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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: Jul 26, 2017

Seek Thermal Unveils Its Newest Personal TIC for Firefighting

SANTA BARBARA, CA—When every second counts and lives are on the line, firefighters need every tool possible to increase their operation speed and enhance their situational awareness. For years, thermal imaging has been a vital firefighting technology, however mass adoption has been cost-prohibitive. Introducing the Reveal FirePRO, Seek’s new high-resolution personal thermal imaging camera (TIC) with a 320 x 240 thermal sensor and intuitive software, priced to equip every firefighter in the world.

“The new Reveal FirePRO builds on Seek Thermal’s history of developing high-quality, affordable thermal imaging products,” said Tim LeBeau of Seek Thermal. “Thermal imaging is a critical technology for aiding in search and rescue, finding hot spots, and visualizing hazards invisible to the human eye. We believe every firefighter should have access to this technology to fight fires safer, smarter, and faster.”

Seek Thermal’s most advanced handheld thermal imaging camera yet, the Reveal FirePRO combines a high-performance 320 x 240 thermal sensor, durable IP67 rating, and a wide, 32-degree field of view, ideal for locating victims, personal navigation, and identifying hazards in seconds. When you need it, the Reveal FirePRO’s powerful 300-lumen LED flashlight is available at the touch of a button. With a variety of color filters and temperature measurement tools, firefighters can enhance their vision and situational awareness to make better decisions faster.

For more information, visit www.thermal.com.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-SVI Rescue Truck

Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire USAR rescue. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Command Light CL series light tower; 20-foot walk-around rescue body.

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Posted: Jul 25, 2017

Kansas Woman Tries to Kill Bug with Lighter

A woman in Topeka, Kan. tried to kill a bug with a cigarette lighter. She wound up setting her apartment on fire, forcing an evacuation of the building and causing extensive damage. Topeka Fire Marshal Mike Martin confirmed that the blaze, which caused $140,000 in damages and the displacement of 17 people, resulted from an "occupant trying to kill a bug with a lighter."
Topeka Fire Marshal Mike Martin confirmed that the fire, which caused $140,000 in damages and the displacement of 17 people, resulted from an “occupant trying to kill a bug with a lighter.”

Monique Quarles told the Topeka Capital-Journal that shortly before 3:45 Monday morning, her daughter Ausha Scott and 2-year-old granddaughter were on the third floor of their Fairlawn Green apartment complex.

In a video interview with the Capital-Journal, Quarles said her daughter alerted her to the bug. “I found the bug, picked the bug up and I put it in my hand and lit it on fire,” Quarles said.

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Posted: Jul 25, 2017

$60M to Repair Pittsburgh's Fire, Police and Medic Stations

Pittsburgh would need $60 million to repair rundown police, fire and Emergency Medical Services stations, public works facilities, recreation centers and other buildings, according to a report the Mayor's Office released Tuesday. Mayor Bill Peduto's office in 2015 commissioned Massaro Construction Management Services for $1 million to assess all buildings owned by the city.
Massaro assessed about 300 structures and identified six buildings in need of immediate attention because they operate 24 hours per day: station No. 24 in the South Side, Zone 4 police station and fire station No. 18 in Squirrel Hill, station No. 7 in Stanton Heights, station No. 17 in Homewood, and the Medic 8 station in Allentown.

Peduto spokesman Tim McNulty said the city would focus on those six buildings, because they are critical to public safety.

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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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