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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 7, 2017

Fire Department Upgrades to Plymovent Exhaust Removal System

Cranbury, NJ—Prior to Plymovent, the White Springs (NY) Fire Department installed another manufacturer’s exhaust removal system. Because a variety of issues with the system, White Springs FD upgraded its exhaust removal system to Plymovent in less than one year. 

 

One major issue White Springs FD firefighters encountered before switching to Plymovent was having difficulty in disconnecting the system from the vehicle’s tailpipe. The system repeatedly pulled off the elbow, emitting toxic diesel exhaust fumes back into the facility. According to Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey McGuigan, firefighters also complained about having to bend over to hook up the nozzle to the tailpipe and out of frustration would stop using the system. 

 

 

Air Cleaning Systems of NY (ACS), the authorized Plymovent distributor for this area, visited White Springs, presented the Plymovent code-compliant vehicle exhaust removal systems, and retrofitted the station with Plymovent. The results have been spectacular and the personnel at White Springs FD have been extremely pleased with the Plymovent product and its ease of use. “There’s no need to bend over and hook up the system, which is how it should be, safe and simple”, says McGuigan.

With 25 to 30 members, the White Springs Fire Department is an all-volunteer department. Out of the three fire departments in town, White Springs has the highest call volume, covering commercial and residential neighborhoods. Since installing Plymovent vehicle exhaust removal systems, benefits include but are not limited to: a healthier work environment by minimizing the exposure to hazardous diesel exhaust and gasses from old and new vehicles; a cleaner work environment; excellent customer service; and the convenience of the easy-to-use “Click and Seal” system connection.

To read the full case study, visit: http://www.plymovent.com/us/vehicle-exhaust-extraction/references/white-springs-fire-department.

 
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Posted: Sep 7, 2017

In Dire Need of a Firetruck, Neihart Volunteers Look to Great Falls for Help

The firefighters of the Neihart Volunteer Fire Department live every day with the knowledge that they don't own the modern equipment necessary to respond effectively to a large wild land or structure fire. On Tuesday, Great Falls City Commissioners scheduled an open public hearing on Oct.

Great Falls Fire Chief Steven Hester told commissioners that giving the 1989 Ford L9000 to the Neihart fire department is "the right thing to do."


"This fire engine was released after 27 hard years of work," Hester said. "Neihart  fire chief Scott Hertzog let us know that their department is in dire need of a fire engine, and he was interested in knowing what we were going to do with our fire engines once they had been decommissioned as result of replacing our engines here recently."


 

Hester noted that the engine in question has rarely been used by Great Falls Fire Rescue for close to a decade, and that it no longer meets the demands of firefighting in an urban environment.


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Posted: Sep 7, 2017

Griswold VFD Welcomes New Fire Truck

The Griswold Volunteer Fire Department welcomed a new pumper to its fleet of firefighting apparatus this month, a vehicle that will give the department more firefighting power and flexibility. The new $518,500 truck can provide the department with more water and higher pressure, said Assistant Fire Chief Steven Merchant III.

The new $518,500 truck can provide the department with more water and higher pressure, said Assistant Fire Chief Steven Merchant III. The vehicle's 1,000-gallon tank can pump water at 1,500 gallons per minute; the truck it's replacing has a rate of 1,200 GPM, he said.


The old 1991 pumper will stay in service as a backup, said Merchant.


"We got it new and it's done a good job," he said.


 

The old vehicle will be housed at the town's highway garage, said company engineer Pat Collins.


"It still pumps. It's still a good truck," he said.


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Posted: Sep 7, 2017

Marianna Fire Department to Get New Equipment

Marianna firefighters will soon be getting some new equipment to help make their jobs a little easier. The Marianna Fire Department just received the Assistance to Firefighters grant for about $39,000. Some of the new equipment will include rescue jacks, spreaders, and cutters.

The Marianna Fire Department just received the Assistance to Firefighters grant for about $39,000.


Some of the new equipment will include rescue jacks, spreaders, and cutters.


Chief Nicky Lovett said they should receive the new equipment in about 90 days or less.


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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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