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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 8, 2017

St. Louis Firetruck Catches Fire

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis City Fire Department truck caught fire while the department was responding to calls early Tuesday morning. The St. Louis Fire Department tweeted a photo of the vehicle just before 1 a.m. saying the T-17 caught fire on N. Taylor and Pershing. N.
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Posted: Mar 8, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Marion Pumper

Maywood (IL) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2017

Product News

CMC Rescue’s RIGTECH PACK™ helps rescue and rope access technicians stay light, fast, and efficiently organized with their gear. The pack was developed to fulfill ongoing requests from rescue teams needing a specialized solution to keep their rigging equipment in order and securely packed when in the field.

The full-featured backpack delivers comfort, stability, and organization for backcountry and urban rescue teams as well as rope access technicians. Features include contoured shoulder straps, an adjustable sternal strap, and a padded waist belt to offer comfort and stability when carrying in rugged terrain and internal and external multi-loops for attaching carabiners and equipment. www.cmcrescue.com. 800-513-7455.

Elbeco Genesis jacket offers enhanced functionality with waterproof and windproof breathable protection against the elements while facilitating a full range of motion.

Benefits include quick-release side zipper vents with stability tabs and adjustable snaps; elasticized waistband; removable Thinsulate™ liner; low-profile utility shoulder straps; three-piece waterproof hood with drawcord that rolls up into the zipper compartment when not in use; front two-way zipper; two inverted-pleat front patch pockets with top and side entry; optional badge tab, name tape, and mic loop; and optional ID Panels available separately in shell colors and HiVis, plain, or with reflective identification. The Genesis Jacket will be available on shelves in August 2017 and will be offered in midnight navy, black, and brown. www.elbeco.com/product/ shield-genesis-jacket, 800-468-4654

Kochek Defender series nozzles are built with increased reach in the straight-stream position and less friction loss through the nozzle for better stream conversion. The Defender Automatic offers a wide range of variable flows and is available in 1½- and 2½-inch sizes and in three models. The automated system ensures a strong operating pressure and constant gallonage in all positions. Flow ranges from 15 to 210 gpm in each model.

The Defender Constant is a heavy-duty, professional, constant-gallonage nozzle. Yielding constant gallonage in all positions, this model is suitable for use with foam eductors and tubes and is available in 1-, 1½-, and 2½-inch sizes and in four models. The Defender Select offers many of the same features, specs, and functionalities as the Constant and Automatic. A high-performance nozzle with multiple constant-gallonage flows, this nozzle is available in 1-, 1½, and 2½-inch sizes. www.kochek.com/nozzles, 800-420-4673

Scott Safety RIT-Pak Fast Attack offers a small, lightweight, and compact solution for rapid entry and air replenishment to a firefighter in distress. Developed with speed and efficiency in mind, the RIT-Pak Fast Attack provides an intuitive design enabling RIT teams to focus on locating and assessing the down firefighter. The RIT-Pak Fast Attack is offered in two different bag sizes - small and medium - and can be configured for both 4,500 psi and 5,500 psi, allowing fire departments to customize a solution to fit their specific needs.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2017

Product News

CMC Rescue’s RIGTECH PACK™ helps rescue and rope access technicians stay light, fast, and efficiently organized with their gear. The pack was developed to fulfill ongoing requests from rescue teams needing a specialized solution to keep their rigging equipment in order and securely packed when in the field.

The full-featured backpack delivers comfort, stability, and organization for backcountry and urban rescue teams as well as rope access technicians. Features include contoured shoulder straps, an adjustable sternal strap, and a padded waist belt to offer comfort and stability when carrying in rugged terrain and internal and external multi-loops for attaching carabiners and equipment. www.cmcrescue.com. 800-513-7455.

Elbeco Genesis jacket offers enhanced functionality with waterproof and windproof breathable protection against the elements while facilitating a full range of motion.

Benefits include quick-release side zipper vents with stability tabs and adjustable snaps; elasticized waistband; removable Thinsulate™ liner; low-profile utility shoulder straps; three-piece waterproof hood with drawcord that rolls up into the zipper compartment when not in use; front two-way zipper; two inverted-pleat front patch pockets with top and side entry; optional badge tab, name tape, and mic loop; and optional ID Panels available separately in shell colors and HiVis, plain, or with reflective identification. The Genesis Jacket will be available on shelves in August 2017 and will be offered in midnight navy, black, and brown. www.elbeco.com/product/ shield-genesis-jacket, 800-468-4654

Kochek Defender series nozzles are built with increased reach in the straight-stream position and less friction loss through the nozzle for better stream conversion. The Defender Automatic offers a wide range of variable flows and is available in 1½- and 2½-inch sizes and in three models. The automated system ensures a strong operating pressure and constant gallonage in all positions. Flow ranges from 15 to 210 gpm in each model.

The Defender Constant is a heavy-duty, professional, constant-gallonage nozzle. Yielding constant gallonage in all positions, this model is suitable for use with foam eductors and tubes and is available in 1-, 1½-, and 2½-inch sizes and in four models. The Defender Select offers many of the same features, specs, and functionalities as the Constant and Automatic. A high-performance nozzle with multiple constant-gallonage flows, this nozzle is available in 1-, 1½, and 2½-inch sizes. www.kochek.com/nozzles, 800-420-4673

Scott Safety RIT-Pak Fast Attack offers a small, lightweight, and compact solution for rapid entry and air replenishment to a firefighter in distress. Developed with speed and efficiency in mind, the RIT-Pak Fast Attack provides an intuitive design enabling RIT teams to focus on locating and assessing the down firefighter. The RIT-Pak Fast Attack is offered in two different bag sizes - small and medium - and can be configured for both 4,500 psi and 5,500 psi, allowing fire departments to customize a solution to fit their specific needs.

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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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