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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: Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Communities Seeking Grant for Fire Communication Equipment

Elmwood Park is joining other nearby west suburban communities, applying for a federal grant that would boost area's fire communication capabilities. Village board members voted unanimously Monday night in support of a regional grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which administers the program.
The village of Oak Park is to serve as the host agency and submit the application on behalf of Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, River Forest and the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center, said Elmwood Park village manager Paul Volpe.

If successful, the grant will provide funding for new communication equipment between the West Suburban Dispatch Center and each of the village's fire stations, the manager said in his report. Each of the communities would pay a 15 percent matching grant, with rest footed by the agency.

In Elmwood Park's case, the village will be paying $18,314, with the agency doling out $103,779, according to the memorandum of understanding arrived at by the communities and West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center.

The proposal represents "a good opportunity to get a system we would never be able to afford," Volpe said Tuesday.

The federal and village matching grants for the other participating agencies are $187,427 and $33,075 for Oak Park; $49,850 and $8,797 for the village of Forest Park; $41,465 and $7,317 for the village of River Forest; and $37,012 and $6,531 for the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center.

The West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center acts as the 911 center for the villages involved, dispatching fire and emergency crews. In addition, WSCDC is the primary dispatch call for MABAS (Mutual Box Alarm System) Division II, the agency says on its website.

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Posted: Nov 23, 2016

Canton (CT) Officials Plan Purchase of New Ambulance

Funds set aside to buy a new fire truck will instead go for a new ambulance. A new ambulance is going to cost the town $256,792 and fire department officials, who oversee the town's emergency medical service, needed an additional $45,182 to pay for it.
On Tuesday the board of selectmen approved the department's request for more money but also debated whether the town is doing all it can to save for when it has to buy new emergency service vehicles.

The selectmen had two options to pay for the ambulance: take money from the town's undesignated fund balance or take it from another account set aside for buying a new fire truck that had $574,066 in it. They chose the latter option.

Fire Chief Craig Robbins told the selectmen that the fund for the fire truck did not have enough money in it and taking money for the ambulance worsens that situation. He said the fire department planned on seeking bids for the truck in the next few months but that may now be pushed out to the summer.

First Selectman Leslee Hill said the town can revisit the issue of paying for a new fire truck when a budget for the upcoming fiscal year is prepared next spring. She said buying new vehicles should be properly funded in the town's annual budget rather than dipping into the fund balance, which is there for emergencies.

The new ambulance would replace one that is eight years old and has 109,250 miles on it, fire department officials said.

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Posted: Nov 23, 2016

Coxreels Offers New Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

 Coxreels Offers New Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

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.

The new swivel design includes another important feature. Previously, the hose reel only accepted 1.5” inlet, but the new swivel allows for the connection of 2” hose on the inlet in addition to the 1.5” hose. This is done by sizing the inlet to fit 1.5” hose on the inside and 2” hose on the outside. This is important because retail shop vacuums come with 2” hose, not 1.5”, thereby making the product more accessible to home and light commercial applications. The outlet remains 1.5” for 1.5” slip hose cuffs.

The reels with hose are offered in two hose lengths but the reel itself remains unchanged. The hose lengths correspond to the HP rating of the vacuum used with the reel. For vacuums with 5 HP or less ratings, the 35’ model is recommended. For vacuums with greater than 5 HP ratings, the 50’ model is recommended. The hose has a super flexible “crush-proof” smooth interior hose suitable for commercial cleaning applications and is equipped with standard 1.5” threaded hose cuffs.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality professional grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products right here in the U.S.A.

For further information on Coxreels® new options for the V-100 Series, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Nov 23, 2016

Coxreels Offers New Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

 Coxreels Offers New Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

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.

The new swivel design includes another important feature. Previously, the hose reel only accepted 1.5” inlet, but the new swivel allows for the connection of 2” hose on the inlet in addition to the 1.5” hose. This is done by sizing the inlet to fit 1.5” hose on the inside and 2” hose on the outside. This is important because retail shop vacuums come with 2” hose, not 1.5”, thereby making the product more accessible to home and light commercial applications. The outlet remains 1.5” for 1.5” slip hose cuffs.

The reels with hose are offered in two hose lengths but the reel itself remains unchanged. The hose lengths correspond to the HP rating of the vacuum used with the reel. For vacuums with 5 HP or less ratings, the 35’ model is recommended. For vacuums with greater than 5 HP ratings, the 50’ model is recommended. The hose has a super flexible “crush-proof” smooth interior hose suitable for commercial cleaning applications and is equipped with standard 1.5” threaded hose cuffs.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality professional grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products right here in the U.S.A.

For further information on Coxreels® new options for the V-100 Series, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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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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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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