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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: Aug 24, 2021

Photo of the Day: August 24, 2021

Smeal—Monroe Fire Protection District, Bloomington, IN, 75-foot aerial ladder quint. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Darley LDM 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 400-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 Class A foam system; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Dealer: Timothy Swartz, Hoosier Fire Equipment Inc., Greenfield and Valparaiso, IN.

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Posted: Aug 24, 2021

FDIC 2021: Check Out the New PPE Decon Products at Ready Rack!

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine/YouTube

Ready Rack is excited to welcome our new Hard Mounted Extractors and Firehouse Express Mobile PPE Dryers to our growing product line! The Hard Mounted Extractors come in either 40, 55, or 70 lbs. and are designed to meet NFPA 1851:2020 requirements. New Firehouse Mobile Dryer is available in 4 or 6 section configurations and effectively dries liners and outer shells with its post system. It is designed for fire departments to simply use, and maneuver as needed throughout the station.

More: https://readyrack.com/

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Honolulu (HI) Fire Department Uses Funds for Three Refrigerated Morgue Trailers

The Honolulu Fire Department used 2020 CARES Act money to purchase three refrigerated morgue trailers in response to COVID-19 cases, reports KHON 2.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “At the HFD news conference today, Acting Fire Chief Lionel Camara Jr. described the somber reality in 2020. He led the Honolulu Incident Management Team to address the COVI

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Charleston (SC) Opens Fire Station That Honors Fallen Firefighters

Charleston’s newest, multimillion-dollar fire station is now open roughly three years after a ground breaking, reports WCSC 5.

The new station sits directly adjacent to the Charleston 9 Memorial, which is at the site of the 2007 fire at a furniture store that killed nine firefighters.

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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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