Menu

Welcome

The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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: Feb 16, 2022

Reyco Granning Receives IATF Certification from DEKRA

Mt. Vernon, MO – Reyco Granning announces their passing and receiving the IATF certification from DEKRA.

Reyco Granning has received IATF certification for their manufacturing facility. “Our team has worked diligently to obtain this certification.” President John Stuart said “This certification demonstrates our resolve to meet the highest standards and offer superior quality to our customers.”

“The certifications exercise has strengthened processes at Reyco Granning and maintained our path of continuous improvement,” Program Manager Debbie Jacklitch-Kuiken said.

IATF 16949 goes above and beyond ISO 9001 in that it facilitates the integration of other important management systems that address focus in the automotive industry. Certification and implementation of IATF demonstrates the continual improvement of an organization’s performance through defect and prevention and reduction of variation and waste.

For more information on Reyco Granning and its products, please visit our website at www.reycogranning.com.

Read more
Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Technimount EMS Introduces the Most Flexible Mounting System for Air Critical Care Transport

Technimount EMS (“Technimount”), an affiliate company of Technimount System and leading provider of mounting solutions for medical devices, is proud to introduce the Xtension ProTM Assistant – LP, a unique and innovative mounting system to secure multiple medical devices during Air Critical Care Transport.

The Xtension Pro Assistant – LP is a flexible mounting system for the management of multiple medical devices on cots which improves Air Critical Care Transport operations. It integrates Technimount’s universal mounting system widely used among Emergency Medical Services in North America, ensuring a seamless transition from air to ground emergency transport up to hospital environments. Designed in compliance with the highest industry standards for air transport, this system significantly improves the safety of patients and crews.

The Xtension Pro Assistant – LP was developed by Technimount Engineering (Technimount Design Inc.), Technimount System’s affiliated division responsible for new product development and product improvement. This innovative mounting solution integrates important features highly appreciated by Critical Care Transport teams, such as a two-sided open structure that facilitates lateral patient transfer from bed/stretcher to cot, while the medical equipment remains installed. It improves interchangeability between medical devices as configuration can be customized according to the type of transport or protocol. With the use of Technimount’s Red Quick Release Mechanism, the mobile structure can be easily removed from the cot, allowing the critical care team to be more efficient in managing equipment and to concentrate on what matters most, patient care.

“We had the opportunity to work closely with Air Critical Care Transport teams from the early stages of this project, which provided Technimount with first-hand insights that are essential in the development of innovative solutions that make a difference in their everyday practices.” said Carl Bouchard, President and CEO of Technimount System. “We were able to integrate all these insights to the expertise we have gained over the years working with emergency ground transport services and the result is the first mounting system that can transition from one application to the other, improving patient care and safety during transport.”

Compliant with FAA, 14 CFR 23, the Xtension Pro Assistant – LP has been successfully certified on Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and clearance for several deployments in North America is in process.

Read more
Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Video: Lisbon (MD) Volunteer Fire Company’s New Station

See the Lisbon (MD) Volunteer Fire Company’s new fully operational station.

The 15,000-square-foot facility, which replaces a firehouse built in 1959, has larger apparatus bays; a bunkroom that can accommodate up to 18 crew members; and a social hall will be built adjacent to it in the future.

The company purchased the eight-acre lot in 2011, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this September.

A $2.5 million loan provided in July 2020 kept the project moving when it stalled.

Read more
Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Photo of the Day: February 16, 2022

HME Ahrens-Fox—US Fish & Wildlife Department Service, Detroit Lakes, MN, Type 3 model 346 wildland unit. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 330-hp engine; Darley 1½ AGE 250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1601 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Phil Isaacson, Great Plains Fire, Fergus Falls, MN.

MORE FIRE APPARATUS ARTICLES>>

Read more
RSS
First893894895896898900901902Last

Theme picker

Upcoming Events

Theme picker

Sponsors

Fire Mechanics Section Board

Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
Read more

Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
Read more

Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Read more

Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Read more

Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
Read more

Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
Read more

Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

Read more

Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
Read more

Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
Read more

Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

TBD
TBD
Read more

Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

Read more
RSS

Theme picker

2020 CAR SHOW