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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: Oct 12, 2021

Oliver (Canada) Seeking Funds for Fire Apparatus

The Town of Oliver wants to borrow $400,000 to purchase a new pumper engine, reports Penticton Western News.

The town council will vote on whether to give final approval to borrow the money for the purchase.

The engine is expected to cost $655,931 based on a bid from HUB Fire Engines and Equipment. The Oliver Fire Protection District will provide around $328,000 towards the purchase along with the borrowed funds.

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Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Apparatus Catches Fire at Dunellen (NJ) Fire Headquarters

A fire engine caught fire inside the apparatus bay of Dunellen (NJ) Fire Headquarters Tuesday afternoon.

The fire was reported around 12:30 p.m. inside the facility at 231 S Madison Ave. It was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

The department is still assessing the damage and is “ensuring mutual aid coverage from neighboring departments until we can restore our apparatus to full service.”

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Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Cheshire (MA) Fire Department Gets Apparatus Stuck, Students Perform Rescue

The annual fall pep rally ended in an unusual manner at Hoosac Valley (MA) Middle and High School Friday night as the Cheshire (MA) Fire Department’s brush pumper truck almost got stuck on an old football practice field, reports berkshireeagle.com.

Following the rally, the department moved its apparatus into position to fully extinguish the bonfire’s remains. However, the report says, the field was wetter than originally thought and the truck sank almost to its axles.

A rope and chain were attached to the truck, and members of the football team and other students helped push it out.

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Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Dickson County (TN) to Buy Six Fire Trucks For Rural Departments

Dickson County officials are planning to buy six new pumpers for rural fire departments in the Dickson County Fire Rescue district, according to a report published by the Tennessean.

The county commissioners approved the purchase earlier this month and agreed to buy the pumpers at a cost of about $275,000 each, according to the paper, which added that the trucks will have 1,500-gpm pumps and 1,000-gallon tanks.

To pay for the new apparatus, the county will borrow $1.7 million on a two-year note, the paper reported.

The six departments slated to get the apparatus include Claylick, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson County Fire and Rescue, Harpeth Ridge, Sylvia-Yellow Creek and Tennessee City.

The vehicles will be owned by the county for 10 years and leased to the departments due to the borrowing arrangements, the paper reported.

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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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