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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 21, 2021

Billings (MT) Fire Department to Take Delivery of Three New Pumpers

The Billings (MT) Fire Department is getting three new pumpers over the next few weeks, reports kulr8.com.

Crews are installing equipment in the new apparatus, though supply chain issues have hampered the process.

One pumper is $680,000, and officials say the department will receive a discount on the third truck with this order.

They were paid for with money already in the budget, and the public safety mill levy funds won’t be available until July. Officials note that they’re working to use that money to create mobile response units and hire more crew.

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Posted: Dec 21, 2021

Photo of the Day: December 21, 2021

Rosenbauer—East Orange (NJ) Fire Department 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Warrior cab and chassis with seating for six; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Rosenbauer N55 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank; TFT Typhoon ladder pipe; Whelen and Rigid scene lighting. Dealer: Ronnie Viola, New Jersey Emergency Vehicles, Manasquan, NJ. (Photo by John M. Malecky.)

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Posted: Dec 21, 2021

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Posted: Dec 20, 2021

New Gretna (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company Closer to New Apparatus

The New Gretna (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company is one step closer to getting a new truck, reports pinebarrenstribune.com.

Bass River officials recently voted to pass a $748,000 bond ordinance that would help finance the purchase. They anticipate that the apparatus will cost over $600,000; the bond term is for 10 years, which comes out to about $60,000 a year.

Further action will be needed—likely resolutions—to carry out any major expenses in the bond and to award any contracts exceeding the state’s bid threshold, according to the report.

The department’s last new fire equipment was purchased back in 2002—a rescue and mini-pumper truck. Department officials say they hope to keep the new truck in service for 30 years.

The engine being replaced is known as 4211, an apparatus that is more than 25 years old and beyond repair, officials say.

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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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