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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 24, 2024

New 2,450-Gallon Tanker to Help Bixby (OK) FD Assist Rural Communities

The Bixby Fire Department made the following Facebook post recently:

The Bixby Fire Department’s new Freightliner tanker was delivered recently and will be located at Station 1 Headquarters.

TANKER 1 is not in service yet. The department must train and certify firefighters on all the new equipment before it can respond to calls.

“We’re happy to add this great asset to our fleet, to protect the community of Bixby as well as being a benefit to our rural areas as we have relied on them many times for mutual aid, it will be nice to return the favor,” the department said. “Thank you to the Bixby Community, City Manager Jared Cottle, the Bixby City Council, Fire Chief Sherrell and Helie for making this new addition to our fleet happen.”

The Specs:

  • Freightliner
  • Year: 2022
  • Model: M2-106
  • 2,450-gallon Tank
  • Hale AP500 Flex Series PTO Pump
  • PRESTONE Heater in Pump Compartment
  • LINE-X Heavy-Duty Pump Panel
  • Air Trident Primer
  • Brand New 2500 Gallon Portable Dump Tank
  • Class 1 TPG Digital Governor
  • WHELEN TAM83 Directional Arrow
  • 10” Aluminum Extendable Pivoting Chute
  • Complete WHELEN Lighting Package
  • Suction Hose Brackets
  • Passenger Compartment with Adjustable Shelf
  • COMPLETE Polishing of Unit
  • 2×4-inch STORZ Inlets in Rear
  • 1×4-inch Storz Pre-Connect in Pump Compartment
  • 2×2.5-inch NH

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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Sept. 24, 2024

SVI TRUCKS—Vander Fire Department, Fayetteville, NC, heavy rescue. Spartan Gladiator LFD four-door cab and chassis with 20-inch raised roof; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; 24-foot walk-around rescue body; Command Light KL415A-FX light tower; Onan Protec 20-kW generator; four HURST Jaws of Life® hydraulic power units; Hannay electric and hydraulic reels; OnScene Solutions heavy duty cargo slides. Dealer: Lance Dill, Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks, Denver, NC.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Water Delivery: Pillars of Success Fill Site Ops

Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss equipment caches to ensure you have successful fill site operations. Topics range from MDH vs. LDH, assigning an engine to a fill site–even when the source is a hydrant–innovations departments should consider, and more.
Brought to you by our friends at Toyne, www.toyne.com.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Water Delivery: Pillars of Success Fill Site Ops

Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss equipment caches to ensure you have successful fill site operations. Topics range from MDH vs. LDH, assigning an engine to a fill site–even when the source is a hydrant–innovations departments should consider, and more.
Brought to you by our friends at Toyne, www.toyne.com.

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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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