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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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 1, 2016

Paul Conway Fire Welcomes Dave Liske, Keith Miles

Paul Conway Fire recently announced the arrival of two new team members: Dave Liske and Kieth Miles.

Dave Liske

Dave will serve as Sales Representative for Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa. His passion for the fire industry began at an early age, as a Firefighter Explorer throughout high school. He has been in the fire service since 1985 and is currently a captain at the Rock Island Arsenal (IL) Fire Department. Prior to this, he was a member of the McCausland (IA) Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years.

Dave’s repertoire includes: MABAS 43 Hazmat Team Leader, Member of the Illinois Task Force 1, Fire Officer IV, Hazmat Technician and Technical Rescue Technician. He also served as a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps.

“We are thrilled to have an individual with so much experience like Dave on our team and look forward to having him develop relationships with individuals and departments in his respective territories,” said Sales Director, Lee Kasten.

Keith Miles

Keith Miles will serve as Sales Representative for Western Illinois and Eastern Missouri.

Firefighting and pre-hospital medicine always fascinated Keith and he is happy that he was able to realize his dream. Keith is a 26-year veteran of and captain with the Granite City (IL) Fire Department.

Keith was also a paramedic for 14 years and has certifications in Hazmat, OSHA 30, is confined space trained and has completed NFIRS officer training.

“As we continue to expand into new territories, we are happy to have Keith on board. With his commitment to the fire service industry, we know that he will ensure that every individual and department receives the highest level of customer service,” said Sales Director, Lee Kasten.

For those in Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa, Dave can be contacted directly at (563) 529-0052. For those in Western Illinois and Eastern Missouri, Keith can be contacted directly at (618) 971-7072.

To learn more about Paul Conway Fire, visit Fire.paulconwayshields.com.

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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Midwest Fire Pumper-Tanker

Continental (OH) Fire Department, pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Darley LSP 1,000-gpm pump.

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Construction Begins on Augusta (ME) New Fire Station

Posted: May 31, 2016

Construction Begins on Augusta (ME) New Fire Station

Construction work began last week at the site of what will be Augusta's first new fire station since Lyndon B. Johnson was president. An official groundbreaking ceremony for the roughly $4 million station is scheduled for Thursday in north Augusta.

The last time Augusta had a new fire station, the Augusta Fire Department responded to 500 fire calls a year. The department now responds to 1,300 fire calls in addition to 4,500 calls requesting emergency medical service.

Chief Roger Audette says the new station will provide more room for firefighters, trucks, ambulances and other equipment.

Construction is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2017. It will not be finished by the time Augusta’s new multipurpose ladder firetruck is expected to arrive in November.

Janesville (WI) New Fire Station Serves Function Over Frills

Residents can get inside looks at Janesville's new Central Fire Station after a 1 p.m. dedication ceremony Thursday, June 2.

Timing of construction wasn't ideal, given that the city's $7.9 million transit center opened in 2014, and critics labeled it a Taj Mahal.

The city council also deserved criticism when it voted in closed session in November 2013 to acquire a dozen homes to keep the new station on the same Milton Avenue block as the old station, and then kept the decision hidden from affected residents for months. That sparked petitions for direct legislation that the council ignored, triggering a lawsuit that a judge rejected.

Total costs for the new 31,500-square-foot station, including buying properties and relocating residents, was $9 million. Fortunately, instead of demolishing all the homes, two were moved, including a Second Empire-style house built in 1860. The station was finished ahead of schedule, and firefighters moved in during late April.

The building seems cavernous given the handful of firefighters on duty at any time. Yet it was built to accommodate needs for the next 50 years and includes the department's administrative offices. Dorm rooms have three sets of cupboards, bins and lockers because three firefighters sleep in each at differing times. Similarly, the kitchen has three refrigerators. Each shift plans its own meals, and firefighters shop and pay for their own food.