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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 12, 2021

Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department Unveils Nearly $40M in New Apparatus

The Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department recently unveiled a nearly $40 million investment in new, state-of-the-art fire and EMS apparatus, reports nottinghammd.com.

The new apparatus were purchased under the department’s apparatus replacement schedule; some of are now in service, while the rest will be placed in service in the near future.

New apparatus that is ready or near ready for service now:

Bariatric medic units (3) — $350,000 each. Total: $1.05 million

These were partially funded through a federal Assistance to Firefighters grant and were manufactured by Florida-based Wheeled Coach with a Freightliner chassis common to all our medics. They will be assigned to Towson Station 1, Franklin Station 56, and Edgemere Station 9.

Medic units (22) — $350,000 each. Total: $7.7 million

These were manufactured by Wheeled Coach and are the most heavily used pieces of equipment in the fire

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Lake Hills (IN) Fire Department Puts into Service Advanced Life Support Ambulance

The Lake Hills (IN) Fire Department now has an advanced life support ambulance in its fleet, reports nwitimes.com.

Ambulance service first began in the department in 1993, and, until this transition, it had to rely on surrounding fire departments for advanced life support, the report says. Now Lake Hills will have a paramedic and EMT at the station 24/7.

The move came via resolution passed by the St. John Township Board earlier this year, which allotted additional funding every year to help pay for the paramedic and EMT.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Washington City (UT) Fire Department Receives Engine 62

A new fire engine was delivered to the Washington City (UT) Fire Department last month, reports stgeorgeutah.com. The new apparatus, Engine 62, is the result of an emergency purchase approved by the Washington City Council earlier this year.

Fire officials approached the City Council in February with a request for $620,000 for the emergency purchase due to most of the department’s engines being stuck in the shop for repair. It was approved, but the apparatus’ equipment can run upwards of another $100,000.

The Washington City Fire Department had four fire engines prior to the emergency purchase. With the exception of a 2017 Pierce, the department’s three other engines—a 2003 American LaFrance, a 1997 Freightliner, and a 1995 Becker—had recurring issues that took them out of service for extended periods.

Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Middleton Township (OH) Welcomes New Rescue Engine

The Middleton Township Fire Department in Dunbridge, OH, held a special ceremony on Saturday to welcome its new $700,000 rescue engine, according to a report broadcast by WTOL11.

              According to the television station, the truck was built by Sutphen Corporation in Hillard, OH, and is dedicated to former Captain Ron Asmus who retired after 50 years of service.

              Although the truck was officially welcomed on Saturday, it has been in service since July 3 when it was on standby for a fireworks show at Wood County fairgrounds, the television station reported. It responded to its first official call while returning from the detail.

              The new rescue engine was paid for with tax dollars and replaces a 22-year-old engine, the TV station reported.

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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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