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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: Jun 3, 2015

Recent Apparatus Orders

California

Ferrara-Petaluma Fire Department, Type 3 wildland apparatus. International 4x4 7400 cab and chassis; MaxxForce9 330-hp engine; Hale RSD 1,000-gpm pump; Hale HPX75 auxiliary pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Skip Grubbe, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Georgia

Ferrara-Henry County Fire Department, McDonough, two custom pumpers. Cinder cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 9 450-hp engines; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 750-gallon tanks; 20-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam systems. Dealer: Mike Sims. Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in August.

Illinois

Pierce-Anna Fire Department, 75-foot aerial quint. Impel cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Husky 3 Class A foam system; Smart Power 10-kW generator. Dealer: Rob McAtee, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in November.

Ferrara-Mt. Vernon Fire Department, heavy rescue-pumper. Igniter MVP cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 40-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Keith Sander, Mid-America Fire & Safety, Evansville, IN. Delivery in September.

Pierce-Murphysboro Fire Department, Responder pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISB 360-hp engine; Waterous CXVPA 1,250-gpm PTO pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank. Dealer: Rob McAtee, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in October.

E-ONE-Wyoming Fire Protection District, tender. Peterbilt 348 cab And chassis; Paccar PX9 380-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 3,500-gallon tank; Safety Vision LCD backup camera with audio feature; Ziamatic hydraulic fold down portable tank rack for 3,500-gallon tank. Dealer: Craig Hamrick, Banner Fire Equipment, Roxana, IL. Delivery in November.

Indiana

Pierce-Plymouth Fire Department, pumper. Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 500-hp engine; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Husky 3 Class A foam system; Smart Power 10-kW generator. Dealer: John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in October.

Kansas

Danko-Ford County Fire & EMS, Dodge City, side-mount tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; UPF Poly 3,000-gallon tank; Hale MBP Side Kick 750-gpm pump; Zico PTS-HA hydraulic tank carrier; Whelen LED emergency lighting package. Dealer: John Pelfrey, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE. Delivery in December.

Louisiana

Ferrara-Bossier City Fire Department, 77-foot rear-mount aerial quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Dealer: Shane Dulany, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Michigan

Spencer Manufacturing-Benton Township Fire Department, Benton Harbor, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 1,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Class 1 2.1 single-agent foam system; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Dealer: Harold Walker, Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI. Delivery in August.

Spencer Manufacturing-Cutlerville Fire Department, Grand Rapids, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 1,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Advantus single-agent foam system. Dealer: Steve Buckner, Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI. Delivery in October.

Spencer Manufacturing-Martin Fire Department, rescue. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 380-hp engine; 18-foot rescue body Dealer:

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Posted: Jun 3, 2015

Apparatus Showcase

Delivery of the Month

KME-Good Intent Fire Company #1, Pottsville, PA, PRO rescue-pumper. Predator cab and chassis; seating for 10; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSX 1,500-gpm pump; polypropylene 500-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Advantus 6 Class A foam system; Will-Burt LED light tower; Onan 15-kW generator; TFT remote control deck gun. Dealer: Jason Witmier, KME, Nesquehoning, PA. (Photo by Dan Markiewicz.)

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Posted: Jun 3, 2015

Apparatus Showcase

Delivery of the Month

HME-Wakefield Fire Department, Sanbornville, NH, tanker-pumper. Spectr cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; 2,500-gallon polypropylene tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; Fire Research TurboFoam Class A foam system. Dealer: Glenn Davis, Lakes Region Fire Apparatus, Inc., West Ossipee, NH.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2015

In the News

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GLOBE MANUFACTURING COMPANY continued its partnership with the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund at FDIC International 2015. With its supplier partner, 3M, Globe invited attendees to try its new G-XTREME® 3.0 turnout gear on the Globe Virtual Firefighter Athletic Circuit and committed to make a donation to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund in each firefighter's name. This year Globe had firefighters spin a wheel to determine the donation-$10, $20, $50, or $100. In total, Globe and 3M donated $28,080 to the Fund from the Globe Virtual Firefighter Athletic Circuit."We believe in the mission of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund and are delighted that we've helped them make a difference in the lives of firefighters, their families, and departments over the past year," says Rob Freese, senior vice president of marketing at Globe Manufacturing Company.


BULLEX and LION have announced three changes in their executive team. Ryan O'Donnell, co-founder and president, is transitioning into a strategy and business development role as Leon Timmermans assumes the role of division president and Craig DeVoe begins work as BullEx general manager. As a founder of BullEx and co-owner of Haagen, O'Donnell has spent the past 10 years establishing BullEx and HAAGEN as leaders in the marketplace and building a solid foundation for the business within the LION organization.


STREAMLIGHT®, INC., a provider of lighting for first responders, donated $30,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $20,000 in proceeds from sales of the company's specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light® and Red Vantage® helmet light.

Streamlight earmarks $1 and $3, respectively, from the sale of each light for the NFFF. The company also contributed $10,000 for renewal of its "Bronze Helmet" NFFF sponsorship. Both donations will assist the nonprofit organization in commemorating the lives of firefighters who have died in the line of duty and supporting their families and coworkers.


E-ONE recently completed a customer satisfaction survey to not only obtain voice of the customer feedback on the company's products and services but to also raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). "Customer feedback is integral to the goals of our organization, and surveys are one of many ways to obtain that voice of the customer. However, typically survey responses are significantly stronger when participants are incentivized, but that incentive only benefits one or a handful of participants," says Jay Johnson, vice president of sales and product management for E-ONE. "Because we wanted a strong response to our survey but also wanted an incentive that would benefit others, we decided to use the survey as an opportunity to raise money for a great organization in our industry, the NFFF."


SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. and GIMAEX INTERNATIONAL have established a strategic teaming relationship to share aerial apparatus technologies and operating best practices. The relationship is intended to enhance both companies' product offerings in terms of safety, performance, and technology. In addition to the collaboration on technology and production, Gimaex's international distribution network will become involved in the sale of Smeal™ fire apparatus, with particular focus on expanding market penetration in South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.


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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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