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Welcome

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: Apr 7, 2017

Agility Technologies Corp launches Revolutionary Live Streaming 360Â° Technical Rescue Search Camera

Richmond, BC, Canada., April 6, 2017 - Agility Technologies Corporation (ATC) proudly announces FirstLook360 (FL360), an industry first live streaming 360Â° Technical Rescue Search Camera. FL360 captures seamless high definition streaming spherical panorama video with wired and wireless connectivity in a ruggedized IP67 housing that will fit through a standard 2.0” coring hole. FL360 contains no moving parts and the design does away with the rubber bellows that cover a series of joints, motors, gears, pulleys and/or belts used in today’s available rescue cameras. FL360 was engineered to increase battery life, decrease search times, and allow a multipurpose tool that can be used in various technical rescue applications including structural collapse, trench, high-angle, vehicle extrication and on-scene situational awareness.

With FL360’s accompanying Android app, a user can record video, take snapshots, transmit and receive two-way audio via the robust, multi-use camera head. Using the provided tablet, the rescuer is able to view an entire space by using a finger with swipe gestures or with the app’s virtual joystick feature to control the focus area. FirstLook360 will be available as part of the ATC USAR Kit designed to replace aging, expensive, and mechanically weak articulating cameras originally developed for rescue use in the 1990’s.

ATC will be demonstrating FL360 at the Fire Department Instructors conference (FDIC) from April 25th-29th in the Spec Rescue International booth #3403. For more information, or to download a brochure, check out the website at www.firstlook360.com, send an email to info@agilitycorp.com or call 604-259-1579.

Andy Ibbetson, one of the founders of ATC, commented that “We set out to put Tech back into Technical Rescue. FL360 combines advances in technology, imaging, connectivity, mobile integration, and mechanical design that will provide rescue professionals with a multi-purpose advanced camera that we believe will open the door to new methods to save time and improve outcomes. FL360 is an exciting beginning…check it out!”

About Agility Technologies:
Agility Technologies, located in Richmond, BC, Canada, engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments.

Contact:
Matt Fiddes – Co-Founder / Partner / Director – Sales & Marketing
+1 604 259 1579 Ext. 1
Email

SOURCE Agility Technologies Corp.
http://www.agilitycorp.com

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Steeleville (IL) Firehouse Nearing Completion

Posted: Apr 6, 2017

Steeleville (IL) Firehouse Nearing Completion

An update on the new Steeleville firehouse has been provided, which is nearing completion, and what will happen to the current firehouse once the new one is open.

"They're getting close to being done," Steeleville Mayor Bob Sutton said. "The current space, part of that will be taken over by the police department.

"There's a boat that needs to be in close proximity (to the firehouse) and we have some equipment from the police department that needs to go in there and there's an emergency truck that needs to be taken up there."

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Edinburg (TX) Fire Department to Build Fifth Station for Faster Response Times

Posted: Apr 6, 2017

Edinburg (TX) Fire Department to Build Fifth Station for Faster Response Times

The Edinburg Fire Department is planning to build a fifth fire station in an area of the city that currently experiences long response times.The new station will be built at FM 2812 and Jasmine Road a piece of land already owned by the city.

"There is a significant call volume on the north side of Edinburg--north side of Monte Cristo and that is what called for that demand of placing a station out there, to improve response times in that area,” said Edinburg Fire Department Chief Shawn Snider.

Montclair (NJ) Fire Department Unveils New Fire Apparatus

The Montclair Fire Department unveiled a new firefighting apparatus addition to its fleet on Wednesday: a Pierce Arrow XT 105-foot Aerial Ladder Truck. The unveiling took place at a dedication ceremony held at Fire Station #2 on 588 Valley Road.

According to town officials, the truck features a 105-foot, heavy-duty steel ladder with a pre-piped waterway, LED lighting, a variety of rescue equipment, power and hand tools.

"The new ladder truck shows Council's commitment not only to the safety of Montclair and Glen Ridge citizens but also to our firefighters," Fire Chief John Herrmann said. "It's a major investment in our public safety capabilities, allowing our personnel to respond quickly and safely to any incident."