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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: Apr 7, 2017

Plymovent to Debut Virtual Reality and Much More at FDIC International 2017

Cranbury, NJ—Plymovent is extremely excited to be debuting a new way to experience our exhaust removal systems by using virtual reality technology at FDIC booth 5443. Visitors to our booth will be able to submerse themselves and feel as though they are in the apparatus bay of a fire station as they watch the ease of use and importance of having a station equipped with a Plymovent exhaust removal system.

Additionally, in the Plymovent booth 5443, visitors can learn how to safely remove debris, fumes and dust in the station with the DraftRescue. A combination of a workbench and an extraction system, the DraftRescue can be placed almost anywhere in a fire or EMS station, including laundry rooms. It’s suited for many applications such as precleaning PPE (debris, off-gassing of turnout gear), working with gas-powered tools (fumes), and refilling dry chemical extinguishers (dust). The extraction system removes contaminants, fumes and dry chemicals directly from the breathing zone of the user.

Plymovent will also be showcasing the latest innovation made to the award-winning Magnetic Grabber®—the BlackArmour. Visit Plymovent booth 5443 at FDIC International 2017 (April 27-29) to learn more.

For more information, visit http://www.plymovent.com/us.

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Posted: Apr 7, 2017

Hose Storage Systems

 

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Ready Rack by Groves offers a quality line of USA-made hose racks built to dry and/or store your department hose. Whether they are specially made just for hose storage or if they have other functionality’s, each unit is constructed of heavy-duty steel with a durable red powder-coated finish and comes complete with casters, which allow for ease in mobility.

The items we sell in our line that offer hose storage are: 

  • Hose Drying Rack 
    • MHD-42: Holds up to 900' of 1½” - 1¾” hose.
  • Mobile Hose Dryer 
    • MHD-80: Holds up to 1200' of 1½” - 1¾” or up to 800' of 2½” - 3" hose.
  • Dry and Store Rack
    • DSHR: Dry up to 900' of 1½" - 1 ¾” hose or up to 600' of 2½” - 3" hose and simultaneously store up to 650' of 2½" hose.
  • Mobile Hose Carts
    • HC-64-2T: holds up to 1300' of 2½" hose – two tier
    • HC-96-2T: holds up to 2000' of 2½" hose – two tier
    • HC-64-3T: holds up to 2000' of 2½" hose – three tier
    • HC-96-3T: holds up to 3000' of 2½" hose – three tier
  • Multi-Purpose Storage System
    • MPSS-H: holds up to 1,400' of 2½” hose
    • MPSS-HC & MPSS-HSC: Offers hose storage on top of cylinders and/or SCBA gear

Each unit comes with its own unique size and features to fit the needs of your department.

For more information, visit www.readyrack.com.

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Posted: Apr 7, 2017

Large Diameter Hose Winder

CLICK ABOVE FOR THE LARGE-DIAMETER HOSE WINDER GALLERY >>

 

Ready Rack, by Groves, offers this large-diameter hose (LDH) hose winder for fire stations.

PRODUCT NUMBER(S) / COLORS:

LDHW: Red 

SIZE: 48” x 36” x 49”

WEIGHT: 105 lbs.

LOGOS: Made in the USA

DESCRIPTION: Wind 100-foot sections of large diameter hose up to 6" wide in seconds!

PRODUCT INFO:

  • Steer the winder while rolling the hose turns winding into a one-man operation
  • With no need to recharge batteries, downtime is drastically reduced
  • Drains the hose as you wind it, prolonging hose life
  • Reduces the risk of back injuries by limiting firefighter fatigue
  • Pair with our LDHW-TM Trailer Hitch Mount to take your winder on the go with you

For more information, visit www.readyrack.com.

 

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Posted: Apr 7, 2017

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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