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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: Jun 22, 2022

Don’t Tolerate Fog and UV Rays – Spike Them!

Brass Knuckle® Spike (BKADJ-5060AFP) safety glasses combine the best in comfort and vision protection 

CLEVELAND—June 22, 2022—Brass Knuckle®’s new Spike (BKADJ-5060AFP) eye protection combines a two-pronged strategy for vision protection with a legion of comfort features for the ultimate in customizable, long-wear glasses. Check out this abundance of leading features: the best anti-fog protection in the world, the highest UV protection available, and custom comfort at the temples, nose, and brow. 

As part of Brass Knuckle’s new anti-fog collection, of course Spike has BK-Anti-Fog+. It’s groundbreaking technology that’s fused directly to the lens, not simply sprayed on, to deliver better and longer-lasting fog-free protection than that of competitive anti-fog coated products. The toughest anti-fog standard in the world is the EN 166/168 standard, and this crushes it. Add to that ANSI Z87.1/U6 ultraviolet protection, the highest standard in the world, to eliminate 99.99% of damaging UV rays. This is one Spike that’s great for the eyes!

Finally, loads of extra features to create an easily customizable fit for virtually any face. The star of the show is a five-step angle-adjustable temple. Earpieces ratchet up and down with a five-click adjustable temple joint for the ultimate in custom fit. It has to be seen to be believed. Also, floating, reinforced-rubber nosepieces conform to the bridge of the nose, an integrated soft brow guard bring greater fit, and soft rubber at ends of earpieces add extra flexibility and all-day wearability.

Plus, the rimless lenses and green/black zebra striping look plain cool. With Spike, workers never have to sacrifice style for the ultimate in custom comfort and protection.

For more information, visit https://www.brassknuckleprotection.com/.

About Brass Knuckle

Brass Knuckle® grew out of a partnership with one of North America’s oldest dedicated safety product supply companies. From product inception to quality control, we manage every aspect of product development to ensure ergonomics, protection and cost efficiency, maximizing compliance and safety. Brass Knuckle is a member of the Volk Enterprises family of companies, whose international strategic alliances with documented professional supply partners allow for a full range of safety products, programs and services to clients across the globe. For more information, contact Brass Knuckle® Safety Products, 1335 Ridgeland Parkway, Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Phone: 770-674-8930. www.brassknuckleprotection.com.

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

10-Year, $13M Plan on Ballot for Fox River & Countryside (IL)

A 10-year, $13 million financial plan is on the June 28 ballot for the Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District.

If passed, the money would provide debt relief, purchase new vehicles and equipment, and fund a third fire station in St. Charles Township.

More info can be found here and here.

The third station, at a cost of $5 million with construction beginning in 2025, could improve response times by three minutes, which would be a boon as the district’s call volume is up 51% over the last 10 years.

Another $5 million of the funds would go toward new vehicles and equipment, as the district currently has no reserve engine. The remaining $3 million would be used to pay off the debt from the construction of the other two stations.

The $13 million equates to $37.84 of additional property taxes for every $100,000 of assessed property value, which would remain in place for 10 years.

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Video: Floods in China Wash Away Fire Truck

A fire truck washed away Monday with firefighters still on it, as heavy rainfall surged through the streets of Guangdong province in southern China.

Video of the incident, posted by Chinese state media, shows the apparatus being overcome by flood waters that then push it down a street.

Thankfully, firefighters escaped without injury.

A fire truck washed away with fire fighters still on it as heavy #rainfall in southern #China turns streets in…

Posted by CGTN Frontline on Sunday, June 19, 2022
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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Uproar as Harare (Zimbabwe) Inks $32M, 70-Engine Deal

There was anger Monday in Harare after local government minister July Moyo was accused of circumventing the public tendering system to order councils to divert devolution funds to pay for fire engines from a Belarusian company owned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s associate, Alyaksandr Zingman, reports zimlive.com. The arrangement could cost the councils more than $32 million.

The anger stems from the apparatus being overpriced at $464,296 each, the report says.

Related: Harare (Zimbabwe) Fire Department Receives 9 Engines

In a Monday letter, Moyo’s local government ministry said each rural local authority would get an engine while urban local authorities would get two and metropolitan local authorities would get three each, according to the report. The order will be more than $32 million for around 70 engines.

The purchase funds will be taken from the 2022 devolution allocations and will be done over a period of 12 months starting in March 2022, government officials say.

Read more about the deal here.

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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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