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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 2, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Ascendant Ladder Truck

The first Pierce Ascendant delivered to Canada is this 107-foot quint built on a Pierce Enforcer chassis.

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Posted: May 1, 2016

Charlotte Fire Chief: 1 Firefighter Killed, 1 Firefighter Injured Battling Pineville Fire

Two firefighters were removed from the structure following a MAYDAY.
A firefighter died while battling a 3-alarm fire Saturday night in a Pineville shopping center, Charlotte Fire chief Jon Hannan said.

Pineville Fire crews responded just after 9 p.m. to a fire at Countryside Shopping Center off Pineville-Matthews Road. Charlotte Fire and Mecklenburg County Fire crews assisted. 

Hannan said a mayday call sounded while firefighters were fighting the blaze. 

Two firefighters were removed from the blaze and taken to Carolinas Medical Center, Hannan said.

One Pineville firefighter died and another firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to Hannan.



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Posted: Apr 29, 2016

Coxreels® Announces Product Donation to Tempe, AZ Fire Department

Coxreels®, manufacturer of industrial-grade hose, cord, and cable reels, announced a reel donation to the Tempe (AZ) Fire Department. The donation includes a variety of hose and cord reels installed at the East Apache Boulevard Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department location (Station #271). The intent of the donation is to establish increased safety, organization, and efficiency within one of the distinct fire stations located in Coxreels’s hometown.

Coxreels® EZ-Coil P Series, PC Series, and 1125 Series are among the donated items. The EZ-Coil P Series is capable of handling 3/8-inch by 50 feet of hose for air applications. The PC Series has the capacity to handle 12-gauge by 50 feet of cable for power source. The 1125 Series accepts ¾-inch by 50 feet of hose for water delivery. These reels have a long-standing history of dependability and hassle-free performance. Coxreels sets a new bar as the ideal hose and cord management solution capable of fulfilling any commercial or industrial fire house application where space may be limited and safety is an utmost concern.

“Ensuring firefighters have the latest quality reels enhancing safety and fire station organization is critical to the maintenance of fire apparatus,” said President Brad Cox of Coxreels. “We are proud to be able to help in such a meaningful way, knowing our firefighters will ultimately benefit.”

This donation is part of a nationwide program sponsored exclusively by Coxreels to raise awareness for the need of hose and cord reels in fire stations, providing increased safety and organizational functionality. “Now I want all of our stations to have Coxreels. That is the type of product you want to be a part of,” says Greg Ruiz, chief, Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality, industrial-grade hose, cord, and cable reels with leading industry innovation since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting each and every product made exclusively in the U.S.A.

For more information, visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2016

Coxreels EZ-Coil® Slows Retraction Speeds Up to 80 Percent

Coxreels® manufactures heavy duty, professional-grade hose, cord, and cable reels of the highest quality. Our patented EZ-Coil® safety system, engineered and developed exclusively by Coxreels for the spring-retractable line, retracts up to 80 percent slower than conventional reels. EZ-Coil® works unidirectionally without any increase to the amount of resistance when pulling out the hose, cord, or cable. When engaged upon recoil, the EZ-Coil controls the aggressive spring motor energy resulting in a reel that retracts at a safe and steady pace.

The EZ-Coil safety system enhances operator and workplace safety by significantly reducing retraction speeds. This feature acts as the ultimate control for hose, cord, and cable whip hazards and is guaranteed to increase productivity and safety in any conceivable application.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality professional grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products right here in the U.S.A.

For more information, visit www.coxreels.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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