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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: Jan 23, 2022

Watch: El Paso (TX) Fire Department Holds Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Station 36

The El Paso (TX) Fire Department Thursday held the ground-breaking ceremony for its new Station 36.

The facility is being built next to the Hospitals of Providence – Transmountain Campus, the department says on Facebook. It’s part of an approximately $10 million project, says a report on ConstructionJournal.com says.

“Work of the project is for all labor, supervision, materials, services, and equipment required in conjunction with all work to construct a new two-story Fire Station of approximately 12,212 square feet,” ConstructionJournal.com says. “The type of construction is Type II-B. Living areas include sleeping room, bathrooms, kitchen, dayroom, offices, and weight room. Apparatus Bay consists of 3 bays and support spaces. The exterior will be a combination of brick and native stone with a metal roof.”

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Posted: Jan 22, 2022

Senate Bill Would Benefit Jackson (MS) Fire Department’s Station Hopes

A new Senate bill could give the Jackson (MS) Fire Department a portion of the funds it needs to build a new station on North State Street, reports wlbt.com.

S.B. 2060 aims to appropriate $2 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, which would allow for contraction with the department to provide fire protection, according to the report.

The funds would be awarded to the medical center by the state and would be awarded to the fire department as a one-time payment, the report notes.

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Its language does not say how the funds are to be spent, but department officials are hoping to build a new station to replace the 1957-built 1800 block facility. Officials estimate that the potential $2 million would be half of what’s needed to rebuild the station.

The measure must pass the full Senate by February 23, according to the report.

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Posted: Jan 22, 2022

El Dorado (KS) Fire Department to Replace Apparatus, Equipment

The El Dorado (KS) Fire Department is set to replace an apparatus as well as some equipment for a total of $784,699.85.

The department currently operates Engine 9, a 2005 Sutphen, which will head to reserve status. It also has in its fleet Quint 1, a 1994 Pierce, which will be retired or sold.

Last November, the City Commission approved a bond for various projects, one being the purchase of a new fire engine. Then in late December, the city received bids from Flinthills – Sutphen; Fire Master; Hays Fire – Rosenbauer; and Conrad, butlercountytimesgazette.com notes.

Fire and city officials chose to go with a Sutphen Monarch and equipment from Flinthills Fire and Rescue. The city issued a bond for the truck and the payments will be made from the Bond and Interest Fund; no additional mill levy will be needed.

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Posted: Jan 21, 2022

Driver Hits Virginia Beach (VA) Fire Apparatus, Gets Charged

Police have charged Chesapeake resident Jade Amber Davis with reckless driving after she allegedly rear-ended a Virginia Beach fire truck attending to a crash scene, reports wavy.com.

The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. on the eastbound side of I-264, west of the old toll plaza in Virginia Beach, officials say.

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As the engine was stopped at the single-vehicle crash, which was blocking the traffic lane and shoulder on I-264, Davis’ 2004 Honda Accord struck the back of the apparatus, the report says.

No firefighters were injured, nor was Davis.

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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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