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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.

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Posted: Jun 25, 2021

Photo of the Day: June 25, 2021

Rosenbauer—Osage Beach (MO) Fire Protection District two rear-mount controls pumpers. Commander 7811 cabs and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engines; Hale RSD rear-mount 1,500-gpm pumps; ProPoly 840-gallon polypropylene water tanks; 30-gallon foam cells; FoamPro Class A foam systems; EXT heavy-duty aluminum bodies. Dealer: Brian Franz, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2021

Woodway (TX) Donates Fire Apparatus to Community College

Woodway donated a 1995 E-One fire truck to McLennan Community College to help develop skills of future fire cadets, reports Waco Tribune-Herald.

The truck has a 1,250 gallon-per-minute single-stage Hale pump and midship mounted pump panel. The truck is valued at $25,000.

The Woodway Public Safety Department had been looking for a new home for the truck since buying a new one in May 2020. The college program had previously been using a Waco Fire Department fire truck for the last 10 years, but the new truck was more up to date and met all the current safety standards.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2021

Fair Grove Fire District (MO) Receives Rescue Equipment

Nationwide Insurance has awarded rescue tubes to Fair Grove Fire Protection District, reports KY3.

The equipment should be delivered soon, leading to training this fall. The grant is around $8,000, but because of Nationwide Insurance it will be free.

Nationwide awarded 200 fire departments across the country with the equipment and training, with at least four successful rescues since 2014.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2021

Marion County Fire Rescue (FL) Ladder Fire Apparatus Now in Service

Marion County Fire Rescue has put a ladder fire truck into service, reports WCJB 20.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The citizens and visitors of Marion County have an extra layer of protection today and into the future. Marion County Fire Rescue placed a new E-ONE Ladder Truck in service at Belleview Station #18 this morning. “Truck Company #2” will be available to run calls throughout the south end of Marion County and beyond.

The “Push In” Ceremony is deeply rooted in tradition, back to the days of horse drawn carriage days. The crews at Station #18, MCFR Leadership and our Chairman of the Marion County Board of County Commission, Jeff Gold, were able to push the truck from the apron, to its forever home inside the bay.

Deputy Chief of Operations Robert Graff stated, ‘Alot of work has gone into budgeting, designing, outfitting and acquiring Ladder 2. Having a Truck Company, Engine Company and 2 rescues at Station 18 will enhance the services that we provide to our citizens. Marion County Fire Rescue would like to thank our citizens and the Board of County Commissioners for the trust you instill in our department.’

Station #18 has consistently been the busiest fire station within Marion County. Each year, approximately 1,000 calls are run by firefighters from different stations in the Belleview area, these are called ‘concurrent calls.’ With the addition of Ladder 2, firefighters at Station #18 will be able to run many of those concurrent calls.”

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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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