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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: Feb 8, 2017

F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium Call for Presentations

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS!

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN FIRE STATION DESIGN?

DO YOU HAVE A MESSAGE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

F.I.E.R.O., host of the premier fire station design conference in the country, is looking for cutting edge presentations for the 2017 symposium.  We are looking for presenters and presentations that will help us create a conference that engages, challenges and educates the fire service in all things related to fire station design.  We are especially interested in hearing from:

  • Members of the fire service who have gone through the fire station design process and can discuss the process, challenges and successes they encountered
  • Experts in architecture and design related to fire station design
  • Advocates for fire station design-related topics

If you or someone you know of can be a resource in helping your colleagues prepare for the future, submit a proposal via email to info@fieroonline.org by February 24, 2017.   In particular, we’re looking to showcase innovative programs with proven, practical, and replicable results that address:

  • Station design process management
  • Building materials and station furnishings
  • Station location and community buy-in
  • Fire station floor plan considerations
  • PPE and the fire station
  • Cancer awareness and cancer prevention as it relates to fire station design
  • Health and safety issues as they relate to fire station design
  • Innovations in fire station design

Submissions must be emailed or post-marked by

February 24, 2017 to be considered.

Download Submission Forms at: http://fierofirestation.com/

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Posted: Feb 8, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spartan ER Pumper

Saginaw Township (MI) Fire Department pumper. Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU C20 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 7, 2017

Federal Grant Helps Salem Fire & EMS (VA) Buy Fire Equipment

Thanks to a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security, the Salem Fire & EMS Department has updated some of the most important equipment its firefighters use in the field. Self-contained breathing apparatus packs and other important accessories were recently purchased with a combination of grant money and city funds.
The department purchased 42 self-contained breathing apparatus, 84 air cylinders, 63 face pieces and 4 rapid intervention team bags. The grant covered $255,546 of the approximate $300,000 cost. Several different SCBA manufacturers were evaluated before the MSA G-1 packs were purchased. The department chose these for comfort, performance and upgradeability.
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Posted: Feb 7, 2017

Northport (AL) Fire Department Donates SUV

The Northport Fire Department will donate a surplus SUV to volunteer firefighters in Romulus, an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County. Johnny Daugherty, a member of the Romulus volunteer department, said they are now using a Ford Crown Victoria with more than 200,000 miles on its odometer to respond to accidents and emergency medical calls, which he said make up more than 75 percent of their call volume.
Northport Fire Chief Bart Marshall said the 2000 Ford Expedition had reached the end of its usefulness to his department and was unlikely to sell at auction for more than $2,000. Mayor Donna Aaron and the City Council agreed the vehicle was more useful in the hands of the volunteers in Romulus.
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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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