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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 1, 2017

360 video of a rescue from the floodwaters in Houston

Brothers Brad and Adam Morris bought a five-ton truck on Craigslist to help with rescues in Houston. By Tuesday night, the brothers were in Houston, along with David Couch, their brother-in-law, to help pull people out of the floodwaters and transport them back to their homes to recover emergency items. The truck has helped rescue people from flooded homes, and helped victims retrieve important items like baby gear and identification documents.

Brothers Brad and Adam Morris bought a five-ton truck on Craigslist to help with rescues in Houston.


By Tuesday night, the brothers were in Houston, along with David Couch, their brother-in-law, to help pull people out of the floodwaters and transport them back to their homes to recover emergency items. The truck has helped rescue people from flooded homes, and helped victims retrieve important items like baby gear and identification documents.


The brothers worked with local law enforcement, driving through five-foot-high water to rescue people and pets, including pit bulls, cats, parakeets and hedgehogs.


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Posted: Sep 1, 2017

REV Group Fire Division – KME – Introduces Pro™ Series Rescue Pumper Featuring Ergonomically Engineered Control Panel

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, announced today the launch of the KME PROTM Series Rescue Pumper – a multi-purpose response vehicle –  featuring a newly engineered operator panel with ergonomically designed manual controls, increased pump operator safety features and ultimate equipment carrying capacity.

The KME PROTM Series packs a 1,500 GPM single stage pump with a 750-gallon water tank and 25-gallon foam cell with provision for foam system installation. The 204” Extra-Long PROTM body is constructed of 3/16” aluminum, equipped with roof compartments, stokes basket storage, Lock-N-LoadTM hose bed cover and roll-up doors, as well as backboard and pike pole storage. 

The benefits of the new PROTM Rescue Pumper configuration include:

• Ergonomically engineered manual control panel – new design with vertical swing and push-pull handles reduces complexity, increases reliability, optimizes operator pump training time and is overall easier to use – resulting in significantly increased operator efficiency and reduced cost of ownership

• Relocated pump operator connections – positioned adjacent to the pump operator, provides safer operator area

• Redesigned service access –  allows easy access to the pump from both sides of body without lifting the cab 

• 200” Wheelbase – provides maneuverable turning radius to operate in tight conditions

• 534 cubic feet of compartment space – capable of carrying the equivalent of a large rescue body full of tools and equipment

“We saw the need for a rescue pumper that offered all the amenities and features for which the PROTM Series is known, with the added benefits of a control panel design that would improve operator use, safety and serviceabilty,” said Ryan Slane, Pumper/Tanker Product Manager, KME.  “By offering the PROTM Series with the new manual control configuration, we are able to provide a solution that simplifies operation and provides lower cost of ownership.”  

For more information on the KME PROTM visit our website at www.kmefire.com/product/stock-and-demo/pumper/pro.

 

About REV Group

REV (REVG) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. REV serves a diversified customer base primarily in the United States through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation. REV provides customized vehicle solutions for applications including: essential needs (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, mobility vans and municipal transit buses), industrial and commercial (terminal trucks, cut-away buses and street sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles (“RVs”) and luxury buses). REV’s brand portfolio consists of 29 well-established principal vehicle brands including many of the most recognizable names within our served markets. Several of REV’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. Investors-REVG

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Posted: Aug 31, 2017

Orange (MA) Fire Department Getting $47K from Federal Government

The Orange Fire Department has received some help from the federal government to update life-saving equipment that is 30 years old. Congressman James McGovern (D-Worcester) was in town Thursday to announce more than $47,000 in funding from the Department of Homeland Security for the department.
The money from this federal grant will be used by the Orange Fire Department to replace their 30 year old hydraulic equipment known as the Jaws of Life. Its used to rescue people trapped inside their vehicles.

These hydraulic tools include cutters, spreaders, and rams. The new equipment will also benefit neighboring communities.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2017

Evanston (IL) Fire Department Launches Fire Apparatus for Dive Team

The Evanston Fire Department has added another vehicle to its fleet -- a refurbished ambulance that's now being used as an equipment van for the dive rescue team. The conversion of the old Evanston ambulance was funded by the Foreign Fire Tax Board, at an estimated cost of $20,000.
Dive Rescue 21, now housed at Fire Station #1, went into service Wednesday.

"The goal was to design and build a vehicle, which would give divers the ability to get in the water faster and more efficiently. We accomplished our goal by using an old ambulance, which gives us a larger amount of space within the rear compartment and allows each of the nine divers to have their equipment in a constant state of readiness. When it comes to water emergencies, time is critical, and every second counts," said Fire Captain David Smrha.

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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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