkill County Fire Companies Receive Federal Grants

Two Schuylkill County fire companies received grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently. The Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 and McAdoo Fire Company Inc. both received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, awarded Sept. 8.

The grants are to "enhance through direct financial assistance, the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical and all hazard events," according to the program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency distributes the funds.

Dawson (TX) VFD Uses Grant to Update Fire Apparatus Fleet

Dawson VFD uses grant to update fleet Dawson Volunteer Fire Department received a $100,00 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, enabling the department to expand their fleet's ability to be more aggressive when responding to a wildland fire.

"The department replaced an 11-year-old truck with a 2017 Ford F-550 that has a 400-gallon water tank, foam capability, remote control front bumper turret and nozzles on the front and back bumpers and sides of the truck," said Darryl Rogers, Fire Chief of Dawson Volunteer Fire Department. "We are glad to have a dependable truck that gives us the option to respond and extinguish a grass fire with fewer personnel."

"The primary purpose of the truck will be wildland firefighting but can also be used for most any type of fire and medical response or traffic control," said Rogers. "The foam capability is ideal for the grass fires because the foam gives better suppression rate, allowing a firefighter to put out a fire using less water."

Woodway (TX) Raising Money to Buy New Fire Apparatus

The Woodway Public Safety Department is hoping you can help them raise enough money to buy a new fire truck. They held the 44th annual barbecue fundraiser at Woodway Elementary School Saturday. The city manager and public safety director Yost Zakhary said their goal is to raise $45,000 within the next three years.

The truck costs about $500,000, but the director said city council will pay for 80 percent of it.

"It's all about service. What we do is service the community. We try to get 20 to 25 years out of each equipment, and we want to pay cash for it. When we get the truck, hopefully in two years, it'll be paid for in cash," Zakhary said.