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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: Mar 21, 2017

"Lucky Rescue #7" Gives Patients, Medics Smoother Ride

Staff Writer NAPLES - Whenever there is a medical emergency or injury, a first responder has a single-minded focus on the patient. Meanwhile, who is looking out for the medic on call? Maybe the question should be: What is looking out for the medic on call?

The liquid spring suspension results in a smoother ride for the patient being transported to the hospital as well as the rescue personnel on duty, he said.



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Posted: Mar 21, 2017

Three Fire Districts Seek Permission on April 4 to Borrow Money

The Freeburg Fire Protection District is looking to issue $3.3 million in bonds and is one of three bond referendums on the April ballot in St. Clair County, in Southern Illinois, near St. Louis, MO. The Northwest St.

Inside of the Freeburg Fire Protection District engine house, the cramped quarters forces trucks to be within three feet of the racks where firefighters keep their turnout gear. Sometimes doors don’t have enough clearance to open.

In some places there isn’t the required three-foot clearance for a walking path.


Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article139228103.html#storylink=cpy
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Posted: Mar 21, 2017

Wear Your Commitment With Pride With QALO Thin Red Line Rings

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TheFireStore, the nation’s leading multi-channel distributor of public-safety equipment, supplies, training, and service, is excited to offer an enduring symbol of your devotion to your spouse, designed specifically to address safety-related concerns that firefighters commonly face: the QALO Thin Red Line Silicone Ring.

 

QALO, a company inspired by a mission to fully embrace and share the power of commitment, understands how essential marriage and family are to the pursuit of making the most out of life, which is why the QALO Thin Red Line Silicone Ring is constructed to be comfortably fitting, durable, and ultra-safety-conscious to endure the daily rigors that firefighters encounter on-scene. Its medical-grade silicone construction can protect firefighters from a number of dangers that traditional, metal wedding rings cannot, including ring avulsion resulting from it getting caught on something or debris falling on your ring finger, thereby causing the metal to crush it.

 

The new QALO Thin Red Line Silicone Ring effectively counteracts each of those dangers: Its silicone construction allows it to bend and contour to your hand, making any potential injuries sustained from falling debris much less severe, and its unique shape will prevent any chance of degloving.

 

As its name suggests, the QALO Thin Red Line Silicone Ring features an eye-catching, red-line-themed design that encircles the entire ring and shows respect to the intrepid firefighters that selflessly put their lives at risk in order to help others. As a continuance of their dedication and philanthropy toward firefighters, QALO has partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and 24-7 Commitment to donate 20% of the sales from each ring sold to care for the families of current and fallen firefighters.

 

The QALO Thin Red Line Silicone Ring has the following specs:

·         dimensions: men’s: .87 centimeters wide, .15 centimeters thick / women’s: .55 centimeters wide, .15 centimeters thick

·         tensile strength: men’s: ~85N / women’s: ~76N

·         elongation: ~489%

·         each is non-conductive and non-porous

 

For more information and to get yours, be sure to visit TheFireStore.com.

 

 

 

 

About TheFireStore and Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc.
TheFireStore, a division of Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., offers product lines from more than 400 manufacturers. Witmer Public Safety Group's motto is Equipping Heroes™, and this continues as they extend their commitment to provide the industry's best equipment and supplies to the professional men and women who serve to ensure the public's safety. For additional information, please call (800) 852-6088 or visit TheFireStore.com.

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Posted: Mar 21, 2017

Carhartt to Introduce New Women's Flame-Resistant Styles

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Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand since 1889, announced it is adding eight new women’s styles to its flame resistant (FR) line. The new assortment--which includes a jacket, a denim pant and canvas pant, a coverall, a woven shirt, and three knit shirts--focuses on fabric and fit, while mirroring the sizing of Carhartt’s non-FR women’s styles.

Purpose-built for women working in the electric utilities and oil and gas industries, these functional products will change the way women dress anywhere FR products are necessary.

“During the process of creating this new line, we took into account the severe lack of variety in the women’s FR space,” said Melinda Fabry, merchandiser at Carhartt, overseeing the women’s FR line. “Many current women’s FR product offerings are simply loose adaptations of the men’s versions, but these styles were created specifically with hardworking women in mind. These eight new pieces provide women with a level of comfort that will undoubtedly improve their confidence in the workplace.”

The Hybrid Shirt in the attached image reflects the advancements in fit, function, and style, offering women even more options to stay compliant, yet comfortable. The below list contains the complete set of new women’s FR styles.

  • Rugged Flex® Coverall (Dark Navy)
  • Rugged Flex® Twill Shirt (Khaki and Dark Navy)
  • Force Cotton LS Crewneck T-shirt (Khaki and Dark Navy)
  • Force Cotton LS Henley (Dark Navy)
  • Force Cotton Hybrid Shirt (Khaki, Dark Navy, and Medium Blue)
  • Rugged Flex® Jean – Original Fit (Premium Dark)
  • Rugged Flex® Canvas Pant – Original Fit (Dark Navy and Golden Khaki) • Full Swing® Quick Duck® Jacket (Dark Navy and Carhartt Brown)

These products will be available July 1 at the following Carhartt company stores: Cascades Station (Portland, Oregon), Crossgates Mall (Albany, New York), Fashion Place Plaza (Murray, Utah), Riverdale Village (Coon Rapids, Minnesota), Rookwood Commons (Cincinnati), and Station Park (Farmington, Utah). These styles will also be available online at Carhartt.com on August 1.

About Carhartt, Inc.

Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with more than 5,000 associates worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company‘s founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.

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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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