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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 7, 2017

Large Diameter Hose Winder

CLICK ABOVE FOR THE LARGE-DIAMETER HOSE WINDER GALLERY >>

 

Ready Rack, by Groves, offers this large-diameter hose (LDH) hose winder for fire stations.

PRODUCT NUMBER(S) / COLORS:

LDHW: Red 

SIZE: 48” x 36” x 49”

WEIGHT: 105 lbs.

LOGOS: Made in the USA

DESCRIPTION: Wind 100-foot sections of large diameter hose up to 6" wide in seconds!

PRODUCT INFO:

  • Steer the winder while rolling the hose turns winding into a one-man operation
  • With no need to recharge batteries, downtime is drastically reduced
  • Drains the hose as you wind it, prolonging hose life
  • Reduces the risk of back injuries by limiting firefighter fatigue
  • Pair with our LDHW-TM Trailer Hitch Mount to take your winder on the go with you

For more information, visit www.readyrack.com.

 

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Posted: Apr 7, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spartan ER Pumper

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Posted: Apr 7, 2017

Agility Technologies Corp launches Revolutionary Live Streaming 360° Technical Rescue Search Camera

Richmond, BC, Canada., April 6, 2017 - Agility Technologies Corporation (ATC) proudly announces FirstLook360 (FL360), an industry first live streaming 360° Technical Rescue Search Camera. FL360 captures seamless high definition streaming spherical panorama video with wired and wireless connectivity in a ruggedized IP67 housing that will fit through a standard 2.0” coring hole. FL360 contains no moving parts and the design does away with the rubber bellows that cover a series of joints, motors, gears, pulleys and/or belts used in today’s available rescue cameras.  FL360 was engineered to increase battery life, decrease search times, and allow a multipurpose tool that can be used in various technical rescue applications including structural collapse, trench, high-angle, vehicle extrication and on-scene situational awareness.

With FL360’s accompanying Android app, a user can record video, take snapshots, transmit and receive two-way audio via the robust, multi-use camera head. Using the provided tablet, the rescuer is able to view an entire space by using a finger with swipe gestures or with the app’s virtual joystick feature to control the focus area. FirstLook360 will be available as part of the ATC USAR Kit designed to replace aging, expensive, and mechanically weak articulating cameras originally developed for rescue use in the 1990’s.

ATC will be demonstrating FL360 at the Fire Department Instructors conference (FDIC) from April 25th-29th in the Spec Rescue International booth #3403. For more information, or to download a brochure, check out the website at www.firstlook360.com, send an email to info@agilitycorp.com or call 604-259-1579.

Andy Ibbetson, one of the founders of ATC, commented that “We set out to put Tech back into Technical Rescue. FL360 combines advances in technology, imaging, connectivity, mobile integration, and mechanical design that will provide rescue professionals with a multi-purpose advanced camera that we believe will open the door to new methods to save time and improve outcomes. FL360 is an exciting beginning…check it out!”

About Agility Technologies:
Agility Technologies, located in Richmond, BC, Canada, engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments.

Contact:
Matt Fiddes – Co-Founder / Partner / Director – Sales & Marketing
+1 604 259 1579 Ext. 1
Email

SOURCE Agility Technologies Corp.
http://www.agilitycorp.com

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Posted: Apr 6, 2017

Steeleville (IL) Firehouse Nearing Completion

An update on the new Steeleville firehouse has been provided, which is nearing completion, and what will happen to the current firehouse once the new one is open.
"They're getting close to being done," Steeleville Mayor Bob Sutton said. "The current space, part of that will be taken over by the police department.

"There's a boat that needs to be in close proximity (to the firehouse) and we have some equipment from the police department that needs to go in there and there's an emergency truck that needs to be taken up there."

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Chair

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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Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

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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Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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