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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

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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In The News

MIDWEST FIRE EQUIPMENT & REPAIR COMPANY (Midwest Fire) has successfully completed requirements for the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Cooperative Purchasing Program, HGACBuy. The HGACBuy designation covers the majority of products offered by Midwest Fire. HGACBuy removes the burden of the bid process required by most agencies for purchasing new apparatus. Prices are set, and bids are submitted by companies in advance of purchases, allowing companies to obtain the required number of bids to make a purchase. HGACBuy is used throughout the United States.


ALLIED SPECIALTY VEHICLES (ASV) has announced the roll out of a new corporate name, REV GROUP INC., more directly aligning the company with its continuing commitment to building and delivering many specialty vehicle brands. The company serves a diverse group of market segments under the corporate brand, manufacturing 23 unique brands of fire apparatus, ambulances, buses, mobility vehicles, recreation vehicles, terminal trucks, and sweepers. In connection with the new name and logo, the company has also introduced a new “Vehicles for Life” tagline. Within the fire and emergency division, the company produces a complete line of fire apparatus and ambulance vehicles under brands including E-ONE, AEV, Horton, Road Rescue, Leader, Wheeled Coach, McCoy Miller, and Marque.


PAUL CONWAY FIRE has named James Conway as director of global commerce. In this new role, Conway will manage all facets of communications regarding reliable information and updates on the industry’s latest products and services. He will ensure that these resources will continue to be offered in a user-friendly environment both online at Fire.paulconwayshields.com and in-store.


PBI PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS recently announced that Catalina Ciobanu has been appointed as its new marketing leader, the Americas. Ciobanu brings with her 10 years of experience in the fire service industry. Prior to joining PBI, Ciobanu held a marketing role at Honeywell First Responder Products, where she led the development and execution of branding and marketing communication strategies and also managed the graphic design and tradeshows and events team. In her new role, Ciobanu will be responsible for developing the marketing, branding, and communications strategies for PBI. She will oversee the development of advertising campaigns, sales tools, and collateral material as well as manage conferences, tradeshows, seminars, and special VIP events. Ciobanu will also be involved in business development activities and sales efforts.


PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC. has placed a Pierce® Arrow XT™ fire apparatus outfitted with the Oshkosh-exclusive Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) on duty with the Malaga Volunteer Fire Department in Eddy County, New Mexico. The apparatus features a 500-hp engine, a four-door cab, seating for four firefighters, TAK-4® independent front suspension, tandem rear axles, and Command Zone™ advanced electronics. The vehicle also sports a Pierce Snozzle HRET with a 50-foot reach, a Husky™ 12 single-agent foam system, a 1,250-gallon polypropylene water tank, a 200-gallon foam cell, 1,000 feet of five-inch hose, and 500 feet of 2½-inch hose.


HME AHRENS-FOX has announced that the Buffalo-Liberty Township (IN) Volunteer Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2015 HME

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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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