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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: Nov 5, 2018

Ventura (IA) Firefighter Hurt After Fire Apparatus Rolls Into Ditch

Doug Phinney, 65, was driving the Ventura Protective Association's 2000 Freightliner Pumper fire truck after leaving a fire scene about 9:34 p.m.   

Phinney turned too short onto Balsam Avenue from 170th Street, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office said in a news release, causing the truck to roll onto its top in the ditch. 

Clear Lake Ambulance transported him to Mercy Medical Center--North Iowa with minor injuries. 

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Posted: Nov 5, 2018

Florence (AL) Fire Apparatus Out of Commission After Accident with Two Cars

Firefighters say Engine 14 was responding to a medical call with lights and sirens. As the engine was turning right, one car ran into its side. The second car rear-ended the truck just after that, police said.  

No one was injured.

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Posted: Nov 5, 2018

Six Hurt in Collision with Chicago Fire Apparatus

The Chicago Fire Department confirmed Engine 109 was responding to a call when a van struck the back of the fire truck near 31st and California.  

Four adults and two children were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, all in critical condition, the fire department said.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2018

New Fire Engine Ready To Serve Highland, San Manuel Band Of Mission Indians

In honor of the days when firefighters used to have to push hand-drawn and horse-drawn equipment into their stations, Medical Engine 542 on Thursday was manually backed into the apparatus bay to begin its duty.

San Manuel’s 2017 grant also funded the purchase of new breathing equipment, defibrillators and other rescue apparatus.

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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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