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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: Oct 6, 2017

Buckeye (AZ) Fire Department Fire Station 3

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Posted: Oct 6, 2017

RWU and O2X Partner to Provide College Credits to Firefighters and Other Tactical Athletes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – O2X Human Performance is excited to announce a partnership with Roger Williams University to offer two college credits to any participant following completion of the O2X Human Performance four-day workshop.

By developing this partnership, RWU and O2X are providing firefighters, first responders, military personnel and other tactical athletes with the opportunity to continue to pursue higher education so they can finish their careers as strong as they started.    

O2X Human Performance’s core mission is to provide science-backed, comprehensive training and education so individuals and elite teams can achieve and sustain high levels of performance. Not only is the revolutionary program saving the lives of our nation’s heroes, it is also helping participants live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

“This is an exciting partnership between RWU and O2X,” said Adam La Reau, co-founder of O2X.  “It’s an unprecedented opportunity for first responders to receive college credit for their experiences in the O2X workshop. O2X and RWU are aligned in both ethos and mission. First responders will receive the necessary training to thrive in their careers and finish as strong as they started.”

Roger Williams University is an educational institution that aims to “strengthen society through engaged teaching and learning,” using experiential learning that connects theory with practice. O2X’s unique EAT SWEAT THRIVE methodology bridges the gap between theory and practice. Taught by world-class human performance experts, the O2X Human Performance curriculum delivers a systematic, hands-on approach to making incremental changes that lead to major, long-term lifestyle improvements. 

“We are honored to be partnering with O2X,” said Jamie Scurry, dean of RWU’s School of Continuing Studies. “Adam and his colleagues have developed a powerful, relevant and transformational program for first responders. We, like O2X, are committed to ensuring that those who engage in this program have a meaningful experience and can apply that training to achieve their personal and professional goals.”

The partnership between O2X and Roger Williams University means that any student who successfully completes the O2X Human Performance four-day workshop is eligible for two college credits toward a RWU bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree or School of Continuing Studies certificate. This eligibility applies to anyone who has previously completed the four-day O2X workshop and anyone who attends a future workshop.

For more information on O2X, go to https://o2x.com or on social media @o2xhumanperformance.

For more information on the RWU School of Continuing Studies, go to https://scs.rwu.edu or on Twitter @RWUSCS.

 

About O2X:

O2X was born from VO2 Max, the gold standard for measuring cardiovascular fitness. O2X strives to be the gold standard in providing human performance training and education to firefighters, first responders, military personnel, elite organizations, and other tactical athletes. O2X provides comprehensive human performance training so tactical athletes can finish their careers stronger than they started. The team is comprised of U.S./UK Special Operations veterans, Olympic and collegiate athletes, and 30+ human performance experts who provide the latest cutting-edge science and research in each of the primary fields of health and wellness.

 

About RWU:

With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I., Roger Williams University is a forward-thinking private university committed to stre

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Posted: Oct 5, 2017

Fort Worth (TX) Police's Tactical Medic Unit Gives Aid in Active Shooting Situations

It is an all-too-real and all-too-familiar scenario. Two shooters have left people clinging to life on a public street, and the threat hasn't been contained. It's the kind of situation Fort Worth Police's elite "Tactical Medic Unit" is ready for.
It's the kind of situation Fort Worth Police's elite "Tactical Medic Unit" is ready for.

"If we've got an active shooter situation where we have casualties inside the building, we don’t have time to wait 15 or 20 minutes to finish securing the building to call EMS in," explains Officer Sean Romer.

t's something you don't see often in policing, a unit solely made up of police officers who are also paramedics. Fort Worth Police Department is proud to have nine of them, including Romer, who can go right into dangerous, unfolding situations and administer medical aid. Think SWAT scenarios, hostage situations or active shooters.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2017

Washington Community Fire Protection District (MO) Adds Fire Apparatus

Big fires require big water and the newly formed Washington Community Fire Protection District is beefing up its fire suppression arsenal with a new 2,100-gallon water tanker. Fire Chief Bill Halmich says at the formation of the new district, the first priority would be to strengthen the amount of water they can get to the scene.
U.S. Tanker LLC, based in Delavan, Wisc., was the low bidder on the new apparatus that comes with a base price tag of $269,000.

Halmich estimates an additional $13,000 to $15,000 for lettering and equipment, including a portable water tank and hoses, will be needed before the truck goes into service.

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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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