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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: Jul 15, 2021

Photo of the Day: July 15, 2021

KME—Travelers Rest (SC) Fire Department top-mount controls pumper. Severe Service LFD cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 172-inch Flushback body constructed of 3⁄16-inch aluminum; FireTech HiViz Guardian elite LED scene lights; 80-inch HiViz Fire Tech brow light. Dealer: Cameron Marler, Safe Industries, Easley, SC.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Officials Approve Purchase of Fire Apparatus for Noroton Heights Fire Department (CT)

The Board of Selectmen voted to approve the purchase of a $1.3 million fire truck, reports The Darien Times.

The plan is to purchase a new truck to replace the 1988 Mack CF ladder truck, which is the first to respond to structural calls and rescue calls. Repairs for the 1988 fire truck have proven challenging in recent years.

The new apparatus will be a 2022 model year, have a 75-foot aerial device, a 500-gallon water tank, carry an assortment of hose, hand tools, ground ladders, rope rescue equipment, and water rescue equipment.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Mountain Brook (AL) City Council Moves Forward with Fire Station Planning

The Mountain Brook City Council took another step forward in planning fire station construction, reports Village Living.

The council named the seven members of a planning sub-committee for the building. The first requirement for the sub-committee is interviewing potential architects and project managers. Once someone is hired, then the council members on the committee can help discuss what will be built into the new fire station.

The biggest challenge for the firefighters during demolition and construction will be finding a place to stay.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Greenfield (MA) to Preserve Historical Elements of Fire Station

The Greenfield Fire Department is working to preserve the history of a 85-year-old fire station as its demolition draws closer, reports Greenfield Recorder.

Among the artifacts that will be salvaged from the fire station are the cupola and weather vane, a 1936 cornerstone, the copper downspouts and decorative leader, and the 9/11 memorial.

Meanwhile, construction of the temporary fire statio is on track for the department to move into by mid- to late August. The city expects to use the temporary station for about two years.

Not all of the details have been worked out in terms of how and where different artifacts will be incorporated into the new structure — or instead displayed for viewing.

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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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