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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: Dec 9, 2021

North Bend (OR) Fire Department to Buy Two Rapid-Attack Apparatus

City council recently voted to purchase two rapid-attack vehicles for the North Bend (OR) Fire Department for $320,000, fully funded by American Rescue Act Plans, reports theworldlink.com.

The two four-wheel-drive pickups will be outfitted as small fire engines, and the move aims to take stress off the larger engines while saving on fuel costs, according to the report.

Officials say 65% of the department’s calls are of the EMS variety, and those calls could be made with the new apparatus. The trucks can carry up to four firefighters, the report says.

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Posted: Dec 9, 2021

Burnside (KY) Fire Department Getting New Truck

The Burnside (KY) Fire Department is having a new truck custom-built, reports somerset-kentucky.com.

The truck was supposed to be put into service on December 16, but supply chain disruptions have led to an eight-week delay, according to the report. The new delivery date is February 11.

The department will now attempt to sell the predecessor—a 1996 model. Officials estimate they can get somewhere between $30,000 and $40,000 for the apparatus.

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Posted: Dec 9, 2021

Anacortes (WA) Fire Department Getting $1.5M Apparatus

The city of Anacortes (WA) is moving forward with the purchase of a new $1.5 million fire truck, reports goskagit.com.

The city will likely put in an order for the apparatus before the end of the year, the report says. Delaying until 2022 would likely mean a 10% increase in the price.

It’s still up in the air as to whether the city will pay up front or implement a payment plan.

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Posted: Dec 9, 2021

Photo of the Day: December 9, 2021

E-ONE—Grenada (MS) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump, 1,030-gallon polypropylene water tank. Dealer: Rick Stuardi, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL.

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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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