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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 25, 2022

RollTek® Airbags Now Available On All REV Ambulance Group Brands

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), which includes companies that manufacture Horton®, AEV®, Road Rescue®, Wheeled Coach® and Leader® brand ambulances, announces the RollTek airbag system, that combines side airbag protection for rollovers with the latest advances in seat belt technology, is now available on all REV ambulance brands.

The RollTek system, developed by global safety leader, IMMI®, has sensors that detect an unrecoverable rollover of a vehicle and deploys airbags in a quarter of a second to significantly reduce the potential for serious injury or death.  Extensively tested by the Center for Advanced Product Evaluation (CAPE), RollTek meets or exceeds all safety-standards for ambulances, fire apparatus and commercial truck use.*

“In 2019, we introduced IMMI’s Per4Max® seat belts as an exclusive safety feature in all our ambulance brands,” said Anoop Prakash, President, REV Ambulance Group. “We are now adding the RollTek Airbag system as an option on our AEV, Leader, Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach Type 1, Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances1 to broaden availability of another important safety feature.” 

RollTek airbags were first introduced to the ambulance industry in 2008 as part of Horton Emergency Vehicle’s signature Horton Occupant Protection System® (HOPS®), combining patient compartment airbags, IMMI seat belts and Horton’s progressive foam at head strike points.  In 2019, Per4Max seat belts were introduced as standard across all REV Ambulance Group brands.  Per4Max is a multi-point restraint system with controlled deceleration that lessens crash force while allowing EMS practitioners more freedom to reach critical supplies and provide patient care, while safely buckled in.

“We’ve worked closely with REV Group on extensive testing to ensure optimal performance of RollTek in each of their unique ambulance brands,” said Larry Gray, Chief Executive Officer at IMMI. “This work is part of our longstanding partnership with REV Group and our shared commitment to increasing safety for first responders.”

Contact your local REV Ambulance Group dealer for more information and visit AEV, Horton, Wheeled Coach and Road Rescue at the Fire Department Instructors’ Conference (FDIC) International in Indianapolis, from April 28th to April 30th:

*Source:  IMMI

1Airbag placement determined by specific ambulance seat and cabinet positions.

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About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

About IMMI

IMMI is a global, industry leader in the innovation, design, testing, and manufacturing of advanced safety systems. Founded in 1961, IMMI is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, and has facilities across the U.S. and in Europe, Mexico and China.  They serve a wide variety of specialty vehicle segments, including Fire

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Posted: Apr 25, 2022

FDIC 2022 International Opens Today in Indianapolis (IN)

FDIC International 2022 opens today, Monday April 25, in Indianapolis (IN).

Check out some scenes from the site on Setup Sunday where Bobby Halton previews the preparations for FDIC International 2022.

There’s still time to register at www.fdic.com.

FDIC International 2022: Saturday Night Setup

Halton: You Were Worth It

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Posted: Apr 25, 2022

Photo of the Day: April 25, 2022

CustomFIRE—Hobart (WI) Fire Department tanker. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; ProPoly 2,200-gallon polypropylene water tank; Newton manual 10-inch, rear dump valve with swivel chute; drop-down portable tank storage; adjustable compartment shelving; fixed tool boards; pull-out compartment trays. Dealer: Wayde Kirvida, CustomFIRE Apparatus, Inc., Osceola, WI.

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Posted: Apr 25, 2022

NIEDNER Launches Next-Generation Altra 3D Technology

ALTRA 3D, New Hose Technology Continues to Build upon NIEDNER’s Innovative Expertise, Expanding Access to Broader Applications and End Markets

MONTRÉAL, April 25, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – NIEDNER Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-performance hoses, is broadening its presence in the global market with the launch of its next-generation technology ALTRA 3D.

The latest breakthrough technology ALTRA 3D offers performance specifically tailored for high-pressure applications across multiple end markets such as the municipal, forestry, agriculture, mining, industrial sectors and many others. Leveraging NIEDNER’s deep knowledge, engineering innovations, and field-proven expertise, the ALTRA 3D technology delivers the reliability, flexibility and results to meet the wide range of demands seen in today’s dynamic environment. The unique properties of ALTRA 3D make it the best performing solution to transport water, minerals, slurry, oil, gas, chemicals and other fluids in extreme environmental settings.

ALTRA 3D was designed for difficult operating conditions and does not suffer from corrosion, resulting in an extremely reliable and safe solution. This 3D circular woven hose combines the advantages of a double jacket hose into a single one, eliminating wrinkling and snaking. This means that the ALTRA 3D solution lasts much longer than other alternatives. In fact, when operating within the specs of the hose, no extra maintenance work is needed during the hose’s lifetime, preventing down time, and saving considerable time and investment.

“Building upon our company’s extensive heritage, NIEDNER offers innovative, high-performance hose solutions that deliver resiliency and winning market value for a wide range of applications,” said Allen Walsh, General Manager, NIEDNER. “With our new ALTRA 3D technology, we’re continuing to expand our product portfolio, thus enabling us to participate in an ever-increasing set of applications in both existing and new global markets.”

“With over 143 million feet of high-performing flexible hose deployed around the world, NIEDNER sets again a new performance standard for these hoses with our latest ALTRA 3D technology and provides unparalleled durability. Our ongoing commitment to research and development has resulted in another world-first innovation from NIEDNER,” said Martin Bureau, Vice-President, Innovation. “Combining industry-leading high-pressure and flow rate products with textile hose flexibility, delivers the best solution for the most demanding applications. Nothing else on the market matches ALTRA 3D.”

ALTRA 3D fully meets all requirements of the widely recognized UL 19, NSF/ANSI 61, NFPA and API standards and is available in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 12 inches. Learn more about ALTRA 3D by visiting https://niedner-altra.com/altra-3d/

ABOUT NIEDNER

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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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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

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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