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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: Jul 22, 2021

La Motte (IA) Fire Department Raising Funds to Replace Decades-Old Tanker



According to a report from OurQuadCities, the La Motte (IA) Fire & Rescue Department (LMFRD) are fundraising to replace their 41-year-old fire truck.

The LMFRD’s 1980 GMC tanker is one of six fire trucks at the station. Its rusting body, tank, and water pump are what members are describing as, “be

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Posted: Jul 22, 2021

Photo of the Day: July 22, 2021

Rosenbauer—Villa Hills Fire Department, Belleville, IL, pumper-tanker. Kenworth T440 cab and chassis; Paccar PX9 400-hp engine; Waterous CXVK 750-gpm pump; Pro Poly 3,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Rosenbauer EZ Climb ladder power enclosed drop tank; three power dump valves. Dealer: Brian Franz, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO.

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Posted: Jul 21, 2021

La Crosse (WI) Fire Apparatus Dedicated to Former Firefighter

The La Crosse Fire Department dedicated a new fire engine to a local firefighter who died decades ago, reports WIZM News.

The new Quint 1 truck bears the name of Engineer Jim McCormick. He died shortly after experiencing chest pains at a fire scene on Thanksgiving Day of 1957.

The ceremony was disrupted in the middle of a speech by La Crosse Mayor when responders ran to the scene of a vehicle rollover.

The average vehicle in the fire department has a life span of 20 years.

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Posted: Jul 21, 2021

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (GA) Prepares for New Fire Apparatus

The city council has approved a measure to acquire additional vehicles to support the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, reports Atlanta Journal Constitution.

The fire department will receive three new tractor-drawn aerial fire truck apparatuses and three new 1500 gallons-per-minute pumpers in 2022. They will receive an additional two new tractor-drawn aerial fire truck apparatuses and three new 1500 GPM pumpers in 2023.

The new fire apparatuses will allow help address fleet issues.

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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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