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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: Oct 15, 2021

What You Wear Under Your Turnout Gear is IMPORTANT!

FR Station Wear is more important than you might think. It helps protect your most valuable resource, firefighters, in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities. In this webinar, you’ll learn about station wear history and trends, along with the basics of a systems level approach to PPE. All in the name of giving you extra layers of protection during exposure to fire above (in this case, below) and beyond your bunker gear.

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Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Workrite Fire Service

When you’ve been the industry-leading flame-resistant manufacturer for the largest fire departments in the country since 1986, you know you’re doing something right. Workrite Fire Service understands that firefighters are more than just firefighters. When a few seconds can be the difference between saving a life, fire professionals depend on Workrite Fire Service.

Visit us at www.bulwark.com/workrite-fire-service

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Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Chickasha (OK) Fire Department Welcomes ‘The Enforcer’

The Chickasha (OK) Fire Department recently welcomed the newest member to its fleet—“The Enforcer,” reports chickashanews.com. Video of the event can be seen here.

Crew members washed the new red apparatus in front of Station 2 before it was pushed in. The report says The Enforcer will feature independent front suspension, a 1,250-gallon Waterous pump, extrication equipment, and advanced life support equipment. In addition, “The Enforcer” will be painted in gold leaf across the front.

The Enforcer’s predecessor was damaged beyond repair on July 4.

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Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Bradley (IL) Moves Forward with Plans to Build a New Fire Station

Plans to build a second, new fire station in Bradley, IL, moved forward with the village board voting to award two construction bids, according to a report published by the Daily Journal.

The newspaper said the board voted to award a $195,651  for excavation work and another $52,214.

The total cost of the project was in the $1.7 million range, but this summer bids increased to just under  $3.5 million because of skyrocketing supply costs, according to the newspaper report.

The village board decide not to accept the bids and asked that the bid for construction be re issued for a second batch of bids to see if they were lower, according to the paper.

With hopes of having the fire station opened by late 2022, the new second station will provide coverage for northeast portion of the city which has seen significant residential and commercial growth, the paper reported.  

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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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