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Welcome

The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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

Local Fire Stations Receive New Rescue Units

Posted: Oct 26, 2016

Local Fire Stations Receive New Rescue Units

To ensure continuing public safety in West Orange, two local fire stations that, prior to Oct. 1, operated with just 12-hour rescue units, were given two new rescue units to accommodate the area's rapidly growing population.

The shiny new vehicles, equipped with the latest tech essential to saving lives in emergency situations, were made possible through Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ INVEST program — a $300 million initiative to invest in a multitude of projects with long-term benefits for citizens.

The initiative allocated $30 million to Orange County Fire Rescue, which was divvied up to provide funding for the construction of three new fire stations ($18 million); new apparatus and equipment ($7 million); and partial funding for a new regional fire training facility ($5 million).

Part of the $7 million for new apparatus was used to purchase 12 new rescue units — two of which were located to Station 33 at 1700 S. Apopka-Vineland Road and Station 35 at 7435 Winter Garden-Vineland Road.

Neither station previously had units in service 24 hours a day, and both were chosen after a study of calls for assistance from the previous three years revealed coverage gaps in West Orange County. OCFS also moved one of their 12-hour rescue units to station 37 in Oakland.

Hannay Reels FF Series Standard Booster Reels

The Hannay FF Series of standard booster reels is designed to handle 1Â¼” or 1Â½” booster hoses or 1Â½” or 1Â¾” collapsible hose. The booster hose reel is steel painted graphite with aluminum, but stainless steel construction is also available.

A gear-driven crank rewind and pinion brake come standard with options for a chain and sprocket drive powered by an electric, hydraulic, or compressed air motor. Rollers and roller mounting brackets are accessory items that can be added upon request. The Series can handle pressures up to 600 psi. Hannay makes a Super BoosterÂ® reel as an available option, which weighs up to 30 percent less than the standard booster reel because of its aluminum construction.

For additional information, visit www.hannay.com.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2016

Extrication Tomahawk Is 10 Tools In 1

The Extrication Tomahawk rescue tool’s hardened point is for breaking glass, making purchase points in laminated glass, use as a tire punch, and making a strut insertion point in the body of vehicle.

It also features a pry bar for making a purchase point in door, hood, or trunk seams for a hydraulic tool insertion and prying off hatch and trunk gas struts; a gas shut-off valve wrench; and a flat surface for hammering in cribbing, wedges, or striking surface for driving points into objects.

Other features of the tool include:

Laminated glass saw
Beveled plastic cutter
Large trim puller
Spanner wrench
Glass notch, antenna remover
Valve stem puller
Gasket puller
Beveled edge for removing trim

For more information, visit www.ajaxrescuetools.com.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2016

Harrison Hydra-Gen Releases the Hydra-Skid Short-Bed Brush Kit

Hydra Ski Short-Bed Brush Kit

Harrison Hydra-Gen, a leader in the development of innovative hydraulic solutions, announces the release of the Hydra-Skid Short -Bed Brush Kit.

The Harrison “HYDRA-SKID” Short-Bed Brush Kit package is developed to work with any of the Ford F-Series chassis, factory ordered with a Ford Live Drive Power Takeoff (PTO) provision and using a Harrison Hydra-Drive. The “HYDRA-SKID” harness the power of the Harrison IHT-HQ system to deliver an incredibly compact package for powering up your 150 gpm water pumps in stationary or in TRUE NFPA “Pump & Roll” conditions. Simplified operation is achieved and any speed with the flick of a switch.

HYDRA-SKID SHORT-BED BRUCH KIT SPECS AND FEATURES

10 percent shorter wheel base
20 percent shorter box length
20 percent lower chassis cost
25 percent more water capacity

Contact Harrison Hydra-Gen to find out more information! Since 1969, Harrison has been the one name professionals have staked their lives on; and the lives of others.

More: www.harrisonhydragen.com.

Another view of the unit