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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: Feb 25, 2016

Redings Mill Fire District (MO) Gets Grant for Extrication Equipment

A grant received by the the Redings Mill Fire Protection District will help first responders more quickly remove individuals from vehicles after an accident.

The fire district this month received new extrication equipment, using funds from a $25,516 grant it received from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

The new apparatus replaces the district's 12-year-old equipment. The switch will be an improvement for the district because newer cars are made of stronger steel, which makes it more difficult to make the cuts necessary to free victims of traffic accident, Deputy Chief Michael White said.

"We want to remove the vehicle from around the patient instead of having to remove the patient from a crushed vehicle, so having these tools will allow us to do that more efficiently and quickly," he said.

The Redings Mill district covers multiple highways, as well as 10 miles of Interstate 49, White said. The district responds to about 100 traffic accidents each year and receives 10 to 20 extrication calls annually.

Lubbock Fire Rescue Divers Test New Equipment

Members of the Lubbock Fire Rescue dive team suited up Wednesday morning at the Pete Ragus Aquatic Center to try new equipment.

LFR spokesman Steve Holland said the purchase was made possible through pending funds from an approximately $40,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant.

The dive team consists of 30 trained divers and five trained staff members, and certification is a yearlong process, said Holland.

Glass said part of that training includes black water dives, which are not performed as often.

The training, which may include use of sonar equipment, helps the team prepare for tasks such as assisting Lubbock police with crime scene investigations and evidence preservation, said Glass.

Holland said the team assisted police 15 times last year.

Fire at Stockton (IL) Fire Station Destroys Fire Equipment

A fire at the Stockton fire station this morning likely caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage

A fire at the Stockton fire station this morning likely caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, according to Fire Chief Randy Baysinger.

The fire, which was reported at 11 a.m., likely was caused by an electrical malfunction in one of the department's trailers, Baysinger said. No one was injured.

The trailer was completely destroyed, as was one front-line engine, according to Baysinger. Several other vehicles were substantially damaged, including a rescue truck and some pickup trucks.

An official damage estimate won't be available until assessors evaluate the equipment, Baysinger said.
Baysinger said the department still will be able to provide fire protection for the community. Officials from neighboring fire departments have offered the use of their equipment as well, he said.

Fire departments from Stockton, Pearl City, Scales Mound, Elizabeth, Warren, Lena and Apple River assisted.

Pierce Enforcer Hazmat Vehicles Selected to Support Oregon Hazmat Teams

Pierce Manufacturing has delivered two PierceÂ® EnforcerÂ® HazMat vehicles to serve with Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) statewide Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams System, which is charged with responding to hazardous materials emergency incidents that exceed the resources and capabilities of local jurisdictions. The vehicle replacement program includes a 10-year contract between OSFM and Pierce for procurement of Pierce Enforcer apparatus.

APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has delivered two PierceÂ® EnforcerÂ® hazmat vehicles to serve with the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) statewide Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams System. This agency is charged with responding to hazmat incidents that exceed the resources and capabilities of local jurisdictions. The vehicle replacement program includes a 10-year contract between the OSFM and Pierce for the procurement of Pierce Enforcer fire apparatus.

“The collaboration between the local area fire departments and the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal represents leadership on a national level in its approach to a uniform and comprehensive hazardous materials emergency response system,” says Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of the Fire & Emergency segment and Pierce Manufacturing. “Pierce is proud to be selected to supply these vital apparatus to support this important mission.”

“Our mission is to respond to any hazardous materials incident, anywhere in the state, within two hours. These new Pierce vehicles are going to be a phenomenal new resource for our teams,” says Kyle Romey, member of the Albany (OR) Fire Department and the equipment committee coordinator for the Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams System. “The new vehicles are going to be more user-friendly, safer to drive, and far more maneuverable. Those are all huge advantages. They’re going to be a fantastic addition to our teams and their mission.”

In 1989, the Oregon Legislature authorized the OSFM to establish a statewide Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams System. Thirteen teams are strategically located statewide to provide swift response to hazmat ncidents. To date, Oregon is one of the few states able to establish and maintain a program of this type.

Oregon’s regional response system is based on partnerships with local governments, the OSFM, and industry wherein resources are shared to create a program that is both economical and successful. The OSFM contracts with local area fire departments to provide regional hazmat emergency response teams and services. Hazmat teams work with and train first responders and industry to assure Oregon communities are prepared to respond to hazmat incidents and create safer communities.

Each Pierce Enforcer vehicle features a 70-inch extended-length cab with a 24-inch raised roof (a four-door configuration with a rear wall walk-through), and seating for up to 10 team members. The vehicles