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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: Sep 1, 2021

Photo of the Day: September 1, 2021

Weis Fire & Safety—Sumter (SC) Fire Department quick-attack unit. Ford F-550 Super Duty extended cab and chassis; 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 330-hp engine; Hale HPX200-K24 260-gpm portable pump; UPF Poly 400-gallon water tank; 12-gallon foam cell; Trident Foamate model 31-008.0 ATP 1.0 Class A foam system; two ground sweep nozzles; Akron 3462 front bumper-mounted monitor; WARN Zeon 10 winch. Dealer: Mike Weis, Weis Fire & Safety Equipment, Salina, KS.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Huntsville Fire Department (Canada) Welcomes Fire Apparatus

The Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Department has welcomed a new fire truck, reports MyMuskokaNow.com.

The fire engine is a tanker and pumper truck which holds up to 2,500 gallons of water and can pump more than 1,000 gallons per minute.

While the town had allotted $450,000 in its 2021 budget for the

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Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Shoreline Fire Department (WA) Holds Push-In Ceremony for Fire Apparatus

The Shoreline Fire Department held a push-in for its new pumper fire truck, reports Shoreline Area News.

The $800,000 Pierce Manufacturing fire truck was the second fire engine to enter service this week. The fire trucks were custom built and are part of mutual aid agreements with other local departments. This engine has upgrades to assist firefighters respond to calls and assures reliability in service for many years to come.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Colorado Springs (CO) Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Fire Station

The Colorado Springs fire department held a ground-breaking ceremony for its newest fire station, reports KKTV 11.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The CSFD had the ground breaking ceremony for Station 23 today. The building will be both a fire station and radio shop for the city. We are anticipating a July 2022 completion of the station/radio shop. Engine 23 currently is stationed out of our headquarters and has been living in converted training rooms and offices. We can’t wait for the new quarters to be built!”

The estimated cost for the project is roughly $5 million.

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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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