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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: Jul 19, 2021

Photo of the Day: July 19, 2021

E-ONE—Rothsville (PA) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Typhoon long cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank. Dealer: Mike Jamison, Fire Line Equipment, Holland, PA.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Driver Cited for Accident with South Metro Fire (CO) Fire Apparatus

An SUV driver was cited after turning into the path of a fire engine responding to a fire, reports CBS Denver.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office investigated the accident and the driver of the vehicle was given a citation.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Car Strikes Parked Jones County (GA) Fire Apparatus

Investigators are investigating how the driver of a car did not see the Jones County fire truck and hit the engine, reports The Jones County News.

The fire engine was set up with emergency lights activated in the slow lane of Gray Highway to alert drivers to move to the left lane and slow down because of the accident ahead.

Eyewitnesses to the accident stated that the driver never appeared to slow down or attempt to change lanes until slamming on the brakes.

All the people in the car were transported to the hospital. The other passengers in the car were a 12-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy.

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Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Centerville (GA) Planning for Fire Station

The new Centerville fire station has been build near the old station, reports WMGT 41.

The new station will provide firefighters more space for their equipment. The fire department plans to use the old building for storage.

The move is expected to happen in September of this year.

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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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