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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 6, 2021

New Fire Apparatus for Middleton Township (OH)

The Middleton Township Fire Department is hosting a push-in ceremony to celebrate the arrival of a new fire truck, reports Sentinel-Tribune.

The truck will be dedicated to former firefighter and captain who worked for the fire department for 50 years.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2021

West Jordan (UT) Welcomes Two New Fire Apparatus

West Jordan Fire celebrated the arrival of two new fire trucks, reports My City Journals.

In addition to a wet-down ceremony, a bagpiper and flag ceremony welcomed the trucks and the crowd in attendance.

The two new trucks cost $700,000 and will replace trucks that will now be reserved in the fleet. The new trucks have a 500-gallon water tank capacity and a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Salem (OH) Fire Department Receives New Engine 2

The Salem (OH) Fire Department recently received Engine 2—its 2021 Sutphen pumper, which officials hope will help with reliability and quicker access to life-saving tools, reports salemnews.net.

The biggest difference between Engine 2 and its predecessor is that all of the power equipment on it is battery powered. And about 80% of its tools are new, with some equipment being switched over from old Engine 2. The new apparatus can carry 1,000 gallons of water and can pump 2,000 gallons per minute.

The apparatus was ordered last year and manufactured by Sutphen in Ohio. Once the truck was built and passed inspection, it was delivered to Springfield for Fire and Marine Inc. to install custom shelves and cabinets, and new equipment.

The truck itself was $562,000, but the total cost after adding all the equipment was $670,000. City officials say the city secured a five-year note of $670,000 from Farmers National Bank at 2.35 percent to pay for the truck. The loan payment is $75,961 per year. After five years, the note will be rewritten.

Plans call for the eventual posting on govdeals.com of old Engine 2—a 2004 American LaFrance, which was used for medicals and had logged 7,732 hours.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Lostine Canyon (OR) Firewise Community Gets new Brush Truck, Orientation

A dozen residents of the Lostine Canyon (OR) Firewise Community (LCFC) recently met for an orientation with Brush 1—LCFC’s new truck, which came via donation from the Coulee City (WA) Fire Department (CCFD), reports wallowa.com.

The 1988 Ford F-350 4×4 has only 31,000 miles on it, and it was selected because it’s easy to operate, was in great shape, and boasts the proper equipment for a quick response to a brush fire.

Officials say the immediate availability of the apparatus will allow residents to contain a fire for the 15 minutes or so before the arrival of Wallowa County’s multiagency wildland fire emergency responders.

The orientation will be repeated on a regular basis for interested residents to maintain proficiency.

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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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