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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: Sep 9, 2021

Columbus (MS) Fire Station Damaged After Pickup Hits it at 60 MPH

No injures were reported after a pickup truck hit a Columbus, MS, fire station but the building sustained significant damage, according to a report published by WCBI.

The television station reported the driver of a pickup truck reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road before she slammed into the fire station at about 60 mph.

There were three firefighters in Station 5, on Lehmberg Road at the time of the crash which happened at about 2 am on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

A structural engineer has been called into to do an assessment of the damage and make a report to the insurance company, the station reported. Preliminary estimates suggest that 90 percent of the building remains intact, but the firefighters and equipment has been moved out and relocated, according to the report.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2021

Jackson (TN) Fire Dept. Gets Three New Fire Trucks

The last three of seven new fire trucks has been delivered to Jackson (TN) Fire Department, according to a report published by WBBJ 7 News.

The new trucks will replace ones that are nearly 30-years-old and will feature new technology, the television station reported.

Computer screens in the trucks will show addresses and types of calls and events to which the firefighters are responding, the station reported.

The trucks are expected to be in service within the next three weeks, the TV station reported.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2021

More Than $3M Coming to ME Fire Departments

Officials recently announced that more than $3 million in federal aid is coming to fire departments in Falmouth, Kennebunk, and Jefferson, as well as the Maine State Fire Academy in South Portland, reports centralmaine.com.

Kennebunk will get $2.6 million to hire eight new firefighters via FEMA’s Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. Falmouth, Jefferson, and the fire academy will receive portions of the remaining $688,000, the report says.

Falmouth will use the funds to purchase SCBA apparatus and an air compressor system; Jefferson will acquire mobile radios, portable radios, and pagers; and the fire academy will use the aid for instructor training and an air compressor system.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2021

Rockingham (NC) Uses ARP Funds to Buy New Fire Truck

Using funds from the American Rescue Plan, Rockingham (NC) Fire Department is purchasing a new custom fire truck, according to a report published by the Richmond County Daily Journal.

The newspaper reported the 2022 custom pumper, being built by E-ONE, will cost $475,000 and replace a 1989 Mack which will be used as a training and reserve engine.

Funds for the new truck were in two previous budgets, but was removed for lack of funds, the paper reported. The city’s fire chief discussed the need for the new truck at a budget session in June and city officials said the ARP money is well suited to fill the need.

The finished truck will likely be delivered to Rockingham in mid October, according to the newspaper.

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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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