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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 31, 2016

IAFC's VCOS Teams Up with TargetSolutions for the 2016 Training Officer Recognition Award

TargetSolutions, the leading provider of computer-based training management applications for public safety agencies, is honored to work with the IAFC’s Volunteer & Combination Officers Section for the 2016 Training Officer Recognition Award.

For the third year in a row, TargetSolutions will sponsor the annual distinction bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates innovation in firefighter training. The award acknowledges exemplary conduct befitting of a training officer and recognizes creativity and commitment to best practices.

“We’re excited to work with the VCOS once again and recognize a member of the fire service who is committed to providing personnel with the training they need to be safe and effective,” said TargetSolutions’ Director of Sales Jeff Oathout.

“We take training very seriously. We realize how critical it is to a department’s success and for us, partnering with the VCOS for the Training Officer Recognition Award is a tremendous opportunity to honor someone who shares that same commitment.”

Applications for the award are being accepted now through May 31. To make a nomination, go online to http://learn.targetsolutions.com/vcos-recognition-2016.

Please note, nominees should be chiefs, training officers, or others acquainted with training and must be an IAFC member, or come from a department where the department or the chief of the department, is an active IAFC member.

The winner of the award will receive a trip to San Antonio for Fire-Rescue International, which is scheduled Aug. 17-20. Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations, as well as a plaque commemorating the award, will be presented to the winner.

Capt. Chip Everett of Oshtemo (MI) Township Fire Department and Asst. Chief Brad Pinsky (NY) of Manlius Fire Department won the prestigious award in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

In addition to the Training Officer Recognition Award, TargetSolutions is offering VCOS members a discount on the industry’s most powerful online training management system. Departments will receive $500 off TargetSolutions’ set-up fee, plus an additional 10 percent off user fees. If interested in this discount, please go online to http://learn.targetsolutions.com/iafc-vcos-membership-offer.

For more information on TargetSolutions, please contact them at (800) 840-8048.

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Pennsylvania Fire Chief, Another Driver Injured in Collision

Posted: Mar 31, 2016

Pennsylvania Fire Chief, Another Driver Injured in Collision

The Blandon Fire Company chief was injured along with another driver Wednesday when a fire company vehicle collided with a pickup truck on Route 222 in Ontelaunee Township while responding to an earlier crash, police said.

A Pennsylvania fire chief and another driver were injured when a fire department vehicle collided with a pickup truck on Wednesday.

According to the Reading Eagle, Blandon Fire Company Daniel Miller, 51, had his lights and siren on when the crash occurred.

Miller was freed by rescue workers and taken to Reading Hospital along with the other driver, a 23-year-old male, for treatment.

New Fire Truck takes Alpha Fire Company to New Heights

The Alpha Fire Company's latest truck has a terrific view - and that new car smell. Of course, the latter was difficult to pinpoint from approximately 95 feet above ground level, but that's OK. At that height, the senses tend to be affixed to the scenery and the baffling perception that the world below seems to have grown simultaneously bigger and smaller.

There’s also the sudden and almost overpowering urge to redecorate the Medlar Field parking lot with trampolines and pillow-top mattresses — but maybe that’s not everyone.

Alpha firefighters Brian Rohrbaugh and Forrest Rothrock, for instance, seemed totally nonplussed by the change in altitude. They are used to this, after all.

The Alpha Fire Company has two other aerial firetrucks, each with a range of 75 feet and a tendency to experience turbulence during takeoff.

Wednesday’s ride was smooth, a fluid demonstration of the new rig in action and about as close to challenging gravity as one can get without wings.

“It’s great. It’s very smooth compared to the others,” Rohrbaugh said.

Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/state-college/article69059172.html#storylink=cpy

Fast Cars Favored in Certain Situations over Fire Engines

NASHVILLE, Tenn --- The Nashville Fire Department wants to rely more on some of its smallest vehicles on calls. The department currently uses four "fast car" SUVs to respond to medical calls. It has requested money to add another 5.

Those SUVs don't carry fire hoses and their crews aren't allowed to transport patients but Nashville Fire Deputy Director Chief Mike Franklin says they are useful and easier to maneuver.

"Let's say you're going to a person down at the Convention Center. It's easier to use this unit in heavier traffic as opposed to a bigger unit," said Franklin.

The SUVs contain both basic medical gear and basic firefighting gear.

Two EMT trained members of the five person engine teams man them.

A lot of those calls end up at various agencies that serve the homeless like the Room in the Inn where as many as 400 people might be served on a given day.

"They are an absolute wonderful partner," said Rachel Hester. "Sometimes it's a a heart attack they may be having a heart attack or someone is having a seizure that's uncontrollable."

Hester says those firefighters have saved lives on those calls.

Chief Franklin says they're also saving money.

Each SUV helps add another 2 to 5 years of service for the fire engine they're connected to.