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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 8, 2021

Wichita (KS) Fire Department Getting Funding for Fire Equipment

The Wichita City Council approved nearly $3 million to upgrade fire equipment, reports ksn.com.

The alerting systems to notify crews about an emergency are outdated. The other challenge is the equipment is different between the stations. The council also approved new equipment, including one truck, two engines, a tractor, trailer, and two wildland units.

Also approved is another $500,000 to update hoses, thermal imaging cameras, and other rescue tools.

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Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Fire Official Escapes Serious Injury As Car Slammed into Brevard County (FL) Fire Station

A lieutenant escaped serious injury when a car crashed into a Brevard County fire station, reports Click Orlando.

The fire department posted to Twitter, “… a vehicle collided with #BCFR Station 89 in SW #PalmBay. The station Lt who was in the bed when the vehicle struck the building was not seriously injured & immediately began to assess & treat the driver.”

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Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Fire Official Escapes Serious Injury As Car Slammed into Brevard County (FL) Fire Station

A lieutenant escaped serious injury when a car crashed into a Brevard County fire station, reports Click Orlando.

The fire department posted to Twitter, “… a vehicle collided with #BCFR Station 89 in SW #PalmBay. The station Lt who was in the bed when the vehicle struck the building was not seriously injured & immediately began to assess & treat the driver.”

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Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Suspect Arrested for Vandalizing Casco Township (MI) Fire Station, Steeling Jeep

A man was arrested after allegedly damaging the Casco Township fire station building and stealing a department Jeep, reports ABC 57.

The suspect broke several windows to get access to the building. The person then drove off in a department Jeep.

Witnesses said the suspect drove the vehicle with lights and sirens on. The suspect was eventually taken into custody. South Haven Area Emergency Services posted to Facebook, “SHAES and law enforcement became aware of the incident through transmissions over the vehicle’s two-way radio. The joyride ended when the suspect not affiliated with the department drove the jeep to the SHAES Blue Star station which is approximately 10 miles away from the Casco station. He was taken into custody and faces several criminal charges. The jeep did not appear damaged but the harm to our Casco station was significant. In the course of this incident as South Haven Police officer was injured in an accident involving his patrol car. The officer was taken to Bronson-South Haven Hospital. He are grateful that he was released after treatment.”

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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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