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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: Jun 8, 2021

Work on Two New Malvern (AR) Stations Moving According to Plan

Construction for a pair of new fire stations in Malvern (AR) is moving along swiftly, reports malvern-online.com.

First, work on the new two-story North Malvern fire station located on Moline Street continues to progress. Crews of the Moser Construction company began tearing down the former station in March.

Next, the Lono-Rolla Volunteer Fire Department is currently in the process of building a new station on Sulphur Springs Road, which officials say is still in its process of completion. 

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Posted: Jun 8, 2021

Johns Creek (GA) Fire Department to Resume Hosting Station Visits

The Johns Creek (GA) Fire Department is ready to host station visits again.

Interested parties can fill out a request form here, though they’re to be made no more than 30 days in advance.

When requesting a visit, one must pick between one of the four stations, date, time, and the number and age range of people expected.

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Posted: Jun 8, 2021

3 Ohio Firefighters Injured in Crash

Three firefighters were injured after their engine was hit by a vehicle in Pataskala (OH) Saturday afternoon, reports 10tv.com. Police officials say the three were taken to the hospital, though their conditions are not known.

The woman driving the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital.

The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on East Broad Street and Summit Road as the pumper was responding to another call.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.  

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Posted: Jun 8, 2021

Lower Valley (CO) Fire Protection District Receives New Engine

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently transferred an engine to the Lower Valley (CO) Fire Protection District (LVFPD), reports kjct8.com.

LVFPD was awarded the apparatus after applying for it under the BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness program to enhance its wildland firefighting capabilities.

Related Articles:
Garfield County (CO) Donates 2012 Tahoe to Lower Valley Fire District
Bureau of Land Management in Nevada Provides Fire Apparatus

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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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