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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 30, 2021

Photo of the Day: June 30, 2021

Spartan ER—Califon (NJ) Fire Department IPS squad pumper. Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins X15 600-hp engine; Darley PSM 1,500-gpm pump with Innovative Pump Solution; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; stokes basket and long tool storage above the pump house. Dealer: Ryan Bailey, Campbell Supply Company, South Plainfield, NJ. (Photo by John M. Malecky.)

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Posted: Jun 29, 2021

Rochester (MN) Honors Antique Fire Apparatus

A 1920 Ahren-Fox fire truck is one of the prized possessions of the Rochester Fire Department, reports KTTC.

The fire truck’s water tank pumped 750 gallons a minute. There are only a handful of people who are able to drive the 100-year old truck due to its complicated throttle and other controls.

The team has also been working to raise funds to restore the 1889 Clock and Bell Tower.

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Posted: Jun 29, 2021

Colorado Springs (CO) Plans New Fire Stations

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is preparing to build new fire stations in the years to come, reports KKTV 11 News.

Crews could break ground on a $5 million fire station and a radio shop in the coming months next to the department’s headquarters.

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Posted: Jun 29, 2021

Three Girls Accused of Vandalizing Burlington (MI) Fire Station

Three young girls are being accused of breaking into, and then vandalizing, a Burlington fire station, reports ABC 12 News.

The fire department reports that coffee, sugar packets, sugar, stirrers and more strewn all over the floor in a meeting room. The fire department says professional cleaners attended to the mess.

Their parents are reportedly being cooperative with investigators

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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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