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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: Jul 18, 2017

Bluefield Schedules Unveiling Ceremony for New Fire Truck

BLUEFIELD - The Bluefield Fire Department has received a new 2017 Seagrave Pumper fire engine. An unveiling ceremony for the new fire truck will be held Tuesday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at the central fire station on Bluefield Avenue, according to City Manager Dane Rideout. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.

The new fire truck is custom designed and built to navigate the steep terrain that is common in Bluefield. Rideout said the new fire truck also has been outfitted with specific systems designed for the diverse mission sets provided by the region.


The new fire truck also is expected to help improve the city’s ISO (Insurance Service Office’s) rating.


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Posted: Jul 18, 2017

New Rochelle Fire Department Unveils Latest Equipment Upgrades

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Firefighters in New Rochelle have some new toys to use as they continue to keep the community safe.The New Rochelle Fire Department unveiled three new fire apparatus this week, brand new two new pumpers and a tower l...

“The two pumpers are each equipped with a 2000 gpm two-stage pump and carry 500 gallons of water," New Rochelle Fire Chief Lou DiMeglio said. "Their pumps make them suitable for service in commercial districts with taller buildings.”


The new equipment is equipped with computers and GPS and have LED lights that are brighter and more economical than those that are used in older apparatus. The new equipment replaces a 2004 and 2005 American LaFrance pumper, which is out of business and difficult and “all but impossible” to repair.


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Posted: Jul 18, 2017

New Lake Saint Louis Fire Truck Hits the Road; New Firehouse to Come

The Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District will build a new firehouse on Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, consolidating their two houses into one. (Credit: Lake Saint Louis Fire District)
Everything about the new gear and the new truck is meant to make firefighters' jobs easier, and faster, therefore making them able to respond better to an emergency in the community.
 
Funds are also going towards things like ladders that are now stored inside the truck to prevent dirt, grime and wear and tear, and individual places for tools make it easier for crews to access the life saving equipment.
 
But the biggest change is yet to come. The Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District will build a new firehouse on Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, consolidating their two houses into one.
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Posted: Jul 18, 2017

Pierce Names Commercial Truck Equipment Company Its New Dealer in Western Canada

APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing has announced that Commercial Truck Equipment Co. is the new Pierce dealer for the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as Nunavut, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. To ensure seamless service to current Pierce customers, a succession plan, coordinated with former Pierce dealer Wholesale Fire & Rescue LTD., allows for a six-month transition period running through December 2017.

“We are ecstatic to announce Commercial Truck Equipment as the newest member of Pierce’s dealer network, and we wholeheartedly welcome them into this select group of full-service organizations,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of the Fire & Emergency segment and Pierce Manufacturing. “We’re extremely confident in its capabilities and commitment to serving Pierce customers.”

Commercial Truck Equipment’s branch location in Surrey, BC, has been an authorized Pierce services provider since 2011. “Through our succession planning process, we identified an ideal partner to move our business forward in the region,” explained Matt McLeish, Pierce Manufacturing’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. “Commercial Truck Equipment features a long tradition of ‘best in class’ product knowledge, customer support, and technical expertise. Pierce customers across Western Canada will benefit from this move.”

With a network of full-service locations, Commercial Truck Equipment is Western Canada’s largest supplier of truck equipment and is well suited for an increased role in the fire and emergency industry. Renowned throughout Canada for its professional engineers, designers, and certified heavy-duty mechanics, welders, and fabricators, Commercial Truck Equipment’s staff is expert in a wide range of truck applications and integration solutions.

“We are excited and proud to represent Pierce Manufacturing across Western Canada—it’s the most highly regarded name in the industry for good reason. Their product quality and professionalism are second to none,” said Morgan MacKay, general manager of Commercial Truck Equipment Co. “We have an expert team in place that understands the unique requirements of the emergency truck industry and are ready to provide expert solutions, parts, and service. We will soon be getting in touch with local fire-rescue departments and formally introducing ourselves. In the meantime, we encourage anyone with questions or immediate needs to contact one of our six western Canadian locations.”

For more information, visit www.commercialtruckequipment.ca and www.piercemfg.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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