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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: Feb 18, 2016

Pierce Dealer Firematic Supply Company Opens New Service Facility in Upstate New York - Fire Apparatus

Firematic Supply Company's new facility in Altamont, New York.

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) announced today that Firematic Supply Company of Long Island, New York has opened a new service facility in Altamont, New York, near Albany. Firematic expanded its existing territories, in Connecticut and southeastern New York State, to include 19 counties in eastern portions of upstate New York. Firematic’s new facility will enhance customer support to fire departments in the 19 counties of this newly acquired territory.

“Our new Altamont facility is 8,000 square feet in size, includes five service bays, and offers comprehensive services – including mobile support – to fire departments across the region,” said Peter Hanratty, Firematic Supply Company president. “This facility’s mission is to take care of our customers in these 19 counties with the same type of support that we offer in our other regions – to provide them with an unmatched service experience.”

“Increasing sales and market share requires a combination of excellent products and unmatched service and support,” said Matt McLeish, Pierce Manufacturing, vice president of sales and marketing. “Firematic’s new facility shines a spotlight on this customer-driven mission in action, and we applaud their commitment to serving fire department across their growing territory.”

Firematic Supply Company has represented Pierce for 35 years and is the recipient of Pierce’s 2014 Service Dealer of the Year award. The company offers comprehensive customer support through a network of seven locations, and features a complete mechanical service center, a factory-authorized pump service center, factory-trained mechanics, custom fabrication and design, comprehensive testing resources, and an extensive parts inventory.

Firematic’s staff is renowned for developing unique solutions to complex firefighting and emergency response challenges. Visit www.firematic.com for more information.

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Posted: Feb 18, 2016

Inside Look at New Floating Fire Station in Miami

The City of Miami now has a new fire station. It's floating in the middle of the bay, designed to respond to emergencies faster. The new Station 15 on Bayside is home to Miami Fire-Rescue's Marine Operations. "We step off the house boat, we step on our boat and we respond," said Lt.
The house boat didn't exist just a short time ago. For years, Lt. Cope and his crew were stationed on land in Downtown Miami.

"Which is about three blocks away from where we actually keep the boat. We would have to jump in our pickup truck and respond with lights and sirens on the dock, and jump on the boat," Lt. Cope said.

In an emergency situation, the minutes could mean life or death. Seconds and minutes count for all first responders, but especially for this team.

On land, officials said Miami Fire-Rescue's response time is 4 to 6 minutes. On the water, it's much different. It could take them 10 to 20 minutes to get to an emergency. That's if the emergency is in Miami, because although they work for the city, the water means this team has no boundaries.


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Posted: Feb 18, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spartan ER Pumper

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Posted: Feb 17, 2016

Two Injured in Accident Involving Franklin Township (NJ) Ambulance

Two people were injured in a serious head-on crash involving an ambulance and two cars in Franklin Township Tuesday, police said.

According Franklin Township police, officers responded to South Middlebush Road and Buffa Drive following several 911 calls that came in around 3:32 p.m.

In a press release Wednesday, police said the crash occurred when a Nissan Altima driver by 76-year-old Robert Held of Monroe Township crossed over the center line on South Middlebush Road.

Authorities said according to an investigation, the car sideswiped an ABLE Medical Transport ambulance driven by 24-year-old Matthew Hall of Bloomsbury.

Held sustained "potentially life-threatening injuries" in the crash and was transported to a hospital. The driver of the Kia suffered less serious injuries and was also taken to a hospital, police said.

For more information, view nj1015.com

 

 

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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

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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