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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: Aug 11, 2015

Recent Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

ALABAMA

E-ONE-Eufaula Fire Department, pumper. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 400-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank; Harrison 5.5-kW generator. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in November.

E-ONE-Trussville Fire & Rescue, pumper. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 530-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 Class A foam system; Will-Burt Night Scan Chief NS 11.8 light tower; Brigade 360 camera system. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in January 2016.

CALIFORNIA

DANKO-Butte County Fire Department, Oroville, three side-mount PTO elliptical tankers. Kenworth T800 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISX15 455-hp engine; UPF Poly 3,000-gallon tanks; Hale MBP Side Kick 750-gpm pumps; Zico hydraulic folding tank carriers; Whelen LED emergency lighting packages. Sold by David Knobbe, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE. Delivery in February 2016.

ROSENBAUER-Stockton Fire Department, TDA 100-foot aerial. Commander R600 cab and tractor; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engine; hot-dipped galvanized aerial ladder; Command Light KL415 Spectra light tower; Green Star 15-kW generator. Sold by Ken Howenstine, Burton's Fire Inc., Modesto, CA. Delivery in June 2016.

ROSENBAUER-Stockton Fire Department, three pumpers. Commander R608 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; UPF Poly 750-gallon tanks; two 30-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 3012 dual-agent foam systems with off-board pickup; Green Star 7.9-kW generators. Sold by Ken Howenstine, Burton's Fire Inc., Modesto, CA. Delivery in June 2016.

FLORIDA

E-ONE-Martin County Fire-Rescue, pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 3012 single-agent foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by Ron Wilson, Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, Ocala, FL. Delivery in December.

E-ONE-Martin County Fire-Rescue, 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 470-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 3012 single-agent foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator; Whelen LED lower level lighting package. Sold by Ron Wilson. Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, Ocala, FL. Delivery in December.

ILLINOIS

E-ONE-Chicago Fire Department, three 100-foot rear-mount aerial platforms. Cyclone 2 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engines; E-ONE extruded aluminum bodies; 218-feet of ground ladder storage. Sold by Shawn Junker, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN. Delivery in January 2016.

PIERCE-Decatur Fire Department, pumper. Impel cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by Larry Graves, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in February 2016.

E-ONE-Elgin Fire Department, pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CMU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 530-gallon tank; E-ONE extruded aluminum body. Sold by Greg Hansen, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN. Delivery in November.

E-ONE-Elmhurst Fire Department, 95-foot rear-mount aerial quint. Cyclone 2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon tank; E-ONE extruded aluminum body. Sold by Andrew DiVerde, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN. Delivery in January 2016.

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Apparatus Showcase

Delivery of the Month

Spartan ER-Edison Division of Fire, Edison Township, NJ, aerial platform. Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 550-hp engine; 100-foot steel aerial platform; Harrison 12-kW generator. Dealer: Ryan Bailey, Campbell Supply Company, South Brunswick, NJ. (Photo by John M. Malecky.)

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In the News

ROSENBAUER AMERICA's dealer, Aréo-Fire, was recently awarded a contract for 20 aerial apparatus by the Montréal (Québec, Canada) Fire Department. This contract will be for a period of five years at four aerials per year being delivered. The city based its choice on the results of an evaluation process where price, presentation, delivery capacity, and service after the sale were all considered at different levels. The apparatus will have the same general features, including a 100-foot aerial with water tower; will have no pumps; and will be mounted on a Rosenbauer Commander 4000 chassis. The fire department has used a variety of aerial apparatus for the past 10 years, including four Rosenbauer T-Rex articulating platforms.


HME's HXR™ (HME Extreme RAT) is the latest in rapid attack truck design offered by HME, Incorporated. It's 4x2 on-highway and 4x4 off-road capabilities allow for this adaptable and rugged fire truck to take command of a wide range of terrain and environments. Wide, low-profile, super-single tires and central tire inflation system provide optimal traction on soft ground, on sand, and over extreme obstacles.

HME's proprietary, modular mounting system isolates the water tank and tank frame from chassis stress and twist. The body mounting system keeps the stainless steel body independent of stresses transferred from the chassis and subframe. This engineering improves apparatus durability and life while optimizing truck stability and control in uneven and extreme terrain applications. Built on a custom HME SFO® (Short-Front-Overhang) chassis, HXR engineering excelled in lane-change testing with a filled water tank, keeping all four-tires planted on the road and in control at all times.


SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. and GIMAEX INTERNATIONAL stepped out together at Interschutz 2015 with the display of the Smeal CORE™ Multi-Mission Pumper with OMNI™ Control System. The pumper was shown alongside the full Gimaex fire apparatus product offering. The companies announced a teaming arrangement in April, and this is the first trade show where the companies have exhibited together.

The CORE Multi-Mission Pumper features a full-size, drive-shaft-driven midship pump but also eliminates the space taken up by a traditional pump panel. This provides the maneuverability of a short wheelbase and maximum storage space. The CORE pumper also features Smeal's OMNI Control System. With this technology, Smeal has packaged proven electrically controlled valves in a compact control module. Not only does the OMNI control system control the pump and valves, but it can also control the monitor, scene lights, truck-mounted cameras, generator, air horn, and water and foam levels.


TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION recently unveiled its new delivery initiative, what it calls the 3/3 Program. Designed to provide guaranteed shipping and delivery times, Tempest's 3/3 program promises that nearly all stocked items are shipped within three days of order placement, and built-to-order items are shipped within three weeks.

Tempest and the International Firefighter Cancer Foundation (IFCF) also recently worked together to raise awareness on the cancer risks within the fire service with the giveaway of a custom airbrushed Power Blower™ by Tempest. Battalion Chiefs Ted Henry and Damon Barkley, from Kansas City, Missouri, were the recipients of the custom PPV fan-Tempest's 18-i

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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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