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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: Feb 23, 2016

Seymour (IN) Fire Apparatus Getting New Home at Museum

An old Seymour fire truck will be a part of an exhibit in a special museum.

Board of works members approved a request last week from Fire Chief Brad Lucas to donate Engine 17 to the Vintage Fire Museum in Jeffersonville.

At 40 years old, the truck is no longer used by Seymour firefighters and recently was replaced with a new engine.

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Posted: Feb 23, 2016

Stolen Kellyville (OK) Fire Apparatus Found Stuck In Mud

Deputies are investigating after finding a Kellyville Fire Department tanker truck stuck in the mud near Heyburn Lake early Tuesday.
Authorities are investigating after finding a Kellyville Fire Department tanker truck stuck in the mud near Heyburn Lake early Tuesday.

Fire officials said the truck had been parked at fire station #2 down the road. They believe someone broke into the station and stole the military-surplus truck.

It was found at about 4 a.m. near the lake west of I-44 and Kellyville.

The truck carries pumps and two 600-gallon water tanks used in fighting grass fires. Firefighters had to drain the water so it would be easier to get the truck out of the mud. 

No word on how bad the truck was damaged in the incident.

Firefighters say deputies were talking to at least two people they found near the truck. It appears someone drove it through a chain link fence at the fire station.
 
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Posted: Feb 23, 2016

Hazle Township (PA) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident

 An engine of the Hazle Township Volunteer Fire Co. and a car sustained damage after a crash this afternoon at Harwood Road and Route 924.

A blue car with an air bag deployed and damage to the front, passenger side stopped on the grass median facing north.

The fire engine stopped in the intersection about 150 yards away from the car.

Firefighters and state police officers looked at the front wheel of the truck's driver's side.
 
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Posted: Feb 23, 2016

Avon Production Launches Simple 15-Year Warranty for Deltair SCBA

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Avon Protection has launched a 15-year endurance warranty for the Avon Deltair SCBA, the most innovative SCBA designed by firefighters for firefighters.

The Deltair was developed to deliver the same ruggedness and reliability that Avon puts into all their respiratory products, and has been tested to a variety of NFPA, NIOSH, and Mil Spec standards to ensure it meets and exceeds the tough demands required by the fire service.

The new Deltair Endurance Warranty is effective on all Deltair SCBA shipped as of February 1st, 2016. This “bumper to bumper” warranty includes all components of the SCBA, including the electronics, making it the simplest and most inclusive SCBA warranty in the market. With no mandatory parts replacements nor overhaul requirements, the Deltair Endurance Warranty is expected to significantly lower the cost of SCBA ownership throughout the life of the SCBA.

Tony Topf, Global Product Manager Air Supplied & Accountability at Avon, commented,This is a major improvement to the lifetime cost of ownership and demonstrates Avon Protection’s commitment to the fire service and our customer-focused approach to growing our business. We are sure that customers will appreciate the significant reduction in lifecycle cost of the Deltair SCBA.”

He continued, “Customers can be assured that they are receiving a quality product designed to last the harshest of environments.  With lifetime service costs of other SCBA’s estimated to be over $1,500 per SCBA, the Deltair Endurance Warranty is immediately bringing value to customers who choose Avon Protection for their fire service SCBA as well as stretching their budgets to be applied to other efforts besides SCBA maintenance.”                                        

Additional information about this warranty may be found at www.avon-protection.com/deltair_endurance

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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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