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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 20, 2016

Pierce Delivers Seven Custom Fire Apparatus to Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department

Five Saber pumpers and two Arrow XT heavy-duty ladders join growing Pierce fleet in Indianapolis.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has placed five PierceÂ® SaberÂ® pumpers and two Pierce Arrow XT™ 75-foot heavy-duty aerial ladders into service with the Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department (IFD). The seven apparatus join 40 Pierce custom apparatus now serving at IFD.

“We are very proud that IFD has purchased and placed these Pierce Saber and Arrow XT custom apparatus into service in the Circle City,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of the Fire & Emergency segment and Pierce Manufacturing. “This repeat purchase represents a vote of confidence in Pierce vehicles and the excellent support team in place with our local dealer, Global Emergency Products.”

Mark Harvey has served as Battalion Chief of Support Services for IFD since 2009 and has been with the department since 1980. “During my tenure, we have purchased 25 Pierce trucks and now have 47 Pierce apparatus in our fleet. The majority of our crews prefer to have Pierce trucks.”

All new in 2014, the Pierce Saber is the market leader in the industry standard custom chassis segment. The cab interior offers ample room for firefighters and features a raised roof transition line moved forward to create a “cathedral ceiling” effect. Each of the five identical pumpers is equipped with a 450 hp engine, a 2000 GPM single stage pump, a 500-gallon water tank, a Control Zone™ pump panel, and a full complement of ground ladders.

The pair of Arrow XT 75-foot heavy-duty steel aerial ladders is each equipped with a 450 hp engine and is built on a single rear axle chassis configuration. The cab features a raised and notched roof, a forward facing EMS compartment, and seating for six firefighters. The storage compartments include dual LED strip lighting and a combination of adjustable shelves and slide-out trays. The three-section aerial device features remote tip controls, a 2-way intercom, and blue LED lighting.

Pierce dealer, Global Emergency Products, provides local service and support through its full-service facilities in Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.global-pierce.com.

More: www.piercemfg.com.

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Posted: Jun 20, 2016

Former Station Is House and Home to Fire Apparatus and Memorabilia Collector

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Grant Provides Firefighters Rescue Tools

Posted: Jun 20, 2016

Grant Provides Firefighters Rescue Tools

The San Diego Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service in the amount of $15,000. The grant was used on double extradition capacity and rescue tools such as hydraulic pumps, multi-use search helmets, personal flotation devices and water rescue tools.

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service website, they are committed to helping fire departments obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.While the department already had one set of rescue tools they decided they and the community would benefit from having more than one set of rescue tools, said Fire Chief Matt Valdez.“If the first set is being used or not close enough to an accident we can use the new tools,” he said. “Having two sets can also be used in case of a major accident.”

Utility Truck Upgraded to Life-Saving Command Vehicle in Armada Township

The recent addition of medical, fire-rescue and incident command equipment has transformed a basic utility truck into a multi-purpose response vehicle for the Armada Township Fire Department. "It is not licensed to the level of paramedic - that would certainly be cost prohibitive," said Armada Township Fire Chief Dan Reynolds.

The Ford F-250 that the Armada Township Fire Department has owned for about two years had a limited capability for use and no provision for storage equipment. After examining operational considerations and the budget, it became apparent the truck could be upgraded into a resource that would offer greater functionality, Reynolds said. The truck is now the chief's command vehicle, which he drives daily.

"A lot of inventory put into the truck was already in our firehouse. Some was taken from other vehicles and some taken off of the shelf," he noted.

Reynolds said firefighters assisted in stocking the truck, and he was open to their suggestions regarding the type of equipment needed. A cap was put on the truck in early June, making it easier to secure items such as advanced first aid equipment, splints, backboards, bandages, airway equipment and cervical collars.

"Once we had a cap we put things inside to make it a more effective management tool," Reynolds said.

The truck now carries medical, fire-rescue and incident command equipment including a cardiac defibrillator, firefighting tools and an incident command board, which helps track personnel and resources as well as develop action plans, the chief said. It organizes information during fires and large-scale incidents.