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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.

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Posted: Jun 29, 2016

Kochek Announces Major Changes

Changes afoot at Kochek

New Sales Staffing Structure, Online Ordering Platform for Dealers, On-Demand Chat Option, and Increased Customer Support Introduced

Putnam, CT – Kochek has recently announced significant company changes, including the introduction of a new online ordering platform designed specifically for dealers, an increase in customer support personnel including a new online ‘live-chat support’ option, and a restructuring within the sales division.

Lou Thomas will continue to lead Kochek’s sales force while assuming a new title of Director of Sales and Marketing. Reporting directly to Lou, Laurie Prucker has been promoted to Senior Account Manager. Rodney Furgison will also assume increasing responsibility in his new role of National Sales Manager. Kochek’s new regional account managers include Eric Lane (East Coast), Annie Lussier (Northwest), and Justine Lane (Southwest). David Mihailides will now assume the role of Business Development Manager, reporting directly to Dan Olm, Kochek’s Vice President and General Manager.

Dan Olm said “Over the past year, we’ve been listening to our customers and collecting intel on ways in which we can refine and improve elements within our organizational structure. Most importantly, we are confident that these recently implemented changes will support much of the positive change that has recently occurred. There is no question that we are poised and ready for a period of unprecedented growth.”

Kochek has increased on-the shelf items by 45 percent and now carry over 500 items. These items are available for immediate shipment and can be ordered using Kochek’s new easy order Web site. Kochek’s new easy order site was designed to make ordering stocked product as simple and straightforward as possible while dramatically improving on-time delivery rates. According to Olm, “We are currently deliver these stocked items within 24 hours with a 99-percent fill rate. We continue to supply special order items in all the configurations our customers have grown accustomed to. We are a one-stop shop for our customers.”

Any dealers who have questions or need assistance with Kochek’s new online easy order platform are encouraged to reach out directly to their account manager.

At FDIC International 2016, Kochek hosted a breakfast for dealers and unveiled several of these recently introduced measures.

Kochek President, Charlie Kozey, said “While there has been a lot of recent changes here at Kochek, it is important to state that we are still the same company at our core. We move water and make connections. That is the consistent theme throughout everything that we do. At Kochek, we understand that people’s lives depend on our products, and we stand committed to serving the families, communities and brave men and women who rely on the performance of our products each and every day.”

More: https://www.kochek.com/

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Posted: Jun 29, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Pumper

Bridgeport Charter Township Fire Department, Bridgeport, MI, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Jun 28, 2016

Isle of Man Combined Fire and Ambulance Station Plan Approved

Tynwald has unanimously approved funding of £1.458m to replace Port Erin and Castletown fire stations. Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson secured backing to build a new combined fire and ambulance station on government-owned land opposite the Sefton Express at Ronaldsway, and to convert the Southlands ambulance station on the Port Erin-Port St Mary boundary into a fire station.
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson secured backing to build a new combined fire and ambulance station on government-owned land opposite the Sefton Express at Ronaldsway, and to convert the Southlands ambulance station on the Port Erin-Port St Mary boundary into a fire station.

Mr Watterson described the fire station at Castletown as 'decaying' and having inadequate facilities - and none at all for female firefighters - which meant it was no longer fit for purpose. Port Erin's fire station was in a 'similar if not worse state', he said. Peter Karran (Lib Van, Onchan) expressed concern about the level of professional fees, and costs of building regulation, site supervision and a feasibility study.

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Posted: Jun 28, 2016

San Diego Council to Consider Putting Bond Measure for Fire Stations on Ballot

The San Diego City Council is scheduled to consider Tuesday a proposal to ask voters for approval to raise $200 million in bond funds for fire station construction in San Diego. The council will decide whether to direct staff to draft a measure for the November general election ballot that would authorize two bonds totaling $205 million.
The revenue would fund construction of nearly 20 fire stations designed to fill geographical gaps where response times are longer than the standard of 7 minutes, 30 seconds.

Because the bond would raise property taxes, two-thirds voter approval would be necessary for passage.

A Folsom-based consultant, Citygate, found in 2010 that San Diego was in need of 19 new fire stations, of which 10 were considered critical.

It was discovered since then that the mechanism used to judge response times was flawed, so Citygate was re-hired to provide an update of their report. According to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Chief Brian Fennessy, the results won't be much different, but they could revise planned locations, priorities or even the number of stations needed.

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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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