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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: May 9, 2016

Feds award $13K grant to Robbinsville firefighters

ROBBINSVILLE - Robbinsville's fire department has been awarded a $13,393 federal grant to develop a health and wellness program for its firefighters that is expected to save the township money in the long-term. "This grant is a modest investment by some standards, but it could have long-term, positive returns," said U.S.

The money will allow them to buy new exercise equipment and train two staff members with the International Association of Fire Fighters' peer fitness program.


Mayor Dave Fried, who worked on the grant with Deputy Chief Daniel Schaffener, said the program would not only result in a healthier, more physically fit force, but also help to reduce sick time, workers' compensation claims and disability.

"We are another step closer to meeting the fitness needs of our firefighters and other staff," he said.

The grant was awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters program.

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Posted: May 9, 2016

Harford fire and EMS leaders ask council members to find more funds for equipment, personnel

Harford County officials have increased the amount of money the county will allocate to fire and EMS services in fiscal 2017, but representatives of both groups have said more money is needed to provide an adequate number of first responders, and to keep vehicles and equipment up to date to meet the growing demand for firefighting and medical services.

The council reviewed Harford County Executive Barry Glassman's proposed $2.88 million allotment for the county's nonprofit EMS Foundation and his proposed $6.78 million allotment for Harford's 12 volunteer fire and EMS companies.

Glassman's total operating and capital budget proposed for FY2017 is $735.2 million.

Next year's fire service allotment of operating funds is $60,000 more than the $6.72 million allocated for the current fiscal year to cover an increase in worker's compensation insurance costs, according to the budget.


Fire companies, which are private, not-for-profit organizations, supplement their county allotments with money each company earns through fundraising events and billing for medical services.

Worthington stressed EMS billing no longer fully funds emergency medical operations the way it did "years ago," as the population and demand for EMS increases in Harford County.

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Posted: May 9, 2016

Seek Thermal Announces New Line of Affordable, Professional-Grade Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras

Seek Thermal

Seek Thermal™ announced the company’s new line of professional grade infrared thermal imaging cameras, the Seek CompactPro and the Seek RevealPro. Seek’s new Pro line delivers the thermal resolution and software features for professionals working in building, electrical, and mechanical inspection, in addition to public safety for an unprecedented price point of under $650.0 0 .

Seek’s CompactPRO plugs directly into an iOS or Android device so that professionals can instantly connect-and-detect from the convenience of a smartphone. The Seek RevealPRO combines an award-winning thermal imager with a high-performance 300-Lumen LED light into one durable hand-held device that can detect up to 1800 ft. Both products feature a highly sensitive 320 x 240 thermal sensor, 32-degree wide field of view, detectable thermal range of -40˚ to 626˚ F, and fully radiometric imagery for maximum flexibility and post analysis.

The Seek PRO line offers an incredibly affordable and indispensable tool for building diagnostics, HVAC and energy inspection, property and facility management, moisture and restoration, in addition to electrical/mechanical inspection. Public safety professionals can also use Seek’s PRO products for detecting building hotspots, search and rescue, personal navigation, surveillance and more.

“Seek Thermal was founded by 30-year industry veterans in the infrared thermal imaging space who believed that the world hugely benefits by making this technology available to all,” said Tracy Benson, VP of Global Marketing for Seek Thermal. “This is why it was so critical for Seek’s new PRO line to feature the performance needed by a wide range of professionals, from thermographers to building inspectors to those working in public safety and surveillance, but be priced so that any contractor, firefighter, or law enforcement officer can afford to carry this cost and potentially life-saving tool.”

Seek’s PRO line works with the company’s newly enhanced software which now captures raw thermal data within each of its images.  Now, any image taken with a Seek device can be examined off-device and on their laptop.  Seek users can easily adjust and refine:

  • Thermal Span and Level - Easily set and lock a temperature range to display the maximum thermal information of any object or scene.
  • Emissivity - Calibrate for emissivity.  With its new emissivity and thermal background adjustments, users will be able to compensate for reflective surfaces, ensuring accurate readings and reporting, regardless of surface type.
  • Color Palettes - Enhanced, more customizable color palette options are available to Seek device owners.  From low-contrast to high, gray scale to vibrant color, Seek provides the visual capabilities necessary to help users easily examine thermal imagery across applications during and post inspection.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Seek CompactPro will sells for an MSRP of $549.00. The Seek RevealPro will sells for an MSRP of $649.00.

About Seek Thermal

Seek Thermal engineers, designs and manufacturers high quality thermal imaging products and core platforms for consumer, commercial, and heat sensing IoT data applications. With headquarters in Santa Barbara, California, the global hub of thermal imaging innovation, the company has developed breakthrough

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Posted: May 9, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Quint

Brookings (SD) Fire Department, 75-foot rear-mount aerial quint. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CSCU20 1,500-gpm pump.

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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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