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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: May 17, 2017

West Florence (SC) Shows Off New Fire Apparatus

The West Florence Fire District is sporting a new truck which is fitting a need within the area. This new ladder truck is not only a new tool to help battle high-rise fires, but it's a state-of-the-art engine, meaning it was built with firefighters' safety in mind.

"We have seen a number of new business come into our area. We have a number of high-rise business hotels, apartment complexes, all of which call for a ladder truck should there be an incident there," Battalion Chief Anthony Fox said.

The West Florence Fire District covers a chunk of Interstate 95, S.C. 52 and also a growing residential area.

It's that reason department officials said they needed two ladder trucks versus just the aging one they currently have.

"The addition of the ladder truck will reduce response times when we have an incident that requires a ladder truck to respond," Fox said.

Its ladder extends 102 feet and includes an infrared camera. It's also equipped with a 360-degree camera system that allows the truck's driver to see Omni directional.

"It means that we are better prepared to serve you. We want to be able to provide the best possible service in the fastest possible time with the best equipment and this ladder truck is going to allow us that opportunity," Fox said.

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Posted: May 17, 2017

Carnival Worker Pulling Cheesesteak Truck Slams Into DeKalb County (GA) Fire Apparatus

A carnival worker careened into emergency workers on the scene of an accident, sending firefighters running for their lives. "Hit the first cone, then the second cone and then it was on us," DeKalb County Fire Captain Tremayne McMurray said.
DeKalb County Police said the tractor trailer, pulling a cheesesteak stand and carrying 400 pounds of propane, crashed into half a dozen emergency workers along I-285.
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Posted: May 17, 2017

New Fire Apparatus Delivered to Inland Township (MI) Fire Department

The Inland Township Fire Department got it's new engine tank on Tuesday. It can hold more than 3,000 gallons of water which is three times as much as a standard engine tank.
The department was able to pay for the truck with a $300,000 federal emergency management agency grant.

"Based on our millage rates, we really needed the grant, to supplement the department, to compliment the area," said Chief David Cutway from Inland Township Fire Department. "Not only the township but the whole area with an apparatus that is capable of hauling that amount of water."

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Posted: May 17, 2017

Bronto Welcomes Visitors to AWEA in Anaheim

Bronto Awea

With a whopping 295-feet of overhead reach, the Bronto S 295 HLA is displayed at the entrance to the American Wind Energy Association’s Windpower 2017 Registration area in Anaheim, California, on May 22-25, 2017. It is one of the largest machines available for tackling high-level access work on America’s wind farms.

Teaming up with Bronto Distributor TGM Wind Services in Booth 3879, the group will highlight the advantages of using aerial devices like the S 295 HLA (High Level Articulated) for safely and quickly accessing almost any exterior area on a turbine.

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The Bronto Skylift S 295 HLA features a 295-foot (90 m) working height and 104 feet (32 m) of horizontal outreach. With an overall weight of 110,300 pounds, it can be driven almost anywhere and is even expected to pass the stringent California permit requirements. Once on site, it is fully operational in a matter in minutes with only the touch of a button.

When elevated, the S 295 HLA can withstand winds speeds up to 28 mph (12.5 m/s) and can lift up to 1,543 pounds (700 kg) of men and materials in an extendable 12-foot x 3-foot, fully enclosed platform.

Mounted on a Tor Truck 12 x 6 rear-wheel steer chassis, the S 295 HLA displayed at AWEA will be delivered to TGM Wind Services after the show. With this addition TGM will now own 15 of these huge machines along with other Bronto models featuring 230-foot, 173-foot and 150-foot working heights. All are available for rent with driver and operator.

For more information, please contact Janne Pulkkinen, Vice President, Bronto Skylift Inc, tel. 321 666 0286, janne.pulkkinen@brontoskylift.com.

www.brontoskylift.com

www.tgmwind.com

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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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