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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: Aug 23, 2021

Tyler (TX) Takes Trio of Truck for Fire Department

Tyler (TX) Fire Department has welcomed three new apparatus into its fleet, according to a report published by Tyler Morning Telegraph.

According to the paper, the department got a new engine and two new aerials to replace older apparatus.

The paper reported the new apparatus are state-of-the-art and are designed to be safe and to better serve the citizens.

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Runaway San Antonio (TX) Fire Truck Slams into House

Photo via KSAT 12’s YouTube page

A house suffered damage after a runaway San Antonio (TX) fire truck rolled down a street, crashing into a car, utility pole, and a fence before it stopped against the house, according to report published by KSAT television station.

The station reported the truck was parked on the street near the fire station when it started to roll away with firefighters chasing after it. It happened on Stafford Street near Fire Station 5.

The truck rolled for a block with the firefighters in hot pursuit before it slammed into the house at the intersection of Benton and Stafford streets, according to KSAT.

What caused the fire truck to roll away is under investigation, the station reported.

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Bethlehem (PA) Fire Truck Hits Pedestrian

There is no word on the condition of a pedestrian who was struck by a fire truck in Bethlehem, PA, according to a report published by WFMZ-TV 69.

According to the TV station, the crash happened on Friday morning at South New and West Third streets. The patient was taken to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County for treatment, according to the report.

Police, who are investigating the crash, did not provide information about the pedestrian, or about whether the fire truck was responding to a call, the TV station reported.

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Flint Hill (SC) Fire Department Apparatus Destroyed by Tractor Trailer

A Flint Hill (SC) Fire Department apparatus was struck by a tractor trailer Saturday night while on the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

No firefighters, EMS, or police officers were injured, and the truck driver was treated on the scene and transported to a local hospital.

The apparatus was totaled.

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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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