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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: Apr 25, 2017

RUSOH™ Eliminator™ Fire Extinguisher Now Available for Commercial Sale

RUSOH™ Eliminator

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (April 25, 2017) Rusoh, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) announced today that its new fire extinguisher, the Rusoh™ Eliminator™, is now available for commercial sale. The extinguisher, shown below, is the first self-service, reloadable fire extinguisher and is expected to revolutionize the industry.

The official public unveiling of the Rusoh™ Eliminator™ will occur at the Lucas Oil Stadium Booth # 9041 in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 27, 2017 at one of the premier even fighting industry, the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International. When asked about the product’s origin, Maryjo Cohen, President of Rusoh, Inc. stated, “The Rusoh™ Eliminator™ has a remarkable history.

The product was invented by Randy Rousseau and his father. Rousseau is the owner of a second-generation fire extinguisher service business. While working in the field, he noted with concern that there were far too many extinguishers that were unlikely to work when needed or were themselves hazardous. He concluded that the industry was actually putting lives in danger, property at risk, and in the process, dislocating families and businesses. Rousseau and his father together resolved to invent a reliable fire extinguisher. They began by putting together a list of extinguisher issues. It turned out to be a very long list, which included the risks inherent with stored pressure cylinders: the integrity of the metal canister itself; faulty gauges; com all, concerns about third party service industry abuses. They also noted major design flaws that make the traditional extinguishers awkward and inefficient to use emergency when panic is likely to set in.

Well aware that their invention could end the family’s business, the father and son nevertheless persisted in their resolve to invent a brand new extinguisher that would address every one of the problems on the list. Ultimately, they came up with a revolutionary design concept that did eliminate the problems, including the need for and cost of third party servicing. They patented their invention, calling it by two names: “the Eliminator eliminating all issues and the “DIY Fire Extinguisher™” to highlight the fact that their extinguisher could be fully serviced and reloaded by a lay person.”

Cohen went on to say, “A great patented design concept is one commercial product in a highly regulated field like fire extinguishers is quite another. Meeting the rigorous tests mandated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), in particular the tests required for a 3-A: 40-B: C rating, and securing the California Building Material Listing (BML) were particular challenges. The Rousseaus turned to Rusoh, Inc. for assistance and licensed their intellectual property to our company. We consider ourselves privileged to have participated in the process that turned their vision into reality. Likewise, we are most grateful for the opportunity to manufacture and market this wonderful innovation.”

When asked to comment, Randy Rousseau, the inventor, stated, “My dad and I began our invention more than sixteen years ago. It has been a very long sixteen years, but in the end the struggle has been worth every minute. The Rusoh™ Eliminator™ is the first major innovation in fire extinguisher technology in over sixty years. It eliminates every issue in the industry of which we are aware. Not only will users enjoy savings through the elimination of third party servicing costs, but more importantly, our invention will save lives as well as protect property. Our family couldn’t be more pleased or proud.”

More information on the product and the features that enable it to eliminate the innate problems of traditional extinguishers can be found at www.rusoh.com Read more

Posted: Apr 25, 2017

See New Fire Apparatus at Battle Creek (MI) Fire Station 3

Battle Creek's Fire Station 3 and the Post Franklin Neighborhood Planning Council 1 will host an open house at the fire station this weekend to welcome the new Rescue 3 fire truck into service. The festivities will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at 222 Cliff St.
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Posted: Apr 25, 2017

Berwyn (PA) Fire Apparatus Damaged Responding to Call

When the Berwyn Fire Company responded to a call Monday afternoon, they probably expected a routine incident. Ironically, as the fire company was responding to a vehicle accident, a fire engine got caught in a snafu of its own. According to the fire company, a call for a vehicle accident came in at about 3:05 p.m.
While heading to the accident scene on W. Swedesford Road and Westlakes Drive in Tredyffrin, Berwyn Engine 2-2 struck the Old Lancaster Road Bridge near the Main Line Berwyn Apartments, the fire company said.

Luckily, no one was injured and no other vehicles were involved in the minor accident with the fire engine, which appeared to be caused by an axle failure that happened before colliding with the bridge, according to the fire company.

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Posted: Apr 25, 2017

New Fairfield (CT) Volunteers Christen New Fire Apparatus

Members of the New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department ushered in a new vehicle with a wet down.
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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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Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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