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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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: Jun 27, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Fouts Brush Truck

Dickert Volunteer Fire Department brush truck. 2017 F-550 crew cab; 400-gallon tank; Darley LD26 pump; aluminum flatbed; booster reel.

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Drones Continue to Cause Problems for Wildfire Crews

Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Drones Continue to Cause Problems for Wildfire Crews

Unauthorized drones continued to vex crews battling wildfires, with another spotted on Sunday that temporarily halted aerial efforts to put out a fire northwest of Flagstaff. It was the second drone that has been observed at the fire, known as the Boundary Fire, said Dennis Godfrey, a public information officer with the Bureau of Land Management.

It was the second drone that has been observed at the fire, known as the Boundary Fire, said Dennis Godfrey, a public information officer with the Bureau of Land Management.

It was unknown how long efforts were stopped due to the drone, Godfrey said. The fire, started by lightning on June 1, was 88 percent contained, officials said.

Firefighters were unable to recover the drone or identify the operator.

One of the drones used at the Grand Canyon hovers in an area of the park. (Photo: Grand Canyon National Park)

Since drones became popular among hobbyists, wildfire officials have warned against their use.

"I think it's happening all over," he said. "And it's a problem if people don't abide by restrictions."

Elbeco's BodyShield Vest Carrier Now Offers Protection for Fire-EMS Personnel

FireEMS bodyshield

The BodyShield External Vest Carrier by Elbeco Inc. is the “World’s First Smart Uniform” and now provides ballistic protection while securely housing communications and equipment storage for easy access. Fire and EMS professionals can enhance their BodyShield with color-coordinated pouches, molle straps, and welt pockets to increase efficiency in the field.

The BodyShield is an external vest carrier, specifically designed for a wide variety of ballistic panels to provide ballistic protection. The loose pouches and molle straps will be available in all BodyShield fabric colors, constructed with the same 600 Denier Syntex Polyester fabric with stain and liquid repellency as the BodyShield itself. Currently there are nine pouch designs that will be sold separately at participating dealer locations beginning in August 2017.

The molle straps will accommodate all brands and types of pouches, which can be positioned at a multitude of locations on the vest carrier.

For more information or to find an authorized dealer, visit www.elbeco.com/find-a-dealer or call the Elbeco Customer Service Department at 1-800-468-4654.

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West Grey Receives Its 'Nearly New' Aerial Truck

Posted: Jun 26, 2017

West Grey Receives Its 'Nearly New' Aerial Truck

WEST GREY - West Grey Fire Services once again have a full complement of fire apparatus with the recent acquisition of a nearly new aerial fire truck.

The replacement vehicle is demonstration model and used in a number of trade shows over the past two years. Yet it comes with full warranties.

It has an 80-foot ladder which is 25 feet longer the original truck. It comes fully equipped with ground ladders, pike poles, backboard, plenty of shelving and pull out trays as well as a 6,000 watt hydraulic generator which operates off the vehicle's power takeoff. The ladder and hose can be remotely operated without a firefighter having to climb up the ladder.