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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 16, 2021

City of Odessa (TX) to Host Groundbreaking for Station 6

The City of Odessa (TX) will host a public groundbreaking at 1:30 p.m. today for its new Station 6 at the southwest corner of Pembroke and Grandview, reports oaoa.com.

The new digs is one of several projects being paid for by $93 million certificates of obligation approved by city council in 2019, the reports says. In addition, the funds are being used to build a new animal shelter.

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Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Wyandotte (MI) Fire Department to Receive a $504k AFG Grant for SCBA

The Wyandotte (MI) Fire Department is set to receive a $504,636 AFG Grant that will pay for new self-contained breathing apparatus, reports thenewsherald.com.

Officials say a collaboration with many regional fire department partners across southeast Michigan enabled the department to secure the funding.

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Posted: Aug 16, 2021

White Oak (TX) Budgets for New Fire Engine

White Oak (TX) firefighters could have a new fire truck within a year after city councilors approved a budget with money in it for a new engine, according to a report published by KLTV 7 ABC.

According to the television station, the new engine will likely cost around $600,000 and will replace one that was built in 1998.

With the approval, firefighters have begun the process of designing the new engine and looking for a builder to make it, the newspaper reported. It’s likely to take a year before the new engine arrives, according to the report which also indicated that the current engine 1 will be moved down to the second responding unit and the oldest will be put up for sale or auction.

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Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Madison Valley (MT) Rural Fire District Raising Funds for New Apparatus

The Madison Valley (MT) Rural Fire District is looking to raise funds to purchase an apparatus to help combat wildfires, reports kpax.com.

The district is lacking proper equipment, officials say. It needs something that can access remote areas. The aim is to raise enough for a new side-by-side with a slide-in firefighting foam/water unit to make it easier to access the fires, the report says.

Officials say the goal is $50,000. Donations can be sent to PO Box 68, Ennis, MT, 59729.

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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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