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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: Sep 23, 2021

Three Taken to Hospital After Texas Ambulance Crash

Three people – a patient and two EMS providers – were taken to the hospital after a car slammed into a Houston Fire Department ambulance Wednesday, according to a report.

The crash, which caused the ambulance to land on its side, happened on FM 1960 E. at Kings Parkway just before 9 a.m., ABC 13 reported. One witness told the station the ambulance was passing through the intersection with its sirens flashing when it was t-boned.

Both EMS providers worked to get the patient out of the back of the ambulance following the crash, Atascocita Chief Mike Mulligan said.

Two other people in separate vehicles were involved in the crash. One car was hit after the ambulance turned on its side and slid across the ground.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2021

Angelina River (TX) Fire and Rescue Getting New Station

Angelina River (TX) Fire and Rescue may be operating out of a new facility as soon as next spring, reports kjas.com.

Funding for the new facility came via the passage of a sales and use tax, which voters approved in a 2020 election, the report says.

The department is currently using for its station an old, wood-frame building—with no running water—that used to serve as a boat repair shop. Also, its location boasts a lengthy response time to calls.

The new facility will be on Recreational Road 255, which aims to put them in the center of their service area, the report says.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2021

Harvard (MA) Voters to Consider Debt for Fire Dept. Aerial

Harvard (MA) voters will be asked a to take on debt to pay for a new tower truck for the fire department at town meeting in October, according to a report published by The Harvard Press.

A sizable federal given to Harvard means town will have to raise $900,000 of the total purchase price, the paper said.

The proposal must be approved by the town’s Capital Planning and Investment Committee before it goes to the voters this fall given the board approve to borrow the money for the truck and to pay it back as debt, the paper reported.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2021

Aberdeen (NC) Fire and Rescue Department Takes Delivery of Engine 423

The Aberdeen (NC) Fire and Rescue Department recently took delivery of Engine 423, which will be put into service in the coming weeks, reports thepilot.com.

It will be housed at the department’s Station 2.

The Aberdeen Town Board approved financing of the engine through Lumbee River Electric Membership Corp. for $537,000 and more than $100,000 worth of equipment, the report says.

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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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