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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 4, 2016

Calgary Prepared to Send Fire Apparatus and Staff to Fort McMurray

The City of Calgary is ready to respond with resources if Fort McMurray makes the formal request. Tom Sampson, chief of emergency management, said the nine large municipalities spoke today about what resources they can provide. He said the plan is to cascade those resources through the province as needed, with communities closest to Fort McMurray helping first.
The city has Canada Task Force 2 team members ready to deploy, as well as 911 operators, Calgary Emergency Management Agency members, and animal and bylaw officers.

He added that if displaced residents of Fort McMurray show up in Calgary, the city is prepared to help. Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth said he has been in touch with the chief of Fort McMurray’s fire department and he has offered assistance.

Dongworth said all requests will be coordinated through Alberta Emergency Management Agency. The CFD is prepared to send four fire engines - fully staffed - at a moment’s notice along with two bush buggies, also staffed, and management support staff as well.

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Posted: May 4, 2016

Scott Safety Launches HushAir Connect 7500™ Compressor System

Scott Safety Hushair Connect 7500

Scott Safety, a Tyco business, announced the launch of a suite of new breathing air system products that include the HushAir Connect 7500, RevolveAir Connect and SmartTouch Controller. Based on feedback from the fire service and industry professionals, Scott Safety designed the new compressor system from end-user input who demanded a smarter, simpler to use, cylinder fill station.

“This new compressor system is an industry game-changer,” said Scott Safety Marketing Program Manager Josh Burnheimer. “With the improved safety features and fewer maintenance requirements, we really listened to our customers and gave them what they demanded--a safer, easier to use system.”

The next generation breathing air system utilizes a 7500 psi design to decreases fill times and increase capacity--an industry first! With a simple to operate user interface, HushAir Connect 7500 is safer to use and easier to maintain.

 Key Advancements:

  • Simplicity and ease of use utilizing innovative touchscreen smart controller
  • Speed and efficiency of operation
  • Improved safety with fewer maintenance requirements
  • Lower cost of ownership through its modular design, improved maintenance requirements achieved from a lower RPM compressor
  • Automatic RFID sensing technology utilizing a touch screen interface allows for automatic cylinder fill recording, automating the NFPA 1989 logging requirements
  • Continuous electronic monitoring of system performance, including  voltages, pressures, intakes, output, oil life, filter life, general maintenance and system performance
  • Quietest compressor on the market

Designed from the bottom up, the 7500 psi increases efficiency and allows more cylinder fills per charge. With new automatic RFID sensing technology, the RevolveAir Connect is able to detect and select how to most efficiently fill nearly any SCBA cylinder with minimal user input or training.

The SmartTouch Controller integrates the breathing air compressor, charge station, and storage bottles to achieve seamless automation of the entire breathing air system. New safety features include a suite of on board sensors and diagnostic tools, minimizing the user input by automating nearly all the processes required of the user. The entire system has the ability to monitor and record various facets of operation, including cylinder fill record keeping, equipment status, error detection, and breathing air quality.  Additionally, the system is fully upgradable with its modular design.

For more information, visit www.scottsafety.com.

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Posted: May 4, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spencer Pumper-Tanker

Portland (MI) Area Fire Authority, pumper-tanker. Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CSUC20C 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: May 3, 2016

Groundbreaking for new Schoharie (NY) Fire Station Nears

Mitchell Associates Architects of Voorheesville worked with Niagara Engine Company #6, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the village and to come up with a design that meets 21st century health, safety and space needs, as well as the village's requirements for a historic district, according to fire department officials.
Mitchell Associates Architects of Voorheesville worked with Niagara Engine Company #6, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the village and to come up with a design that meets 21st century health, safety and space needs, as well as the village's requirements for a historic district, according to fire department officials.

The department's current station (the former Jack Miller tractor repair shop) will be in service during the construction.

"The new station will actually be built behind the former tractor repair shop," Wolfe said. "Once the new station is built, we'll tear down the old tractor shop."

To ensure the continuity of emergency response services during construction, fire apparatus will also remain in a temporary pole barn built in 2013. The new station can store all equipment and gear under one roof.

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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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