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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.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2022

Photo of the Day: July 12, 2022

KME—Ashville (NC) Fire Department pumper. Severe Service XMFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; Harrison 3.6-kW generator; lowered hosebed; Roto-Ray warning light; Steertek front axle; FireTech LED scene lighting package. Dealer: Cameron Marler, Safe Industries, Easley, SC.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2022

The Fastwrench: Simplifying Standpipe Operations

By Mike Ciampo

In 2019, when Dave Prescott, a 20-year veteran of the fire service and Captain with the Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue, attended a firefighting seminar, he felt embarrassed and frustrated about his lack of knowledge on some high-rise firefighting operational tasks and equipment.

Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) was one of the main topics presented at the seminar, and admittedly he lacked knowledge about these devices. These devices allow the diversion of liquid to limit excess pressure in a system. In general, a PRV is a safety device designed to protect a pressurized system during an over-pressured event. In addition, his department was in the process of updating its high-rise equipment and tactics, so, as a training instructor, he wanted to absorb all the information he could about this subject at the seminar.

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While there he attended a class that focused on the numerous types of PRVs found in the field and went over some of the problems the Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department encountered at the One Meridian Plaza fire in 1991. Coincidentally, this class was presented by one of his co-workers, Lt. Mike Casanova, who has a background in fire prevention. The class was very enlightening to him, and, after sitting in the lecture portion, outside hands-on classes followed which allowed the students to flow some water and work with a variety of valves.

Posted: Jul 12, 2022

Midwest Fire Hires Scott Mischke as Sales Representative

(LUVERNE, MN) 7/11/22— Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) announced today that the company has hired Scott Mischke as a sales representative to their growing team.

Mischke, a Twin Cities, Minn. native, obtained a degree in Fire Science from Anoka Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Mischke served as a firefighter for 18 years. He has served in various roles of the fire service with knowledge that includes include condition assessment, fire containment, technical rescues, extrication, public education, emergency medical response, etc. and he was once named Firefighter of the Year for his leadership, personal development, and service.

For the past 10 years, Scott worked as an Aftermarket Sales & Service Representative for Star Equipment, Inc. and for the past four years Scott has led & overseen the development of a new Star Equipment location in Fargo, N.D. Mischke and his family are relocating to the Luverne, Minn. area for this new opportunity with Midwest Fire.

“We are thrilled to have Scott Mischke joining our team,” said CEO of Midwest Fire Sarah Atchison. “We are confident his background in both sales and the firefighting industry will make for a smooth transition and great asset to our already outstanding team. Customer experience is our highest priority, and the addition of Mischke’s experience just improves our ability to serve our customers in a meaningful way.”

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ABOUT MIDWEST FIRE:
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company has been manufacturing high-quality fire tankers and pumpers since 1987. We work directly with our customers, never through dealers, to keep costs down and communication consistent during the entire sales and manufacturing process. By creating long-term relationships with our customers, we are able to help devise state-of-the-art approaches to meet each department’s needs. We take pride in our work and our ability to produce some of the highest quality, most innovative tankers and pumpers on the market. For more information visit https://www.midwestfire.com

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Posted: Jul 12, 2022

Coxreels® Safety to the Next Level

Safety is the first and foremost consideration in business today. Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents, which cause 15% of all accidental deaths.

Coxreels is excited to announce the new addition to our safety line: High-Visibility Safety Hose Reels.

Power up your safety with high visibility hose by Coxreels. When not in use your hose and cable is safely retracted on your Coxreels reel, but when in use the hose can become a hazard.  With the addition of high visibility hose to your hose reel, awareness and visibility are increased to create the safest environment possible.

Featured on P, SH, and T series, Hi-Vis hose is hybrid bright yellow hose with a white glossy stripe available in ⅜” and ½”. Hybrid hoses (PVC + Rubber blend) offer similar performance to rubber with the weight of PVC, combining positive features of both hose types. They have increased hose flexibility and better low temperature behavior while maintaining strength and toughness. With enhanced kink resistance and reduced coil memory, they lay flat for a reduced trip hazard potential. Hybrid hoses also feature a less sticky jacket surface than PVC for better stacking performance and an improved non-marring quality. With a working pressure of 300PSI, this hose is perfect to be used in applications involving air and water. 

Adding EZ-Coil® controlled retraction and Hi-Vis hose to your Coxreels reel, it will create the maximum safety environment for your workplace.

As the industry leader in hose, cord and cable reels, Coxreels is making a commitment to provide our customers with the ultimate and most complete, diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information on Coxreels and our new Hi-Vis Hose Series, please visit www.coxreels.com.

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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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