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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 15, 2021

South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue Apparatus Involved in Crash

A crash in Centennial Wednesday afternoon left two people and a group of South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue firefighters unharmed, a report from denvergazette.com says.

The accident happened at the intersection of Parker and East Orchard roads about 1:40 p.m. when the engine was responding to a house fire. The two people inside the other vehicle—a white sedan—were unharmed.

At the time of collision, the engine had its light and sirens going.

Police officials are investigating the accident, and an internal South Metro investigation has also begun.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Kokomo (IN) Fire Department Getting 2021 Rosenbauer, Rescue Truck

The Board of Public Works approved the purchase of a 2021 Rosenbauer with a 2,000-gallon pumper for the Kokomo (IN) Fire Department at a cost of $693,831, reports kokomotribune.com.

The new apparatus is expected to take a year to be manufactured and will eventually replace Engine 2—a 2004 international tanker pumper.

Kokomo will be utilizing a contract with Center Township to pay for the new engine. Last year, the pair entered into an agreement that would include the Kokomo Fire Department servicing the township’s unincorporated areas in exchange for a new rescue truck and $80,000 a year, roughly the cost of one firefighter.

City officials say the city will be putting each $80,000 payment toward the new engine. The additional rescue truck is expected to be bought by Center Township and up and running this year.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Birmingham (AL) Fire and Rescue Apparatus Crashes with Ambulance

A Birmingham (AL) Fire and Rescue apparatus and an ambulance collided in the 8400 block of 1st Avenue N in Birmingham Wednesday afternoon, reports cbs42.com.

According to fire officials, one of the vehicles was backing up and struck the other. No injuries were reported, but the ambulance was transporting someone to a hospital and the person had to be moved to another ambulance following the crash.

No other information was available. We will continue to update this story as more details become available.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2021

SUV Hits Florence (KY) Apparatus, Knocking It Out of Service

A Florence (KY) Fire Department truck is out of service after an SUV crashed into it earlier this week, causing significant damage, according to a report from fox19.com.

The apparatus was stationed outside the Weaver Road station around 3:45 p.m. Monday when the crash happened, officials say.

The SUV driver told police his foot slipped onto the gas pedal, causing him to lose control, the report said.

Two firefighters standing near the truck managed to jump out of the way of the SUV. Nobody was injured, but the truck needs extensive repairs and will be out of service for some time.

Police officials note that the driver of the SUV was not charged.

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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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