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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 2, 2021

FDIC 2021: Milliken Fire Service: Built to Protect

When others run out, firefighters rush in. Milliken is proud to protect those who put their lives on the line to save others. With textiles to meet NPFA standards for structural, wildland, EMS, Station Wear, and Technical rescue, Milliken Fire Service is an ideal choice when specifying lightweight, breathable fabrics for firefighting. We spoke with David Eskew during FDIC 2021 on how Milliken is innovating fabrics for the fire service industry.

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Posted: Sep 1, 2021

North Judson (IN) Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Fire Apparatus

North Judson officials are looking to include a purchase of a fire truck in the upcoming budget, reports WKVI.com.

An official said that the town has budgeting options for the $240,000 tanker truck. Officials decided to use the Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted and Local Road and Street funds, to ease the burden.

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Posted: Sep 1, 2021

Montebello VFD (VA) Welcomes Fire Apparatus

The Montebello Volunteer Fire Department has welcomed a new tanker engine, reports The News & Advance.

FireVac made the vacuum tanker which can be used without fire hydrants. The truck can pull up to a body of water and use it to fill up the tanks.

The funding for the truck comes from both the department’s fundraising efforts as well as a donation from Nelson County officials.

The new addition to the fleet is expected to make a big impact for the community.

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Posted: Sep 1, 2021

Wolf Creek Fire Protection District (MO) Welcomes Fire Apparatus

The Wolf Creek Fire Protection District received a 2007 rescue-pumper fire truck, reports Daily Journal Online.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Wolf Creek Fire Protection District took delivery of a new used rescue pumper today. The pumper is a 2007 E-One Cyclone rescue pumper and will be replacing our current rescue for vehicle accidents, technical rescues and various other fire related calls. The pumper was purchased from Monroeville Fire Department in Pennsylvania.”

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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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