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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 8, 2016

Horry County (SC) Fire Rescue Purchases Nine Pierce Enforcer Fire Apparatus

APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced the sale of nine Pierce® Enforcer™ apparatus to Horry County (SC) Fire Rescue, located in Conway, South Carolina. The purchase includes eight Pierce Enforcer pumpers and one Pierce Ascendant™ aerial ladder. The fire apparatus—purchased through a national cooperative purchasing organization—will be delivered in 2017.

Pierce Manufacturing has sold nine Pierce® Enforcer™ apparatus to Horry County Fire Rescue located in Conway, South Carolina. The purchase includes eight pumpers and one Pierce Ascendant® aerial ladder. Pictured here is an Enforcer pumper similar to those that will be delivered in 2017.

“Horry County Fire Rescue is an excellent department, responsible for one of the largest and most diverse fire protection districts in the southeast, and we’re honored to be selected by them,” says Matt McLeish, Pierce Manufacturing vice president of sales, marketing, and customer service. “The Enforcer chassis continues to grow sales and increase market share due to the value and versatility it represents. The chassis is an outstanding choice to meet the needs of this department and the communities it serves.”

“With these new Enforcer apparatus, we are well into the process of standardizing our fleet, to develop vehicles as similar as possible for our firefighters and maintenance personnel,” says Joey Tanner, fire chief for Horry County Fire Rescue. “Pierce’s quality and safety technologies are among the reasons we went with them. We obtained the apparatus through FireRescue GPO purchasing cooperative, which enabled us to better evaluate our department’s needs and then determine the manufacturer who can best meet our requirements.”

The eight Pierce Enforcer engines each feature seating for five firefighters and full height compartments with ladder storage through the body. The upper portion of the vehicles’ passenger side compartments can be converted from standard rescue equipment compartmentation to portable drop tank storage, a versatility that enables urban and rural applications. Each vehicle’s firefighting system includes a 1,500-gpm single-stage pump, a Husky™ 3 single-agent foam system, a 1,000-gallon water tank, and a 22-inch front bumper extension containing 150-feet of 1¾-inch hose.

The Ascendant® 107-foot single-rear-axle aerial ladder is the most popular new aerial apparatus in Pierce’s history. The aerial delivers a full 107-foot vertical reach and a 100-foot horizontal reach with a below-grade operation of -10 degrees. Its 100-foot horizontal reach is 32 feet greater than a typical single rear axle aerial.

“We really like the new Ascendant—with its single rear axle, it can maneuver into areas where a tandem axle simply can’t go due to size and weight restrictions, and that’s going to be a game changer for our firefighters,” adds Tanner. “We’re used to having 75-f

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Posted: Aug 8, 2016

Kern Loses Fire Engine to Soberanes Fire

Kern County fire engine No. 21 burned up in the Soberanes Fire in Northern California recently, according to Fire Chief Brian Marshall. “It’s unfortunate, but it does happen,” he said of the incident, which occurred July 30 about 3:45 p.m. “The good thing is no one was hurt.”

The cause isn’t fully known, but apparently the rig was parked on a knoll that had been burned over a few hours earlier and something still smoldering beneath the dirt may have caught the rear tires on fire.

The crew did spray the area down with water before leaving, according to the department.

“At the time, our firefighters were 500 yards away fighting the fire,” Marshall said.

The engine fire was spotted by an airplane and other engines parked nearby were used to put it out.

Engine 21’s rear tires were burned away and its back half was severely damaged.

The tires of another nearby truck from a different county were also damaged.

Marshall said Engine 21, which was from the Taft fire station, was returned on Friday.

Damage is still being assessed to see if it’s a total loss.

Engine 21 cost about $415,000, which doesn’t include all the equipment such as hoses, jaws of life, etc. That adds another $150,000 to the cost.

Marshall was confident Kern County would be reimbursed for the loss.

He wasn’t sure where the money would come from because large fires like this have multiple agencies involved.

For instance, this engine was requested by the California Office of Emergency Services.

The Soberanes Fire has also already received a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA.

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Posted: Aug 8, 2016

Fire Truck Fleet Photo of the Day-Leoma (TN) Fire Rescue

Pcitured is the fleet of Leoma (TN) Fire Rescue. The fleet includes an HME mini pumper and two E-ONE pumpers.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2016

Waterous Announces New Director of North American Sales

South Saint Paul, MN—Waterous recently announced the appointment of Gregg Geske to the position of director, North American sales, effective August 1. In this new role, Geske will lead the North American sales team and play a key role in the business relationships with fire apparatus OEMs. Geske will report to Dominick Monico, global executive director, sales, marketing, and business development.

Geske has been an employee of Waterous for the last 26 years, starting in the fustomer service department, moving to applications and then to sales. His position prior to his promotion was foam and CAFS product manager.

Monico says, “With Gregg’s wealth of knowledge and experience as well as his reputation and respect within the industry, he brings a unique capability and credibility to this position.”

For more information, visit www.waterousco.com.

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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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