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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.

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Posted: Mar 1, 2017

Sterling Gives Back to Fire Departments in Need - Fire Equipment

 Sterling Gives Back to Fire Departments in Need

Sterling Rope Company, Inc., the life-safety manufacturer that built the first ever 100% Technora® fire escape rope for FDNY, now offers the FCX Rescue Device; a competitively-priced and advanced self-rescue device that clearly puts the firefighter first. Standing behind a commitment to life-safety, Sterling donates a percentage of sales from every FCX device sold to the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation.

“Our close partnerships with firefighters and organizations have ensured we are delivering the most complete and customizable solution for any department’s needs,” Says Liz McLellan, Marketing Director at Sterling. “Donating a portion of sales from each FCX device sold will aid fire departments in equipping and training their teams in using personal escape systems.”

The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation provides financial aid to fire departments, enabling them to purchase life-safety rope systems and send teams to firefighter survival training. In just under three years, the Foundation has provided almost $100,000 in grants to Fire Departments across the country.

Availability:

The FCX device is available individually, in multiple kit configurations and in seven different UL-Certified NFPA Escape Systems. Kit components include the FCX, 50’ of heat resistant escape rope, an anchor hook, SafeD™ carabiner to attach to a harness, as well as a heat resistant bag for storage. 

The FCX is available through authorized dealers and on SterlingRope.com. For questions, sales inquiries or to schedule a demo, please contact 1-800-788-ROPE or email rescue@sterlingrope.com.

 

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Posted: Mar 1, 2017

Valor Seating Systems Now Available On Spartan Emergency Response Cab and Chassis

EXTON, PA—Valor Seating Systems, a military-grade first responder seating system, announces its products and seat configurations are now available on Spartan Emergency Response vehicles.

“Valor is a household name among the first responder community, and for good reason,” said Mike Virnig, director of sales at Spartan Motors. “They’ve taken the same inspired designs used in military applications and applied them to the fire apparatus industry, and the result is an increase in safety, durability, comfort and reliability. We are pleased to add the Valor Seating brand to our Spartan Chassis offerings, and we believe the news will be well-received among fire departments around the world.”

Unique to the Valor® product line are many industry firsts in first responder transportation safety, including:

  • VALORTech XD® antimicrobial technology.
  • Military-grade engineered design.
  • Climate controls to aid first responder thermal recovery.
  • Magnetic SCBA securement systems.
  • Rolltek IMMI® built-in air bag systems.

For more information regarding Valor First Responder Seating Systems go to: http://www.usscgroup.com/first-responders/.

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Posted: Mar 1, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Bismark (IL) Community Fire Protection District pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 28, 2017

Leesburg Volunteer Fire Co. Dedicates State-of-the-Art Engine

Leaders in Loudoun County's volunteer fire community celebrated a mix of the old and the new Sunday. Men and women from the county's longest-running fire company, Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company, took part in a century-old tradition to christen a shiny, new fire engine. With Mayor Kelly Burk mann
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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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