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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: Apr 17, 2022

See DocGo’s Electric Ambulance at the NY Auto Show

Get a sneak peak at DocGo’s new all-electric ambulance at the New York International Auto Show.

The show starts today and runs through April 24 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The company said the vehicle “emits just 10% of the pollutants as compared to a standard gasoline powered ambulance.” And attendees will have the opportunity to see the vehicle in-person and speak with a DocGo representative at the show.

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“As a New York-based company dedicated to sustainability, we are honored to be a part of the esteemed New York International Auto Show this year,” said DocGo President Anthony Capone. “We look forward to showcasing our new all-electric ambulance and encourage all attendees who are interested in the future of eco-friendly medical transportation to visit our exhibit.”

DocGo says it looks to have an all-electric fleet by 2032.

DocGo also provides emergency medical services at the convention center.

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Posted: Apr 16, 2022

Easton (PA) Getting $1.7M Tractor-Drawn Aerial

Easton city council Wednesday approved a lease/purchase agreement with Glick Fire Equipment Company for a $1,718,600 2024 Pierce Enforcer 107-foot tractor-drawn aerial.

Earlier: Easton (PA) Council to Vote on $1.7M Tiller

FA recently reported that the department was looking for an apparatus to maneuver the area’s tight streets, as it in the past has had trouble getting to calls on narrow streets.

The resolution can be read in its entirety here.

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Posted: Apr 15, 2022

Cochise County (AZ) Approves Purchase of $2.2M Dispatch Technology

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors recently approved the use of $2,240,000 in ARPA funds to purchase new 911 dispatch technology, reports kold.com.

The Fire Station Alerting System project—proposed by Sierra Vista Fire and Medical Services and Fry Fire District—includes software installation and technology upgrades for all 34 fire stations within Cochise County, the report says.

The system aims to improve 911 response times by 30 to 90 seconds. The current systems necessitates putting the caller on hold, according to the report.

It’s estimated that the new system will be ready to go in six to eight months.

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Posted: Apr 15, 2022

Greensburg (PA) Volunteer Fire Department to Buy $779k Pumper

The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department will soon have a new fire truck in its fleet, as council recently voted to purchase a $779,114 pumper, reports triblive.com.

The apparatus, a Seagrave model TB50CT Marauder, will replace a 25-year-old truck at Hose Co. No. 6, the report notes.

The pumper has a lower bed in the back, a quieter cab, and a 1,500-gallons-per-minute pump. It should arrive in 18 months and will be paid for via funds from a nearly $1.1 million loan, which was finalized in February.

The truck’s new home. This photo and the next via: gbgfire.com.

The new truck’s predecessor:

1997 Seagrave – S.O. 78932, Model TB40DH, full tilt, Stainless Steel cab, Detroit 8V92TA diesel engine, Allison HT740  automatic transmission, Waterous 1,250 GPM, 2-stage fire pump, 5” swivel front suction, 500 gallon booster tank, pre-piped TFT Cross-Fire deck gun, 7500 watt Onan diesel auxiliary generator, Rudd automatic tire chains.
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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

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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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

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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