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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: Jun 1, 2017

Elbeco Receives National Recognition as Recipient of 2017 NAUMD Product Innovation Awards

Elbeco received national recognition for its product innovation at the 2017 National Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) Annual Expo, held in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 2nd. The Company’s BodyShield Vest Carrier and Shield HiVis Performance Color Block Soft Shell were honored with the NAUMD’s Innovation Awards for excellence in Garment Innovation – Function and Best Public Safety Product Innovation.

The BodyShield External Vest Carrier is the “World’s First Smart Uniform” for Law Enforcement, designed to house a wide variety of ballistic vests to provide ballistic protection while securely housing on-body camera and integrated technologies. The Syntex Polyester fabric offers durability, stain and fluid repellency, ease of maintenance along with unmatched color retention. The BodyShield features include multiple storage options, a stealth zippered waist cummerbund along with front-to-backside Fastlock closure to secure the vest from riding up. The carrier system also accommodates Elbeco’s re-designed VSS1 Suspension System, which alleviates back stress from the hips and lower back caused by the weight of a duty belt. For more information, please visit http://www.elbeco.com/Bodyshield.

The HiVis Performance Color Block Soft Shell was specifically designed for low visibility safety while providing a unique and professional image. The HiVis styles both offer ANSI Class 2 Level 2 Certifications and can be worn as a stand-alone jacket or as mid-layer liners for a 3-in-1 system. It also offers a unique windproof, waterproof, Hydrotech membrane for total protection against the elements. The heat-sealed 3M patterned reflective striping allows for superior nighttime visibility, while the Red/HiVis and HiVis/Navy color combinations help to differentiate Fire and EMS professionals from Law Enforcement – an important differentiation in live shooting events; giving a unique, professional, and functional outerwear option to the Fire and EMS industries. For more information, please visit http://elbeco.com/product/shield-color-block-soft-shells/.

The NAUMD, founded in 1933, is an industry association for the North American uniform and image apparel industry. It is composed of manufacturers, distributors and associated companies. Additional information can be found by visiting http://www.naumd.com/.

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Posted: Jun 1, 2017

SafeVision Offers Prescription Spectacle Kit Inserts

SafeVision

SafeVision® LLC, a leading provider of prescription safety eyewear and corporate eyewear programs, now offers a new line of prescription spectacle kit inserts. The inserts are designed for all major brands of full-face respirator masks and gas masks.

Designed for use in any workplace, these inserts meet the new optical and safety standards now required for use inside of full face masks.

New lightweight insert frames allow for maximum field of vision, easy installation and removal for cleaning, and as a complete unit, meet full compliance.

More at www.safevision.net.

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Posted: Jun 1, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Tiller Truck

Santa Barbara County (CA) Fire Department 101-foot TDA. Predator Severe Service tractor cab; Cummins ISX15 550-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 101-foot aerial ladder.

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Posted: May 31, 2017

City of Marion (SC) Acknowledges Concerns About Asbestos

The City of Marion released a statement acknowledging concerns about the presence of asbestos in the portion of the fire department that was damaged by Hurricane Matthew.
The statement reads:

The City of Marion is aware of concerns about the presence of asbestos in a portion of the Fire Department damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The City is committed to the health and safety of our employees and citizens. The City has been in continuous contact with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) since the discovery of the damaged area in the fall of 2016, and believes that it has complied with the regulatory requirements and instructions from DHEC employees relating to asbestos detection and removal. As this matter involves the legal interests of the City, there will be no further statement at this time.

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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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