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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: Feb 24, 2017

Kent Tyler Named Vice President of USSC Group

Kent Tyler

Exton, PA, Feb. 23, 2017 -- USSC Group announced today the appointment of Kent Tyler as vice president for the organization.

“We’re excited to welcome Kent to the USSC Group team.   Kent is a talented, customer-centric leader with a strong record of delivering results,” said Joe Mirabile, president of USSC Group. “Kent has a history of success building brands, increasing sales, and developing key relationships with distributors and end-users. Kent’s extensive experience running manufacturing and sales organizations  will certainly benefit our dealers and customers.”

In his new role, Tyler will help lead sales and marketing, oversee business development, and direct the execution of the company's strategic growth plan throughout North America. Tyler will focus his initial efforts on Fogmaker, the industry leading fire suppression system and will report directly to Joe Mirabile, president of USSC Group, and serve on the executive leadership team for the company.

"I’ve always been impressed with USSC Group and am honored to be working with the team,” said Kent Tyler. “As a leading manufacturing company, it's critical USSC be synonymous with outstanding customer service and a comprehensive parts and distribution network throughout the industry.  I look forward to working with our employees, dealers, and customers to strengthen sales and service throughout North America.”

Tyler has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry having served in executive leadership roles within REV Group, Inc. (formerly Allied Specialty Vehicles and Collins Industries), a global manufacturer of specialty vehicles.  Most recently, Tyler served as president of the bus & mobility group where he led a manufacturing organization with five facilities nationwide and an industry leading North American sales and distribution network focused on school, mobility and commerical bus markets. Prior to this, Tyler served as president of E-One where he directed all aspects of the second largest full line fire apparatus manufacturer in North America. Before joining E-ONE, Tyler spent more than 15 years with Collins Industries, the last five as president of Collins Bus Corporation.  Under his leadership, Collins became the largest manufacturer of Type-A school buses in North America.  Throughout his career,  Tyler has held numerous board and leadership roles with industry, community and business organizations.  Tyler holds a BS from Oklahoma State University and a MS from Missouri State University.

About USSC Group

USSC Group is a world-class design and engineering company focused on providing safety and survivability solutions to the commerical and military transporation markets.   As a leader in the industry, they continue to develop the most durable and ergonomically designed seats to reduce day-to-day driver fatigue and stress.  The Group consists of different companies broken into 3 segments – seating, fire suppression, and services. USSC Group is a privately held holding company with manufacturing locations in United States, Sweden, Poland and China, headquartered in Exton, PA. 

 

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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

New Book Showcases Photos of Buffalo (NY) Firefighters

Give me the Balance cover

David F. Kazmierczak, a Fire Engineering contributor, and M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. are joining forces to bring you Give Me the Balance with the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department. Kazmierczak shares the exploits of brave men and women of Buffalo in this exceptional all-color, 9” x 12” coffee table book.

Kazmierczak transports the reader deep into the scenes that the Buffalo Fire Department live and breathe day or night, rain or snow, hot summer days or below-zero January days. He shows the heroic battles that his brothers and sisters of Buffalo Fire Department fight to uphold the department's motto for the citizens they protect. Ut vivant alii. "That others may live."

Only a limited number of books will be printed, therefore it is necessary to take all orders in advance. The prepublication price will be $37.50* for the standard edition and $69.95* for the bonded leather edition. A digital edition is offered at $9.95 in conjunction with a hardcopy purchase. The deadline for pre-ordering is April 28, 2017.

You may have your copy personalized with a name stamping on the cover for a nominal charge of $7.00. This is only for orders placed before the deadline.

This limited edition book is a must have for your collection. It is sure to make a wonderful gift for sons, daughters or any fire enthusiast on your list! Order your copies now! To order with credit card, call Monday through Friday toll free 1-888-263-4702 from 8am - 4:30pm CST or CLICK HERE to visit www.mtpublishing.com. Please remember, credit card orders will be kept on file and charged 30-60 days before shipping. To order with check or money order, complete the order form on the back and remit with payment before the pre-order deadline.

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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Rescue Truck

Sugarloaf (PA) Fire Company walk-around heavy rescue. Predator Panther cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 20-foot 9-inch rescue body

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Posted: Feb 23, 2017

True North Gear to Release L-3 Lite Speed™ RIT Bag

True North Gear L3

True North Gear® is set to release the next step in rapid intervention team (RIT) revolution with the introduction of the L-3 Lite Speed™ RIT Bag; streamlined into a fundamentals bag for optimum rescue efficiency in low-visibility, high-stress situations.

L-3 LITE SPEED™ RIT BAG

The revolution continues with the L-3 Lite Speed™ RIT Bag, the newest in True North's RIT series and the ultimate bag design that changed RIT. The durable, impact-resistant 3D molded Heat-Shield™ Polycarbonate skid plate effortlessly handles punishing training evolutions and real-life rescues that shred other bags. The wrap-around molded body and access-hatch design protect the face piece and valve set, while letting you reach them quickly. Separate pockets for high and low-pressure lines mean a fast, no-tangle hose deployment every time, and the 60-inch shoulder strap can be re-positioned for carrying, dragging or lowering. Designed for maximize ease-of-use in low visibility, high stress situations, the L-3 Lite Speed™ is built around the mission of getting air in and the firefighter out as speedily and safety as possible.

Another look of the L-3 Lite Speed

ABOUT THE COMPANY

True North® is a trusted source for quality packs, bags, and FR clothing for over 20 years. They design and manufacture gear and accessories for wildland fire, structure fire, and search and rescue markets, while their partner brand DragonWear™ supplies performance-based FR/AR clothing to the fire, utilities, industrial safety and petro chemical industries.

From their extensive line of RIT bags and turnout duffels for structure--to a full line of packs, duffels, radio harnesses and clothing for wildland fire and search & rescue--every True North® product is built to excel in the harsh conditions of demanding, everyday use. Product innovation and design are just starting points; what truly distinguishes True North® is superior customer service backed up by a lifetime materials warranty. In more than two decades, their passion for creating and improving upon ways to help people be as comfortable and safe as possible in their apparel and gear has not changed, and the proof is in their products.

For more information, please visit the True North® Web site at www.truenorthgear.com, call  800-873-5725, or email info@truenorthgear.com.

 

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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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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 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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