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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: Aug 19, 2021

Antique Fire Apparatus Returns to Rome (NY)

An antique Seagrave hook and ladder fire truck was first purchased in 1938 and will be returning home, reports Rome Sentinel.

A large fire at the former Rome Free Academy in 1938 prompted the city to order the new motorized truck, which bore the designation “Truck #1.” The cost of the new truck was $17,272 in 1938, with a 75-foot ladder. It had two drivers, one in front and one in the back to drive the rear wheels.

The truck was in service from 1938 to 1971, when it was replaced by a new ladder truck. It received a full refurbishment in 1961, including a red coat of paint.

Rome Paid Fireman’s Benevolent Association ultimately paid about $2,500 to ship the truck from Canada back home to Rome.

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Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Troy (NY) Adds Fire Apparatus to Fleet

The city has added a fire truck that will replace an 18-year old truck, reports CBS 6 Albany.

This is the third new fire engine the city has received since 2019.

The truck will be put into service as Engine 6.

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Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Scott (LA) Fire Department Welcomes Ladder Fire Apparatus

The Scott Fire Department unveiled a new ladder fire truck and held a “push-in” ceremony, reports The Acadiana Advocate.

The new ladder truck cost just under $1 million and boasts a 107-foot ladder. The ladder truck will aid in rescues, help minimize injuries to firefighters and will reduce response times since Scott firefighters previously had to wait for a ladder truck to arrive from another town when needed.

The truck has a 2000-gallon-per-minute pump, a data recorder, 360-degree surveillance and focible-entry tools mounted on the ladder.

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Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Sapulpa (OK) Fire Station Slated for Major Renovations

Sapulpa is preparing to renovate one of the oldest fire stations in the city, reports News on 6.

The fire station is nearly 50 years old and in need of an upgrade. Sapulpa fire officials said that the fire department has merely outgrown the fire station.

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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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