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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 7, 2021

Calera (OK) Welcomes Home Historic Fire Apparatus

Oklahomans raised funds to purchase a truck for the NYFD following the September 11 terrorist attack and now the truck is coming home, reports Oklahoma News 4.

The Spirit of Oklahoma made the cros

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Posted: Jul 7, 2021

Sayre Borough (PA) Raffling Off Fire Apparatus

Sayre Borough is raffling off a fire truck to raise funds for the public library and historical society, reports MyTwinTiers.com.

Those who are interested may purchase a $100 ticket for the chance to win a 1993 KME Renegade fire truck with 14,250 miles.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Sayre Borough Hall at 570-888-7739 or email admin@sayreborough.org. Tickets can also be purchased online. Only 200 tickets will be sold

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Posted: Jul 7, 2021

Elk Grove (CA) Planning for New Fire Station in 2022

Elk Grove could start construction this fall on the first of a planned three new fire stations, reports The Sacramento Bee.

The new $11.9 million fire station will be named for Elk Grove’s first fire chief. The project is funded by Cosumnes Community Services District fire impact fees.

Officials are hopeful for construction to be underway after bidding.

The full-service, 24-hour-a-day, neighborhood fire station will house two engines for structure and wildland fires and an ambulance. Fifteen firefighters in three shifts of five will staff the neighborhood station, including three captains, three engineers and the nine firefighters



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Posted: Jul 7, 2021

Arrest Made After Man Throws Explosive Near Boulder (CO) Fire Station

A man has been arrested after he allegedly taped a road flare to a propane tank and threw it at people outside a Boulder fire station, reports Daily Camera.

Firefighters were able to put down the fire from the device. A firefighter told the Daily Camera that the device potentially could have caused a large explosion.

Mark Stephen Szyperek was arrested on suspicion of four counts of attempted first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, fourth-degree arson and possession of explosives. Firefighters were familiar with Szyperek as he lives near the fire station and had been throwing rocks at the fire station the day prior.

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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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