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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.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2016

Coxreels Offers New Options for the Challenger Series Reels

 Coxreels Offers New Options for the Challenger Series Reels

Coxreels introduced the new roller bracket assemblies for the Challenger Series. The function of the roller bracket, as it is on other models such as the 1125-Series and the 1175-Series, is to assist in guiding the hose during both extension and retraction. The roller bracket assembly is available only in a 4-way upper roller format, due to the compact size of the Challenger platform.

For 12” disk Challenger models, the roller bracket assembly is available for 8” wide drums and 12.5” wide drums. For 17” disk Challenger models, the roller bracket assembly is available for 8”wide drums, 12.5” wide drums, and 18” wide drums.

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® roller bracket assemblies, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

Coxreels Offers New Options for the Vacuum Series Reel

Coxreels Offers Custom Products for Any Application

Coxreels Offers a Variety of Stainless Steel

Coxreels 'Exhaust' Spring-Driven Reels Provide Necessary Ventilation for Any Application

Coxreels Introduces Switch Box for Motorized Hose Reels

Coxreels Announces Expansion of Current UL-Approved Products

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Posted: Nov 30, 2016

Midwest Fire Vice President Darcie Johnson Named on Prairie Business Magazine 40 Under 40 List

Darcie Johnson

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) announced that the company’s Vice President of Accounting and Business Manager Darcie Johnson made Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 List. The award recognizes 40 of the top business professionals under the age of 40 in the Dakotas and western Minnesota. The list is made up of entrepreneurs, industry experts, executives, and nonprofit and community leaders. The selected 40 are honored in the December issue.

 Johnson has been employed at Midwest Fire for three years and has more than 15 years of accounting experience. She once served on the council and as treasurer for Beaver Valley Lutheran Church in Valley Spring, South Dakoa. Her more recent accomplishment has been receiving her Master’s degree while working full time as VP and a mom.

 “I was astonished to make the list,” said Johnson. “I attribute my success to having a supportive family and mentors. I look for opportunities to acquire more knowledge and never turn down a challenge. At Midwest Fire I work behind the scenes to ensure our staff have the tools needed to serve our customers with amazing customer service. Whether its keeping employees happy to retain the most skilled builders for the fire apparatus or supplying the sales team and project management technology to provide quick customer service and a smooth build process, I’m zealous in my efforts to carry out Midwest Fire’s vision of providing our firefighting customers a high quality, best value product and superior customer service.”

 “I’m elated to have a member of our team make the list,” said President & Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Fire Sarah Atchison, “Johnson played a prominent role in the company’s success and we are proud of the progress she has made growing herself professionally. It is an honor to work alongside Johnson.”

Midwest Fire President and CEO Sarah Atchison Named Executive of the Year Finalist

Midwest Fire Named Manufacturing Awards Finalist

Midwest Fire Makes Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work List

Midwest Fire Sponsors 2015 Fire Officer of the Year Award at Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association Conference

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company Reaches New Sales Milestones

Prairie Business Magazine Names Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company CEO Sarah Atchison to the Top 25 Women in Business

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Posted: Nov 30, 2016

Orange County (CA) Fire Authority Purchases Additional KME Fire Apparatus

Nesquehoning, PA––KME, a member of REV Group, announces that that the Orange County (CA) Fire Authority has tagged onto its 2015 bid and order and has purchased an additional six 101-foot tractor-drawn aerials (TDAs) and 10 custom pumpers to join dozens of KME’s already in service.

Tag-on’s such as these are often part of a long-term purchasing agreement that allow customers to increase safety, efficiency, and cost for multiple years while minimizing the expense and delays of repetitive procurement processes. 

The TDA tractors will be KME Severe Service™ cabs with 10-inch raised roofs and Cummins ISX-15 550-hp engines. The aerials include 1,500-gpm pumps, 300-gallon water tanks, and AerialCat™ 101-foot ladders with prepiped waterways. These tandem axle units have an equipment capacity of double the NFPA requirement for an aerial ladder.

The pumpers also include Severe Service cabs, Cummins ISX-12 450-hp engines, 1,500-gpm pumps, 500-gallon water/10-gallon foam tanks, and galvanneal steel fire bodies with customized shelving and compartmentation.

The Orange County (CA) Fire Authority is a regional fire service agency that serves 23 cities in Orange County, California, and all unincorporated areas. The OCFA protects more than 1,680,000 residents from its 71 fire stations located throughout Orange County.

For more information, visit www.kmefire.com.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2016

VIDEO: Vehicle Rams Fire Truck Near CCU Campus

Video posted to Instagram shows the actual crash. (Source: Malcolm Hunter) Image of the crash scene captured from video posted to Twitter. (Source: Nick Catabay) Image of the crash scene captured from video posted to Twitter. (Source: Nick Catabay)


HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – One person was transported from the scene after a car rammed into a fire truck near the Coastal Carolina University campus multiple times Tuesday afternoon, according to officials and witnesses at the scene.

Lt. Brian VanAernem with Horry County Fire Rescue said no firefighters were injured in the crash, which happened on Highway 544 and Founders Drive, just outside the university campus.

A witness to the crash said on Twitter that he saw a woman crash into the fire truck in her car, then back up, say she was tired of being harassed by the police, then ram into into the truck again. 

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Fire Mechanics Section Board

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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