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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 13, 2021

Rocklin (CA) Fire Dept. Adds $1.2 Million Tiller to Fleet

The Rocklin (CA) Fire Department recently took delivery of a $1.2 million, 62-foot long tractor-drawn tiller aerial, according to a press release issued by the city.

The press release said the new aerial, built by Pierce Mfg., has a 107-foot ladder and is designed to provide 10 years of front line service and another five years in reserve.

As Rocklin has grown, the height and density of residences and businesses has also increased, sometimes challenging the fire department’s standard fire engines, the press release said.

While longer than the traditional fire engine, the tiller truck is more maneuverable. Its articulation allows the operators, consisting of a fire engineer in front and a firefighter in the rear to navigate the smaller streets and tighter turn radii found in some of Rocklin’s newer developments.

It is also equipped with the tools and training to assist Rocklin residents in a wide variety of emergencies.

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Posted: Jul 13, 2021

Oak Ridge (TN) Fire Dept. Puts New Wildland Rig in Service

The Oak Ridge, TN, Fire Department recently took delivery of a new wildland firefighting vehicle, according to a news release from the city.

The new apparatus, called Brush 1, was purchased by the city and funds from a Tennessee Emergency Management Agency $16,000 grant helped purchase equipment.

Equipped with a 300-gallon water tank and a 300-gallon-per-minute pump, it also has a bumper-mounted monitor with a remote-control joystick in the cab, the press release said.

It is built on a 2020 Dodge 5500, 4×4 cab and chassis by Anchor-Richey an emergency vehicle builder in Taylorsville, NC. It has 200 feet of booster line and $16,000 of equipment purchased with a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

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Posted: Jul 13, 2021

Chelmsford (MA) Fire Dept. Set to Open New Station in October

Chelmsford (MA) has a modular fire station being built and it is hoped the building will be completed by the end of October, according to a story published by Wicked Local.com.

The two-story main building is being constructed at Triumph Modular in Littleton (MA) and progress is being monitored each week, the web site reported.

The new fire station will replace one constructed built in 1956, according to the published report.

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Posted: Jul 13, 2021

Orange County (FL) Fire Rescue Saves Worker Trapped 70-80 Feet in the Air

Orange County (FL) Fire Rescue recently rescued a worker stuck 70 to 80 feet in the air in the bucket of a boom truck.

Related: Orange County (FL) Rolls Out Pink Fire Apparatus

No injuries were reported in Orlando on the scene at 12693 East Colonial, and firefighters were waiting on a second boom truck to get access to the victim.

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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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