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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: Oct 11, 2022

Shamong (NJ) Committee Approves Fire Truck for Indian Mills

Shamong Township Committee has approved an ordinance after second reading and public hearing at its October 4 meeting to buy a new truck for the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company, TheSunPapers.com reported

According to a city official, the fire company will post a $100,000 down payment for the truck and related equipment; the township will be responsible for the remaining $677,379 cost over the next 10 years, the report said. The vehicle has long been sought by the company and discussions have gone on for about a year.

Delivery of the fire truck is not expected for about 18 months, according to the report. 

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Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Corteva™ Agricience’s Fire Department Orders First First Ferrara™ Inferno® Industrial Pumper

HOLDEN, LA – Oct. 10, 2022   Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the Corteva Agriscience Fire Department has selected Ferrara to provide the company with a Ferrara Inferno Industrial Pumper.

Top features of the Ferrara Inferno Industrial Pumper include:

  • Inferno Chassis
  • Cummins® X12 500 HP engine
  • 2,000 GPM Hale 8FG Single Stage Pump
  • 500-gallon water tank
  • 250-gallon foam tank
  • 90 GPM Accumaz Fusion Foam system
  • 48’ feet of ladders
  • Clean cab technology
  • Air Purification System

Corteva Agriscience is an agricultural chemical and seed company, active in the research and production of seeds, seed traits and treatments, crop protection, digital services, and inoculants.

This multipurpose response pumper will be used for industrial urban interface and petrochemical mutual aid responses. It will be outfitted to respond to such emergencies as petroleum fires, vapor mitigation, Hazmat, medical, technical, and confined space rescue responses.

“Safety was of the utmost importance in selecting this fire truck,” said Robbie Morris, Fire Chief of Corteva’s Fire Department. “Protecting our employees, our community and the environment were our top priorities. The increased pump capacity will allow us to flow more water for increased vapor mitigation and fire suppression. The engine will be equipped with cameras all around to increase engineer visibility when maneuvering around incident scenes.”

“The employees at Ferrara are honored to have the opportunity to build this industrial pumper,” said Chris McClung, Director of Sales for Ferrara. “We worked closely with Corteva’s Fire Department in designing a thoroughly researched, multipurpose industrial pumper that will meet the specific needs of this company.”  

This Ferrara™ pumper is a replacement truck for the department, their first new apparatus in almost 20 years.

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About Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Ferrara, a subsidiary of REV Group, builds custom, heavy-duty fire apparatus for municipal and industrial fire departments. Located in Holden, Louisiana, Ferrara is focused on protecting firefighting personnel with a custom chassis line and extruded aluminum body that exceeds NFPA and industry safety requirements. For over 30 years, Ferrara has led performance standards by delivering custom-engineered fire trucks that provide maximum response capabilities.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

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Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Westby-Christiana (WI) Fire Department Holds Open House for New Engine

Westby-Christiana Fire Department debuted its 2022 Rosenbauer Commander Engine at its open house October 9, News8000.com reported.

The new engine, which replaces one from 1992, seats eight people, can hold 2,500 gallons of water and can pump up to 1,500 gallons per minute, the report said.

This is Fire Prevention Week so while the community visited the station to check out the new engine it also received safety tips and learned fire prevention methods.

Westby-Christiana Fire Department was awarded two grants from FEMA and the Department of Natural Resources recently, the report said.

Those funds will be used to replace aging equipment, including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for firefighters’ air supply, safety strobes, fire-resistant hoods and other equipment, according to the report.

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Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Bath (ME) Seeks $13M for New Fire Station

The city of Bath (ME) will ask voters to support a $13.05 million bond referendum on November 8 for the design, construction and equipping of a new fire station. The proposed station will replace the current fire station at 864 High Street and will be located at the north end of the former Morse High School property on High Street.

The city will be holding two informational sessions (October 6 and 27) at 6 p.m. at the current fire station to provide the public with the opportunity to learn more the project and the bond referendum and ask questions.

The new fire station project originated from a Facilities Committee walkthrough in 2017 and has been in development since 2020 when the city contracted with Harriman to conduct a facility assessment, spatial needs analysis and conceptual design for the Fire and Police departments to help inform the former Morse High School reuse study.

Both facilities were found to be inadequate for the current programs for each department. The former Morse site was evaluated for a potential combined public safety building, but the site did not have enough space suitable for development for both departments. The fire station, which opened in 1958, was prioritized due to the level of deficiencies, needs of the department and the location of the site.

In 2021, the public feedback from the former Morse reuse study supported a mixed use redevelopment of the site, including a fire station.

For more information about the project, visit www.cityofbath.com/departments/FireRescue/fire-station-project.

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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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