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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.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Posted: Dec 2, 2015

Product News

Scott Safety Air-Pak SCBA NFPA 2013 Compliant Upgrade Kit is applicable to any 2002- or 2007-edition Air-Pak SCBA. The upgrade kit allows fire departments using legacy model Air-Pak SCBA to upgrade to the most current edition of the NFPA 1981 and 1982 standards. The upgrade kit provides a lower cost alternative to purchasing new SCBA while also allowing fire departments to take advantage of newer technology enhancements. In addition, the upgrade kits give fire departments the ability to maximize the service life of existing equipment, thus reducing the frequency of SCBA replacement. As part of the upgrade, customers can choose to add Scott Safety’s newer technology enhancements including the Pak-Tracker™ Firefighter Locator or SEMS II Air Management System. Although not required by NFPA standards, these enhancements contribute to improving situational awareness and firefighter safety. www.scottsafety.com, 704-291-8300

Kussmaul Auto Charge 2000 PLC replaces the original AC2000. This dual battery bank charger with parasitic load compensation (PLC) technology is fully customizable to the needs of each fire truck, which solves a common problem with parasitic loads. This technology was developed to prolong battery life even further by using a three-step charging algorithm with the ability to shift the absorption stage and put the charger into float mode. This is done by the user inputting the parasitic load draw into the charger so once the desired battery current is reached, the charger will switch over to float mode. By allowing the charger to go into float mode more often, users prolong the life of the battery and prevent battery “boil over.” The Auto Charge 2000 PLC also has a three-amp battery saver on a separate circuit that can be turned on or off, which allows a small load to be charged separately. www.kussmaul.com, 800-346-0857

Holmatro double-acting locknut cylinders feature extremely low closed height. The double-acting locknut cylinders offer advantages in safety, maintenance, and durability. The cylinders are equipped with a smart return plunger instead of the usual stop ring. This construction increases the pressure surface, resulting in more power with a smaller diameter. By making use of integrated safety valves, the cylinders are protected against overpressure on the return side. A multiple‐start thread is provided on the plunger for positioning the locknut quickly. Dirt on the plunger can be removed more easily because of the rounded thread. All cylinders are wear-resistant and corrosion-protected. www.holmatro.com, +31 (0) 162 751 500

A portion of sales proceeds from a specially marked Streamlight® Inc. Red Nano Light® benefits the American Diabetes Association® Research Foundation. The tiny keychain light measures 1.47 inches in length and weighs only 0.36 ounces. Fabricated from machined aircraft aluminum, the light runs up to eight hours, is powered by four IEC-LR41 coin cells, and delivers 10 lumens. The light features a rotating on/off head switch; a nonrotating s

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Posted: Dec 2, 2015

Product News

Scott Safety Air-Pak SCBA NFPA 2013 Compliant Upgrade Kit is applicable to any 2002- or 2007-edition Air-Pak SCBA. The upgrade kit allows fire departments using legacy model Air-Pak SCBA to upgrade to the most current edition of the NFPA 1981 and 1982 standards. The upgrade kit provides a lower cost alternative to purchasing new SCBA while also allowing fire departments to take advantage of newer technology enhancements. In addition, the upgrade kits give fire departments the ability to maximize the service life of existing equipment, thus reducing the frequency of SCBA replacement. As part of the upgrade, customers can choose to add Scott Safety’s newer technology enhancements including the Pak-Tracker™ Firefighter Locator or SEMS II Air Management System. Although not required by NFPA standards, these enhancements contribute to improving situational awareness and firefighter safety. www.scottsafety.com, 704-291-8300

Kussmaul Auto Charge 2000 PLC replaces the original AC2000. This dual battery bank charger with parasitic load compensation (PLC) technology is fully customizable to the needs of each fire truck, which solves a common problem with parasitic loads. This technology was developed to prolong battery life even further by using a three-step charging algorithm with the ability to shift the absorption stage and put the charger into float mode. This is done by the user inputting the parasitic load draw into the charger so once the desired battery current is reached, the charger will switch over to float mode. By allowing the charger to go into float mode more often, users prolong the life of the battery and prevent battery “boil over.” The Auto Charge 2000 PLC also has a three-amp battery saver on a separate circuit that can be turned on or off, which allows a small load to be charged separately. www.kussmaul.com, 800-346-0857

Holmatro double-acting locknut cylinders feature extremely low closed height. The double-acting locknut cylinders offer advantages in safety, maintenance, and durability. The cylinders are equipped with a smart return plunger instead of the usual stop ring. This construction increases the pressure surface, resulting in more power with a smaller diameter. By making use of integrated safety valves, the cylinders are protected against overpressure on the return side. A multiple‐start thread is provided on the plunger for positioning the locknut quickly. Dirt on the plunger can be removed more easily because of the rounded thread. All cylinders are wear-resistant and corrosion-protected. www.holmatro.com, +31 (0) 162 751 500

A portion of sales proceeds from a specially marked Streamlight® Inc. Red Nano Light® benefits the American Diabetes Association® Research Foundation. The tiny keychain light measures 1.47 inches in length and weighs only 0.36 ounces. Fabricated from machined aircraft aluminum, the light runs up to eight hours, is powered by four IEC-LR41 coin cells, and delivers 10 lumens. The light features a rotating on/off head switch; a nonrotating s

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Posted: Dec 2, 2015

Recent Apparatus Orders

Arkansas

E-ONE-Helena-West Helena Fire Department, pumper. International 4400 two-door cab and chassis; International N9 330-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank; booster reel with 200-foot of one-inch hose. Sold by Clint Harper, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in March 2016.

Florida

VT Hackney-Pasco County Fire Rescue, Land O’ Lakes, air/light rescue. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 300-hp engine; 15.3-foot Hackney seven-compartment walk-around rescue body; Onan 6-kW generator; Will-Burt Night Scan 4.5 light tower; Bauer 25.2 CFM K18 air compressor. Sold by Royce Horton, Tactical Fire Vehicles, Winder, GA. Delivery in January 2016.

Sutphen-Winter Haven Fire Department, two pumpers. S2 Monarch custom cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 400-hp engines; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pumps; 500-gallon polypropylene tanks; top-mount pump panels. Sold by Guy Lombardo, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Fort Myers, FL. Delivery in May 2016.

Georgia

VT Hackney-Winder Fire Department, light rescue. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; 6.7-liter V8 diesel Power Stroke 300-hp engine; 12.6-foot Hackney seven-compartment walk-around rescue body. Sold by Royce Horton, Tactical Fire Vehicles, Winder, GA. Delivery in March 2016.

Illinois

Pierce-Hanover Park Fire Department, PUC pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Pierce 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products. Aurora, IL. Delivery in June 2016.

VT Hackney-Lovington Fire Protection District, light rescue. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; 6.7-liter V8 diesel Power Stroke 300-hp engine; 14.6-foot Hackney seven-compartment rescue body with front personnel area; Smart Power 8-kW generator. Sold by Fire Apparatus Sales Team, Lincoln, IL. Delivery in March 2016.

Pierce-New Lenox Fire Department, pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 Class A foam system; Will-Burt Chief NS2.3 light tower. Sold by Vince Baudek, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in June 2016.

Alexis-Newark Fire Protection District, custom top-control pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Darley LDMX 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Sold by Frank Ottenheime, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in August 2016.

Pierce-St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District, St. Joseph, pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 25-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 Class A foam system; Harrison 6.0-kW generator. Sold by Larry Graves, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in April 2016.

Pierce-Schaumberg Fire Department, 100-foot aerial platform. Velocity cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 550-hp engine; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in September 2016.

Alexis-Lisbon-Seward Fire Protection District, Yorkville, tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Darley LSP 750-gpm pump; Pro Poly 3,000-gallon polypropylene tank. Sold by Frank Ottenheime, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in August 2016.

Indiana

Pierce-Crown Point Fire Rescue, 100-foot platform quint. Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon tank; Harrison 10-kW generator. So

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Posted: Dec 2, 2015

Recent Apparatus Orders

Arkansas

E-ONE-Helena-West Helena Fire Department, pumper. International 4400 two-door cab and chassis; International N9 330-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank; booster reel with 200-foot of one-inch hose. Sold by Clint Harper, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in March 2016.

Florida

VT Hackney-Pasco County Fire Rescue, Land O’ Lakes, air/light rescue. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 300-hp engine; 15.3-foot Hackney seven-compartment walk-around rescue body; Onan 6-kW generator; Will-Burt Night Scan 4.5 light tower; Bauer 25.2 CFM K18 air compressor. Sold by Royce Horton, Tactical Fire Vehicles, Winder, GA. Delivery in January 2016.

Sutphen-Winter Haven Fire Department, two pumpers. S2 Monarch custom cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 400-hp engines; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pumps; 500-gallon polypropylene tanks; top-mount pump panels. Sold by Guy Lombardo, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Fort Myers, FL. Delivery in May 2016.

Georgia

VT Hackney-Winder Fire Department, light rescue. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; 6.7-liter V8 diesel Power Stroke 300-hp engine; 12.6-foot Hackney seven-compartment walk-around rescue body. Sold by Royce Horton, Tactical Fire Vehicles, Winder, GA. Delivery in March 2016.

Illinois

Pierce-Hanover Park Fire Department, PUC pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Pierce 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products. Aurora, IL. Delivery in June 2016.

VT Hackney-Lovington Fire Protection District, light rescue. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; 6.7-liter V8 diesel Power Stroke 300-hp engine; 14.6-foot Hackney seven-compartment rescue body with front personnel area; Smart Power 8-kW generator. Sold by Fire Apparatus Sales Team, Lincoln, IL. Delivery in March 2016.

Pierce-New Lenox Fire Department, pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 Class A foam system; Will-Burt Chief NS2.3 light tower. Sold by Vince Baudek, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in June 2016.

Alexis-Newark Fire Protection District, custom top-control pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Darley LDMX 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Sold by Frank Ottenheime, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in August 2016.

Pierce-St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District, St. Joseph, pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 25-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 Class A foam system; Harrison 6.0-kW generator. Sold by Larry Graves, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in April 2016.

Pierce-Schaumberg Fire Department, 100-foot aerial platform. Velocity cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 550-hp engine; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in September 2016.

Alexis-Lisbon-Seward Fire Protection District, Yorkville, tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Darley LSP 750-gpm pump; Pro Poly 3,000-gallon polypropylene tank. Sold by Frank Ottenheime, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in August 2016.

Indiana

Pierce-Crown Point Fire Rescue, 100-foot platform quint. Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon tank; Harrison 10-kW generator. So

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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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