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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 22, 2021

Homewood (AL) Fire Apparatus in Head-On Accident

A Homewood fire truck was involved in head on collision, reports WBRC 6.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Engine one was out checking hydrants this morning. They were hit head on by another vehicle. Fortunately crew members were out of the truck. Luckily no one was injured. This is a reminder to please slow down.”

The driver of the truck was taken away in handcuffs, but authorities say the arrest was not related to the accident.

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Posted: Sep 22, 2021

Montgomery County (MD) Fire Apparatus in Accident

A fire truck was struck while providing scene safety blocking for a separate accident, reports The Moco Show.

The Chief spokesperson for the fire department tweeted, “NB I270 North of Montrose Rd., @mcfrs PE726 (Bethesda) struck by vehicle while on scene (previous collision), 1 @mcfrs FF transported NLT, PE726 is damaged but drivable, but currently OOS, passenger vehicle with moderate damage.”

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Posted: Sep 22, 2021

Freeport (ME) Council Approves New Fire Apparatus

Freeport officials approved spending about $648,000 for a new fire truck, reports The Times Record.

The new truck will replace two engines that are 1990 and 2001 models. The two older trucks will be put out to bid. The new truck will combine the uses of the two older trucks into one piece of equipment. The fire department will have two engines, one latter truck, three rescue trucks, a brush truck and a service pickup truck.

The new fire truck is estimated to arrive in about 10 months. The truck will be custom built in Florida and hold 2,500 gallons of water as well as four firefighters.

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Posted: Sep 22, 2021

Redings Mill (MO) Fire District Rebuilding Station 3 at New Site

The Redings Mill (MO) Fire District recently purchased property for the relocation of its Station 3, which will be funded by the 2018 levy increase.

“We are currently monitoring construction costs with an estimated opening of Summer 2022,” the district wrote on Facebook. “Thank you to our citizens for making this project possible.”

The current station sits on Highway 43 and Elm Drive, while the new facility will be built just south of Gum Road on Coyote Drive. The new location was chosen “to bring 90 current households and businesses within five miles of the fire station to assist in lowering insurance premiums.”

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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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