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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: Jan 3, 2022

Man Breaks into New Castle (PA) Fire Station, Causes Chaos, Gets Arrested

Krishna James was arrested after he broke into the New Castle (PA) fire station Saturday, reports wtae.com.

The 38-year-old Hubbard (OH) man walked into the station and can be seen on video picking up an ax and striking a door with it, police officials say.

The ruckus woke up a napping firefighter who was warned of an ensuing siege, the report says. Police say James was armed with a handgun at the time.

Personnel escorted him out of the station before he fled, the report says. He then fired several shots at a fire alarm at the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership building before a call came in for him attempting to break into the McGonigle Ambulance station at Jefferson and Falls streets.

Police eventually found James inside a vehicle at the Oak Leaf Gardens apartment complex around 10 a.m., where he was shot twice with 40mm less lethal sponge rounds after refusing to comply with commands, the report says.

He’s being held in the Lawrence County Jail on $100,000 bond on charges of burglary, trespassing, criminal mischief, and discharge of firearms prohibited.

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Posted: Jan 3, 2022

Allen (KY) Volunteer Fire Department Plans for Third Station

The Allen (KY) Volunteer Fire Department recently announced plans to build a third fire station, which will be located off of Route 1428, reports wymt.com.

Officials say the new station—the construction of which is expected to be completed in June—will put each homeowner in the coverage area within a five-mile radius of a fire station, which will not only keep them safe but also lower their insurance rates.

The report says the department purchased and installed 15 hydrants in 2021, and its plan over the next five years is to have every home in the district within 1,000 feet of a hydrant.

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Posted: Jan 3, 2022

Vidalia’s (GA) Fire Station 1 Destroyed in Storm

Video via wsav.com

Sunday evening’s strong winds left Fire Station 1 in Vidalia (GA) unusable, reports wsav.com. One of the station’s two apparatus was slightly damaged but still operational, officials say.

Three firefighters were inside the station when the storm hit, but no injuries were reported.

City and fire officials are working to find a place to house the trucks and the three fire

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Posted: Jan 3, 2022

Limerick (PA) Fire Department Apparatus Involved in Crash En Route to Call

A Limerick (PA) Fire Department apparatus got into an accident last week on its way to a call, reports Patch.com.

The truck, with its emergency lights and sirens flashing, was traveling through the intersection of High and Keim streets just before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday when it collided with another vehicle, the report says.

Officials say there were no injuries to any firefighters or passengers in the other vehicle. Police officials are investigating the cause of the incident.

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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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