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Welcome

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: Feb 10, 2017

Product News

Bullard XT Series thermal imaging cameras are equipped with Bullard’s X Factor image clarity technology and provide the fire service with the industry’s longest battery run time of more than eight hours of continuous use. The NXT and QXT models come standard with Bullard’s five-year warranty on the thermal imager and battery.

Both models are equipped with an ultra-high performance LCD display, which greatly increases brightness and contrast, letting firefighters see more clearly in smoke and direct sunlight. The NXT and QXT thermal imagers are ergonomically designed like the popular form factor of the Bullard LDX, allowing the imager to fit comfortably in the palm of a firefighter’s gloved hand. The NXT and QXT are available with a 240x180 or 320x240 resolution infrared engine. www.bullard.com, 877-BULLARD

The WATERAX HOTLINEÂ® hose sustains the high pressure delivered by the company’s MARK-3Â® and BB-4Â® pumps while enduring rugged wildland conditions. Uncanny resistance to abrasions caused by rough terrain plus UV and ozone resistance make it durable in the field. HOTLINE has a renowned bright fluorescent appearance, which enables high retrieval rates thanks to a yellow ENCAPÂ® treatment.

The ENCAP polymer completely encapsulates the jacket fibers, not merely the surface coat of the jacket. Features include circular bias-woven, single-jacket 100 percent virgin spun polyester, tube constructed of extruded T.P.U., standard lengths of up to 100 feet, wide service temperature range from −60Â°F to +140Â°F, FM abrasion test of 5,000 cycles minimum and Taber abrasion test of 1,000 cycles minimum, and minimum service test pressure of 300 psig. www.waterax.com, 360-574-1818

PGI Cobra™ NextGen™ hoods build on PGI’s Cobra Ultimate Sure-Fit™ hood with improved contour that better shapes to one’s head for improved fit and comfort. A fuller cut builds a little “ease” into the hood so it doesn’t fit skintight. This more generous cut provides improved thermal resistance from heat and flame because of the extra space (layer of air) between hood and head.

Plus, a 1.25-inch increase to the width of the patented Sure-Fit panel affords a more consistent seal fit with most SCBA masks and mask hardware. PGI added six additional inches to the width of each hood to provide exceptional coverage while reducing bunching at the chest and back. The 23-inch hood ensures complete chest and shoulder coverage and helps to keep hoods tucked in even after laundering shrinkage. www.pgi-inc.com, 800-558-8290

Coxreels V-100 Series product has been improved and is now offered with hose. With a redesigned fluid path, the V-100 Series features improved O-ring sealing for greater vacuum consistency and performance in addition to a new swivel retention system, which has strengthened the frame and prevents separation of the swivel under excessive lateral loading. Along with the redesign, another improvement is zinc plating of the swivel components for greater corrosion protection.

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Recent Apparatus Orders

Alabama

E-ONE-Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department Water Master pumper-tanker. Peterbilt 367 cab and chassis; Peterbilt ISX12 450-hp engine; PM100 vacuum pump; 3,500-gallon tank; two Zico hydraulic drop-down racks for portable tanks. Sold by Bob Wray, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in October.

E-ONE-Southside Fire Department pumper. Typhoon X medium cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank. Sold by Billy Atchison, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in October.

Arkansas

E-ONE-Siloam Springs Fire Department 78-foot aerial quint. Cyclone II X medium cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; UPF Poly 400-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Hale FoamLogix 2.1A single-agent foam system; Whelen LED scene lights; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by Clint Harper, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in August.

E-ONE-Siloam Springs Fire Department custom pumpers (2). Typhoon X cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engines; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 780-gallon tanks; 20-gallon foam cells; Hale FoamLogix 2.1A single-agent foam systems; Onspot tire chains. Sold by Clint Harper, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in August.

Connecticut

Toyne-Griswold Fire Department pumper. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 Class A foam system. Sold by Jon Schrumm, Northeastern Fire, Cheshire, CT. Delivery in August.

Florida

E-ONE-Bay County Emergency Services, Southport pumpers (2). Freightliner M2 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 300-hp engines; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tanks; 30-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam systems. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in July.

Illinois

Pierce-Hanover Park Fire Department 100-foot aerial platform quint. Arrow XT cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon tank; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in November.

Pierce-Libertyville Fire Department, pumper-tanker. Enforcer cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 525-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,450-gallon tank; 15-gallon foam cell; Class A foam system; Harrison 3.5-kW generator. Sold by Rick Berndt, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in July.

Indiana

Rosenbauer-Bremen Fire Department pumper. Commander 4000 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank. Sold by Jeff Stigall, Sentinel Fire Apparatus, Indiana Division. Delivery in July.

Pierce-Riley Fire Protection District Encore walk-around rescue. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISB 360-hp engine; 17-foot walk-around rescue body; Onan 25-kW generator; Norcold refrigerator. Sold by Garry Davis, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in July.

Pierce-Riley Fire Production District PUC pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Pierce PUC single-stage 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; Will-Burt Power Lite NS3.0 light tower; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by Garry Davis, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in August.

Rosenbauer-South Bend Fire Department pumpers (2). Commander 4000 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engines; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 500-gallon tanks; 20-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam systems. Sold by Je