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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

Council Approves Funding for Portsmouth (ME) Fire Station Renovation

Posted: Feb 15, 2017

Council Approves Funding for Portsmouth (ME) Fire Station Renovation

The Fire Department can now move forward with its long hoped for renovation of Fire Station 3 at the Pease International Tradeport. The City Council voted 9-0 recently to approve the $610,000 needed to renovate Fire Station 3 at the former Pease Air Force Base and then voted unanimously to approve a bonding resolution for $400,000 to purchase a rescue/support vehicle to replace the 1987 model it has now.

Other improvements planned for the station include upgrading the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, making site changes to address flooding that sometimes occurs at the station and adding to the bathroom facilities for the city firefighters stationed there.

The proposed renovation is a scaled-down version of what began in 2007 as a proposal to totally replace Station 3 at the former Pease Air Force Base. That plan could have cost as much as $3 million.

Buffalo (MO) to Purchase Used Fire Apparatus

The Buffalo City Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a new police car and a used fire truck at its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

The board moved forward with approval to purchase a 2001 Freightliner pumper fire truck for $65,000 from Fire Master Fire Equipment, Inc. The addition of this truck to the fleet, according to fire chief Greg Cunningham, is that it would improve the ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating for the city, and that in turn could help decrease citizens’ insurance rates.

New Duluth (MN) Fire Apparatus Equipped to Prevent Cancer

The Duluth Fire Department unveiled two new trucks equipped with the latest in firefighting technology, but they also help protect firefighters from another deadly aspect of the job, cancer. Every inch of these new trucks have been designed for form and function.

The Duluth Fire Department received two new rigs. They’re not only a needed upgrade, but bring the department back to full strength. The trucks come with compartments for used gear that can help the firefighters from breathing in the cancer causing chemicals.

Scott Safety Launches EPIC 3 RDI Voice Amp that works with Motorola APX™ Field Radios

Scott Safety Launches EPIC 3 RDI Voice Amp

Scott Safety announced the release of the EPIC 3 Radio Direct Interface (RDI) voice amplifier, the latest addition to the EPIC 3 communications platform. The RDI delivers clear voice communications in loud environments while providing a cost-effective option by working with existing compatible Motorola field radios, as well as Scott SCBA/PPE. Utilizing Bluetooth communications, the RDI offers easy set up and operation with field radios and remote speaker microphones.

“Clear communications are critical to fireground safety and effective operations,” said Scott Garmon, communications product line manager for Scott Safety. “The EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier provides seamless, intuitive operation with compatible Motorola APX radios and XE RSMs to deliver clear and reliable SCBA and fireground radio communications.”

The EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier simplifies system integration and operation. When operating the RDI voice amplifier with Scott Safety SCBA equipment, a firefighter can communicate directly through the APX radio via the XE RSM push-to-talk (PTT) interface, providing a significant improvement to in-mask voice communication clarity. Simplified Bluetooth operation ensures fast and easy transitioning between tactical SCBA/radio and non-tactical radio communication modes while eliminating face piece wire entanglement hazards.

Rugged and high-heat rated construction ensures years of reliable operation. The EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier is NFPA 1981 approved (2002/2007/2013 editions) and is compatible with Scott Safety Air-Pak SCBA, PAPR, and APR products. Operational support for additional compatible Bluetooth enabled tactical field radios will be announced at future dates.

By operating with compatible Bluetooth enabled field radios, remote speaker microphones, and Scott SCBA and personal protection equipment, the EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier provides new and existing customers with the safety and operational benefits of enhanced voice communications while extending the value of their technology investment.

To learn more about the EPIC 3 RDI voice amplifier, please contact your local Scott sales representative.

www.scottsafety.com

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