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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: Jun 7, 2016

Product News

Scott Safety Scott Sight new in-mask thermal intelligence system is designed to improve firefighter safety by providing the real-time benefits of thermal imaging in plain sight of all firefighters. Scott Sight integrates a lightweight, in-mask display with a miniature, head-mounted, and hands-free thermal camera that keeps the thermal image within the firefighter’s field of view at all times.

It is an imaging tool that supplements existing handheld technology by offering individualized full-time, hands-free visibility. The result is more eyes in the fire, which reduces the chance that hazards are missed, improves the speed of victim location, enhances firefighter orientation, strengthens accountability, and enables the immediate identification of means of secondary egress in the event that the situation suddenly deteriorates. www.scottsafety.com, 704-291-8300

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) Z-Falcon’s steel-alloy penetrator head pierces drywall like a javelin. Once through, the three folding talons expand and lock into place like a grappling hook, pulling back large chunks of debris each time. The Z-Falcon’s handle merges comfort with multifunctionality, adding a 5½-inch pry and 1¾-inch striking surface to expand its arsenal.

The high-quality steel-alloy components are coated in manganese phosphate for maximum rust protection. The heavy-duty fiberglass pole is available in lengths of 48, 54, and 60 inches with either yellow or orange coloring. www.ziamatic.com, 800-711-FIRE

Globe ATHLETIX™ turnout gear features a new material technology that enables all-new athletic design with stretch fabrics that allow closer, body-contoured fit to provide range of motion with less bulk, more flexibility, and lighter weight. KOMBAT™ STRETCH PBI®/KEVLAR® fabric allows closer, less bulky fit. NOMEX® NANO thermal barrier material is thinner, lighter, more flexible, more breathable, and quicker drying.

3M SCOTCHLITE™ COMFORT TRIM reflective material is segmented and heat-sealed to be lighter, more flexible, and breathable without sacrificing visibility. CROSTECH® BLACK moisture barrier provides breathability in a wide range of environmental conditions to reduce heat stress. www.globeturnoutgear.com, 800 232-8323

Streamlight® Inc. portable scene light now features lumen output of 5,300 lumens. The updated light also now features a red low-battery warning indicator. Featuring a narrow footprint and a telescoping extension pole, the portable scene light can be used almost anywhere by first responders and other professionals for scene lighting purposes from wide, open places to tight, confined work areas.

The portable scene light uses six C4® LEDs and wide-pattern parabolic reflectors to provide two selectable beam widths and three levels of light intensity, ranging from a super-bright flood beam to a low setting with ultra-long run times. The light features a rotating head that can be extended on a telescoping

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Posted: Jun 7, 2016

Product News

Scott Safety Scott Sight new in-mask thermal intelligence system is designed to improve firefighter safety by providing the real-time benefits of thermal imaging in plain sight of all firefighters. Scott Sight integrates a lightweight, in-mask display with a miniature, head-mounted, and hands-free thermal camera that keeps the thermal image within the firefighter’s field of view at all times.

It is an imaging tool that supplements existing handheld technology by offering individualized full-time, hands-free visibility. The result is more eyes in the fire, which reduces the chance that hazards are missed, improves the speed of victim location, enhances firefighter orientation, strengthens accountability, and enables the immediate identification of means of secondary egress in the event that the situation suddenly deteriorates. www.scottsafety.com, 704-291-8300

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) Z-Falcon’s steel-alloy penetrator head pierces drywall like a javelin. Once through, the three folding talons expand and lock into place like a grappling hook, pulling back large chunks of debris each time. The Z-Falcon’s handle merges comfort with multifunctionality, adding a 5½-inch pry and 1¾-inch striking surface to expand its arsenal.

The high-quality steel-alloy components are coated in manganese phosphate for maximum rust protection. The heavy-duty fiberglass pole is available in lengths of 48, 54, and 60 inches with either yellow or orange coloring. www.ziamatic.com, 800-711-FIRE

Globe ATHLETIX™ turnout gear features a new material technology that enables all-new athletic design with stretch fabrics that allow closer, body-contoured fit to provide range of motion with less bulk, more flexibility, and lighter weight. KOMBAT™ STRETCH PBI®/KEVLAR® fabric allows closer, less bulky fit. NOMEX® NANO thermal barrier material is thinner, lighter, more flexible, more breathable, and quicker drying.

3M SCOTCHLITE™ COMFORT TRIM reflective material is segmented and heat-sealed to be lighter, more flexible, and breathable without sacrificing visibility. CROSTECH® BLACK moisture barrier provides breathability in a wide range of environmental conditions to reduce heat stress. www.globeturnoutgear.com, 800 232-8323

Streamlight® Inc. portable scene light now features lumen output of 5,300 lumens. The updated light also now features a red low-battery warning indicator. Featuring a narrow footprint and a telescoping extension pole, the portable scene light can be used almost anywhere by first responders and other professionals for scene lighting purposes from wide, open places to tight, confined work areas.

The portable scene light uses six C4® LEDs and wide-pattern parabolic reflectors to provide two selectable beam widths and three levels of light intensity, ranging from a super-bright flood beam to a low setting with ultra-long run times. The light features a rotating head that can be extended on a telescoping

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Posted: Jun 7, 2016

Product News

Scott Safety Scott Sight new in-mask thermal intelligence system is designed to improve firefighter safety by providing the real-time benefits of thermal imaging in plain sight of all firefighters. Scott Sight integrates a lightweight, in-mask display with a miniature, head-mounted, and hands-free thermal camera that keeps the thermal image within the firefighter’s field of view at all times.

It is an imaging tool that supplements existing handheld technology by offering individualized full-time, hands-free visibility. The result is more eyes in the fire, which reduces the chance that hazards are missed, improves the speed of victim location, enhances firefighter orientation, strengthens accountability, and enables the immediate identification of means of secondary egress in the event that the situation suddenly deteriorates. www.scottsafety.com, 704-291-8300

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) Z-Falcon’s steel-alloy penetrator head pierces drywall like a javelin. Once through, the three folding talons expand and lock into place like a grappling hook, pulling back large chunks of debris each time. The Z-Falcon’s handle merges comfort with multifunctionality, adding a 5½-inch pry and 1¾-inch striking surface to expand its arsenal.

The high-quality steel-alloy components are coated in manganese phosphate for maximum rust protection. The heavy-duty fiberglass pole is available in lengths of 48, 54, and 60 inches with either yellow or orange coloring. www.ziamatic.com, 800-711-FIRE

Globe ATHLETIX™ turnout gear features a new material technology that enables all-new athletic design with stretch fabrics that allow closer, body-contoured fit to provide range of motion with less bulk, more flexibility, and lighter weight. KOMBAT™ STRETCH PBI®/KEVLAR® fabric allows closer, less bulky fit. NOMEX® NANO thermal barrier material is thinner, lighter, more flexible, more breathable, and quicker drying.

3M SCOTCHLITE™ COMFORT TRIM reflective material is segmented and heat-sealed to be lighter, more flexible, and breathable without sacrificing visibility. CROSTECH® BLACK moisture barrier provides breathability in a wide range of environmental conditions to reduce heat stress. www.globeturnoutgear.com, 800 232-8323

Streamlight® Inc. portable scene light now features lumen output of 5,300 lumens. The updated light also now features a red low-battery warning indicator. Featuring a narrow footprint and a telescoping extension pole, the portable scene light can be used almost anywhere by first responders and other professionals for scene lighting purposes from wide, open places to tight, confined work areas.

The portable scene light uses six C4® LEDs and wide-pattern parabolic reflectors to provide two selectable beam widths and three levels of light intensity, ranging from a super-bright flood beam to a low setting with ultra-long run times. The light features a rotating head that can be extended on a telescoping

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Posted: Jun 7, 2016

Recent Apparatus Orders

Arkansas

E-ONE-Benton Fire Department, pumper. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 780-gallon tank. Sold by Chip Crooms, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in October.

California

Ferrara-Kelseyville Fire Protection District, Type lll wildland apparatus. International 7400 4x4 cab and chassis; MaxxForce 9 330-hp engine; Waterous CGVK 750-gpm pump; Hale HPX200-KB24 auxiliary pump for pump-and-roll operation; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam system. Sold by Mike Doran, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in September.

Ferrara-Rancho Adobe Fire Department, rescue-pumper. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by Skip Grube, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Illinois

Ferrara-Downers Grove Fire Department, MVP heavy rescue-pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by Bill Neuner, AEC Fire & Safety, Springfield, IL. Delivery in December.

Pierce-Girard Fire Protection District, pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CXVPA 250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; Pierce back-up camera system; 10-inch Newton rear dump valve with chute. Sold by Dave Oldham, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in January 2017.

Pierce-Waterloo Community Fire Protection District, 107-foot aerial quint. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by Rob McAtee, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in May 2017.

Louisiana

Ferrara-Ward One Rural Fire Department, Delhi, tanker-pumper. Kenworth T400 cab and chassis; PACCAR PX9EV 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,500-gallon tank; 100-gallon foam cell; Waterous 200P CAFS. Sold by Shane Dulany, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in September.

Ferrara-Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire Department, two rescue-pumpers. Igniter cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; Waterous CSU 1,750-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 500-gallon tanks. Sold by Brad Williamson, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Ferrara-Jefferson Parrish East Bank Consolidated Fire Department, walk-around heavy rescue. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 18-foot rescue body. Sold by Brad Williamson, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Ferrara-Third District Fire Department, River Ridge, two MVP heavy rescue-pumpers. Inferno cabs and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engines; Waterous CSY 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 750-gallon tanks. Sold by Augie Michel, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Ferrara-Caddo Parish Fire District 3, Shreveport, rescue-pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank. Sold by Shane Dulany, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Maine

Ferrara-Caribou Fire Department, tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam system. Sold by Ed Pollard, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Michigan

Custom Fab & Body-Hancock Fire Department, pumper-tender. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 330-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,50

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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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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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