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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.

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Posted: Oct 8, 2021

Photo of the Day: October 8, 2021

Sutphen—Hebron (IN) Fire Department pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax-XS 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Hale SmartFOAM 2.1 single-agent foam system; Command Light KL415-FS light tower; Smart Power 10-kW generator. Dealer: Paul Werner, Herb Fire Equipment, Powell, OH.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Somerville (NJ) Buys Reserve Fire Apparatus from Scotch Plains

Somerville has bought a reserve fire truck from Scotch Plains for $18,000, reports My Central Jersey.

The borough’s oldest fire truck was submerged during a flood in September flooding. The fire truck had already been scheduled to be retrofitted or replaced.

The 1996 Pierce fire engine was declared as surplus property by Scotch Plains.

The fire engine will be in the annual Inspection Day parade on Main Street on Saturday afternoon.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Elementary Students Tour Williston (ND) Fire Station

Elementary students toured the Williston Fire Department Station 1, reports Williston Herald.

Firefighters, engineers and paramedics explained their roles, showed equipment and answered questions. They focused on answering questions about the fire engine and showing kids the different components of the rig.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Windcrest (TX) Celebrates New Ladder Fire Apparatus

Windcrest Fire Department is planning to celebrate a new ladder truck with the traditional push-in ceremony, reports MySA.com.

Reaching heights of 100-feet vertically and 93-feet horizontally, the Ascendant 100-foot Aerial Tower comes with 800-foot hose bed capacity, storage area for five extension ladders, and a pump capable of dispensing 1,500-2,000 gallons of water per minute.

The city spent months working with one vendor before pulling that work contract and going with a second vendor.

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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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