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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: Dec 20, 2021

Photo of the Day: December 20, 2021

Rosenbauer—Pattonville Fire Protection District, Bridgeton, MO, 100-foot aerial ladder quint. Commander 7818 cab and chassis; Cummins X15 600-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; Pro Poly 370-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale FoamLogix Class A foam system; Smart Power 8-kW generator; SAM pump control. Dealer: Brian Franz, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, Arnold, MO.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2021

Concord (MA) Fire Department Ends Year with Training

The Concord (MA) Fire Department has been partaking in training exercises to close out the year.

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The department’s newest members have been training on water rescue and vehicle extrication techniques.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Biloxi (MS) Fire Department Hosting Toy Drive for Tornado-Ravaged Community

On the heels of a deadly tornado, the Biloxi (MS) Fire Department is hosting the Christmas for Kentucky toy drive.

Interested parties can drop off an unwrapped toy at any department station before 6 p.m. Sunday. Cash is not being accepted though.

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The toy drive was started by a group of retired firefighters who wanted to help after the tornado’s destruction.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department’s Recruit School 150 Hard at Work

The Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department’s Recruit School 150 has been working for several weeks now on the EMS component of its training curriculum.

Recently, the recruits were put through EMS scenarios. See video below.

“Practical application to enhance classroom learning! #FCFRD #fairfaxcountyfireandrescue #fairfaxcounty #fairfax #fairfaxva

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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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