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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: Sep 24, 2024

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Sept. 24, 2024

SVI TRUCKS—Vander Fire Department, Fayetteville, NC, heavy rescue. Spartan Gladiator LFD four-door cab and chassis with 20-inch raised roof; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; 24-foot walk-around rescue body; Command Light KL415A-FX light tower; Onan Protec 20-kW generator; four HURST Jaws of Life® hydraulic power units; Hannay electric and hydraulic reels; OnScene Solutions heavy duty cargo slides. Dealer: Lance Dill, Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks, Denver, NC.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Water Delivery: Pillars of Success Fill Site Ops

Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss equipment caches to ensure you have successful fill site operations. Topics range from MDH vs. LDH, assigning an engine to a fill site–even when the source is a hydrant–innovations departments should consider, and more.
Brought to you by our friends at Toyne, www.toyne.com.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Water Delivery: Pillars of Success Fill Site Ops

Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss equipment caches to ensure you have successful fill site operations. Topics range from MDH vs. LDH, assigning an engine to a fill site–even when the source is a hydrant–innovations departments should consider, and more.
Brought to you by our friends at Toyne, www.toyne.com.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Tulsa (OK) FD Adds 12 New Fire Apparatus to Fleet with Four More on the Way

With 12 new fire fleet in operation and four more expected to be in operation by the end of the year, the Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) is now better equipped to serve Tulsans and maintain its Class 1 ISO Rating.

Recently put into service, TFD now has eight new engines, three new ladders, and one new hazmat vehicle. By the end of the year, TFD will have four additional engines and a ladder truck.

The fire department didn’t buy any new apparatuses from roughly 2007 to 2018, according to a report by publicradiotulsa.org.

“For decades, the level of investment for our Tulsa Fire Department fleet wasn’t meeting the growing needs of our city and of our fire department,” Mayor G.T. Bynum said. “Until recently, our firefighters have been operating multiple fire trucks and engines that were well past their lifespans. Several years ago, we put our heads together about addressing these needs and I am incredibly grateful for Tulsans supporting this investment and I’m grateful that we have a Fire Chief in Michael Baker who prioritized the safety of the Department.”

Having a modernized fire fleet helps the Tulsa Fire Department maintain its Class 1 Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating, which makes Tulsa safer and helps Tulsans lower their homeowner’s insurance premiums because of the lower fire risk in the community.

“I am incredibly thankful for Tulsans who overwhelmingly voted to help fund the modernization of our fleet, and I’m thankful for their patience and the patience of our firefighters as we’ve waited for these new trucks to come in. These new trucks are a point of pride for our fire department, and our firefighters will be passionate about caring for them for years to come.”

Because each fire truck is customized specifically for the needs of the Tulsa Fire Department, the cost of the equipment represents the second-largest operating cost for TFD outside of personnel expenses. From design to purchase, the time that it takes to get an engine to Tulsa is nearly three years. All fire trucks were paid for from a combination of voter-approved Improve Our Tulsa 2 funds, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and FEMA-awarded SAFER grant funds.

With the recent modernization of the fleet, the City of Tulsa is better equipped than ever to respond to a wide range of emergencies and can better ensure the safety and security of Tulsans for years to come.

For more information about the Tulsa Fire Department, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/fire

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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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