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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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 29, 2017

Sutphen Corporation Announces New Dealer in Louisiana, Mississippi

Sutphen Corporation has named Passman’s EVT Services, of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana, as the official Sales and Service Representative for Sutphen Fire Apparatus in the States of Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.

Zach Rudy, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Sutphen Corporation, explains how Passman’s EVT Services came to represent the Company,“Sutphen was looking for a representative with a strong service presence in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as a solid relationship with their current customers. After meeting with representatives from Passman’s, seeing their operation, and spending time with them at the Sutphen facility, it was clear that this organization had all the traits we were looking for.” Rudy continues; “Passman’s attention to detail and commitment to customer service are just two of the reasons we feel they are the right company to represent our product. We are extremely happy to welcome Passman’s EVT Services to our team.”

Sutphen Corporation’s President, Drew Sutphen, shares, “The entire Sutphen team is excited to welcome Passman’s EVT Services to our dealer network. assman’s will contribute to Sutphen’s mission to provide the safest, most reliable, fire apparatus in the work, through their dedication to customer focus and service after the sale.”

“I am honored to be a dealer for the highest quality fire truck on the market, and for a company with such a legacy,” says Russell Passman, owner Passman’s EVT Services. “We look forward to being able to offer our customers such a well built, rugged, heavy-duty product.”

Passman’s EVT Services has been in business since 2008, in Mt. Hermon, Louisiana.Today, the company provides hydrostatic bottle testing, pump testing, repair and refurb work, truck service and maintenance, and some custom manufacturing. In addition to their 8000 sq. ft. facility, Passman’s operates three mobile technicians to service customers on site at their fire station.

Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures the highest quality, heavy-duty, custom built emergency response vehicles. The company's headquarters are located in suburban Dublin, Ohio, northwest of Columbus.

More: www.sutphen.com

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Posted: Mar 29, 2017

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Telico (TX) VFD Awarded Grant for New Fire Apparatus

Posted: Mar 28, 2017

Telico (TX) VFD Awarded Grant for New Fire Apparatus

The Telico Volunteer Fire Department has added a new member to its department in the form of a tool to combat grass fires. The department was able to purchase a new heavy-duty brush truck through a $218,000 grant received from the Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

"This new 2016 upgrade is replacing a 1982 Ford that was originally built by another fire department. The older truck served us well but it was time for it to retire," Telico Fire Chief Van Fowler said in a Forrest Service press release. "The new large brush truck will be a multipurpose vehicle. It has updated equipment that will save us time and give the department a better option when protecting our community as well as mutual aid response."

Palmyra (MO) Seeking the Creation of Fire Protection District

Ballot issue would unify, help replenish equipment for city and rural response Palmyra Fire Chief Gary Crane has served with the Palmyra Fire Department for the past 38 years, and he joins fellow volunteer firefighters seeking success for the April 4 ballot issue that would establish a new Palmyra Fire Protection District.

The ballot issue seeks to establish a fire protection district supported by a property tax at a rate not to exceed 30 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for Palmyra R-1 School District residents. The 121-year old Palmyra Fire Department covers an area of about 200 square miles, and currently receives membership dues from about one-third of residents in the area — along with four percent of the city budget — to account for an annual department budget of about $102,500. Crane said a new fire protection district would help replace out-of-compliance equipment — like the pumper, brush and rescue trucks the volunteer firefighters depend on with every call.

In 1949, the Rural Association was formed so a fire truck would operate outside of Palmyra's city limits. If the ballot issue passes, city and rural operations would be together under the new district, inspiring Crane's motto for the issue: "Let's make them one."