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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: Mar 28, 2016

Fire-Dex Announces Jeff Koledo as National Sales Manager

Fire-Dex

Fire-Dex announced the promotion of Jeff Koledo to National Sales Manager. This position will allow Jeff to lead, mentor and direct the sales force as Fire-Dex moves forward into the next phase of growth.

"Jeff has a natural ability to be a tremendous mentor and coach. The Fire-Dex sales team will grow quickly under his leadership," said Steve Allison, VP of Sales and Marketing.

Jeff joined the team in August of 2006 as a Regional Sales Manager for the T60 territory and was promoted to Senior RSM in October of 2010. The Fire-Dex sales team will now report to Jeff with this current advancement.

Please join us in congratulating Jeff Koledo on his continued success with Fire-Dex.

This transition will include the following territory changes, effective 4/1/16:

T60: New York State and New England
T45: Sarah Finch - Eastern PA

T40: David Moore - New Jersey

T20: Jessica Baumgartner - South Carolina
T75: Tory King/Steven Clawson - Texas

Steven Clawson recently joined the sales team as the Texas (T75) Account Manager. He will report to Sr. Regional Sales Manager, Tory King, as they collaborate to increase Fire-Dex's presence in Texas.

Fire-Dex, headquartered in Medina, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of protective firefighting clothing, emergency response apparel, NFPA hoods, helmets, gloves, and boots. Fire-Dex proudly acquired TECGEN PPE in September of 2015, as its latest addition to the Fire-Dex family of brands. Visit www.firedex.com for more information.

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Cleveland Adds New Fire Apparatus to Fleet

Posted: Mar 24, 2016

Cleveland Adds New Fire Apparatus to Fleet

City leaders in Cleveland, just before the start of the March 22 city council meeting, got a chance to look at a new pumper truck purchased for the fire department. The unveiling of the $960,000 truck, manufactured by Ferrera Fire Apparatus in Baton Rouge, La., was a proud moment for Fire Chief Sean Anderson, who just celebrated his first year as chief.

The truck is the first new pumper or ladder truck added to the fire department’s fleet since 1979, according to Anderson. All others came to the department as used pieces of equipment.

The truck is one of three major items purchased by the city through a five-year tax note. The other items are a jet vacuum and Gradall, items used by the city’s Public Works Department.

Three Tennessee Fire Departments Add New Fire Apparatus

Three of the county's six volunteer fire departments are making space in their stations for new vehicles: Brown County (Nashville), Jackson Township and Fruitdale. All six departments call on each other for mutual aid, so one station's gain can benefit others, too.

Brown County (Nashville)
After a blessing on it and the volunteers it will carry, Brown County Fire’s first aerial truck was pushed into its new home at the Nashville station March 12.The 1996 truck with a 75-foot ladder was delivered from Texas on Jan. 17. It will go in service after it gets radios and firefighters get more training.

Fruitdale
Brown County Fire’s Engine 11 is now Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department’s Engine 35.The Jackson Township cumulative fire fund covered the $25,000 purchase. Brown County Fire kicked in several pieces of equipment.

Jackson Township
The first weekend in March, Glenn Elmore flew to New York and drove home in a shiny red rescue truck.The 1998 with 13,787 miles was bought for $30,000 with Jackson Township cumulative funds.

Documentary to Showcase Eureka Springs Fire Department Fire Apparatus

The Eureka Springs Fire Department is starring in a documentary created by Pierce Manufacturing.

Devin Klesmith, who works with Pierce Manufacturing, said the documentary will feature ESFD's new ladder truck.

Fire Chief Randy Ates explained that ESFD recently ordered the ladder truck from Pierce Manufacturing with the help of a grant, saying the truck helps firefighters navigate the narrow streets of Eureka Springs.

"Because ladder trucks reach a certain length on the ladder, the body starts to get long as well. That won't work for us," Ates said. "The new truck will carry the weight because of numerous technological improvements."

The truck, Ates continued, has a 107-foot ladder on a 75-foot frame. He said the truck is innovative and would have cost the department $1 million without the grant. With the grant, Ates said the department spent only $37,500 for the truck.

Klesmith said her crew will be filming in Eureka Springs until the end of Thursday. So far, she said she's enjoying the town.