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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: Aug 30, 2016

Now Available from TheFireStore: The Exclusive Blue Leatherman Raptor

The Exclusive Blue Leatherman Raptor


A necessity for any emergency situation, the versatile Exclusive Blue Leatherman Raptor 6-in-1 multi-tool has all the important tools that uniformed professionals need to safely and quickly perform their essential job functions in an emergency situation. Infusing the expertise and input of special-operations medics as well as EMTs and firefighters with prior experience with standard medical shears into its elaborate design, the Raptor offers an excellent, balanced set of multi-purpose tools designed to facilitate life-saving efforts in potentially life-threatening scenarios.

Carefully constructed with just the perfect amount of multi-purpose tools, its intricate design features a stainless steel construction. The Raptor is equipped with a set of 420 HC Stainless Steel Folding Medical Shears, which have serrations that can easily and efficiently grasp materials so the user can employ a strong, proficient cut. When not using the shears, they can be detached in order to clean and maintain them.

The Raptor’s strap cutter features a locking safety liner designed for immediate usage and can be used with aviator-style gloves, regardless of whether the shears are open or closed. When life-sustaining oxygen is needed quickly and an oxygen bottle’s wrench is unavailable, the Raptor’s oxygen-tank wrench, which is conveniently integrated into the strap cutter, can be used as a reliable replacement. Its ring cutter can be used on a vast majority of standard gold bands, making it a resourceful and critically important tool for any first responder. When standard civilian glass needs to be broken immediately during rescue operations, the Raptor’s carbide-tip glass breaker, which is found on one of its handles, is more than capable of accomplishing this task.

Additionally, the Raptor has a MOLLE-compatible, injection-molded polymer holster that is comprised of glass-filled nylon. It can rotate on a sturdy clip that offers fast access while it is positioned on a vest or pack. The Raptor can be easily stored in the open or closed positions.

For more information and to get yours, be sure to visit TheFireStore.com.

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Posted: Aug 30, 2016

Paul Conway Fire Welcomes New Sales Rep

Rob Busser

Paul Conway Fire announced the addition of Sales Representative, Rob Busser, who will support the Southwest Wisconsin market, providing one-on-one support to individuals and departments for the company’s complete line of firefighter safety equipment and gear. With his extensive background, Rob will also assist with the company’s Law Enforcement/Tactical division.

Rob has been a volunteer firefighter for over 24 years, serving the Hollandale Fire Department for 16, where he achieved the rank of Captain. He is now a Lieutenant on the Mineral Point Fire Department. He belongs to the Iowa County Technical Rescue team, Vernon (IA) County Hazmat team and is an Adjunct Instructor at Southwest WI Technical College. Prior to firefighting, Rob was an EMT, a founding member of the Hollandale First Responders, and served on Blanchardville EMS and Mineral Point EMS.

For over 16 years now, Rob’s also been working as a Correctional Officer and Dispatcher for the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office! He currently resides in Mineral Point, WI with his wife, Kara and son, MacClain.

Lee Kasten (Sales Director) added, “Rob is a great addition to our team and we are confident that he will develop and maintain excellent partnerships with departments and our fellow brothers and sisters.”

To learn more about Paul Conway Fire, visit Fire.paulconwayshields.com. Rob can be contacted directly at (608) 574-9015.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2016

Highland Park (IL) Moving to Replace Ravinia Fire Station

Highland Park's quaint but cramped Ravinia Fire Station needs to be replaced with a modern and more functional facility, according to city officials, who have hired an architectural firm to develop conceptual drawings for a new facility by December.
The Ravinia firehouse at 692 Burton Avenue opened in 1929 after a fire insurance study indicated a second station was needed outside of downtown to serve the rapidly growing community, according to a city memo. Since opening with a single fire truck and two employees, the station has undergone two major renovations to hold larger equipment, an ambulance and additional employees.

But speaking of the station's shortcomings at a recent city council meeting, City Manager Ghida Neukirch said it's difficult to maneuver equipment in and out of the fire station, conduct training and perform other routine operations.

On Aug. 22, the city council awarded a $30,000 contract for project management services to Williams Architects based in Itasca. The firm was hired to assess the current site and opportunity for expansion, develop conceptual designs and prepare preliminary cost estimates.

"Our preference is to retain operations on the current property," Neukirch said Friday. "If we find going through this process that (the current site) is not feasible for whatever reason, I want to make sure we are exploring all of our options."

Neukirch said the city plans to reach out to the community for input once the first phase of the study is complete.

The city's largest Fire Stations are located at 1130 Central Avenue and 1100 Half Day Road.

According to the fire department, Ravinia Fire Station personnel and equipment respond to about 2,200 calls annually, including about 1,100 calls for medical assistance.

Only about 50 of the station's calls annually are generated by the Ravinia Festival, according to the city.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2016

City of Minot (ND) Pondering Buying Land for Fifth Fire Station

The Minot Fire Department is looking into buying up to $500,000 worth of land for a new fire station in the northwest part of the city. Fire Chief Kelli Flermoen says the proposed $3.6 million station is necessary to provide the level of fire protection that residents in that area expect.
Flermoen hopes design work can start this year because it will take about a year to complete. Construction would take another year. The sales tax-funded station would be the city's fifth.

Minot opened a $3.4 million fire station in the southeastern part of the city last March.

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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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