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Welcome

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: May 10, 2016

Greenline EVO Cutters, Spreaders, Combi Tools, and Rams from Holmatro

Holmatro introduces a new generation of battery-operated rescue tools named Greenline EVO and consisting of three cutters, three spreaders, four combi tools and two rams.

Next to a higher tool speed, the new EVO range still offers all benefits of its existing Greenline concept:

Self-contained
- For optimal freedom of movement
- Rapid deployment: simply press the start button and start working
Latest lithium-ion battery technology
- Long battery life combined with high capacity for maximum operational use
- Low self-discharge rate, no memory effect
- Suitable for use at high altitudes
- LED indicator to check battery capacity left
Battery on top of the tools
- Quick and easy to change, even in narrow spaces
Emission-free
- No fumes: healthier for rescuers and victims
- Ideal for use in confined and/or underground spaces
- Environmentally friendly
All weather proof
- Suitable for use at below zero temperatures, down to -20Â°C / -4Â°F
- Suitable for use in wet weather conditions
Control handle centrally positioned on the back of the tools
- Always within reach
- Tool can rotate freely while your hand stays in the same position

For more information, visit www.holmatro.com/en/greenlineEVO.

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Posted: May 10, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Custom Fab& Body Pumper-Tanker

Sparrowbush (NY) Fire District, pumper-tanker. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,250-gpm pump.

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Chicago Fire Department Collecting Fire Equipment from Paramedics

Posted: May 9, 2016

Chicago Fire Department Collecting Fire Equipment from Paramedics

The Chicago Fire Department is making another round of changes that, a union leader warned Monday, could put the lives of paramedics and the general public in danger. Two years ago, self-contained breathing apparatus were removed from all 75 Chicago ambulances.

"Local 2 believe the removal of the bunker gear from our paramedics is not in the best interest of our membership," Tom Ryan, president of the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 wrote in a text message to the Chicago Sun-Times.

"Chicago's paramedics face extremely dangerous situations every day on every shift. These dangers are often unforeseen and unpredictable. With Chicago not only being a national but an international destination, we must be prepared to respond to any and all emergencies."

The decision to strip paramedics of equipment bought just for them was announced in a May 4 memo signed by Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner Mark Nielsen, who runs the Bureau of Operations.

Cleveland Fire Department's Air Compressors are Broken

The Cleveland fire department has no working air compressors to fill oxygen tanks. All of the department's air compressors have broken over the last year, forcing firefighters to drive the department's air truck to Valley View every day to get enough air to fill the tanks, Tim Corcoran, the new president of the firefighter's union, Local 93, said.

A city spokesman confirmed the air compressors were broken, but did not respond to follow-up questions.

Each firefighter is assigned two air tanks, that typically last 10 to 15 minutes each, Corcoran said. The department has six air compressors at stations around the city to refill the firefighter's tanks.

The department's main compressor broke last February, Corcoran said. Five smaller compressors also broke one-by-one.

Ten days ago, the final compressor broke.

The city and Parma reached an agreement to let Cleveland firefighters fill up their air truck at the Parma Fire Department, but that agreement fell through, Corcoran said.

Now, firefighters have to drive to Valley View Fire Department to fill their tank up. That process takes four hours, Corcoran said.