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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: Dec 12, 2022

Marengo (IA) Fire Department May Need $84K to Replace Turnout Gear Ruined from Shingle Fire

Fire operations efforts to combat the explosion and fire at C6-Zero in Marengo (IA) ceased at approximately 4:00 a.m. Friday, the Marengo Fire Department said in a press release. The result of that fire may cost the fire department its turnout gear.

Significant structural damage occurred at the shingle remanufacturer’s facility. Engineers were on site at 810 East South Street Friday to assess the damage, according to the press release.

Several people were held overnight at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Two are reported in serious condition, the press release said.

Residents evacuated during the fire were able to return to their homes at approximately 7 p.m. The Linn County Regional Hazmat Teams were onsite obtaining air samples while the fire crews were fighting the fires, and reported no indications of concern, according to the press release.

Mark Swift, treasurer for the Marengo Fire Department and firefighter since 1986, told KCRG News that the department’s turnout gear has oil stains from the C6-Zero product. The department has been unable to remove the oil stains from the gear. What’s stuck to the gear is flammable, Swift said, and you don’t want firefighters going to a fire wearing flammable stuff on their pants.

As a result, the department might have to get new turnout gear, which would be $3,000 per person times 28 people. That adds up to $84,000 to replace turnout gear.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Apparatus Showcase: November 2022

Delivery of the Month

E-ONE—Vicksburg (MS) Fire Department two pumpers. Typhoon cabs and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engines; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pumps; 1,030-gallon polypropylene water tanks. Dealer: Hank Levins, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL.


Spencer—Howe (IN) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 1,043-gallon water tank. Dealer: Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI.


CustomFIRE—Refinery Terminal Fire Company, Corpus Christi, TX, foam pumper tender. Sutphen Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins X15 600-hp engine; Waterous SRU2 4,000-gpm single-stage pump; 400-gallon polypropylene water tank; 2,000-gallon foam cell; Accumax ll Fury 300-gpm foam proportioning system; encapsulated roll-up door protection. Dealer: Jim Kirvida, CustomFIRE, Osceola, WI.


Sutphen—Cicero (NY) Fire District SL75 aerial quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; 75-foot rear-mount aerial; Harrison 10-kW generator. Dealer: Scott Leavery and Nick Catalino, Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service, Syracuse, NY.


Rosenbauer—Roseville (MI) Fire Department pumper. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Rosenbauer NH 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank. Dealer: Bob Colter, Emergency Vehicles Plus, Holland, MI.


Rosenbauer—Royal Oak (MI) Fire Department pumper. Avenger cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system. Dealer: Bob Colter, Emergency Vehicles Plus, Holland, MI.


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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Photo Apparatus of the Day: December 12, 2022

Smeal—Madison Charter Township Fire Department, Adrian, MI, 100-foot rear-mount platform quint. Spartan Gladiator LFD cab and chassis; Cummins X15 605-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank; two 20-gallon foam cells; Hale Smart ATP 225-gpm dual-agent foam systems. Dealer: Al D’Agostino, R&R Fire Truck Repair, Northfield, MI.


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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Driver Killed After Wrecking into Parked Fire Engine in CA

A  driver died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing into a fire engine parked on the side of the 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley (CA), DailyBulletin.com reported.

Around 12:30 p.m., Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters were responding to a minor collision between two vehicles along the eastbound lanes of the freeway, west of Valley Way, according to CalFire/Riverside. The fire engine had parked on the shoulder to block traffic when a BMW crashed into the rear of the engine, the report said.

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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 21, 2015

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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