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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: Sep 13, 2017

Croatia Firefighters Stranded on Fire Apparatus Roof During Flood

The fire departments in the wider Zadar area have been sending people into the field to numerous locations; they reported interventions such as pumping out the water from flooded establishments and removing crushed cars from under fallen trees.
The firefighters in Nin got stuck in the middle of a flooded area, with the water level raising so high, they had to climb up onto the roof of their fire engine.
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Posted: Sep 13, 2017

Newport Beach (CA) Approves $4 Million Land Purchase for New Fire Station

The city will move forward with plans to spend $4 million to purchase land on the Balboa Peninsula that will serve as the new site for one of its now eight fire stations. 
In a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, Sept. 12, with Mayor Kevin Muldoon dissenting, the city council endorsed purchasing a closed McDonald’s restaurant at 2708 Newport Boulevard that will be used as the future site for Fire Station No. 2.

The existing fire facility, located at 475 32nd St., is too small at 11,612 square-feet, has insufficient parking for fire personnel and does not provide proper circulation for fire vehicles responding to emergencies, according to a staff report.

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Posted: Sep 13, 2017

San Antonio Fire Apparatus Involved in Collision

A car sideswiped a fire truck on the northwest side, pinning the man in his 60's driving the car under the fire truck. The accident happened at Fredericksburg Road near Edison. The San Antonio Fire Department says that it took 12 minutes to extract the driver from his vehicle because of the extensive damage to the car and to the fire truck.
No firefighters were hurt in the accident but the fire truck was significantly damaged. The fire truck was less than a year old and cost an estimated $700,000 to $1 million according to Chief Hood.
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Posted: Sep 13, 2017

Product News

Scott Safety GT-Fire handheld portable gas detector enables firefighters to conduct more specific leak detection investigations while they wait for gas utility companies to arrive. GT-Fire is equipped with technology to read flammable (ppm and LEL) gases and oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) if required.

The ergonomic design of GT-Fire allows for leak detection in tough spaces and provides visual and audible assistance during investigation. When the job is done, firefighters can quickly generate reports with easy access to instrument data. www.ScottSafety.com 800-247-7257

Agility Technologies Corporation’s (ATC’s) FirstLook360 (FL360) is a live streaming, 360-degree technical rescue search camera. The FL360 captures seamless, high-definition streaming spherical panorama video with wired and wireless connectivity in a ruggedized IP67 housing that will fit through a standard two-inch coring hole.

The FL360 contains no moving parts, and the design does away with the rubber bellows that cover a series of joints, motors, gears, pulleys, and/or belts used in today’s available rescue cameras. The FL360 was engineered to increase battery life, decrease search times, and allow a multipurpose tool that can be used in various technical rescue applications including structural collapse, trench, and high-angle. www.firstlook360.com, 604-259-1579

Honeywell’s Life Guard Hood features an innovative design and fabrics that provide better blocking protection against hazardous particulates and toxins compared with traditional firefighter hoods. It also features a lighter, roomier fit that integrates with a firefighter’s self-contained breathing apparatus and other turnout gear.

The hood was developed by Honeywell First Responder, whose products range from helmets to boots to respiratory gear. The particulate-blocking protection of the Honeywell Life Guard Hood is laboratory-proven and NFPA-compliant. www.honeywell.com, 877-841-2840

Whelen Pioneer™ Series light, with its structural design and innovative optic technology, has been reengineered with a more efficient light engine to put more light wherever it’s needed. Whelen’s all-new patent-pending Helios™ Optic increases clarity with 100 percent silicone internal optics.

Available in single and dual models with flood or spot/flood combination optics, the newly designed Pioneer Series builds on the Pioneer family’s reputation for versatility and functionality. www.whelen.com, 860-526-9504

Skedco’s Rapid Access System contains a flat hanging wall storage bag that holds up to four HMH Sked stretchers. These unique bags are usually placed onto the back wall of closets that are strategically located throughout a hospital or other building.

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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