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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: Sep 13, 2016

Alexis Custom 1,500/1,000 Side-Mount Pumper Gallery and Video

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Posted: Sep 13, 2016

Scott Safety Announces NFPA 1981 Certifications for Scott Sight for SCBA

Monroe, NC—This week, Scott Safety reached a significant milestone for firefighter safety, when its Scott Sight thermal intelligence system was third-party certified to NFPA 1981. Scott Sight, which was first announced at FDIC Internatinoal 2016, is an industry-first technology that enhances firefighter safety by providing hands-free thermal imaging capability for every firefighter. Since that introduction, the product has undergone extensive testing in training, independent laboratories, and certification environments, to ensure that it meets Scott Safety’s high standards for safety, durability, quality, and performance, culminating in the recent NFPA approvals.  

Scott Sight integrates a lightweight, in-mask display with a miniature, mask-mounted and hands-free thermal camera that keeps the thermal image within the firefighter’s field of view at all times. This innovation provides the firefighter with a new set of eyes on the fireground, improving speed of victim location, enhancing firefighter orientation, and enabling immediate identification of escape routes should the situation deteriorate. 

With these breakthrough capabilities, Scott has received a large number of new orders since its initial announcement, and with these new approvals, customer deliveries have started immediately. “After months of anticipation and preparation, we are excited to now be shipping to our customers,” said Kim Henry, Director of Growth Initiatives for Scott Safety. “Scott Sight is a game-changer for the fire services, and further advances Scott Safety’s promise to enhance the safety of our firefighters.” 

 

Scott Sight is the only hands-free thermal imaging

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Posted: Sep 13, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Tri-State Fire District, Darien, IL, pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Sep 12, 2016

Leonard (ND) Fire Apparatus Responded to Pentagon on 9/11

Much has changed since the horrific day of 9/11, but what's remained constant in the years since is our countries resolve to honor all those who passed away. The Valley News team takes us to Leonard, North Dakota, where a piece of that day's history has traveled cross country.
Those taking to the streets for the 66th Annual Fall Festival Parade in Leonard, North Dakota, say the parade has never been rained out and it's a day the town and many surrounding communities look forward to.

But what they don't know is their fire department has a piece of history right before their very eyes.

"Three years ago, we were in need of upgrading an equipment rig so we basically were going online looking for places," says the Leonard Fire Chief Tyler Zimmerman.

The fire department found a truck in Nashville, Tennessee, from a dealer and while driving it up they heard it may have responded to the Pentagon on 911.

After making some phones calls to the Washington DC fire station and the truck's former mechanic they found out what they heard was true.

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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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