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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: Jul 25, 2022

Spectra Mobile – Built Tough for First Responders

Light up the scene with the new Spectra Mobile. A bright, portable scene light designed for rapid deployment. The Spectra Mobile features a rugged construction design, unique lens, and multiple mounting options making it perfect for first responders.

The Spectra Mobile provides 15000 lumens of bright light. Powerful Spot/Flood LEDs to illuminate the scene efficiently, close-up with Flood LEDs and in the distance with Spot LEDs. The Spectra Mobile’s unique feature of light intensity control and amber illumination aid visibility in outside environments such as sever forest fire conditions and heavy smoke. Great for rapid deployment in urban and rural search operations.

Some key features of the new Spectra Mobile include: a kick stand, 5-light operating modes, pole mounting capabilities, compatible with Milwaukee battery (18v, 12Ah), rubber hanging strap, and a 15K lumens Spectra lamp head.

To take your scene lighting to the next level, please visit our website or call 631.724.8888.

For more information:

Bruce Quick

Marketing Coordinator, Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial

Email: bruce.quick@safefleet.net

Phone: 574-970-7633

Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS & Industrial is a leading global provider of safety solutions to the firefighting industry.  Safe Fleet Fire, EMS & Industrial is comprised of 4 industry leading brands: FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, and ROM.  The combination of these brands allows us the opportunity to offer our customers the best of high performing, technology leading, safety related products.  Safe Fleet Fire, EMS & Industrial provides integrated systems of monitors, valves, foam proportioning, scene lighting and electronic controls for the global emergency market.  For more information on Safe Fleet visit www.safefleet.net.        

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Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Fire Apparatus of the Day: July 25, 2022

E-ONE—York (PA) Fire and Rescue Services two pumpers. Typhoon medium cabs and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engines; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pumps; 780-gallon polypropylene water tanks; stainless-steel fire bodies. Dealer: Mike Jamison, Fire Line Equipment, New Holland, PA.

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Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Trooper Hurt, Hammond (IN) Fire Engine Totaled at Crash Scene as Speeding Car Slams Into Vehicles

An Indiana state trooper was struck by a speeding vehicle at the scene of an incident at 2:00 a.m. Saturday.

The Hammond Fire Department and state police were investigating an incident on I-80/94 eastbound when a vehicle slammed into the fire engine and a state police vehicle, striking the trooper.

The car, a white Dodge Charger, was traveling at about 100 miles per hour when the accident occurred, WLFI reports. The trooper was pinned to a Jersey barrier by a Subaru that was also struck by the Charger. He was treated for his injuries and released at a local hospital.

Three firefighters were in the fire engine at the time of the crash, but were not injured.

The driver of the Charger attempted to flee from the scene but was blocked by two good Samaritans, one of whom had to pull out a gun to subdue the driver.

Members of Hammond Firefighters Local 556 were lucky to escape being hurt or killed this morning. While arriving at the…

Posted by Hammond Firefighters Local 556 on Saturday, July 23, 2022
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Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Alpine Township (MI) Opens New Fire Station

Alpine Township (MI) firefighters have moved into the city’s new $3 million fire station giving them more room in the five-bay facility, according to a report published by WOODTV.COM.

According to the report, the new station has a large kitchen, separate rooms for sleeping, and a slide instead of a fire pole to egress the second floor.

The new station has a laundry room and and diesel exhaust ventilation system to help reduce exposures to carcinogens, the report says.

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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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