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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: Dec 15, 2016

PGI Announces the Introduction of Cobra NextGen Fire Fighting Hoods

 PGI Announces the Introduction of Cobra NextGen Fire Fighting Hoods

PGI identified some 40 years ago that a flame-resistant hood was an integral component of a firefighter’s personal protective ensemble. It’s only fitting that the originator of the first firefighting hood would develop the next generation of firefighting hoods for today’s first responders.

You ultimately judge a firefighting hood by how well it fits, how well it performs and how comfortable it feels. The Cobra™ NextGen™ Hoods, manufactured by PGI, outperform conventional firefighting hoods on all three counts. The new line of Cobra NextGen Hoods, introduced at FDIC International 2016, builds on our most popular 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 skin tight like typical fire fighting hoods. This more generous cut provides improved thermal resistance from heat and flame due to the extra space (layer of air) between hood and head. Plus, a 1.25" increase to the width of the patented Sure-Fit panel affords a more consistent seal fit with most SCBA masks and mask hardware.

Traditional manufacturers of firefighting hoods tend to skimp on fabric. PGI’s industry leading experts added six additional inches to the width of each hood to provide exceptional coverage while reducing bunching at the chest and back. The market’s longest hood, measuring a full 23" (five inches longer than standard NFPA requirements) — ensures complete chest and shoulder coverage and helps to keep hoods tucked in even after laundering shrinkage.

All Cobra NextGen Hoods are UL Classified to meet or exceed the design and performance requirements of NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. And, with nine flame resistant fabric choices available, multiple contrast stitching options and the ability to customize your hood with embroidered patches or ink heat transfers, selecting the right firefighting hood has never been easier. Cobra NextGen Hoods are now available from PGI as well as leading fire service dealers around the world.

For more information on Cobra NextGen Hoods visit NextGenHoods.com or call 800-558-8290.

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Posted: Dec 15, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Quint

Crown Point (IN) Fire Rescue 100-foot platform quint. Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump.

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Posted: Dec 14, 2016

Eau Claire (WI) Approves Negotiations for New Fire Station Site

Plans for a new fire station on Eau Claire’s north side are moving forward. Tuesday, the city took the first step to acquire land at the corner of Birch St. and Malden Ave. for the new building which would replace Fire Station 10.

The station was built back in 1949 and the city says its outdated and in need of replacement.

“We are at a point in time where the building has reached the end of its useful life,” Fire Chief Chris Bell said.

After identifying five potential sites, the city has narrowed its top picks down to three but they are now taking a closer look at one site in particular.

The current station is located at the corner of Hastings Way and Birch Street. The city's preferred location for the new fire station is just a few blocks away at the corner of Birch Street and Malden Avenue. Tuesday night, city council members voted on a relocation order to purchase the land off Malden Avenue.

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Posted: Dec 14, 2016

Brusnwick (ME) Fire Chief Urges Overdue Replacement of Fire Station

The fire chief wants the town to consider replacing the 97-year-old Central Fire Station – plans for which have been in the town’s capital improvement plan for more than a decade.

The request to the Finance Committee prompted town councilor to wonder aloud why the project has “been bumped and bumped and bumped.”

At a Dec. 1 workshop, Chief Ken Brillant listed several maintenance problems in need of immediate repair at the 21 Town Hall Place building, including cracks in the first-floor bays where equipment is parked. The cracks allow water and moisture to leak into the basement, where firefights exercise and eat meals.

Brillant’s presentation followed a memo he sent to the town manager Nov. 7, when he argued that routine maintenance and repairs won’t resolve the larger issues that make the station inadequate.

“There are many issues with the building and, for nearly 20 years, the town has recognized the need to plan for its replacement,” Brillant wrote.

Back when the floor was designed “they had horses in here,” he said in an interview Monday. The floor was replaced three times between 1963 and 1994.

Today, the concrete floor bears the weight of six emergency vehicles, which have difficulty passing through the station’s narrow doors and are housed like sardines in the cramped station, leaving inadequate room for cleaning and maintenance. 

Brillant enumerated problems both large and small. He pointed to areas where the building is not up to health, safety, and accessibility codes, has leaks, or where public safety staff are pressed for storage space.

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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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